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Brett McKay

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

Disciplinary verdicts as puzzling as ever – even when consistent to a fault

Arguments of inconsistency in SANZAAR's judicial process are mostly superficial, but it is still prone to some puzzling verdicts.

Brett McKay
Brett McKay
25 Apr 2024, 14:58
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Opinion

The case for keeping the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific

The future of the Victoria-based franchise have dominated the headlines in Australia but does winding them up make sense?

Brett McKay
Brett McKay
02 May 2024, 4:41
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Opinion

Brumbies and Reds primed to fly Aussie flag furthest

ACT and Queensland look well equipped to go deep into the Super Rugby Pacific Finals, but the other three sides face a rocky home …

Brett McKay
Brett McKay
08 May 2024, 6:05
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Opinion

Flood of back three talent highlights Australia’s folly in pursuing league stars

A glut of back-three talent has exposed Australia's short-sighted policy in luring Joseph Suaali’i from league.

Brett McKay
Brett McKay
14 May 2024, 14:00
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Interview

How Kevin Foote's Rebels are making history after 'slap in the face'

Against a backdrop of financial ruin and doubt, the Rebels coach has steered his troops to a maiden Super Rugby play-off.

Brett McKay
Brett McKay
21 May 2024, 16:56
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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
Brett McKay
30 May 2024, 4:17
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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
Brett McKay
05 Jun 2024, 8:02
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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
Brett McKay
12 Jun 2024, 6:17
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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
Brett McKay
20 Jun 2024, 7:40
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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
Brett McKay
02 Jul 2024, 15:20
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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
Brett McKay
09 Jul 2024, 5:24
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