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John Ferguson
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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.
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Opinion
Why the Perth Bledisloe will be different
In one fell swoop, the All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 23rd year, and the Eden Park drought has remained, after…
John Ferguson
29 Sep 2025, 16:14
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Opinion
Time for Wallabies to ditch little brother complex against All Blacks
The Wallabies’ momentum heading into the crucial Bledisloe series took a hit against Argentina, with the pair finishing their se…
John Ferguson
18 Sep 2025, 22:49
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Opinion
Three Wallabies with the most to gain from Sydney's Pumas clash
The Wallabies’ Test in Sydney this weekend presents a real litmus test for the depth of Joe Schmidt's squad.
John Ferguson
12 Sep 2025, 16:22
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Opinion
The time is now for the next Wallabies No.10 to shine through
The Wallabies are preparing to host the ever-unpredictable, elite, and dangerous Argentina in a two-game series as part of the Rug…
John Ferguson
02 Sep 2025, 23:20
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Opinion
The five Wallabies with rising stock ahead of Argentina series
The Wallabies’ trip to South Africa has been hugely positive but very attritional, and it makes for an unpredictable yet vital t…
John Ferguson
26 Aug 2025, 15:39
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Analysis
The crinkles Wallabies must iron after Springboks' early onslaught
What the Wallabies managed to achieve at Ellis Park last weekend was nothing short of incredible, but unfortunately, even breaking…
John Ferguson
21 Aug 2025, 15:38
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Opinion
The four non-negotiables for the Wallabies’ first Test in South Africa
The Springboks are the back-to-back world champions for several reasons; they have enviable world-class depth, unnaturally large h…
John Ferguson
14 Aug 2025, 19:47
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Opinion
Lions Tour Aussie takes: Need Skelton for South Africa, lock in Jorgensen
The Wallabies played tough, won the collisions, and nailed most of their detail, and all this and more came from some of the best …
John Ferguson
05 Aug 2025, 15:55
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Lions tour Aussie takes: The Suaalii decision and the Finn Russell factor
Joe Schmidt made some miscalculations surrounding this match, and Andy Farrell must be said to have outdone him.
John Ferguson
28 Jul 2025, 22:13
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Opinion
Lions Tour Aussie takes: Bigger is better, the stars who failed to fire
The British and Irish Lions deservedly walked away from Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium as victors, taking out the first game of the …
John Ferguson
21 Jul 2025, 19:42
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Opinion
The leading candidates for the Wallabies' No.10 jersey with Lolesio injured
Whether you are a Lolesio fan or a detractor, as most fans appear to be, there is no denying that Lolesio was Wallabies coach Joe …
John Ferguson
09 Jul 2025, 18:30
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Opinion
Lions tour Aussie takes: Gamble top tier No.7, Fin Smith rattled
The Waratahs showed once again they are a different beast at home at Allianz Stadium, proving their home form during the season wa…
John Ferguson
06 Jul 2025, 17:36
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Opinion
Lions tour Aussie takes: Paisami’s best performance, jury still out on Lions' scrum
It was Paisami’s best performance in a Reds’ jersey ever, and that would’ve sent Schmidt a reminder not to count him out of …
John Ferguson
02 Jul 2025, 21:46
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Opinion
Lions tour Aussie takes: Furlong humbled in Perth, Wallabies' O'Keefe advantage
The British and Irish Lions series for 2025 finally began in Perth on Saturday with the visitors thrashing the hosting team, the W…
John Ferguson
29 Jun 2025, 21:22
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Analysis
The three key areas the Western Force must nail to tame the Lions
The British and Irish Lions have landed on our shores, and all of a sudden, rugby’s most historic series is mere hours from gett…
John Ferguson
27 Jun 2025, 17:45
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Opinion
The 40 men who should lead Australia into the Lions' den
At long last, the Australian rugby public will get to know who will represent them in gold as coach Joe Schmidt will announce his …
John Ferguson
18 Jun 2025, 19:45
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Analysis
The inches the Brumbies must win to buck the trend of semi-final crash outs
If you look at the Brumbies and Chiefs’ seasons to date, the gap between the two certainly looks bigger than a few inches, but w…
John Ferguson
11 Jun 2025, 19:41
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Opinion
Wallabies depth chart: Ranking every player who could face the Lions
It could be days, but at the very most, three weeks until Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt names his first Wallabies squad of 2025, ahe…
John Ferguson
05 Jun 2025, 18:39
Opinion
Super Rugby Pacific Australian report cards: A 2025 season deep dive
After Saturday night, it is a close on another Super Rugby Pacific regular season, and what a season it was.
John Ferguson
02 Jun 2025, 19:58
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Aussie Super takes: Western Force's strategic flaw, Nic White over Tate
The Crusaders looked vulnerable against the Highlanders, which will have the Brumbies licking their lips ahead of welcoming the me…
John Ferguson
26 May 2025, 15:10
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