Reading the Economist - as one does - one of our readers, Cab, found a passage in an article about European football, but which applies well to our rugby situation:
“Politicians like the notion of equality. Sportsmen should beware it. Politics is about majorities, averages, and keeping lots of people happy. Sport is about individuals, excellence […]

I saw the following post in the New Zealand Herald. I think maybe someone - ie journalist Chris Rattue - is still somewhat bitter about a certain solo performance which condemned the All Blacks to finish fourth at the 1999 World Cup:
That bog-awful rugby test in Christchurch can be summed up in two words. Breyton […]

UK rugby journalist Stephen Jones - writing for the Times online - gives his take on the brewing Bok race row.
Jones is often very anti-South African in his commentary, but still worth a read (with a pinch of salt):
“South Africa remain on course to take New Zealand to the wire in Durban on Saturday, in […]

One of the most enduring memories of the 2003 World Cup is Brian Lima’s tackle on Derick Hougaard. The two are set to meet again this weekend.
Remember the memories from youtube:

English website Sporting Life gives the Poms the following ratings…tell us what you think:
Mike Brown: The Harlequins full-back found it tough going against a side as unforgiving as South Africa. 5
Jamie Noon: Coped well with the challenge of a first Test start on the wing after more than 20 previous England appearances in midfield. 6
Mathew […]

The Boks hammered 50 points past the English again, but what does the win - in light of the English squad dilution - mean in the greater context of 2007?
A win is a win, and particularly against the English (whom I have a particularly strong dislike for…my Afrikaans heritage perhaps) will be welcomed with open […]

Jake White has so far ignored Os du Randt this season. The former Bok strongman failed to ignite even the smallest flames in the Super 14. Are we facing a future without him?
English rugby writer Stephen Jones wrote a great piece for the Times Online:
The nerves of his supporters and of scrum-obsessed, history-loving South […]

Seeing Wilkinson crumpled-up on the pitch in Bloem - in that all too familiar pose - has drawn some ridiculous statements from the England squad this week.
Coach Brian Ashton has ordered his forwards to protect Wilkinson in the 2nd Test, perhaps failing to realise that his forwards have their own problems…protecting themselves!
Here are some of […]