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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…
Excuse the pun, but if someone defended Meads and the incident went to a tribunal, I don’t think they would have a leg to stand on.
'Stands beyond rivalry': Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations
I believe Catchpole’s career would not have been finished by rucking?
Anyway, Meads ended his career by doing something reckless.
'Stands beyond rivalry': Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations
No matter what he says it was a reckless thing to do Muzzo.
'Stands beyond rivalry': Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations
Catchpole said it was stupid also. I wonder what percentage of substitutions are tactical or for tiredness? If the former I would suggest most don’t work?
'Stands beyond rivalry': Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations
It’s amazing that what country you were born in will determine your view of the incident. Bit like the Bairstow incident in the Ashes. I’m not taking sides as I did not see it. Meads is probably the only person who could have given an insight into the intent.
'Stands beyond rivalry': Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations
With all due respect Muzzo, you need to read it again.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Sad news, will never forget his ability, playing record and toughness.
Wales, British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams passes away, aged 74
Thank you Reds.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Great story Busted.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
The pass led to one of my favourite sidesteps from Ken Wright.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
You can only dream of what Australian rugby would have been like if you had retained all the league transfers, retirees (Ella) and the injured?? What a team that would have been.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Which hurt more I wonder Qutoo?
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
“Catchpole did not bear a grudge over the Meads incident, dismissing claims that it was deliberate and saying instead that: “It was more of a silly accident. He was just stupid.”
Ken Catchpole espn.com 2017
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
The sign of a great halfback sheek, to play well behind a beaten pack.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
My pleasure BG.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Thats great Trog, the Lions match?
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Hopefully we will get someone here who may have seen it live.
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Is there any footage of the Meads incident?
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Thanks Argy
Brave, highly skilled and well-respected: John Hipwell was the quintessential rugby halfback
Unfortunately BG the more comments an article gets the higher up it is exposed. Johnson might be another Cummins, injured early then plays late in career.
Left-arm legacy: Can Spencer Johnson be the next Mitchell Starc for Australia?
Spot on Blink.
Left-arm legacy: Can Spencer Johnson be the next Mitchell Starc for Australia?
That is an interesting discussion Gamechanger, if Starc retired tomorrow before the others, would Morris or Richardson be certainties to be picked? I’m not sure, obviously I rate Johnson and believe that maybe he would be called up.
Left-arm legacy: Can Spencer Johnson be the next Mitchell Starc for Australia?
If you have two bowlers of equal ability available for selection, one left arm the other right and you already have say two right armers, then for purposes of variety it is best to select the left armer? As George Bailey says, “Spencer’s on the radar for all formats. He’s a really exciting talent … it is always nice when you’ve got someone bowling left arm for whatever reason. It’s just a little bit different and can add some variety to your attack.”
Left-arm legacy: Can Spencer Johnson be the next Mitchell Starc for Australia?
I’ll stick with the Johnson theme Micko.
Left-arm legacy: Can Spencer Johnson be the next Mitchell Starc for Australia?
Muzzo
Do you know of anyone back in NZ who could answer a few questions on Pinetree? Do you know Stan? he is still alive isn’t he? Or someone who knew Colin well?
'Stands beyond rivalry': Passing the story of Wallabies icon Ken Catchpole through the generations