A Super Rugby break-up could be imminent, and with the South Africans looking north at a spot in the Guinness Pro14, is this really the right option for all involved? Last Word delves into the issues surrounding the move. ‘It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor […] READ MORE
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British and Irish Lions 2017 tour Pinboard – Fan Engagement
Not only will there be quality rugby played over the next six weeks of the British and Irish Lions tour, but the fans support will be on an epic level. A renowned ‘red army’ of fans and spectators will again descend on the small country of New Zealand. When the Qantas flight landed at Auckland […] READ MORE
Win v Performance – are we expecting too much?
As teams move deeper into the second round of matches in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, many commentators have been critical of win v performances that would seem, at first glance, to be good enough at this stage of a multi-phase tournament. The question needs to, therefore, be asked – when it comes to win […] 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