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John Ferguson

John Ferguson is a journalist who has been writing rugby analysis for the past three years. He is based in Australia with a focus on the Wallabies and the respective Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams. He writes in the hope to bring new eyes to rugby, whilst providing in-depth analysis to those who already love the game.

106 Articles
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Don't shame the scrum, Donaldson sends reminder

If there is a discussion to be had about scrums, then a midweek show is the place to house that chat, not live on air with several…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
05 Apr 2026, 19:03
Opinion

The five Wallabies bolters looming large and the young duo for the future

Without further ado, here are the five Wallabies bolters to keep an eye on for the remainder of Super Rugby Pacific 2026, and the …

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
03 Apr 2026, 14:35
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Waratahs’ secret weapon, Force duo needed ASAP

The Hurricanes' mettle will be firmly tested in the weeks to come.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
29 Mar 2026, 14:50
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Don't doubt the Brumbies, Hurricanes the joker in the pack

Another spanner in the works for the ladder is that the Canes, Reds, and Chiefs have all played one game less than the other top s…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
22 Mar 2026, 13:05
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' young star, fatal error by Brumbies

The Crusaders got their revenge over their South Island rivals, the Highlanders, and the Brumbies were washed away in Fiji by a ve…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
15 Mar 2026, 16:15
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Force struggle in Dunedin, big blow for Waratahs

McReight does slow opposition ruck times, but his profile is now so well known that his white headgear is becoming an emergency wa…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
09 Mar 2026, 1:05
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Lonergan exceptional for Brumbies, Gordon the difference for Reds

History has proven that unless you are hosting quarters and semis, there is no real hope of lifting the Super Rugby trophy.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
01 Mar 2026, 18:55
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Just take the damn points, Jorgo the saviour

Round two of Super Rugby Pacific has come and gone, and for a second week in a row, the round didn’t finish without an upset.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
23 Feb 2026, 12:30
Opinion

The time is now for Wallabies No.10 hopefuls, no more excuses

Although Super Rugby Pacific has only just begun, the brevity of the season means that Wallaby hopefuls must show their ambition n…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
20 Feb 2026, 13:21
Opinion

Aussie Super Rugby takes: Maturing Waratahs, Brumbies defy expectations

Moana Pasifika managed to win against the Drua in Fiji, a feat not many sides can boast about, and in Sydney, the NSW Waratahs man…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
15 Feb 2026, 17:03
Opinion

The one goal for every Aussie Super Rugby side in round 1

It's the first game week of Super Rugby Pacific, and wins, losses, bonus points, and performances all matter starting this Friday,…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
11 Feb 2026, 13:27
Opinion

New law innovations will have unexpected impacts on Super Rugby Pacific

Super Rugby Pacific 2026 will be played at an even faster and more furious pace than ever before. The governing body has brought i…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
06 Feb 2026, 23:19
Opinion

Have the Reds answered their biggest questions for 2026?

The Queensland Reds are primed to be the best Australian side in Super Rugby Pacific in 2026.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
29 Jan 2026, 17:22
Opinion

Have the Brumbies answered their biggest questions for 2026?

The Brumbies walk towards Super Rugby Pacific 2026 with the same strong structures, continuity, and cohesion as they always do, bu…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
23 Jan 2026, 17:36
Opinion

Have the Waratahs answered their biggest questions for 2026?

The Waratahs head into 2026 in their second year under head coach Dan McKellar, and it promises to be an improved year despite hea…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
20 Jan 2026, 20:15
Opinion

Have the Western Force answered their biggest questions for 2026?

The Western Force will be a different team in Super Rugby Pacific 2026.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
09 Jan 2026, 16:40
Opinion

Six Wallabies abroad who must come into the reckoning in 2026

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has assembled a 40-man squad to meet in early January for a three-day training camp.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
18 Dec 2025, 14:17
Opinion

The three unsung heroes of the 2025 Wallabies

Every sport, every team, every game needs a poster boy, the ones who bring the crowds and inspire the next generation, but they ca…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
12 Dec 2025, 16:10
Opinion

Hold your horses, Les Kiss still has stripes to earn before Wallabies handover

The Wallabies' season is over, but there are still things that are not finished ahead of 2026. After a disappointing end to the se…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
01 Dec 2025, 15:17
Opinion

Underpowered Wallabies have one route to victory in Paris

The Wallabies are staring down the barrel of a horrid end to their season, which has only gotten progressively worse since the Rug…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
20 Nov 2025, 15:18
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