Matt Ward
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Retired Teacher / Principal. Appreciate mutual respect, breaking down boundaries - and rugby - quite a few other important things…… Mtbiking a pastime.
Joined February 2013
Payto @iainpayten with the key stats that show the areas we've fallen down in the second half of this incredibly gruelling test schedule. How did that happen? The data behind the Wallabies’ dramatic slide
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It has been a year of two halves for the Wallabies, who began with a bang but have ended with a whimper. Another loss on Sunday will be an unprecedented 10th Test defeat in a calendar year.
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Another great insight into the wide world of rugby by Dr Dre @JWDrennan. Terrific perspective, born of years in the game and the desire to do what is right. 👏👏🙏 Benazzi: Former France captain reflects on infamous 1990 send-off against Wallabies
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Abdel Benazzi announced himself to Wallabies fans by stomping on the head of Peter FitzSimons. His career since then has restored strong relationships with Australian rugby.
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Excellent (and final for ‘25) InsideLine show/pod @kinson88, @googharrison, @iainpayten & the great @MichaelHooperAU have a really worthwhile, at times tumultuous 🤔 discussion. Thanks for the year gents - it’s been huge for you - but the best rugby analysis show going round🙏👌
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Payto @iainpayten outlines the road ahead in ‘26 for the Wallabies as well as Schmidt and Kiss with the newly announced Nations Championship! https://t.co/AAxMpKRlYO
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After the heartbreak of the spring tour, the Wallabies won’t have long to wait for redemption, with three of the same opponents to tour Australia in the first Nations Championship.
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Terrific journalism from @hughriminton. Completely blow's Littleproud's nonsense apart. His claim is out by 97%. Be very interesting to see if he retracts. #auspol
Nationals leader David Littleproud claims Labor’s net-zero plan will cost $9T. We did the maths.👇@10NewsAU
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Oh boy - congratulations Ireland! You’ve just schooled us. A complete performance and victory - across the park. 👏👏👌 It’s just not happening for my Wallabies now. Roll on France - and then - not before time, the break and essential time to reset and start again!🤞🤞🙏
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Get all worked up about Joe's selections. But when you read this and think of the sacrifice he's making to try and make Australian rugby better, it puts things into perspective. Come on @wallabies, send him out from Dublin a winner #rugby
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Dr Dre @JWDrennan with a great read. An exceptional 1 on 1 interview / insight into a great man and coach - Joe Schmidt. We are very fortunate to have him. 'Luke had been in hospital that week’: The hard times behind Schmidt’s Wallabies journey
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Joe Schmidt is entering his final chapter as coach of the Wallabies, and is desperate to end on a high after a challenging period.
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Dr Dre @JWDrennan hitting the nail on the head again - "In Ireland, the Wallabies brand is still held in high esteem – probably more so than back home in Australia right now". ‘This guy’s a joke’: How Schmidt stared down the doubters in Dublin
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The Wallabies coach is no stranger to pressure in the Irish capital, having coached Leinster and Ireland. On Saturday, he will be under the pump once more.
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@JWDrennan great article in the Irish Times, us rugby followers @IrishRugby @wallabies are everywhere. It’s heart & head for me this weekend. Irish by birth 💚Wallabies 💛💚by choice, son living there 🇦🇺. Have seen them play live many times in Suncorp Stadium Brisbane.
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The BBC's issues are bigger than its coverage of Donald Trump https://t.co/gGCp6GScrd Laura outlines the woes of the #BBC. It seems in worse trouble than our #ABC, albeit both are under siege from RW politicians & private tycoons. Public trust needed. via @ABCaustralia
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It is not US President Donald Trump who represents the biggest political threat to the BBC, but a leaked 8,000-word letter of complaint to the broadcaster's board motivated by "despair at inaction".
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The hits just keep on coming for the Wallabies on this tour. By @JWDrennan “The Wallabies await a grinding week under the grey skies of Dublin, preparing to face an Ireland team desperate to prove they still belong at the top of world rugby”. https://t.co/F4XlPH9GW6
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Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt will rekindle their rivalry from the British and Irish Lions series in Dublin as both coaches search for answers.
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@GoldDiggerRugby 15 Tests in 141 days, the last five in 30 days finishing off against #3 and #4 in the world. Who thinks that was a good idea?
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Paul Cully @SMHsport - with his Monday column, strong opinions (and worthwhile read)!🤙👌”Schmidt’s raison d’etre since the British and Irish Lions series has been to set up his successor and mate Les Kiss”. https://t.co/kou9MNuEsW
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There is criticism coming Australia’s way this week, and some of it will be on the money. But Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is taking a long-term approach, and looking after his successor.
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Paul Cully @SMHsport with his honest opinion - and few would disagree here - but there is some cause for hope.🤞🙏 “sometimes it takes an absolute stinker to get to the root causes of a fall – and the Wallabies stunk Twickenham out last weekend”. https://t.co/EepNyx6eDT
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The Wallabies have one eye on the future this week but can’t take Italy lightly if they are to salvage their European tour.
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Great chat @JWDrennan with Carlo Tizzano “Full credit to Jac Morgan,” Tizzano said. “After the third Test, he … said, ‘Mate, I hope you’re good, I thought you had an awesome tour and you’re a great player.’” https://t.co/DtI8ZttLxS
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Carlo Tizzano was at the centre of the most controversial moment of the British and Irish Lions series. The Wallaby reveals his respect for opposite number Jac Morgan and his bemusement at the...
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Louis Lynagh on nearly moving to Australia, playing for Italy and why his brother Tom will be back better than ever.
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His father and brother have both worn Aussie gold, and he had the option to take the same path, but Italy-born, London-raised Louis Lynagh will be wearing Italian colours against the Wallabies on...
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Noosa - it’s been a while! So has the next Richard Osman ‘Thursday Murder Club’ book. Such a great holiday read🙏👌 @JuliaTempler @LizQLD58 you may want to get a hold of this too??
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Payto @iainpayten with the prediction Carter Gordon will start against Italy - with plenty more selection news👌🤙 https://t.co/TUr1L4OqTB
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After making a switch back to rugby following a stint in the NRL, Gordon is set to pull back on the Wallabies’ No.10 in a Test against Italy.
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