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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
