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Great warrior for New Zealand. Unfairly maligned by some Kiwis. The type of player that team mates really respect.
What most people will remember Sam Cane for - and what they should instead
Geez some of the Saffa forwards looked like they had been in the gym from age 1. Unbelievably bulked up.
The Wrap: Spare a thought for injured players as Super Rugby’s two rutting rhinos deliver an epic final preview
I looked at it too. I think you are wrong on this one as was Hoiles. Commentators are prone to making mistakes on decisions but too often are reluctant to man up.
The Wrap: Spare a thought for injured players as Super Rugby’s two rutting rhinos deliver an epic final preview
When Gould and Andrew Johns are critical of him Mitchell must be going bad. That pair do their best to build “ Superstar identities”’ waxing lyrical about run of the mill plays. The simple fact is Mitchell has poor work rate and low commitment to the team. Highly talented players who do not “ put in “ during the game are highly detrimental to team performance. To see your most highly talented and rewarded player do “ bugger all” must be deflating and morale destroying to the rest of the team. South’s would be well advised to drop him to the feeder team and let him ponder on the error of his ways or if that is beyond him spend the rest of the season where he deserves to be.
Latrell underwhelms on return but Lomax underlines Origin case as Dragons defeat sodden Souths
Reds v Rebels this weekend is a crucial match. Reds have really lifted against the Kiwis but gone missing against lesser opposition. Not only are the points important but a test of the Reds mental toughness. Having beaten the Crusaders at home they have to avoid “ going through the motions” this weekend.
Five things: The Reds have flipped the script - and it promises to be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table
Heaps of money poured into the Storm by News Ltd
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
I guess costs and financial returns is a major factor. It’s obviously an advantage to keep players involved at higher level but given the state of finances getting a model that is financially viable is critical
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
My thoughts are once SRP is over a SRAU could be run to replace the old NRC. Many of the players would be on contract and the loss of the Wallabies could be overcome by giving opportunities to better performed club players. This comp would need close financial management. No need to play at major stadiums, play at smaller stadiums more appropriate to crowd attendance. In NZ the NPC comp is causing concerns because of the losses involved. The regions over there are seeking more control as they believe they can run a better more financially stable comp than NZR. QLD has Ballymore, ACT has Viking Park, Sydney has several Club grounds that would be fit for purpose. Not sure about other States.
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
It’s because Sevens is an Olympic sport and Great Britain must compete as that. Wales and Scotland are part of GB in governance and Law
Aussie women's team lose Singapore Sevens final to NZ, sweat on star's fitness ahead of Olympics
One day, one day the penny may drop but unlikely. Not matter what protocols are in place Referee abuse will continue. What is ironic it is the highly biased fans accusing the Ref of being biased or incompetent. Even perfectly correct decisions are howled down. And when you have highly influential people such as Phil Gould bagging Referees over decades that’s hardly helpful. Just go down to a junior match where teenage Refs cop it from the parents who are setting the worst possible example.Refs are low hanging fruit to lay blame upon. There will always be mistakes, that’s the nature of the job. All the big mouths on the sidelines perhaps if they spent a little time with the whistle they may overcome their arrogance, ignorance and outright bad manners and focus on the game rather than the officials.
NRL Round 9 Talking Points: Abuse of Kasey Badger is way out of line - on and off the field
To have a Law such as that would have unintended consequences. A lot of overreaction here to one incident.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Fair enough argument but I disagree. The Laws should encourage positive play not negative play
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
It’s deliberately flouting the law to gain an advantage. If your defence is not good enough to contain the attack why should you be allowed to deliberately knock the ball down. Basically you are suggesting that if you infringe to stop an attack that should be an accepted part of the game. It the knock on is accidental it’s a scrum, deliberate PK. Seems eminently fair to me
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
I was referring to treating a knock back as an offence which would have huge impact on the game. In response to your view players deliberately infringing the Law to gain an advantage should be sanctioned. The passer is playing in accordance with Law , a player deliberately knocking the ball forward to stymie an attack is not. Would you extend your principle to players deliberately killing the ball at the breakdown as OK because the attacking players were inefficient at the breakdown.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Lot of unintended consequences in your suggestion. There is a tendency from many to overreact to one incident
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Sorry should have realised their opinions are insignificant to yours
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Mo You are wasting your time putting logical arguments
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Just watch him play, it’s obvious. He is highly paid but does not turn up. Has to be bad if Gould is bagging him for lack of effort. Gould is big into promoting the game via the superstars.
The Kyrgios case of Latrell and Lomax: Star duo need to put what's best for the team ahead of individual interests
Really- little impact. I think if you spoke to the players their opinion would be diametrically opposed to yours.
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
It’s clear why South’s are struggling. A divisive high profile player of immense talent but little commitment. Players such as this have severe adverse effect in team sports. When your” best player” does not put in both in attack and defence team morale and connection disappears. Regardless of talent teams perform better without such players.
The Kyrgios case of Latrell and Lomax: Star duo need to put what's best for the team ahead of individual interests
No it was not a different time, the Giteau law was invoked for that RWC. Giteau , contrary to your statements, was outstanding. If he had stayed on in the Final the game would have been much closer. He clearly was the most influential player in the backline
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Giteau efforts in the 2015 WC were outstanding. When he went off injured in the Final the Wallabies lost their way.
Scrap the Giteau Law: Rugby Australia should look to Rassie's 'Boks RWC recipe if it wants to re-join the big boys' table
Total incompetence by both teams 1st half. Stopped watching what was complete dross. It’s unacceptable that a team like the Reds could play great rugby early in the season but now deserve to be bottom of the ladder.
'Brain explosion': Wallaby stars sent off as Queensland left red-faced in Moana Pasifika shocker
So why highlight it it for 4 decades in the media- and that’s not saying every Kiwi is the same but in general the media reflects public interest in these matters
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
A fair bit of truth in this article, especially the history. The other plus for QLD, the selectors have over a long period known what sort of players will excel at Origin. How often have they picked a no name who will exhibit the work ethic and toughness required. Not the glamour boys that NSW tend to favour but hard grafters who give their all. Over the decades the Qld selectors have been outstanding.
NSW humiliated Queensland for 18 years - no wonder the Blues can't match their special breed of hatred