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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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24 days ago The Rugby Championship
Familiar frustrations mean Australia must improve defence before tour
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Wallabies comeback shows impact of bench compared to All Blacks
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Biggest test of Schmidt's career as Australia prepare for wounded NZ
52 days ago The Rugby Championship
Australia are far from perfect but show signs of learning lessons
Opinion
'Workhorse Carlo Tizzano needs support to be at his best'
The rookie openside's defensive load must be lightened so he can make more impact around the field.
Brett McKay
28 Aug 2024, 4:43
Opinion
Australia must show that Springboks pain will yield longer-term gain
Joe Schmidt took solace in some aspects of the Wallabies' latest defeat, but swift improvements are needed.
Brett McKay
20 Aug 2024, 11:02
Opinion
'The greatest speedbump for The Rugby Championship is its marketing'
A tournament with such rich history, pedigree and rivalries is being undersold to sports fans.
Brett McKay
14 Aug 2024, 6:57
Analysis
Wallabies backrow stocks to get ultimate depth check
With Fraser McReight and Liam Wright out, Joe Schmidt will find out what sort of talent he has at his disposal with the Boks in Br…
Brett McKay
07 Aug 2024, 3:04
Exclusive
James Horwill: ''You can't tell me the code’s in trouble when you see every ticket's sold.'
With just under a year to go to the first Lions test, the ex-Wallabies skipper explains just how intense the tour is, for both sid…
Brett McKay
25 Jul 2024, 9:41
Analysis
Daugunu salvo shows why Wallabies work-rate is everything to Schmidt
The first of Filipo Daugunu's stunning double against Wales underlines the coach's early impact on Australia.
Brett McKay
16 Jul 2024, 9:02
Opinion
Wallabies far from perfect but ‘stressful’ Schmidt era starts on winning note
Only a second win from 13 Tests in Sydney was a solid benchmark to kick-start the new coach's reign.
Brett McKay
09 Jul 2024, 6:24
Opinion
The problem areas Joe Schmidt must address for 'desperate' Wallabies
Numerous on-field issues have becoming weeping sores for the embattled Australians as Wales arrive Down Under.
Brett McKay
02 Jul 2024, 16:20
Opinion
Brumbies the best team in Australia but still nothing to show for it
ACT are in familiar territory after coming up short in a Super Rugby semi-final for a third straight year.
Brett McKay
20 Jun 2024, 8:40
Exclusive
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
