The NRC returns for its forth edition this weekend. Can Brisbane City regain the title they won in the opening two years? Have NSW Country Eagles got enough to go back to back? The biggest unknown of all though is how will Fiji Dura go? Here are my NRC 2017 Round 1 Predictions from my Live... Continue Reading →
Pro14 2017-2018 Round 1 Predictions
The Pro14 is finally here, we can start to see if the addition of 2 South African sides and conferences is a hit or miss. Obviously it will be too early to tell but hopefully people are excited to see how the Cheetahs and Kings teams can go. If you haven't read it already DragonWales9 helped... Continue Reading →
Currie Cup 2017 Round 8 Predictions
The Cheetahs have gone top of the Currie Cup table by just 1 point over the Sharks and those 2 sides meet this weekend! We'll finally see how much the Pro14 will impact the Cheetahs and if they can fight on 2 fronts. The Bulls will be looking to makeup for a terrible result last time... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2017-2018 Round 1 Predictions
The Aviva Premiership season is almost here! The squads have been added to, the preseason work done so it's now time to put all that onto the pitch and see the results. Have a watch of my season preview to catchup on how the teams are set for this season. Here are my Aviva Premiership... Continue Reading →
#RugbyChat EP8 – The Rugby Championship Round 2 Review
On the #RugbyChat Podcast this week we review The Rugby Championship and the Mitre10 Cup. Also in light of the success of the Womens Rugby World Cup we ask where does women rugby go form here? Below is the video of our chat on YouTube but first here are the 5 Questions that we discussed: Q1... Continue Reading →
Mitre10 Cup 2017 Round 3 Predictions
We had some wonderful rugby in the last round of the Mitre10 Cup including a closer than expected Ranfurly Shield clash. I got to Eden Park for Auckland's close win over Northland who are much improved this season. Here are my Mitre10 Cup Round 3 Predictions from my Live Stream on Periscope earlier. https://youtu.be/7wPjGpZKD_w Listen to the #RugbyChat podcast to... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2017-2018 Preview
The Aviva Premiership season is almost upon us! It's time to remind ourselves how 2016-2017 went, look at the transfer business of each of the clubs and predict how all the teams will finish. Clearly there is a lot of water to flow under the bridge and every season there's a club that surprises us... Continue Reading →
Argentina v South Africa 2017 Post Match Reaction
The Springboks won their first overseas game under Allister Coetzee 23-41. The back to back wins over the Pumas in The Rugby Championship, put the Springboks on a 5 game winning streak after their 3-0 series victory over France in June. For the Pumas it was another case of discipline and execution letting them down. They had opportunities... Continue Reading →
Bledisloe Cup Two 2017 Post Match Reaction
The Wallabies really surprised everyone with their performance and led 0-17 at one stage. The All Blacks fought back and the lead changed hands several times in the second half. It took a late try for the All Blacks to win 35-29. Here is my live post game reaction with Ashwin. Here is our discussion... Continue Reading →
Pro14 2017-2018 Season Preview
The Pro12 has grown to the Pro14, is this a maturing or an extra tire? Only time will tell but at first glance they have adopted a much better conference system than Super Rugby. A big thank you to DragonWales9 for his in-depth written preview below. I also chime in with my views via my... Continue Reading →