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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…
Good point, and this season has offered up some amazing wings’ performances!
My rugby union manifesto
Brilliant Gatsey!
As an adjunct to #7 and #13 and in order to achieve same, every team needs a player in the mould of Hoskins Sotutu, Gus Sowakula, Ardie Savea or Akira Ioane (with honorable mention to Valentini, Naisarani, Samu, Wilson).
My rugby union manifesto
Agreed, incomparable. I like Gamble a lot – pity he’s a Kiwi!!
REACTION: 'We're pretty disappointed'- Unlucky Tahs rue ill discipline as 'clinical' Chiefs take the chocolates
Paul, this issue was covered extensively in the match post and there no much agreement with your position. Red was the right call, e specially the leg lift.
REACTION: 'We're pretty disappointed'- Unlucky Tahs rue ill discipline as 'clinical' Chiefs take the chocolates
Tahs season is over.
Max of two wins left, possibly the Highlanders And probably Moana.
REACTION: 'We're pretty disappointed'- Unlucky Tahs rue ill discipline as 'clinical' Chiefs take the chocolates
Enjoyed that Zakaia, well researched!
‘The bias is obvious’: Why critics of the 20-minute red card aren’t doing their research
Max, I think this piece raises a very interesting subject matter worth discussion not dismissal.
Which NRL players could make the switch for the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
Thanks Peter, good read and memories.
I would add my absolute favourite (Sir) Wayne Buck Shelford, one of the toughest, with an unbeaten test captaincy (albeit one draw). My favourite recollection is a picture of him after a match (maybe Auckland 1989) with a can of Tui and smoking a cigarette in the change rooms, bloodied and shirtless with his headband.
My 15 favourite All Blacks and why
My buddy became a citizen a decade ago. Filling in the various forms he was asked:
“Do you have a criminal conviction?”
His answer was “No. Is that still a requirement?”
'Crazy day': Quade Cooper officially an Australian citizen after passing test
what a great read and great memories. Thank you Peter.
And as I recall he was 6’3″ which gave impetus to the era of taller front rowers, but maybe I’m mistaken. Certainly the tallest hooker up to that point in time?
Sean 'Fitzy' Fitzpatrick: Baby Black to rugby icon
Agree, but Geoff only referenced the # of tries, a Narrow selection criteria.
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks and three Boks in our Team of The Rugby Championship
…mmmm….Andrew Kellaway? Is this the Folau-selection-fallacy – the fact scored heaps hides more than it reveals? I’d put him fourth choice, maybe.
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks and three Boks in our Team of The Rugby Championship
Laughted out loud! Seldom happens, thanks.
'Great sex!': Rugby analyst drops hilarious faux pas TWICE
She def did that on purpose – it will go viral. Gold. Go girl!!
'Great sex!': Rugby analyst drops hilarious faux pas TWICE
Your dislike of Cheika is blinding you to the point of the article.
'The boys and staff felt really disrespected': Why this photo has Argentina coach fuming
Great metaphors Fresney, good read mate!
Springboks selections: Are we missing the bigger picture?
If the Kiwis are every critical, it is because they are nervous.
If the Ozzies are every critical, it is because they are envious.
Why I don't understand the Springboks hate
The average score across the whole team is greater than 50% (50.6%) – that tells me everything about the realism of the readers – or lack of it. The average without Hooper (top score) is 49% – that’s patently unrealistic as well, and without Lolesio (bottom score) its 51.4% – that’s at odds with what the expert commentators uniformly condemned as a pathetic show by the WBs.
Wallabies DIY player ratings from Bledisloe 3: The results
No doubt Erasmus has had a major impact, but don’t discount the incredible journey from abject township poverty and hardship for players like Mapimpi, Am and Kolisi to Springboks, which makes them so admirable as people and so highly respected and inspirational to their team mates, and respectful of the game itself.
Do you think this could also be a point of differentiation?
What the Wallabies can learn from the Springboks and All Blacks
Here’s an observation that won’t be popular amongst some: given my location and time zone I only watched the second half Mini on Stan: I did not see Hooper in any frame (apart from when Cody Taylor ran passed him to score), did not see him in a ruck, did not see see him make a tackle, take or make a pass, only saw him standing off the play, a passive witness to the front line, and as a long term critic of Hooper, this was him in perfect self-evidence of all of his failings as a forward and the lack of balance he brings to the forwards. As amazing as his individual stats have been over time, this test, this second half is witness to his abject failings as a member of a composite Walaby team.
MATCH REPORT: Rennie's Wallabies sent out to go big or die trying - it was the latter
“While we also acknowledge that this is a minor incident” – obviously not, for such drastic action.
UPDATED: Rennie on Wallabies' reaction as trio, including Marika Koroibete, stood down for drinking
Great read Irish, lively and full of anecdotes, varied and interesting – loved the game on Wednesday more than any for many years.
A letter to our French rugby friends
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