The Badger - personality plus. I think Cassie might have been his best bet though Are we past the Golden Ages of sport? In the words of an English teacher of mine, "elaborate." Well okey dokey. I wondered to myself watching the Aussies getting beaten up by the Indians if the Golden Age of sports … Continue reading Has Sport Gone Beige?
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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
Temporary (election) Psychosis
Could the New Zealand Election get any weirder? I'm sure weirder isn't a word, well at least shouldn't be. The country has suffered a sort of temporary psychosis where, temporarily, the brain acts as if there is nothing else going on. The news is all about it. There are debates, mud-slinging, spying, leaked emails,HACKED emails, books and … Continue reading Temporary (election) Psychosis
Referee-induced anger
Those of you who know me are well used to my rants and raves regarding the standard of refereeing in rugby union. What I've noticed is that I'm not alone - and neither is rugby. I have many friends enamored with rugby league and the NRL in particular. They have TWO referees on the field, … Continue reading Referee-induced anger
Saturday ranties
Hi, how you going? Good? Yeah me too. I've just turned the cricket on - India v NZ, the first test. There are 14 men on the field, a few security guards and the odd spectator. Without the advertising it would look like any other summer cricket game in NZ. I'm quickly reminded of how … Continue reading Saturday ranties




