Sir Colin Meads was the stereotypical New Zealand rugby player with humble, self-deprecating and reserved characteristics.
Sir Colin Meads was the stereotypical New Zealand rugby player with humble, self-deprecating and reserved characteristics.
Amongst the rugby lessons of 2023, a key one was that a strong scrum can win games. Conversely, a weak scrum can see a…
Prior to Christmas, there were several articles discussing the precarious position of several entities linked to Melbourne Rebels chair Paul Docherty and the Rebels’…
Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights’ crushing 38-14 defeat of the Chiefs in the inaugural Cross Border Rugby series in Japan last weekend might not seem…
The saddest thing about Australian Rugby right now is that it hasn’t learnt its lesson. In a month when Tom Brady was throwing darts…
The 2024 Six Nations kicks off this weekend with Ireland's match against France in Marseille. Irish coach Andy Farrell has picked a strong side,…
Louis Armstrong was asked once: ‘What is jazz?’ His reply: ‘Man, when you got to ask what it is, you’ll never get to know.’…
First up, it was a terrific decision to move the World Rugby’s SVNS Series to Perth. From afar, the east coast, it looked like…
Following from my recent article about inspirational coach Geoff Mould I want to focus on one of his protégés at Matraville High School, the…
The word depth in the world of rugby is a positive one; coaches want it, clubs strive to build it and countries around the…
The word depth in the world of rugby is a positive one; coaches want it, clubs strive to build it and countries around the…
The word depth in the world of rugby is a positive one; coaches want it, clubs strive to build it and countries around the…
Rugby urgently needs a makeover if it is to survive in the 2020s. It is still peddling a product which worked well when it…
Rugby urgently needs a makeover if it is to survive in the 2020s. It is still peddling a product which worked well when it…
Rugby urgently needs a makeover if it is to survive in the 2020s. It is still peddling a product which worked well when it…
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 2025 Lions will tour Australia as the Irish and British Lions. Surely half of Andy Farrell’s selections will be green. The final cuts…
The landscape of international rugby has shifted massively over the past ten years and the Waratahs' fall from grace can be explained for two reasons.
The player known as “Hippy” was widely respected in the rugby community, which was in mourning when he passed away in 2013.
Matt Todd has been appointed as assistant coach to Rob Penney, and it could be the start of great things in his coaching career.
Over the years 47 players have represented Australia in rugby league and union - so who is the best of the dual code internationals?
The year 2023 will be remembered for various reasons for many supporters and their team. Some will be looking more like Shrek with their…
Australian Rugby is in complete turmoil. From what I can see Phil Waugh is doing everything he can to reach a common ground and…
It is easy to hate Europe. It has the Six Nations that does what it wants when it wants. It has clubs who take…
It is easy to hate Europe. It has the Six Nations that does what it wants when it wants. It has clubs who take…
It is easy to hate Europe. It has the Six Nations that does what it wants when it wants. It has clubs who take…
Sir Colin Meads was the stereotypical New Zealand rugby player with humble, self-deprecating and reserved characteristics.
Feb
So true sheek as it was Buck Shelford that put the Mana back into the Haka. & as it should be!