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The Rugby World Cup is overrated. The fact that the All Blacks have only won it once says more about the farcical nature of…
There were some strange twists and turns in this match, and it's hard to imagine that this could have been the All Blacks highest…
It would have been a brave man to predict the outcome of the opening two games of the Tri-Nations this year. Despite the results,…
It's early days but I can't help sense that the All Blacks are making the same mistakes all over again leading into next year's…
[caption id="attachment_7219" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Wallaby coach Robbie Deans watches his team train in Sydney, Australia. AP Photo/Mark Baker"][/caption] There may still be time for…
Just for the record, here is my all time Rugby World XV. I understand it's a right of passage and subsequently I am willing…
It was Bob Dylan that famously sang 'The Times They Are A-Changin', and unless you have been living under a rock, you will have…
To their credit, Ireland fought back strongly against the All Blacks on the weekend and actually finished with four converted tries. But, arguably, much…
There is no doubt in my mind that Kurtley Beale has to be in the Wallaby backline. He is special, and now is his…
If the World Cup is the Holy Grail then surely all would be forgiven if Robbie Dean's men manage to win it next year. It's…
With the embers from the recently completed Super 14 still smouldering, it might be a good time to reflect on a subtle change that…
If the Wallabies are to achieve a greater level of success they need to straighten up. For too long they have moved laterally to…
The following represents the average number of points scored by each country represented in the Super 14 in 2010. Points For: 27.06 per game…
Call me old fashioned, and I appreciate everyone will have mixed views on this, and some probably won't even care too much, but what's…
Firstly, I would like to make it clear that I am a fan of the bonus point system because it rewards teams for their…
I am not perfect by any means, but with rugby becoming more global I feel that some of the players need to brush up…
With rugby attempting to become more global, there are some aspects to the game that, in my view, need to be looked at. One…
South Africa, France, All Blacks and Wales or Ireland (can’t pick it) to progress to Semi Finals.
RWC finals picks: Wallabies, England, Ireland, All Blacks
Bryce, crouch – touch – paaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuusssssssse – engage, Lawrence is a pretty ordinary referee, let’s face it. However, he will only contribute to the Wallabies loss against the Springboks, not be responsible for it.
Lawrence to blow the Wallabies out of RWC
They would have lost the Semi’s with or without DC.
Are the Carter-less All Blacks capable?
You’re right, everything would suggest that the AB”s are the team to beat but scratch the surface… It will be exposed when the AB’s meet South Africa in Semi’s.
All Blacks star Carter out of World Cup
Thanks for the compliment Matt, appreciate the feedback. Um, just an observer like yourself but hope you remember this particular post in a couple of weeks time 🙂
All Blacks star Carter out of World Cup
The campaign for the All Blacks was over long before Carter got injured. He’s just the nut falling off the creaky wheel 🙂
All Blacks star Carter out of World Cup
Making mistakes is not failure but not learning from them is.
Graham Henry making the same mistakes
GH has lost the plot on this one, How can u leave out players like Gear, Sivivatu, Ranger etc, what was he thinking?
Kiwis have no wings for the Rugby World Cup
I don’t condone violence but Richie should have smashed his face in by now. What’s doing?
All Blacks view Quade as cheap-shot artist
Yup, could be onto something there. However, I get the feeling it’s a combination of Cooper’s growing confidence and the AB’s losing theirs. Reminds me of Phil Kearns giving Sean Fitzpatrick.the 2 fingered salute. Why does Richie never retaliate? Should of slammed the little f”;(ker by now.
Quade Cooper cleared of kneeing McCaw
The wheels might be falling off the AB’s approaching the WC but the nuts and bolts were coming loose some time ago.
Wallabies rattle the All Blacks
Well done Wallabies, good game. Pocock, Genia and Cooper played well. AB’s looked ordinary in first half and had no answer to onslaught. Can’t believe Zac Guildford is only specialist winger in WC squad. How can u leave out players like Gear, Sivi and Ranger?
Wallabies defeat All Blacks in Tri Nations decider
Agree but although lucky to be there, would stop short of saying Guildford is a joke.
Who cares about the fight! Tri Nations are on the line
A bit thin on quality props, especially if Woodcock injured and why 3 hookers? Would have gone with a specialist backup to McCaw instead of Vito. 3 6’s chosen with no number 8 a worry (stil think Read is a converted 6), Vito could possibly become a reasonable number 8 but has played most of Rugby @6. Why 3 halfbacks? The rest ok but would have included Sivi and Ranger.
Kiwi quartet face World Cup despair
Yup, they have to select SBW now. Lot of money spent to put pressure on Ma’a but seems to be working. By the way wasn’t the whole reason for TMO’s being used was to confirm/deny whether a try has been scored? His job is to confirm the grounding. How hard can it be? Why did he even bother to mention the forward pass? The referee got it wrong twice, once for missing the forward pass and secondly for ruling incorrectly on TMO’s judgment that was not part of his job description.
Seven home truths for the All Blacks
Agree Ivan. Predicting South Africa to beat France in final
Seven home truths for the All Blacks
“…showed courage, conviction and vision…” Really? He was the one that appointed Rocky Elsom in the first place and not selecting Matt Giteau is a mistake. Robbie Dean’s explanation? He wanted to go with 3 specialist half backs. Desperation more like it.
Deans' Baa-Baas brain fade: Giteau
The outcome of next weeks match will be decided by which Haka they choose.
Horwill has history in his hands for Brisbane decider
Yup, they were good games to watch, especially France v England. Love how the French can do that and they will do it again next week too. Farewell to the Wallabies and Pumas.
Hurrah! Wales and France win playing real rugby