Category Archives: Melbourne Rebels

Down the Blind Side, episode 7

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Brendan Fanning

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Gatland gambles in high stakes game

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

When Wales beat Ireland in Croke Park in 2008 en route to their first Grand Slam under Warren Gatland, they did it despite not having won in Dublin in eight years, and survived having two players put in the bin. … Continue reading →

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O’Brien’s impact needed in Second Test

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

There are two times when players like getting taken off early: the first is when they are being beaten so badly the scoreboard can’t keep up; and the second is on a Lions tour when it’s four nights before the … Continue reading →

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Shorts

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

NEXT STEP FOR KIDNEY Just as one door is about to close, another one opens. And the good news for Declan Kidney is that his next gig may be a 10 minute spin from his gaff in Ballincollig. UCC, where … Continue reading →

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