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.
With a home World Cup appearing on the horizon, Australia's Super Rugby Pacific franchises know they will be under more scrutiny t…
Joe Schmidt has given plenty of players opportunities; his successor needs to give them the experience to become genuine Test play…
Who was Australia's best player in 2025? Most improved? Who scored their best try? Highs and lows from a mixed year.
Australia need to 'find their special sauce' and end 2025 on a high against France after a punishing tour of Europe so far.
Inviting teams back into games in the way Australia have is a recipe for disaster as they prepare to tackle Ireland and France.
A weakness at dealing with high balls is just one of the issues facing the Wallabies for the rest of their European tour.
Australia appeared to be building nicely after the Lions series but a disappointing end to the Rugby Championship raises more ques…
Australian reaction to defeat in Auckland focused on refereeing decisions, but simple skill errors were more to blame.
Despite New Zealand's dominant record at their Auckland fortress, their form presents Australia with an opportunity.
Australia's frustrating home loss to Argentina ensures there will be no complacency heading into the Bledisloe Cup series.
Australia seem to have found a way that works for them, even if it involves coming back from big deficits.
Having impressed in their last four Tests against the Lions and South Africa, Australia must deal with rising expectations.
Lineout dominance, breakdown prowess, smart kicking and midfield guile all fuelled Australia's stunning win in Johannesburg.
Australia need to maintain the physicality they belatedly produced against the Lions, and tweak their defence, to stand a chance a…
The manner of their Second Test defeat by the Lions was shattering but exposed some of Australia's own weaknesses.
The Wallabies showed encouraging flashes in the second half of their first Test loss to the Lions, but they can't afford to squand…
With the playmaker out of the Lions series, wizened fly-half James O'Connor may be required to run the Wallabies cutter.
The Wallabies coach has a major issue at fly-half, decisions to make in his pack as well as concerns over his back three.
Luke Morahan's sensational solo try for Queensland and ACT's win over the Lions were highlights of the 2013 tour.
ACT may have lost a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, but Laurie Fisher doesn’t believe it will leave any mental s…
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