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Phoning in for a radio interview, John Eales laconically states, “if I hadn’t got that kick, you might not be speaking to me.” That kick being the one in 2000 where, in Wellington, he sunk the hearts of All Blacks fans. Recapturing the Bledisloe Cup, it was a moment where one player stepped up. With […] READ MORE
It was one of the more evenly matched Lions tours to New Zealand. The matches had high drama, supreme skills and unparalleled media attention. It was leading toward the professional era and saw the All Blacks hold off the might of the home nations. The aura of the British and Irish Lions grew further, after this well received tour. READ MORE
‘Here come the cavalry’ but it’s not who you’d expect. On the 19th of May this year, fans and players alike were watching and listening intently to their radios, phones, laptops and tv’s to find out who would have the honour of being chosen by Warren Gatland and his coaching team to represent the British and […] READ MORE
Alistair is a young rugby writer, with all the rugby knowledge rattling around his brain he thought he would put it to good use! Alistair has a history of working in rugby through a degree in Sports Rehabilitation. Alistair has spent time at Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership and The Stellenbosch Rugby Academy in South Africa, near Cape Town.
Follow Alistair as he hones his skills as a rugby writer and commentator.