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Australian rugby fans are going through one hell of an identity crisis at the moment. Stung by twin defeats to the All Blacks in…
Another Bledisloe, another embarrassment for the Wallabies. Their scoreless defeat to the All Blacks failed to meet even the most pessimistic Australian expectations. There…
Well, Australia, you had your chance. With two of the three Bledisloe Cup tests at home this year, here was your prime opportunity to…
You really don’t know whether to applaud American relay runner Manteo Mitchell or slap him in a straightjacket for express shipment to the asylum.…
Anyone with even a passing interest in rugby should be glued to the television this Friday night, because the Chiefs and Crusaders are going…
How good is Jacques Kallis? The ageless South African all-rounder always seems to be in the background when the accolades are handed out. That…
Well, the dark horses have struck. Few tipped the Sharks to knock off Queensland at Suncorp Stadium last night, even with Quade Cooper missing,…
A surprisingly nervous victory over the Melbourne Rebels in the final round of the regular season earned South Africa's Stormers the top spot on…
Very few people will be shocked by the news that another rider has allegedly been caught for doping at the Tour de France. The…
Former All Black John Kirwan will coach the Auckland Blues for the next two seasons after the Super Rugby franchise responded to a horrific…
What attack? They just kept kicking the ball away mostly, even though Steyn’s boot was having an off night. I think “unimaginative” is being a bit generous, really.
Super semifinal pits present against future
I understand all of that, but you can’t discount the stats entirely. Kallis’ record is evidence of sustained success over a huge period of time, more than 150 test matches. He deserves credit for that. You can’t write it all off as cheap runs and wickets, particularly when Kallis has faced some pretty classy bowlers and batsmen in his time. It is all very well to say that “well, if Miller had cared more then he would have better stats”, but he didn’t. You’re arguing with a hypothetical.
Kallis epitomises value of genuine all-rounder
I reckon that would be brilliant for the spectators. There’s a similar tier system with the rugby sevens, keeps everyone entertained.
Super semifinal pits present against future
Interesting idea. Not sure if the players would see much incentive though. The top six are all playing to win the whole comp. Finishing 7th instead of 9th probably isn’t that much of a big deal in the players’ minds.
Super semifinal pits present against future
Not a bad pick for player of the week, James Graham. Really stood out, and not just cause of the flaming hair.
Five things we learned from NRL round 20
It’s just unfortunate that Cook made those comments. Now the whole process has been sullied, whoever gets chosen.
For equality's sake O'Grady must carry the flag
Miller, what a bloke. Still building bridges.
Kallis epitomises value of genuine all-rounder
Very interesting point, thanks for that mate.
Kallis epitomises value of genuine all-rounder
Miller is a very interesting player. Similar batting stats to Watto, but a better bowling average, something like 22 v 28. And Watto hasn’t reached Keith’s level of longevity quite yet.
Kallis epitomises value of genuine all-rounder
Name a better Aussie all-rounder then. Keith Miller perhaps? Not better than Kallis though.
Kallis epitomises value of genuine all-rounder
Also the Bulls played terribly from the opening whistle. No use kicking the ball away all the time when you’re having a shocker with the boot.
Finals highlight Australian rugby's lack of depth
Hmmm. The article isn’t explicitly about stroke making. It is a debate over who has been the best batsman, full stop. Kallis could have been mentioned, but you can certainly make a persuasive argument that Ponting, Lara and Tendulkar have all been better specialist batsmen, if you so choose.
Kallis epitomises value of genuine all-rounder
Surely it’s the 3rd most popular code. Football only gets a run during World Cup years. If rugby ever drops to fourth I may just have to flee the country.
Cream always finds its way to the top
Emric have they really? Well now I want Sydney Uni included in the ITM Cup. Just to see the chip get smashed off their shoulder.
Cream always finds its way to the top
Just got an image of Phil Kearns with pom poms and a cheerleader outfit. Not pretty stuff.
Cream always finds its way to the top
Agreed. Whereas if an unheralded rookie had played like Carter or McCaw the other night, the media would be raving about his talent.
Cream always finds its way to the top
Not going to happen, but it would probably help. I always think that the NZ cricket side (which is incompetent) would benefit from having some of its domestic teams play in the Australian comp. Similar thing. Again, not going to happen though.
Cream always finds its way to the top
If that’s the case, it isn’t really a good sign for the Wallabies. Cooper is one of those brilliant players who can go to pieces every now and then in a test match. Not an ideal talisman if you’re after consistency.
Cream always finds its way to the top
The problem with all of those head to heads is the second number in each. Two losses to England, draw and a loss with Ireland, lost one to Wales, lost two to Scotland… France is the only really impressive record. Should be aiming for zero losses to northern sides.
Dingo Deans' Wallaby Stats (Pt 2)
I’d like to see Barnes given a sustained run at twelve. I know the modern trend is to throw big guys into the centres, but the Aussie midfield is just horribly uncreative at the moment. Sticking Barnes in there would take some of the creative pressure off of Cooper.
Dingo Deans' Wallaby Stats (Pt 2)
Fair point. It all starts up front!
Super semifinal pits present against future