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Springbok ‘thuggery’ rears its ugly head again
Springbok teams have always been feared and revered here in New Zealand,since the first Boks side toured here in 1921. New Zealand rugby fans love the passion they evoke and the physicality they bring. The very nature of the way the Springboks play the game and the way the South African supporters … [Read More...]
Ok,lets clear up this Graham Henry ‘issue’
So what is the big deal? So much criticism from all quarters about the former All Black coach, Sir Graham Henry, "coaching" the Argentinians before their test match at Westpac Stadium last weekend. For starters, never ever in the job description did I ever see that Graham Henry was "coaching" … [Read More...]
Tony Woodcock to the Highlanders
In what many may see as a massive shock, North Harbour prop Tony Woodcock has announced he is leaving the Blues franchise after 113 games and joining up with Jamie Joseph at the Highlanders . This is on top of last weeks announcement that Ben Franks was leaving the Cusaders to head south … [Read More...]
All Blacks named to face Argentina
The All Black selectors have sprung a major surprise with the dropping of Sam Whitelock to the reserve bench for Saturday nights test match with Argentina. Newbies Luke Romano and Brodie Retallick are paired together to lock the scrum while loosehead prop Tony Woodcock and Centre Conrad Smith make … [Read More...]
ITM Cup hot picks
It is always fun to throw about names as future All Blacks or as "form" players. Here we are just 2-3 games in to the 2012 ITM Cup and already I'm chomping at the bit to throw some names out there for 'Shag','Fozzie',Foxy' and 'Ozzie'. So here we go...the players so far who have impressed me … [Read More...]
The tribalism of the ITM Cup
Super Rugby has been and gone for 2012 . The expanded competition with 5 sides each from the 'Tri-Nations' countries failed to deliver on its promise to promote more intensity and increase its appeal to a broader audience. Instead it was much of the same ole same ole. Only this time we … [Read More...]
Time to get ‘A’ in to ‘G’ again!
Yes 'Shadowers' I have been a slacker! Not updating my blog and keeping all my faithful followers disappointed! Time to get writing again,so stay tuned :) … [Read More...]
Blues and Crusaders to provide a cracking start to Super Rugby
A game between the two New Zealand Super Rugby powerhouses is enough to whet the appetitie on any given day, but to kick start Super Rugby 2012 on the back of a massive World Cup hangover,sees the match tomorrow night between the Blues and the Crusaders as one of the most anticipated in recent … [Read More...]
Super Rugby is back!
It's here folks,finally.Super Rugby is back,and haven't we been hanging out for it! The euphoria of our massive World Cup win is behind us and the honeymoon is over. We could only bask in the glory for so long... This Friday night at 7.35pm (NZ) the Blues and the Crusaders kick off the … [Read More...]
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Ok,lets clear up this Graham Henry ‘issue’
So what is the big deal? So much criticism from all quarters about the former All Black coach, Sir Graham Henry, "coaching" the Argentinians before their test match at Westpac Stadium last weekend. For starters, never ever in the job description did I ever see that Graham Henry was "coaching" … [Read More...]
ITM Cup 2012
ITM Cup hot picks
It is always fun to throw about names as future All Blacks or as "form" players. Here we are just 2-3 games in to the 2012 ITM Cup and already I'm chomping at the bit to throw some names out there for 'Shag','Fozzie',Foxy' and 'Ozzie'. So here we go...the players so far who have impressed me … [Read More...]
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