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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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Western Force and ACT Brumbies have high hopes in Super Rugby Pacific
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Slew of Wallabies recruits raises expectations for McKellar's Waratahs
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Schmidt has blooded plenty but consistent selection boosting Australia
Opinion
Key Wallabies trio running hot a year after being left in cold
Tom Wright, Len Ikitau and Noah Lolesio are playing their best rugby just over a year after being frozen out by Eddie Jones.
Brett McKay
19 Nov 2024, 14:47
Opinion
Ripper of a performance but Wallabies must ensure it’s not another one-off
Australia will take plenty of confidence from beating England, but now have to contend with expectation and possible complacency.
Brett McKay
12 Nov 2024, 3:13
Interview
Tom Wright: The Year of Living Dynamically
Stephen Larkham wasn't sure of the league convert's best position, but the ACT full-back is now a potent Wallabies weapon.
Brett McKay
29 Oct 2024, 15:36
Interview
Should Fiji and Japan be included in the rejigged Rugby Championship?
With New Zealand and South Africa playing each other in 2026 and 2030, should tournament organisers look further afield?
Brett McKay
22 Oct 2024, 9:53
Opinion
Familiar sinking feeling means Wallabies must address defensive flaws
Conceding an average of 32 points and four tries a game, Joe Schmidt's Wallabies have issues to resolve before heading to Europe.
Brett McKay
01 Oct 2024, 6:45
Opinion
Australia comeback highlights tale of two Bledisloe benches
Impact from the Wallabies' replacements galvanised them, in contrast to New Zealand's 'ad-hoc' strategy.
Brett McKay
25 Sep 2024, 7:37
Opinion
Can Schmidt revisit history and revive Wallabies for ‘worst type of All Blacks'?
Australia may fear the worst with a wounded New Zealand next, but Joe Schmidt has previous in overseeing a swift transformation.
Brett McKay
11 Sep 2024, 15:28
Opinion
Small steps for Wallabies but welcome signs of progress
Australia's ability to profit from in-game adjustments bodes well for further progress under Joe Schmidt.
Brett McKay
03 Sep 2024, 7:33
Opinion
'Workhorse Carlo Tizzano needs support to be at his best'
The rookie openside's defensive load must be lightened so he can make more impact around the field.
Brett McKay
28 Aug 2024, 3:43
Opinion
Australia must show that Springboks pain will yield longer-term gain
Joe Schmidt took solace in some aspects of the Wallabies' latest defeat, but swift improvements are needed.
Brett McKay
20 Aug 2024, 10:02
Opinion
'The greatest speedbump for The Rugby Championship is its marketing'
A tournament with such rich history, pedigree and rivalries is being undersold to sports fans.
Brett McKay
14 Aug 2024, 5:57
Analysis
Wallabies backrow stocks to get ultimate depth check
With Fraser McReight and Liam Wright out, Joe Schmidt will find out what sort of talent he has at his disposal with the Boks in Br…
Brett McKay
07 Aug 2024, 2:04
Exclusive
James Horwill: ''You can't tell me the code’s in trouble when you see every ticket's sold.'
With just under a year to go to the first Lions test, the ex-Wallabies skipper explains just how intense the tour is, for both sid…
Brett McKay
25 Jul 2024, 8:41
Analysis
Daugunu salvo shows why Wallabies work-rate is everything to Schmidt
The first of Filipo Daugunu's stunning double against Wales underlines the coach's early impact on Australia.
Brett McKay
16 Jul 2024, 8:02
Opinion
Wallabies far from perfect but ‘stressful’ Schmidt era starts on winning note
Only a second win from 13 Tests in Sydney was a solid benchmark to kick-start the new coach's reign.
Brett McKay
09 Jul 2024, 5:24
Opinion
The problem areas Joe Schmidt must address for 'desperate' Wallabies
Numerous on-field issues have becoming weeping sores for the embattled Australians as Wales arrive Down Under.
Brett McKay
02 Jul 2024, 15:20
Opinion
Brumbies the best team in Australia but still nothing to show for it
ACT are in familiar territory after coming up short in a Super Rugby semi-final for a third straight year.
Brett McKay
20 Jun 2024, 7:40
Exclusive
Noah Lolesio: 'I've experienced all the ups and downs of international footy'
The fly-half is relaxed about the prospect of a Wallabies recall as he aims to steer Brumbies to the SRP final.
Brett McKay
12 Jun 2024, 6:17
Opinion
Brumbies and Reds have confidence but distracted Rebels require major upset
Brumbies and Reds can be optimistic tackling the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs but Rebels face a tall order.
Brett McKay
05 Jun 2024, 8:02
Opinion
Final-round curveball may open door to Brumbies top-two finish
Eleven sides are still in top-eight contention heading into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific games.
Brett McKay
30 May 2024, 4:17
