by devclassicwallabies | Feb 7, 2019 | In Memorium, Members, Player news
The Australian Rugby community is in mourning after the passing of one-Test Wallaby, Ken Yanz who passed away on Tuesday, aged 89. Born and raised on Sydney’s north shore, Yanz was a big, tough, intimidating backrower who terrorized Sydney’s inside backs during the...
by devclassicwallabies | Jan 8, 2019 | In Memorium
Article by Beth Newman. Originally published on Rugby.com.au. The Australian rugby community is mourning the loss of Wallabies captain John Thornett, 83, who passed away on Friday. Thornett, considered one of the greats of Australian rugby, fought a long battle with...
by devclassicwallabies | Nov 20, 2018 | In Memorium
The Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of the first Wallabies representative ever selected from Western Australia, Bob “Tommo” Thompson who passed away at his home in Rotorua, New Zealand on Sunday. The Rotorua born and bred hooker has the rare...
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