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Former Rugby fullback/winger who plied his trade in Zambia, Wales and briefly Sydney, before becoming a fully fledged member of the Foredeck Union, on a number of Offshore Ocean Racing Yachts.
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The Moon landing, the death of Princess Diana, 9/11... these are all events that I can remember exactly where I was when they happened.…
At 1pm AEDT on Boxing Day, as lunch is taken at the MCG, the gun will fire to signal the start of the 72nd…
Followers of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race will be aware every few years the fleet is bolstered by the inclusion of the Clipper…
Nearly three years ago, in late 2013, Bob and Sandy Oatley of Wild Oats XI fame became the official challengers of record for the…
At 1pm on Boxing Day, as lunch is taken at the MCG, the gun will fire to signal the start of the 71st Sydney…
Here is the third part of my series looking at the contenders for the upcoming Sydney to Hobart 2015. Today I will look at…
The contingent of maxis in this year's Sydney to Hobart is a much larger than usual, with a total of 20 scheduled to start…
This is the first of a series looking at the contenders for this year's race, focusing on the supermaxis. I will also look at…
On Boxing Day 111 yachts of varying sizes, including the international round the world Clipper fleet, will head to Hobart in the 71st edition…
And so it begins, the countdown to the 2015 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. At 12.30pm today the gun will fire for the…
This Saturday the seven teams competing in the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race leave Alicante on the first leg of their 38000-nautical mile round-the-world odyssey.…
More than 38,000 nautical miles, 11 ports, five continents and four oceans. On October 11, 2014, seven teams will set off from Alicante on…
This year's Pittwater to Coffs Harbour we didn't have the close finish of last year when it came to line honours battle, but we…
After the excitement and intense media coverage of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the sailing fraternity's attention turns to the Royal Prince Alfred…
The Sydney to Hobart's two main trophies have been run and won, but spare a thought for those 20 or so smaller yachts and…
At 1.00pm today, as lunch is taken at the MCG, the gun will fire to signal the start of the 69th Sydney to Hobart…
At 1pm on Boxing Day, as lunch is taken at the MCG, the gun will fire to signal the start of the 69th Sydney…
The third instalment in the series, today we continue to discuss the contenders to take out the 69th Sydney to Hobart 2013. 3.The Tattersall's…
After yesterday looking over the contenders among the Supermaxis, part two in the series looks at the Maxis in the 69th Sydney to Hobart,…
Here are the contenders to take out the 69th Sydney to Hobart, starting on Boxing Day 2013. 1. The Supermaxis This is the first…
Exactly………” All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?” 😂
Israel Folau is reportedly on the verge of an NRL comeback
I hear Kuenzle has also been training at 12 as well as 10 in preseason Jeznez, with Lolesio seemingly a lock in at 10, it’s not surprising.
How do the Super Rugby AU squads stack up?
I read somewhere the other day that a French club is also ready to table him an offer……it’s beginning to sound like he wants out of the Reds.
O’Connor’s vision is what the game needs
Loved him as a ref, though I am biased being of Welsh heritage.
llongyfarchiadau ac ymddeoliad hapus, Nigel.
Owens calls time on international career
Great article as usual Geoff, and yes coaches, players, fans etc have a very important role in the culture of the sport. I mentioned during the the liveblog, that I wish more teams would copy the Argentinian example of having a collar on their playing shirt, and making it look like a ‘real’ rugby jersey…it’s all part of the rugby culture.
The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle
Isn’t it a 5.10 kick off again to be in NZ Prime Time?
Just checked…..you’re correct it’s a 7.45pm KO, I assumed it was as last time……good job it isn’t!
All Blacks tinker with forward pack as Pumas make ten changes for Tri Nations clash
It will be interesting to see who handles the heat better. Top of 35, low of 24 forecast for Broadmeadow on Saturday.
All Blacks tinker with forward pack as Pumas make ten changes for Tri Nations clash
I hate to be a pedant, but the earliest surviving version of the Book of Revelation gives the number of the beast as 616…… 😛
6-6-6: Where is the big beast of the Wallaby back row?
James played Soccer, Rugby and Cricket, but not sure to what level. Sir Ian would be in his mid 60s I think.
Autumn Nations Cup review
Just an interesting point about the Wales vs Georgia game, James Botham was on debut as player number #1161. He is the grandson of Sir Ian Botham.
llongyfarchiadau, James! 🏉 🏉
Autumn Nations Cup review
‘ Maybe in Rennie’s view a tired Hodge is better than a green Lolesio in those specific conditions.’
I agree that indeed may be the case, but it’s a 23 man game nowadays. If you’re not prepared to use someone under certain circumstances, then pick someone else.
The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together
Indeed……that’s what happens when Masterfoods is your major sponsor!
The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together
Great write up as usual Geoff……if Newcastle is punted, we would happily host a game at Grahame Park, Gosford 😁
Whilst Rennie did appear to be frustrated, this little duck is getting frustrated at him. What is the point of picking someone for the bench and then not using him, as he has twice now with Lolesio. Either he is good enough for the match day 23 or not. If you’re not going to use him in those close situations, pick someone you will use.
The Wrap: Why Test rugby and Newcastle just don’t go together
But we did have a decent 10……he just sat on the bench for 80 minutes.
VOTE: DIY Wallabies Tri Nations player ratings vs Argentina
Yet Lolesio has been picked in the 23 and left on the bench twice now……..
Wallabies record second draw of the year as Argentina clash ends all square
Yeah……doesn’t really work that well in English does it ! 😂
Where Australia vs Argentina will be won and lost
Or at Millennium Stadium when Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau rings out!
Where Australia vs Argentina will be won and lost
Lovely bloke too…..met him at a Brumbies/Sunwolves function, the first time they played in Canberra. Interesting mixture of conversations in English, Spanish and Japanese! 😁
Impey to stand down as SANZAAR chairman
Yep…Cubelli was signed as a replacement for Nic White, who had just left for Montpellier. The Brumbies had a young Joe Powell who hadn’t played a game for us at that time, we needed someone with experience at the time.
Impey to stand down as SANZAAR chairman
Or it could be that the Force and Highlanders get to break up their trip over to NZ with a stop in Sydney…… I reckon that is more likely. Force, Highlanders, Reds and Crusaders would all have to cross the ditch.
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition confirmed for 2021
Brilliant……just received the notification from the Brumbies 😁 😊
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition confirmed for 2021
Obviously a great talent, but should never have been draughted in to the squad on no Super Rugby experience…..sets a poor precedent.
"We want him to earn the right to play": Dave Rennie speaks about Vunivalu's Wallabies call-up
It’s been rescheduled to next Tuesday (9th)
Israel Folau is reportedly on the verge of an NRL comeback