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A Rotundity and happy ex hooker who just loves Rugby really, oh and my kids and Kendra of course who lets me watch as much Rugby as I want, mostly. Follow Digby Ross on Twitter @Diggercane.
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Three New Zealanders, one Australian and an Irishman sounds like the start of a bad pub joke. In reality, it nominates the nationalities of…
Let me be clear, the Hurricanes are my side and always will be, that will never change. I love them and the last five…
The Crusaders have won the 2017 Super Rugby title after defeating the Lions by 25-17 in Johannesburg, scoring three tries to two in the…
The Crusaders have been crowned Super Rugby champions for 2017 after defeating the Lions at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg by 25 points to…
Match result: The Crusaders have been crowned Super Rugby champions for 2017 after defeating the Lions at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg by 25…
Our grand finalists have been found for Super Rugby 2017 with the Lions hosting the Crusaders next weekend at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg.…
A second half blitz has seen the Lions defeat the Hurricanes by 15 points in a highly entertaining Super Rugby semi-final. » Re-live all…
Match results: The Lions have put up a comprehensive second half display, running on five tries to one, turning a 12-point halftime deficit into…
The Crusaders have become the first team to book their place in the Super Rugby grand final with a 14-point victory over the Chiefs…
Match results: The Crusaders have produced a defensive master class to qualify for the Super Rugby final, defeating the Chiefs by 14 points in…
The Super Rugby quarter finals have now been completed and while the results went the way of the betting odds and the favoured teams…
Good morning and welcome to the fourth Super Rugby quarter-final as the Stormers welcome the Chiefs to Newlands. Join The Roar for live scores…
Good evening and welcome to Super Rugby's third quarter-final as the table-topping Lions play host to their South African rivals the Sharks. Join The…
The British and Lions have drawn the curtain on their 2017 New Zealand tour, drawing the third Test match against New Zealand in a…
The All Blacks and British and Irish Lions have drawn the third Test at Eden Park in a tense and thrilling encounter 15 points…
Match result: The All Blacks and British and Irish Lions have drawn the third Test at Eden Park in a tense and thrilling encounter…
The British and Irish Lions have completed their mid-week schedule on the 2017 New Zealand tour, playing out a thrilling 31-all draw with the…
The British and Irish Lions play their last non-Test opposition for the 2017 tour this evening, visiting Wellington to play the Hurricanes at Westpac…
The Wallabies have stumbled to an entertaining, error-ridden victory over Italy at Suncorp Stadium in the Brisbane sun by 40 points to 27. A…
The All Blacks have drawn first blood against the British and Irish Lions overcoming their rivals by 30 points to 15 in an intense,…
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Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 13: All aboard for the run to the finals
Not sure that’s true JD, pretty sure Leinster plays more games than a Super side comparatively.
If the individual franchises need to manage their players workloads, then so be it. Having it dictated harms the competition. We can see the result at NPC as an example.
As for the bigger picture, well, my memory is this started around 2006 and since then the ABs have won 2 of the four world cups, perhaps this plays a part but considering that South Africa has also won two whose players are considered to be notoriously overworked would suggest it is not the be all and end all.
Anyway, its a good discussion to have.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 13: All aboard for the run to the finals
All true, my issue is that it is mandated to begin with.
It should be up to the individual franchises how they manage their players and encourage depth. Super will not improve its crowds and turn outs until fans can see it is clearly important and a priority.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 13: All aboard for the run to the finals
Saw a tweet suggesting it was the biggest promotion the NPC has ever had, probably right. 😛
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 12: Will the Chefs stay cooking for another week?
Any significant actions will be undertaken once the results are final, never before. 😁
Hope you are well OB 👍
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 12: Will the Chefs stay cooking for another week?
I do but I do not, its tricky.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 11: The longer upsets elude us, the more nervous we be
Damn, appears Proctor is out, though I do have a lot of time for PUJ, hopefully he hits the ground running
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
Money spinner, I like it
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
If there is no such thing as a sure thing then is that not in itself a sure thing? 🥊
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
Always play a straight bat mate 😂
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
Good calls.
Rayasi skill set is huge, you can see the basketball influence, Also his left foot is compelling, think Lowe for Ireland, just wish at times he would play to his size, would like to see him be more physical ball in hand.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
Definitely a few players on the cusp to watch out for, big day for those lads such as Aumua, Ross, Jacobsen, Roigard, Proctor to show their wares, looking forward to it!
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
The Blues will be or just yourself for your annual bet with the Chookie? 😛
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
I reckon Vunivalu was picked on the basis purely on his League background because Eddie is sending a message loud and clear to other potential converts that jumping the fence will probably be rewarded. Dunno.
But I also think his potential is clear, even if not really performing, Surely old Eddie can have some leeway for a few selections to be his pet projects so to speak?
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 8: homecomings and top two showdowns
Oh I want that t shirt 👍
'Water breaks are fine, but they have to eat': As rugby tries to speed up, props just get bigger
This is just great 👍
'Water breaks are fine, but they have to eat': As rugby tries to speed up, props just get bigger
Really looking forward to that wee battle
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 7: Bye weeks and overdue upsets
All good here mate, for mine there should be a game at least in Palmy and Napier each season, as all our franchises should be taking games to their provinces.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 6: Drua start favourites with Digger's perfect run on the line
Very askew! Hope you are well mate.
Palmy isn’t the Capital quite yet, Shields due back next season I believe, I assume he will be running around come NPC this year.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 6: Drua start favourites with Digger's perfect run on the line
Excellent piece mate 👍
When will Australian coaching stop trying to keep up with the Joneses?
No idea there mate
The Wrap: Ever wondered what would happen if this column was written by ChatGPT?
Good fun Geoff 😂
The Wrap: Ever wondered what would happen if this column was written by ChatGPT?
Yes, for example I always feel when I’m hungry.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 5: Testing times, Razor questions and bloated sick bays
How does it feel? Annoying that it took four cracks at it to get there! 😛
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 5: Testing times, Razor questions and bloated sick bays
It is! Loose forward has some crackers too, all good stuff.
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 13: All aboard for the run to the finals