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John Ferguson

John Ferguson is a journalist who has been writing rugby analysis for the past three years. He is based in Australia with a focus on the Wallabies and the respective Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams. He writes in the hope to bring new eyes to rugby, whilst providing in-depth analysis to those who already love the game.

Opinion

The Wallabies have a serious problem

The Wallabies are flying high after two consecutive wins abroad, and the wins have come off the back of hard work, patience, and a…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
20 Nov 2024, 15:01
Analysis

Déjà vu in Dublin: These Wallabies have run Ireland close before

The Wallabies are in Dublin to play their final Test of 2024, there is an air of déjà vu about this trip to the emerald isles, a…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
28 Nov 2024, 22:36
Opinion

The winners and losers from the Wallabies' Autumn Nations Series

The book has now officially closed on the Wallabies’ Autumn Nations Series and with it the 2024 season.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
05 Dec 2024, 20:24
Opinion

The impact player from every Super Rugby Pacific side in 2025

Across the Tasman, the Kiwi sides are as strong as ever, but the competitiveness of all the teams means there is a buzz around the…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
10 Feb 2025, 20:30
Opinion

Wallabies power rankings 2025: Every position ranked ahead of Super Rugby Pacific season

The rarity of these tours means this crop of Australia players, this crop of Wallabies, must work harder than they’ve ever worke…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
12 Feb 2025, 21:20
Analysis

Analysis: The biggest attacking issues with each Australian Super Rugby side

Round one of Super Rugby Pacific is done and dusted and all three Australian sides managed to walk away with wins.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
19 Feb 2025, 23:13
Opinion

The three key areas the Wallabies must get right in Argentina

This Wallabies group is young and is full of learning, they are also under the tutelage of a coaching group experienced enough to …

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
29 Aug 2024, 21:06
Opinion

The off-the-ball incident that showed Noah Lolesio needs to be the Wallabies' 10

Noah Lolesio is showing signs that he is in the right headspace to lead a side at Test level and a prime example of this is the 37…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
27 Aug 2024, 18:33
Opinion

Wallabies’ squad for Argentina Tests reveals there’s more hardship ahead

The Wallabies’ start to The Rugby Championship has put them under the microscope, confirming Joe Schmidt needs more time with hi…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
22 Aug 2024, 20:38
Opinion

Accuracy is the antidote to the Wallabies’ kicking kryptonite

The Wallabies know they were inaccurate in almost every facet of their game against the Boks, and that’s what killed them.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
16 Aug 2024, 2:27
Analysis

Wallabies must be smart whilst muscling up to disrupt rampaging Springboks

The Rugby Championship has arrived, and the Wallabies are heading into their toughest challenge yet.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
07 Aug 2024, 1:21
Opinion

Joe Schmidt and the undefeated Wallabies' July report card

If you’re a Wallabies supporter you’d have to be happy with three consecutive wins under new coach Joe Schmidt, with a relativ…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
26 Jul 2024, 18:40
Analysis

What the Wallabies must fix or risk getting mauled in The Rugby Championship

Scrum coach Mike Cron didn’t hold back on what needed to happen at maul time, as the Wallabies struggled to contain the Welsh.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
16 Jul 2024, 0:07
Opinion

The three ways the Wallabies attack can unlock the Welsh defence

The Wallabies’ 25-16 victory over Wales ended up being a good showing of an inexperienced side that had limited time together.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
10 Jul 2024, 1:56
Opinion

The key challenges facing Joe Schmidt's inexperienced Wallabies side

Joe Schmidt has named his first ever Wallabies matchday-23, with no less than seven uncapped players, two of whom are in the start…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
05 Jul 2024, 2:38
Opinion

Dissecting Joe Schmidt’s surprising Wallabies selections

Joe Schmidt has finally unveiled his first-ever Wallabies squad and it has not come without some surprises, but considering the ci…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
25 Jun 2024, 0:54
Opinion

Carter Gordon's defection makes little difference to the Wallabies in 2024

Australian rugby has lost another Wallaby to rugby league. Carter Gordon, the poster boy of the Wallabies’ 2023 World Cup campai…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
20 Jun 2024, 1:24
Opinion

The Wallabies who need to star in the quarter-finals against the Kiwi teams

With three Kiwi-Aussie quarter finals coming up this weekend, the Aussies that standout against Kiwi opposition will surely shine …

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
05 Jun 2024, 19:22

Wallabies power rankings position-by-position ahead of final round

The standout players are consistently making their mark on the competition, and the time for Joe Schmidt’s first ever Wallaby sq…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
29 May 2024, 16:41
Opinion

The front rowers who can turn the Wallabies' scrum into a weapon in 2024

Only three of the five Australian sides have had most of their front row stocks made up of Wallaby eligible talent.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
26 May 2024, 22:02
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