Jim Tucker has covered seven Rugby World Cups since his first Test assignment in 1979 in the days of heavy 100 per cent cotton jerseys, toe-pokers, joyous rucking and interviews on cassette tapes.He spent a privileged eight-week beat covering every twitch of the Wallabies’ 1991 and 1999 World Cup victories for Australian newspapers.From websites to podcasts and detours in between. Failed T-shirt salesman with 20 still in stock from 1987 World Cup fiasco. No offer above three quid considered." /> Jim Tucker has covered seven Rugby World Cups since his first Test assignment in 1979 in the days of heavy 100 per cent cotton jerseys, toe-pokers, joyous rucking and interviews on cassette tapes.He spent a privileged eight-week beat covering every twitch of the Wallabies’ 1991 and 1999 World Cup victories for Australian newspapers.From websites to podcasts and detours in between. Failed T-shirt salesman with 20 still in stock from 1987 World Cup fiasco. No offer above three quid considered."> Jim Tucker has covered seven Rugby World Cups since his first Test assignment in 1979 in the days of heavy 100 per cent cotton jerseys, toe-pokers, joyous rucking and interviews on cassette tapes.He spent a privileged eight-week beat covering every twitch of the Wallabies’ 1991 and 1999 World Cup victories for Australian newspapers.From websites to podcasts and detours in between. Failed T-shirt salesman with 20 still in stock from 1987 World Cup fiasco. No offer above three quid considered.">

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Jim Tucker Freelance rugby writer and former NewsCorp (Australia) rugby lead Jim Tucker has covered seven Rugby World Cups since his first Test assignment in 1979 in the days of heavy 100 per cent cotton jerseys, toe-pokers, joyous rucking and interviews on cassette tapes.He spent a privileged eight-week beat covering every twitch of the Wallabies’ 1991 and 1999 World Cup victories for Australian newspapers.From websites to podcasts and detours in between. Failed T-shirt salesman with 20 still in stock from 1987 World Cup fiasco. No offer above three quid considered.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Australia: 'Crocodile Eddie' backs instincts to regenerate Wallabies

Can Eddie Jones pull off a stroke of genius after his stunning Rugby World Cup squad announcement?

Interview
Jim Tucker

'The door is open to good, influential foreign players'

New Reds coach Less Kiss has been tinkering with roster puzzles since his appointment.

Interview
Jim Tucker

All Blacks availability will make or break ANZAC Lions 'Test'

The last time an Australia-New Zealand composite side took the field, there were few All Blacks to speak of.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

The most crucial match for the Wallabies' World Cup hopes has arrived

The most influential prop in Australian rugby is set to play his first match in eight months on Saturday.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Eddie Jones is rolling the dice in search of World Cup glory

In selecting four debutants, Eddie Jones has lived up to his billing as the coach who searches everywhere for a speck of gold.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Has Eddie Jones named a squad capable of besting the Springboks?

Eddie Jones has finally shed some substantial light on what he’s thinking ahead of the World Cup.

Interview
Jim Tucker

'If it’s not Quade, it will be Bernard Foley'

Eddie Jones is not going to put the steering wheel of the Wallabies in the hands of a novice.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Jordan Petaia is starting to deliver on his unlimited potential

Jordan Petaia is developing into an almighty force for the Reds.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Bolts from the blue could reinvigorate Wallabies

Eddie Jones will name his first Wallabies training squad on Sunday.

Interview
Jim Tucker

How three refugees of England rugby landed Down Under after club cull

A trio of former Premiership players have landed in Perth.

Interview
Jim Tucker

James O'Connor eyes Wallabies revival after 'deflating' 2022

James O'Connor's chances of a Wallabies recall have increased with Eddie Jones at the helm.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Young halves won't go unnoticed by Eddie Jones with All Blacks looming

Eddie Jones has inherited a slew of capped halves but it's the new breed that most excites.

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Jim Tucker

How Australia's most damaging No 8s are set to benefit from law tweaks

The new law variations in Super Rugby Pacific should increase the speed of the game - and some will benefit more than others.

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Jim Tucker

Long-term solution at 10 for Australia could be chip off old block

A new Lynagh is set to make a big splash in Australian rugby.

Opinion
Jim Tucker

Eddie Jones targets new world order with Wallabies

Eddie Jones wants to usher in a brave new era for the Wallabies.

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