Injecting a bit of length

...I can quite easily fuck up a wedge shot from 52 yards just as I can from 60, but melting one from time to time is part of the fun of it...

What was that for, ref?

Who, pray tell, are the top stakeholders in he game of Rugby Football Union? The nations? The clubs? The sponsors? No. I would say the major stakeholders of the game - any game - are the players and the fans. If one boils the facts down to brass monkeys, the fans are who pay for … Continue reading What was that for, ref? →

The Best, The GOATs and Stephen Jones?

"It appears I haven't actually seen any rugby" In December, well known Kiwi-baiter, Stephen Jones penned his all-time World XV. It is as follows: STEPHEN JONES' BEST XV: 15: Chris Latham (Australia), 14 Gerald Davies (Wales), 13 Jeremy Guscott (England), 12 Frank Bunce (New Zealand), 11 David Campese (Australia), 10 Juan Martin Hernandez, 9 Gareth Edwards, 8 Sergio Parisse (Italy), 7 Sam Warburton … Continue reading The Best, The GOATs and Stephen Jones? →

Pooper Rugby

I read the news this morning. I even watched that nauseating pair on channel one. The sports news had a rugby story leading on everything I watched/read. No surprises you say! You'd be right - however, the Southern Hemisphere's premier club competition has its semi finals this weekend in what could be some great battles … Continue reading Pooper Rugby →

Heir Jordan

(Photo Courtesy of The Independent, UK) He reminds me not of a golfer built with the perfect physique nor the perfect swing but as a golfer with the tenacity of a cat stalking a bird. Jordan Speith looked done. After 13 holes he was history - surely it was Matt Kuchar's time. Then without warning … Continue reading Heir Jordan →

Why make it complicated?

This week we see the start of the Super 139,998,493,278,323 finals series where teams will be knocked out of the competition and we will eventually have a winner. A few points have come up of late - some new some not-so-new. It appears the equal opportunity employers, South African Rugby, have decided to throw two … Continue reading Why make it complicated? →

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 →

WTF happened to the NPC?

Waikato, Wellington, Auckland, Bay of Plenty. All Premiership teams in the ITM Cup. For those international bods reading this, the ITM Cup is New Zealand's provincial rugby championship, and the very pride of provincial types like me. The teams listed above are all teams that have, to date, sucked something awful. Wellington lost two games … Continue reading WTF happened to the NPC? →

Interesting quips from the weekend

The screamer was beaten in the US Open by Caroline Wozniacki. It seems Caro and Rory are doing well since breaking up. Is the screaming necessary? Probably not, but it certainly get people talking and polarises the audience. Michael Sam was dropped by the St. Louis Rams. Sam is/was the only openly gay NFL player. … Continue reading Interesting quips from the weekend →

Over Statted?

I'm pretty sure I just coined a new word...statted. I sit here watching Tasman dismantle Auckland. A 100,000 person population base vs. a 1.4million population base. How does this happen? Good to see...don't know the answer, and am not going to try to answer. I've just read an article about the golf swing, moreover the … Continue reading Over Statted? →