Not a ruck...not a breakdown...just a tackle. It's all very well criticising referees for their obvious shortcomings on the pitch. But without offering a solution its little more than a ranty bitch session. The law makers saw fit back in the 90s to stop penalising players that went off their feet at a breakdown. It … Continue reading The Solution to Rugby’s Woes
As is usually the case, I woke and watched the news and scrolled through http://www.stuff.co.nz for sports stories. USA v NZ Sevens Semi Final, Cape Town 9/12/18 Courtesy of USA Rugby I wanted particularly to see the results of the Sevens being played in Cape Town. New Zealand had won the week before and are … Continue reading Minority rules
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
This week marks the start of the Ryder Cup in Scotland. It could have been the People's Republic of Scotland or whatever....not to be. Outside of the four major championships, this is the greatest golf event staged. The players are fired up, the fans are fired up and the media go on a hype fest. … Continue reading Riding the Ryder Wave
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