While there was a shortage of goals, Wellington’s nil-all deadlock with the Wanderers did actually provide some positive signs for the New Zealand side – especially at the defensive end of the field. It marked the beginning of what is hoped to be a successful reign under new manager Giancarlo Italiano, and the Phoenix’s dogged […]

The Rugby World Cup always throws up a few controversial talking points, and this year has been no different. The issue of scrum and lineout infringements is sadly nothing new and has been bubbling beneath the surface for years now, but it has got me wondering if it is time for World Rugby to step […]

The semifinal between England and South Africa was maybe one for the rugby purists, but it certainly did nothing to promote the game of rugby as a spectacle on a wider scale. Therefore, in my opinion, the best thing that can happen to the sport is for New Zealand to be crowned world champions. It […]

The start of next year’s season presents a unique opportunity for the AFL. Round one is traditionally played after rugby league, but with the NRL galavanting on an overseas trip to Las Vegas in early March, perhaps this is the perfect chance for Aussie Rules to capitalize on the NRL’s absence in their own backyard […]

World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final. The global governing body said on Monday it was formally looking into the claim, which — if proven — threatens Mbonambi’s participation in the final against New […]