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He was born 1905, 1904 or 1908 according to various reports, in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, and is remembered as one of the great Māori players.
I am a rugby fan hanging on by a thread to a game I have followed for over 50 years. It brought immense joy,…
He is still remarkably the only player to have pulled on the jerseys of both Australia and New Zealand, which elevates him to legendary status.
Proving today’s refereeing and officialdom is pedantic, making games unwatchable, is as simple as reflecting on the fifty years since the magnificent 1973 Barbarians…
Unfortunately, the only criteria for this Dream XV are that you had to have passed away. During my research, I thought of potential players…
Sir Colin Meads was the stereotypical New Zealand rugby player with humble, self-deprecating and reserved characteristics.
Following from my recent article about inspirational coach Geoff Mould I want to focus on one of his protégés at Matraville High School, the…
Living the quiet country life in New Zealand meant I missed the bright lights of London and the cultural change to rock and pop…
The player known as “Hippy” was widely respected in the rugby community, which was in mourning when he passed away in 2013.
Young fast bowlers can only dream of emulating the career of shooting star Spencer Johnson, rising from landscape gardener to IPL millionaire. If he…
We often look with envy at the superstar rugby players and wonder what life would be like to be idolised, making considerable money as…
My father surprised me one day when he stated cricket rather than rugby was his favourite sport. His full name, after all, was “Derek…
While reading David Campese’s book “The Last of the Dream Sellers”, I came across the name Geoff Mould, who I had either forgotten about…
Wallabies legend David Campese has many opinions on rugby - can some of them be useful to re-grow Australian rugby?
The idea of writing is to pour out your feelings and welcome any support from those mutually aligned. It is meant to be cathartic,…
Many are expecting the All Blacks to cruise past Argentina after epic win over Ireland - but will complacency strike?
If All Blacks coach Ian Foster wins the Rugby World Cup 2023 will all be forgiven? In my previous article summing up Foster’s All…
It must be fitting that the most complete and perfect player is now regarded as the greatest men’s tennis player of all time. Novak…
If any New Zealanders are enjoying the demise of Australian rugby, they may not realise the ramifications of an under-powered Australian team affecting New…
“Overall, a conservative team named, from a conservative coach. Is this the beginnings of a team that will take us through to the next…
Good post scrum. Just a thought, many Kiwis accepted the 73 match and try as being great rugby, also the try from “the end of the world” and the Bastille day loss in 78 were also praised and accepted. But with a more regulated society today and social media, have people today become greater whingers who are not so accepting of errors etc?
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
They’re not very bright Sheek, too willing to accept what they see on TV and not think. They do whatever they are told to do. Sometimes you need to fight back which is what the farmers are doing in Europe, which most would not know a thing about. What does that have to do with sport? The enjoyment in sport has been overtaken by the almighty dollar and those who want to regulate the hell out of everything.
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
Yes, it was the unique abilities of the Baabaas players who created the try. Phil Bennett started it with those sidesteps , if it had been kicked to someone like a Grant Fox he would have kicked it into touch, sorry Foxy!
Mind you the “end of the world” try in 78 is fondly remembered.
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
Good points woodart. Why else did the NRL go to Vegas?
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
Richard you are correct, my apologies to Bill and Cliff.
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
Whereas the English were the opposite.
Lots of rules and regs which the pedantic English loved?
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
Maybe it was one of those dummies where intent was used rather than an obvious physical pretend to pass was made?
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
OM Was there a more laissez-faire attitude back then because money was not involved? And/or is our compliancy attitude in society relected in sport?
There's no way rugby's 'greatest ever try' would be permitted these days
Hi USrugger
If you go through them individually most lived to the expected age for males, in their late seventies. It was only Lomu and van der Westhuizen who died young from illness and Jerry Collins who died in an accident. No one made it to late eighties or nineties which may say something about the physical strain on their bodies?
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
Jerry Collins seemed quite the character, not afraid to just be himself.
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
Thanks, he died very young, only 39. The full SA version of this would be a great team.
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
Yes probably Ray, or Carwyn James?
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
Still alive I believe.
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
I might have to select a team for them to play.
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
Yes, he came close but Duckham could play both wings, not sure about Dominic.
The game they play in heaven: A 'Dream XV' made up of unforgettable players
You have given me an idea BF
What makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever
What would that be Brian?
What makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever
Thank you Khun Phil. It all adds spice to inter Tasman relations! Greg Chappell and Trev will forever be remembered for the underarm to Kiwis, but they were obviously much more than that. Forgive and forget? Nah, got to have some controversy!
What makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever
Thank you TCFB
What makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever
Muzzo, I think the haka quote was said more in jest than anything. I believe he was an “enforcer” in the respect of being someone who would put a stop to any rough play from the opposition.
What makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever
Yes m, rugby can leave a few scars!
Russell Fairfax - rediscovering a ‘free spirit’ of the rugby codes
When it becomes your job do you lose some of that enjoyment and passion?
Russell Fairfax - rediscovering a ‘free spirit’ of the rugby codes
It would be great for Australian rugby to have those days of heroes, stars in the game today.
Russell Fairfax - rediscovering a ‘free spirit’ of the rugby codes
Thanks again for your help with the interview
Russell Fairfax - rediscovering a ‘free spirit’ of the rugby codes
Thanks Muzzo.
Representing both sides of the Tasman: Why Des Connor is the greatest Australian halfback