It's that time of year again...the World Series!! The 2 nation competition the competes to be world champions. Well, whatever. Call it what you will, it is a fascinating contest complete with hometown parochialism as the best two sides play each other in the best of seven series. First played for in 1903 the format … Continue reading The World Series…..of NPC Rugby??!
Just like a bad sequel I'm back to whinge about the standard of refereeing in saturday night's heart-stopper at Lang Park. Craig Joubert is widely regarded as the world's best whistle blower. I disagree. I would argue that he and his team of flag wavers have absolutely no feel for the game in front of … Continue reading Referee Induced Anger 2
As I watch my daughter do what can only be described as the cutest thing in the world - ballet for 3 year old girls - I hear conversations. No, I don't have voices in my head, well none that cause any great harm. Ash Dixon, the Magpies hooker has a daughter in the class … Continue reading Ballet happenings….
I read today the owner of the Toulon Rugby Club, Mourad Boudjellal, is taking the IRB to court seeking compensation for his players playing international rugby. He says the IRB is abusing it's power and that he is effectively paying for the international game for players like Bryan Habana. He is taking the IRB to … Continue reading And so it begins……
Is anyone else - from New Zealand - excited to see Quade Cooper back in the Wallabies? I am. Not for the reason most kiwis think though. I happen to think Quade is a magnificent player. I hate to see the man booed when he takes a kick. I hate to hear the crowd cheer … Continue reading Quade the maligned
There is much being made of Kevin Pieterson's new tell-all book where, apparently, he names names and accuses team mates of bullying and intimidation. The native South African has never been a stranger to controversy and why would his book be any different? alastair Cook has said the book tarnishes a great era of English … Continue reading The Age of Discontent
I sit here watching Taranaki dismantle Canterbury who are on their way to a 4th straight loss. Canterbury!!! What I was wondering about was why we have two divisions. Stay with me, this could get rather complex. By my reckoning a Championship side (Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Northland, Southland, North Harbour, Otago, and Bay of Plenty) … Continue reading (ITM Cup = 2 divisions) < 2 pools of 14 awesome teams
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
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
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