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Shag loses a second test

Steve Hansen has lost a test. The country is in virtual mourning. The living deity that is Richie McCaw has lost the test. Oh my god!!!! Let us not dwell on the 2 point loss to a powerful Sprinboks team fired up by the Ellis Park crowd. They are also second in the world. Let … Continue reading Shag loses a second test →

Phelps drunk, driving, generally being an idiot.

Well Michael Phelps was caught over the legal limit for blood/alcohol and driving. Again. To go with his infamous picture of hitting the bong you'd be forgiven for thinking that he is out of control and crazy. As far as I can tell he's just a young man having a great time. When you have … Continue reading Phelps drunk, driving, generally being an idiot. →

Bunnies Beat Up Bulldogs

The Rabittohs ended a hundred year drought and won the NRL Grand final in a great display of rugby league. Let's not forget this was the shittest team in the competition on a regular basis until the Gladiator got involved. He has transformed this side into a great team (no doubt at significant damage to … Continue reading Bunnies Beat Up Bulldogs →

Idiots with whistles…

I watched the All Blacks v South Africa game from Johannesburg and shuddered with terror as Wayne Barnes ran out to officiate. I sit here watching the Aussies play the Pumas, I thought it should be an ok game given that Nigel Owens is the man with whistle. How wrong was I? The game from … Continue reading Idiots with whistles… →

Young, dumb and full of…….well, not much really

Everywhere I look in team sports I see young men (sometimes women) who increasingly know nothing outside of their respective sports. They are soccer players - I call it soccer - who have been snapped up by some club at the age of 2 because they show some manner of interest in the game and … Continue reading Young, dumb and full of…….well, not much really →

Opinion agreeing with opinion

I should think opinion would have two sides, well maybe 3. One side who agree, one side who doesn't and maybe those who simply couldn't give a shit. When it comes to matters-sport, this is certainly the case. When it comes to NZ rugby there is almost no fence sitting and most have an opinion … Continue reading Opinion agreeing with opinion →

Isaac The Magnanimous

So Isaac Luke has been banned for the Rabbitohs first Grand Final in a thousand years. Banned for a dangerous tackle on fellow kiwi Sonny-Bill Rich Guy. A tip tackle/spear/dangerous/throw/dump tackle. Banned! Any surprise here? No. Alex McKinnon was paralysed earlier in the year. Mr. Luke clearly lifted him and this is dangerous. As I … Continue reading Isaac The Magnanimous →

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Well well well. Europe wins the Ryder Cup - what did I tell you? I feel somewhat vindicated today. Very smug. A sort of "I told you so" satisfaction. The European team hammered the USA - again. And, then the egos came out. One in particular. Over the last few years, I've grown to like … Continue reading Unsportsmanlike conduct →

Is Steve Tew Awake?

I read an article this morning on Stuff by Marc Hinton. I like the way he writes. The crux of the article centres on the poor attendances at ITM Cup games. Yes, Steve Tew should be concerned about bad gate sales in our premier competition. However, he alludes looking for a 'silver bullet' to fix … Continue reading Is Steve Tew Awake? →