While in the Land of Oz, I've gleaned plenty of the pre-season and pre-tournament gossip and goings-on in the three codes that we have fierce, upcoming involvement in. Rugby takes precedence in this blog simply because the Super 14, as opposed to the N ..Read more

I'm told that interest in rugby is dropping because the product is boring and people are being turned off by too many substandard games. But if that's the standard for a sport in decline, rugby can't hold a torch to the game that's most at risk - women ..Read more

As tragic as it might seem here's some news for all you league fans out there.There's only 53 days left before the season kicks off – that of course doesn't count in the trials or the All Stars game.So with absolutely nothing to base your opinion on ..Read more

I'm back on home ground after my extended tour of Europe and what a way to end the All Blacks' test programme for the season. The resounding victory over France and the style of play was enough to warm the heart after some of the rugby we've witnessed ..Read more