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Observations on SUPER RUGBY WEEKEND 25/26 APRIL...

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL. WARATAHS VS BLUES: AUCKLAND   The Blues played at bewildering speed. Basic skills were mostly flawless. In the 18th minute, they scored from a towering kick into...

Observations on SUPER RUGBY WEEKEND 25/26 APRIL...

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL. WARATAHS VS BLUES: AUCKLAND   The Blues played at bewildering speed. Basic skills were mostly flawless. In the 18th minute, they scored from a towering kick into...

SUPER 15 RUGBY – FIFTH WEEK

We all watched wonderful games this weekend. I'll make some analytical points at the end. How rugby has changed: When I first watched rugby, in 1946/7, 1) A drop counted...

SUPER 15 RUGBY – FIFTH WEEK

We all watched wonderful games this weekend. I'll make some analytical points at the end. How rugby has changed: When I first watched rugby, in 1946/7, 1) A drop counted...

SUPER 15 RUGBY - 21,22/3/2014

SHARKS VS BULLS: LOFTUS VERSVELD: BULLS 23- SHARKS 19   The loss of both Lambie and Reinach was a serious blow to the visitors. Steyn kicked two long penalties which...

SUPER 15 RUGBY - 21,22/3/2014

SHARKS VS BULLS: LOFTUS VERSVELD: BULLS 23- SHARKS 19   The loss of both Lambie and Reinach was a serious blow to the visitors. Steyn kicked two long penalties which...

Super Rugby - 14/15/16/MARCH 2014

The Chiefs simply outgunned the Stormers. Relentless attack is the phrase which comes to mind. Their mantra of 'Forward! Forward!' worked, and works every weekend, like clockwork.

Super Rugby - 14/15/16/MARCH 2014

The Chiefs simply outgunned the Stormers. Relentless attack is the phrase which comes to mind. Their mantra of 'Forward! Forward!' worked, and works every weekend, like clockwork.

SUPER 15 RUGBY WEEKEND 22/23 FEB, 2014: CRUSADE...

If you miss 7, yes 7, goalable kicks, how do you expect to win. Despite some great play, particularly in the second half, it was all aggression from the Chiefs...

SUPER 15 RUGBY WEEKEND 22/23 FEB, 2014: CRUSADE...

If you miss 7, yes 7, goalable kicks, how do you expect to win. Despite some great play, particularly in the second half, it was all aggression from the Chiefs...