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Rugby means more to South AfricaGetting to know the South Africans was a huge part of the All Blacks World Cup success
Lions WatchThere appears to be an abundance of riches in some positions but a dearth of talent in others.
ConcussionOn rugby pitches around the world the IRB recommendation is regularly ignored.
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Brad Thorn – the man and the manaWayne Smith pays his tribute to Brad Thorn and looks back on a few of the stories that define the man.
Castro Scrum II: Scrum PowerIn this module Castro takes you through his scrum positioning techniques to produce the greatest power. Showing you how to build a stable set-up, work as a cohesive unit and how to make the greatest impact. “With the scrum it’s the small things, a small thing can change a lot.”
Will they never learn?The abiding memory of the week leading up to last year’s world cup final was the almost unanimous belief in NZ that the All Blacks would win at a canter. It was a foregone conclusion. Game over before it started.
Irish eyes are dreamingIt will need a few more All Black injuries to justify Ireland’s increasing optimism about their chances against New Zealand this summer.
Consistent Leinster TriumphsDespite having a family interest in Ulster (my wife works for the company that provides their playing/leisure kit) it was fitting and important that the side who were consistently prepared to play the most varied and challenging rugby throughout the tournament triumphed.
We haven't won for a bit so can we change the rules pleaseThe bleating clubs of England and France demand a change to the qualification process as Ireland continues to dominate the Heineken Cup.
Thorn in Ulster’s sideCan there be a professional rugby player who has achieved as much as Brad Thorn? Representing Australia 8 times in rugby league and then winning 59 All Black caps is a unique achievement in itself. Despite his achievements the 37 year old still has a voracious appetite for the game. While some team mates from the successful All Blacks team of last year went off the boil, recuperated from injury or just wallowed in the glory of the victory, the oldest man in the side was soon back at work within days, playing in Japan.
What’s the (bonus) PointMark Reason hates the bonus point system and says it creates manifestly unjust outcomes at the end of the season which is why no other sport will have anything to do with it.
75% Dan is Still the Main ManGraham Henry looks at Steve Hansen’s first squad as All Blacks manager and expects Sonny Bill Williams to start the first test against Ireland.
