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a Forward. proctor of the Bullingdon Club, retired Barrister. Once ran 68.7 meters unassisted.
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Donald Horne wrote The Lucky Country in 1964, and though the title has become an iconic phrase for Australians, it has been universally misinterpreted.…
I must acknowledge Bluesfan, who germinated these thoughts, and apologise to Wilbur Smith – this is no story of the courage of a single…
'Indolent' is an adjective that means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy, arrogant and disrespectful. That's the summary of Folau's performance against the…
It's the mid-season breather in MotoGP. Normal service resumes in two weeks at the Chez Grand Prix. Top of the table is tight with…
One of the beauties of the northern hemisphere summer is meeting my whisky mates on Islay, of the west coast of Scotland. For those…
If the AFL gave you a magic wand to change only one rule to improve the game, what would it be? It would have…
As one stumbles around the internet and life, you accidentally learn a few things about rugby. Here are some things about the game I…
If the IRB gave you a magic wand to change one rule to improve the game, what would it be? I agree with other…
Every sports fan has months of the year that they mark in their calendars as their favourites. For me those months are February and…
I worked with a group of Englishmen who introduced me to Fantasy English Premier League – I performed poorly until I learned that picking…
Since 1990, only New Zealand and France have had no foreign-born coaches. The South African Roarers are about to hit “reply in disagreement” but…
As a merciful distraction, the spring tour teams to Europe have been announced. I wondered if they could provide any insight purely by the…
The great shame is that we expect rugby to imitate life. We expect every pass to stick. But, guess what, we are human. That…
Nic White frustrated me no end. His box kick after 2 phases in about the 70th minute did it for me.
Wallabies player ratings: Young forwards fire but key players struggle in Bledisloe heartache
I won some sports award at school in ‘75 and was given Danie Craven’s Rugby Handbook as a prize – so it was popular all over the world – even in Wakowaiti.
Was Joost van der Westhuizen rugby's greatest ever halfback?
Did you see Christie last night. Could well grow into the greatest!
Was Joost van der Westhuizen rugby's greatest ever halfback?
Good work W! Accurate forensics mixed with very humorous observations. Loved the octogenarian coach option!
But, worse than a Reds supporter, imagine being a Tahs fan!! One flag and all that entitlement.
'Classic indicators of failed coaching': Thorn is finished, so here's what should happen next for the Reds
All home game winners this week.
SRP Round 4: Every team CONFIRMED - Starts for Jock and JOC, Rebels boost as ABs rested, surprise all up for Force loanee
Agree, and the Force home games start at 10pm EST, not that they draw a TV audience this year.
The Wrap: Rebels critics should know better, thrills and spills in Fiji, and string of close finishes leads to ladder logjam
Thanks for the work! Didn’t realise the plays were so short. Bloody hell.
How long is the ball actually in play? Let's review the Waratahs vs Brumbies
I’ve never seen such line ball odds across Tab, Ladbrokes, Bet Fair, ESPN, Sportsbet, – all of them even odds against most of the games – coin toss indeed!
All I know I’ve lost serious coin betting on the Crusaders in Round 1. They never start well….
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 1: 'Does anyone really have a clue what will unfold?'
I’m sorry Brett – as a front rower I object on principle to not scrumming despite the advantage you illustrate!!
Law variations that will get Super Rugby Pacific moving – and one that won’t make any difference
Brett:
”Coupled with halfbacks not being able to advance past the midline, we should see cleaner, quicker scrums at the very least. But how long before a canny coach starts exploiting the inevitable loophole?”
What is the inevitable loophole?
I want to coach it into my U15C team!!
Law variations that will get Super Rugby Pacific moving – and one that won’t make any difference
When does Gamble become eligible Bobby, I believe next year is his 5 year anniversary.
Hopefully before the World Cup.
Wallabies DIY player ratings from win over Wales: Magnificent Mark the standout in comeback for the ages
Jock Campbell showed a lot of class, but there was that fend off 😢 led to a try…
Autumn series Team of the Week: 'Back with a vengeance' - Taniela and Slips excel, ABs dominate with eight picks
great contribution buddy! keep it up. not everything is as it seems to be….
The great rugby reset: You will own nothing, and be happy
Foley = reliably ordinary.
Under the Pump: Burning questions for Foley and Kellaway, plus the six others facing intense pressure in TRC
Wallabies at $4.50……
That’s a betting market white flag
Under the Pump: Burning questions for Foley and Kellaway, plus the six others facing intense pressure in TRC
A very interesting read Brendan, intersecting as it does, multiple current themes, I’m not sure rugby readers fully comprehend or follow. Indeed, the new world order and the great reset, and the Klaus connection. Well done, a great contribution!
The great rugby reset: You will own nothing, and be happy
Brett – if you got through War and Peace then Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a synch, and far more appropriate for the vicissitudes nested in Refs.
Like the difference between ‘immoral’ and ‘amoral’ – Immoral= that person knows better. Amoral= that person does wrong but doesn’t understand that it is wrong.
Refs think they’re doing the right thing, but they aint.
The Thursday Two-up: 'That's just bollocks!', 'Why are we such style snobs? - it's a good, old-fashioned rugby rant
Good facts Armtwister – I feel a class-action (multiple class-actions) coming on.
It’s irrefutable and the correlation and causation cannot be denied.
France centre banned from playing over medical condition
Full respect for your stamina JOTS!
Very interesting contribution, thanks.
Just how much time is being lost in a game of rugby?
Late News: Not hungry enough!
Coach's Corner: Captains and coaches heading for the exit?
Not White, he’s perfect in his role as a ”yap dog” – couldn’t be skipper and do what he does. Not degrading him, I have the highest respect for him.
Hooper is brave and elite, and changing a captain is momentous, but it's a risk worth taking
Is that Gamble’s ambition, if so that’s terrific.
Wallabies DIY player ratings from the 2nd England Test: The Wright stuff and a tough night for JOC
Alas Harry, we are now so divorced from the prodigious talent germinated in the RSA, such a miserable loss to Super Rugby, Oz and Kiwi Rugby-alumni, consigned to memory. So many memories. So many names. Thanks for the update. I’m sure, I know, your post brought music to the ears of many! Voerspoed bro! (apologies…for the imperfect salutation!)
Apologies to Kevin Hart, but we have something approximating Alphabet Rugby. In truth, the Pacific Super comp has been one of the best in many seasons.
Did the big bad wolf of South African rugby ruin or save the URC in its very first season?
agree Piru, it has been one of the most entertaining seasons in many years.
Super Rugby quarterfinals draw: Match ups, venues, times and predictions with all four games confirmed for playoffs
Agree KK. The ABs run 5 – 12 phases regularly, and White box kicked after 2 phases in about the 70th minute… Even if this is Eddie’s game plan I’d refuse.
Wallabies player ratings: Young forwards fire but key players struggle in Bledisloe heartache