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Mark Reason The voice of reason
About Mark Reason
Mark Reason has been a sports journalist for over 25 years. He currently works for Fairfax Media and will also be part of the Telegraph’s World Cup team and a regular panellist on Radio New Zealand during the World Cup.
He has covered every Rugby World Cup since 1991, the 2000 and 2008 Olympics, over 40 golf major championships, the FA Cup final, the Epsom Derby and a lot of other stuff he can’t remember. Mark emigrated to New Zealand in 2010 having spent over 20 years covering sport for the Telegraph and Sunday Times in Britain.
Mark Reason's latest articles
Lions Inept PerformanceThe defeat against the Brumbies was sadly one of the most inept performances in Lion’s history. It will have little bearing on Saturday’s test match, but it showed the heavy downside of Gatland’s policy of cutting selection corners for the benefit of the test team.
Ode To BoweIt must be hoped that reports of Tommy Bowe’s tour ending injury have been greatly exaggerated.
Lions back three shine but more pack drill requiredThe Lions opening match against the Force brought Gatland some good news and a huge work schedule
A Reffing DisasterDylan Hartley’s red card ruined the Premiership Final but has a storm like this one been brewing for some time now?
Toulon's Triumph Highlights Rugby's ProblemToulon’s efficient, defensive orientated style won out over a more attack-minded Clermont side this weekend. But did the ‘showcase’ European final highlight a need for a change in attitude or possibly even the rules?
Gatland’s Three Big ChallengesWarren Gatland has selected a fine Lions squad but there are three big issues that Gatland must address if the Lions are to be successful.
The Deans DilemmaWith the Lions prowling on the horizon, Robbie Deans can feel confident that his Wallabies are hitting form at the right time.
Band of BrothersWhat a remarkable weekend for brothers. The Savea brothers stole the show for the Hurricanes but they weren’t the only ones…
Ireland’s Dream Team Just Needs to be AskedIf New Zealand can appoint a team of top coaches to win a World Cup, then why can’t Ireland?
Don’t let Steve Walsh Choose the Lions teamThe margin of Wales’ victory over England created a multitude of myths that need stripping away ahead of the Lions tour
