The case for what makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever

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If you had to describe the ultimate New Zealand rugby player to a non-rugby fan and use one player to support your argument, would Sir Colin Meads best represent your case? Yes, in my opinion anyway. There would be support for the Richie McCaw’s, Dan Carter’s and Jonah Lomu’s of the modern rugby time, but […]

The biggest hurdle standing in Chiefs’ way to claiming first Super Rugby title since Dave Rennie’s side a decade ago

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It has been an encouraging few years for the Chiefs under coach Clayton McMillan. The men from Waikato have been transformed since his ascendency to the top job in 2021, with 2023 signalling their arrival as the legitimate challenger to wrangle the Egg Basket trophy away from Christchurch.  Their growth is not just reflected in […]

‘I’ve literally played one game of league’: Meet the union flyer who swapped All Blacks dream for Wests Tigers

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Rugby league players often straddle a line between brash confidence and total humility. They might be the best player in the world, but it’s full credit to the boys. Solomon Alaimalo isn’t like that. It’s not surprising: the 28-year-old former Super Rugby star has barely played a game of league in his life. Speaking to […]

Footy back earlier than normal: Why the new Opening Round concept is beginning to feel like a good idea even to the AFL purists

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We understand by now that most novel ideas the AFL implement end up working, not necessarily because they’re good ideas, but because they have a massive market and a seemingly even bigger marketing budget. I think Gather Round is still a silly idea, but I still find myself booked to make the trip to Adelaide […]

The representative fullback battle between Tedesco and Edwards: Now isn’t the time to panic with knee-jerk actions

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Much of the discussion surrounding either of the fullback positions in State of Origin has centred on Queensland’s decision between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. Both entertainers and the form players of the competition last year, it is understandable that the media would focus on the impending showdown for the jersey. But across the border, […]