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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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Opinion
Aussie fans need to ‘cool their jets’ despite opening clean sweep
Waratahs, Brumbies and Western Force all enjoyed dramatic opening wins in Super Rugby Pacific, but excitement should be tempered.
Brett McKay
18 Feb 2025, 5:43
Opinion
Western Force and ACT Brumbies looking for signs of progress in Super Rugby Pacific
The capitulation of the Melbourne Rebels have meant the rest of the Australian franchises have strengthened and expectations have …
Brett McKay
13 Feb 2025, 10:14
Interview
McKellar preaches patience as Rebel recruits bolster Waratahs hopes
The addition of six Wallabies including Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has raised expectations for last year's basement dwellers.
Brett McKay
05 Feb 2025, 4:57
Opinion
Frustrating end but UK tour sparks renewed optimism in Australia
Australia may be annoyed after a narrow defeat in Ireland, but their displays bolster hope for the 2025 Lions series.
Brett McKay
04 Dec 2024, 6:24
Opinion
18 debutants but Australia's core looking ‘more settled than ever’
A dozen players have established themselves as the heart of the Australia team through to the 2027 RWC.
Brett McKay
26 Nov 2024, 14:41
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, 15:47
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, 4:13
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, 16:36
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, 10:53
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, 7:45
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, 8:37
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, 16:28
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, 8:33
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, 4:43
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, 11:02
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, 6:57
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, 3:04
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, 9:41
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, 9:02
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, 6:24
