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Australian Rugby writer, content creator, commentator. Founder & co-host of 8/9 Rugby with that Harry guy. RugbyPass, ABC Sport, + plenty more previously. Sport lover, spreadsheeter, Gilbert collector, irregular golfer, but still unknown to baristas.
Author of 'go to' Monday rugby column 'The Wrap', two acclaimed rugby books + crime fiction 'The First Law of the Bush' ('26) 'When the Deep Dark Bush Swallows You Whole' ('25) by Penguin RH. Keen but challenged golfer. Buzz Bar aficionado.
Keen observer of rugby for many years, particularly the ACT Brumbies and Super Rugby.
The rugby pod & YouTube channel you know and love is now also a Substack - featuring some of the game’s most respected writers to keep you updated and abreast of the key issues in rugby in Australia, New Zealand and around the globe.
Man of the Match award without touching the ball and Wellington University Old Boys ''Soixanteneufs'' representative rank as code highlights. Otago and Highlanders devotee, now seeking the South Island to stand alone as a Republic.
Australian, Sydneysider, referee. Passionate about the Tahs, Wallas, motorsport, wine, film & photography. And superb dark chocolate. Co-host - Play On: The Rugby Referee Podcast. Occasional storyteller.
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