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International Rugby
‘If the Bledisloe Cup must be a two-Test series, why not put it up for grabs every match?’
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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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'There may not be a better time for Wallabies to meet the Springboks'
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Opinion
'Australia's Tom Wright conundrum points to a wider Rugby World Cup issue for Les Kiss'
Since returning from a serious knee injury, the full-back has struggled to find form, but his travails are indicative of a bigger …
Brett McKay
14 Sep 2026, 14:21
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Opinion
Four lessons Australia need to learn from Argentina series ‘win’
Despite starting his tenure with an unbeaten run of four Tests, Les Kiss's Wallabies will need to be a lot better in the tougher a…
Brett McKay
08 Sep 2026, 2:07
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Opinion
What is Australia’s first-choice team and how far does depth go, a year out from RWC27?
Les Kiss still has to settle on his optimum back-row combination, midfield pairing and back-up half-backs.
Brett McKay
01 Sep 2026, 7:36
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Opinion
‘Argentina Tests unquestionably winnable, but things can also go south quickly for Australia’
The Wallabies need to win at least one of their two upcoming Tests in Argentina, but it will be no simple task.
Brett McKay
27 Aug 2026, 10:29
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Opinion
How do Australia fit both ‘fetchers’ in side? Could ‘McZano’ be next ‘Pooper’ combo?
With two outstanding opensides in Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano, Les Kiss has an enviable dilemma to navigate.
Brett McKay
18 Aug 2026, 3:57
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Opinion
One thing Les Kiss will like about his first Wallabies win - and three he won’t
The new Australia head coach started his tenure with a win, but several areas require improvement before they face Japan again.
Brett McKay
12 Aug 2026, 3:10
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Analysis
Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a far better place - but key questions loom
Joe Schmidt has improved Australian rugby on and off the field, but it remains to be seen what new coach Les Kiss will do with his…
Brett McKay
20 Jul 2026, 10:56
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Opinion
Wallabies must stop making life difficult for themselves to send Schmidt out on high
Without two of their fly-halves against France, Australia's loss of attacking shape and predictable kicking game undid some 'outst…
Brett McKay
13 Jul 2026, 12:39
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Analysis
The Wallabies’ five crucial ‘what-if’ moments from the heartbreaking Ireland loss in Sydney
Joe Schmidt's Australia side gave the world's No 3 ranked team an almighty scare and regrets should fuel them to deliver against F…
Brett McKay
07 Jul 2026, 13:31
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Opinion
Where's the power? And what to do with Sua'ali'i? The key questions facing the Wallabies
As he prepares to hand the coaching reins to Les Kiss, Australia coach Joe Schmidt will look to provide answers to several selecti…
Brett McKay
30 Jun 2026, 11:34
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Interview
Wallaby hopeful Ryan Lonergan: 'I try to take a relaxed approach because it can all flip pretty quick'
The Brumbies scrum-half on a 'do or die' play-off with Hurricanes before he takes aim at a Nations Championship spot with Australi…
Brett McKay
03 Jun 2026, 1:15
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Opinion
A tale of two Australian 10s – and why their team’s fortunes are tied to them
Carter Gordon's X-factor gives Queensland Reds an extra dimension while Jack Bowen has given NSW Waratahs more creativity in attac…
Brett McKay
26 May 2026, 13:01
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Opinion
Force and Waratahs join late Australian finals charge with two rounds to go
All four Australian teams remain in qualifying contention for the Super Rugby Pacific finals heading into the final two rounds.
Brett McKay
18 May 2026, 12:53
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Interview
Ben Donaldson: ‘I’m trying to play freer. In the past I've probably been guilty of over-thinking things’
A change of mindset has allowed prospective Australia fly-half Ben Donaldson to show his full range of skills for Western Force.
Brett McKay
11 May 2026, 14:55
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Opinion
Which Wallabies contenders advanced their cause in Australian domestic duels?
With the four Australian sides facing each other in Super Rugby Pacific last weekend, which players made a statement for Test sele…
Brett McKay
05 May 2026, 13:10
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Opinion
'Super Round was brilliant, but spluttering Australian lineouts missed the mark'
The season's stats may suggest otherwise, but Waratahs, Brumbies and Reds were all undermined by lax lineouts at crucial times.
Brett McKay
28 Apr 2026, 10:52
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Opinion
‘There’s an argument that the form Australian team right now is the Western Force’
Despite their lowly position, beating the Crusaders gives the Perth outfit a chance to launch a late run into play-off contention.
Brett McKay
21 Apr 2026, 5:59
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Opinion
Australian sides learn to win ugly as seminal Super Rugby Pacific run-in looms
Neither the Reds nor Brumbies were easy on the eye, but each earned vital wins over New Zealand opposition to burnish their play-o…
Brett McKay
14 Apr 2026, 11:57
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Opinion
Donaldson's tour de Force gave future Wallabies coach Les Kiss plenty to ponder
Donaldson was player of the match, up against Australia No.10 rival Carter Gordon, in a comprehensive win for the Force.
Brett McKay
07 Apr 2026, 12:37
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Interview
Zac Lomax: ‘He's an elite league player but it's a huge challenge with a short runway in union'
How will Australia's latest big-name cross-code convert adapt to rugby union?
Brett McKay
31 Mar 2026, 2:24
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