Neil Jardine's Blog
SUPER RUGBY BLOG: FRI/SAT 8/9 APRIL
Written 12 April 2016 The question is valid and important: how does a coach of a champion team prepare his players mentally before a match against a team which is...
SUPER RUGBY BLOG: FRI/SAT 8/9 APRIL
Written 12 April 2016 The question is valid and important: how does a coach of a champion team prepare his players mentally before a match against a team which is...
APRIL FOOL’S MATCHES
Written 4 April 2016 Although the Chiefs powered past the Brumbies in a display of relentless, ruthless and skilful rugby and exhibited for all how the game of rugby union...
APRIL FOOL’S MATCHES
Written 4 April 2016 Although the Chiefs powered past the Brumbies in a display of relentless, ruthless and skilful rugby and exhibited for all how the game of rugby union...
EASTER 2016
Written 30 March 2016 Let’s start with the Sharks who have made a successful foray into their first series of matches. They have a set game plan and, before the...
EASTER 2016
Written 30 March 2016 Let’s start with the Sharks who have made a successful foray into their first series of matches. They have a set game plan and, before the...
SUPER 18 - SOME OBSERVATIONS
Written 20 March 2016 Overall the standard of play is excellent, marked by sound forward cohesion and commitment and backs who have thought about what they have to do to...
SUPER 18 - SOME OBSERVATIONS
Written 20 March 2016 Overall the standard of play is excellent, marked by sound forward cohesion and commitment and backs who have thought about what they have to do to...
World Cup Rugby 2015 – The Final Stages
What a success it has all been. The gap between the minor countries and the major playing nations has narrowed. Sportsmanship was at a very high level. The Wallabies and...
World Cup Rugby 2015 – The Final Stages
What a success it has all been. The gap between the minor countries and the major playing nations has narrowed. Sportsmanship was at a very high level. The Wallabies and...
Semi Final: New Zealand vs South Africa
Two points! That was the difference in the end. We came close but did not, for all who watched, play well enough. The score flattered us. New Zealand indiscipline kept...
Semi Final: New Zealand vs South Africa
Two points! That was the difference in the end. We came close but did not, for all who watched, play well enough. The score flattered us. New Zealand indiscipline kept...