Roar Guru About
Rugby Tragic, love all facets of the sport, currently a webmaster for our school's Rugby club; run my own Rugby blog (not constant, a bit sporadic)
- Member Since:
- February 2008
- Based In:
- Canberra
- Favourite Sporting Team:
- Brumbies
- Favourite Sports:
- Rugby, Cricket,
Latest Articles
Attack or defend: what's in a word?
2 May 2013Is it defence or is it attack? Or maybe we should call it “offence” like in American football. I like the term offence because it has the right connotations. Whenever I have coached a rugby team, I have always liked to use the term “attack their possession/space” – instead of “defend.” The general idea is [...]
The Islanders have it!
17 Apr 2013I recently read a nice article about the Pacific Islander influence at the Waratahs. I can’t help thinking that it was part of a push to keep Israel Folau in rugby for more than his first year, but whatever, it got me to reminisce a little. When I was 18 years old and a Cadet [...]
George Smith to play against the Lions?
26 Feb 2013George Smith coming back to the Brumbies is the best and most feel good rugby news of the season so far. It’s not just the fact that he’s back. He’s only here for a short period, and, if you believe Stephen Larkham, he will mostly start off the bench (yeah, right) and won’t be available [...]
What's best for rugby in the west?
22 Feb 2013Yesterday, there was an article on The Roar saying that rugby in is worse off because Israel Folau is playing in Sydney, rather than in one of the non-heartland states. All I have to say is what a load of cobblers! It’s not up to the players to save the game. Who says that 23-year-old [...]
How much am I looking forward to rugby in 2013?
30 Jan 2013How much am I looking forward to the rugby season in 2013? I haven’t had too much to say on The Roar this year, as frankly, I think that the reportage has been fairly ordinary. But it’s a new year, and there is a bit of excitement in the air! It seems like everyone is [...]
Let's back Wallabies not bag them
11 Oct 2012I love the Roar, and I am one of its most avid fans. But if you look at much of the reader contribution, you see that there is article after article about who should be Australia’s No 10 It never ends. Come on guys, you are not thinking outside the square, which, after all, should [...]
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