The Top14 remains a very congested table with 3 teams having a slight lead at the top before 7 teams who are extremely close. Then there are 4 teams who it already looks like will be fighting it out to avoid relegation. Here is my video with my Top 14 Round 9 Predictions: https://youtu.be/dKZsscTdyKc In brief... Continue Reading →
Pro14 2018-2019 Round 8 Predictions
It's time for the annual complaints about club rugby and international rugby impacting each other. There'll be the normal gnashing of teeth in the press but it's either this or playing less rugby. Here is my video with my Pro14 Round 8 Predictions: https://youtu.be/PXJq_CebSWw In brief here are my Pro14 Round 8 Predictions: Edinburgh v Scarlets... Continue Reading →
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Free Riding All Blacks
Welcome to the twenty-forth DrivingMaul – The All Blacks Edition, a show where Ashwin, Steve and I talked All Blacks again. This week we talk about the new All Blacks jersey, cheating, use of subs, mos and who'll be in the match day 23 to face Japan. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favourite podcasting... Continue Reading →
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Does Super Rugby need Super Gimmicks?
Ashwin and I dive into the topic of marketing and structuring Super Rugby. We talk about the Mitre 10 Cup finals, International selections and getting injured sleeping in bed. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favourite podcasting app: https://soundcloud.com/drivingmaul/rugbychat-ep61-does-super-rugby-need-super-gimmicks If you would like to see how the magic is made, you can watch the... Continue Reading →
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Bring Back Respect in Rugby
Let’s #BringBackRespect, increasingly we are seeing YouTube comments, Facebook replies, Tweets, etc… just turn into a hate fest against the “other” side. It is a reflection of society and also social media. As we are not saying these things to people's faces we aren’t getting the feedback be is a hurt expression or a hit... Continue Reading →
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End of Year Internationals 2018 Round -1 predictions
We had a little taster of International rugby last weekend and we have some more this weekend with both Tier 1 and Tier 2 sides in action. This is Round -1 in my mind as we are still not in the official International window and so not all teams will be at full strength. Here is... Continue Reading →
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Mitre 10 Cup 2018 Finals Wrap-Up
The Mitre10 Cup Finals Wrap-up as I go over the two games with one that is a modern classic! Included in this edition are post match interviews. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favourite podcasting app: https://soundcloud.com/drivingmaul/mitre10-cup-finals-wrap-up If you would like to see how the magic is made, you can watch the... Continue Reading →
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All Black v Wallabies Post Match Reaction
Ashwin and I give you our All Blacks v Wallabies Post Match Reaction. New Zealand v Australia played in Japan for Bledisloe Cup game 3. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favourite podcasting app: https://soundcloud.com/drivingmaul/all-blacks-v-wallabies-post-match-reaction If you would like to see how the magic is made, you can watch the show on... Continue Reading →
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NRC 2018 Final Prediction
Fiji Drua in only their second year have booked a home final! Can they finish things off against Queensland Country? We have to remember that Queensland Country were the only side to beat the Drua in the regular season. That was in Australia though and this is in Fiji. Here is my video with my NRC Final... Continue Reading →
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Aaron Smith vs Conor Murray: Who’s the Best?
With be biggest game of the year coming up in a couple of weeks when Ireland host New Zealand it’s a good time to look at a couple of the key matchups. Last week it was Barrett vs Sexton and this week it’s Aaron Smith vs Conor Murray. Just like last week Gareth Mason has already... Continue Reading →
