Following the selection of a Pacific Island XV of the best-imported players into the Premiership, James Barker now selects a Premiership New Zealand XV; the best Kiwis to have played in England. Premiership New Zealand XV 15. Charles Piutau – Wasps, Bristol Bears A fairly simple decision to begin with. The most highly paid player […] READ MORE
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Three in a row, 10th Super Rugby title for Crusaders rugby dynasty
Winning three titles in a row, the franchises 10th Super Rugby title, it heralds a Crusaders rugby dynasty that has been strengthened more by Scott Robertson. Defeating, and stifling a brave challenge by the Jaguares, it was an achieved goal for the side who matched the feats by the 1998/99/2000 side. They too enjoyed a […] READ MORE
Big Collisions and Fireworks in Bledisloe Cup Test a Factor of Game
When the dust settled, it was a tough, physical win for the Wallabies. A deserved one, where they were able to overcome a disjointed All Blacks team, in this third Bledisloe Cup Test on Saturday. From the evidence, the ‘big collisions and fireworks’ on the field were clear to see. Both sides leaders bore the […] READ MORE
Unbiased Commentary…Yeah Right
Being a regular viewer of up to ten or a dozen games per week, one can see the lowering in the usually balanced views. Fans want unbiased commentary to be the norm. Beside every former player commentating there needs to be a match caller who can lead/direct the verbal delivery and balance the commentary. READ MORE