The Wright stuff: The flying Brumby who can match Ella Tom Wright wouldn't dream of entertaining the idea yet, but the flying fullback is the Wallaby who could emulate the great Mark Ella's 'grand slam of tries'. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
‘Fit, tough, cavalier’: Wallabies’ 1984 grand slam class still casts a long shadow Australia rugby greats Mark Ella, Simon Poidevin and Andrew Slack recall how the side created history in four Tests across the UK and Ireland The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2024
Wallabies seek to spring a grand slam surprise as Lions tour looms large Joseph Sua’ali’i has been fast-tracked into the Australia side amid coach Joe Schmidt’s search for a spark in four Tests across the UK and Ireland The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2024
Ella, Beachley official Legends in Sport Hall of Fame Seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley and former Wallabies captain Mark Ella have been elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Wallabies legend Mark Ella backs the change to have Cook Cup renamed in his honour Mark Ella's name will adorn the newly minted Ella-Mobbs Cup, and the Wallabies legend says learning more about English rugby great Edgar Mobbs made the honour that much greater. ABC News · Jul 1, 2022
Mark Ella welcomes recognition of Aboriginal people’s contribution to rugby Australia and England clash over three Tests starting in Perth on Saturday and for the first time the Ella-Mobbs Cup will be at stake. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Time right for trophy name change: Ella Mark Ella claims the time was right for rugby to move away from Captain Cook and rename a trophy he wants to represent all Indigenous players in his name. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
Cook Cup for winner of Australia-England to be renamed for legend Ella The countries will play for the new Ella-Mobbs Trophy in July 2022 and Glen Ella, Mark’s twin, said: ‘They’re doing the right thing’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022
Ash Barty joins Shane Gould, Mark Ella and select others in retiring at the peak of her powers Ash Barty's retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25 was a shock to many, but she isn't the first world-beating athlete to step away from their chosen sport earlier than expected. ABC News · Mar 25, 2022
Shock call puts Barty in esteemed company Perhaps only three Australian sportspeople can truly relate to Ash Barty's startling retirement from tennis. AAP · Mar 23, 2022