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Brett McKay
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Brett McKay is an Australian sportswriter, broadcaster, commentator, and is one half of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. Brett covered rugby for Australian sports website The Roar for more than 15 years, has sat on Test Match and Super Rugby sidelines as a commentator for ABC Sport for more than a decade, and is a regular radio pundit for stations in Australia and New Zealand.
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10 days ago International Rugby
First of Daugunu double v Wales underlines Schmidt impact on Wallabies
17 days ago International Rugby
Victory was vital for a Wallabies squad rebuilding under Joe Schmidt
24 days ago International Rugby
The problem areas Joe Schmidt must address for 'desperate' Wallabies
36 days ago Super Rugby Pacific
Brumbies get the Blues as they extend Super Rugby semi-final heartache
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Noah Lolesio: 'I've experienced all the ups and downs of international footy'
The fly-half is relaxed about the prospect of a Wallabies recall as he aims to steer Brumbies to the SRP final.
Brett McKay
12 Jun 2024, 7:17
Opinion
Brumbies and Reds have confidence but distracted Rebels require major upset
Brumbies and Reds can be optimistic tackling the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs but Rebels face a tall order.
Brett McKay
05 Jun 2024, 9:02
Opinion
Final-round curveball may open door to Brumbies top-two finish
Eleven sides are still in top-eight contention heading into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific games.
Brett McKay
30 May 2024, 5:17
Interview
How Kevin Foote's Rebels are making history after 'slap in the face'
Against a backdrop of financial ruin and doubt, the Rebels coach has steered his troops to a maiden Super Rugby play-off.
Brett McKay
21 May 2024, 17:56
Opinion
Flood of back three talent highlights Australia’s folly in pursuing league stars
A glut of back-three talent has exposed Australia's short-sighted policy in luring Joseph Suaali’i from league.
Brett McKay
14 May 2024, 15:00
Opinion
Brumbies and Reds primed to fly Aussie flag furthest
ACT and Queensland look well equipped to go deep into the Super Rugby Pacific Finals, but the other three sides face a rocky home …
Brett McKay
08 May 2024, 7:05
Opinion
The case for keeping the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific
The future of the Victoria-based franchise have dominated the headlines in Australia but does winding them up make sense?
Brett McKay
02 May 2024, 5:41
Opinion
Disciplinary verdicts as puzzling as ever – even when consistent to a fault
Arguments of inconsistency in SANZAAR's judicial process are mostly superficial, but it is still prone to some puzzling verdicts.
Brett McKay
25 Apr 2024, 15:58
Opinion
How are Australian sides faring in Super Rugby Pacific?
Who's trending up? Who's performing as expected? And who still has work to do?
Brett McKay
16 Apr 2024, 9:41
Opinion
Brumbies must nail new defensive system to take next step
Five straight wins have propelled ACT into contention but key areas of their game need work if they are to progress to a SRP final…
Brett McKay
09 Apr 2024, 15:15
Analysis
The Waratahs, self-inflicted pressure, and the crippling weight of expectation
With the winds of change blowing through Australian rugby, the current fortunes of the Waratahs are causing furrowed brows
Brett McKay
03 Apr 2024, 10:43
Analysis
Will forgotten Wallabies fit the Joe Schmidt model?
Who has credit in the bank and who has a case to build for the new Australia head coach?
Brett McKay
26 Mar 2024, 16:34
Analysis
Who should Andy Farrell bring Down Under?
The Six Nations offered Wallabies fans a glimpse of how the Lions will arm themselves.
Brett McKay
20 Mar 2024, 14:01
Opinion
2.6 million reasons why Wallabies review had to be released
Rugby Australia had no choice but to release the findings of their 2023 review, but will the lessons be heeded?
Brett McKay
13 Mar 2024, 5:26
Opinion
Where next for Super Rugby Pacific's 'Super Round'?
With Melbourne's three-year hosting deal now up, should the concept stay in Victoria or move elsewhere?
Brett McKay
06 Mar 2024, 10:23
Opinion
Open-minded Schmidt takes hands-on approach to Australia challenge
Joe Schmidt has been doing due diligence on the Wallabies even before he officially starts in the role.
Brett McKay
29 Feb 2024, 10:01
Analysis
Three seasons in and Super Rugby Pacific is still trying to find its feet
With uncertainty swirling around the future of some franchises, the onus is on consolidating the tournament and winning new fans
Brett McKay
21 Feb 2024, 5:02
