OPINION
Blockbusting Ethan Blackadder making all the right moves
Young All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder is very quickly making a name for himself.
Opinion
OPINION
All Blacks' historic midfield combo could be parked by end of year
It's fair to say that not a lot went right for the All Blacks in their narrow 19-17 win over the Springboks in the 100th clash bet…
OPINION
South African rugby caught between a rock and a hard place
South African rugby is very much caught between a rock and a hard place. Five professional teams took to the field over the weeken…
OPINION
This Springbok side isn't running with the All Blacks, or even at them, anymore
They didn't even try to retain the title, they rocked up to try and worm a win over the All Blacks, which had they achieved, would…
OPINION
Play some rugby? You must be joking, the Springboks can't play any footy
South Africa have no moral duty to the game or to sponsors and other stakeholders to produce a brand of football that’s easy on …
OPINION
The Springboks game plan was validated by All Blacks' aerial showing
So there was actually much to like about how the Boks went about their work against the All Blacks. They forced turnovers and de K…
OPINION
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
The All Blacks are one of the few sides in world rugby that thrive with the favourites tag.
OPINION
Can the World Cup holders please show up to play the world's number one team
Although many in South Africa are "shocked" the Springboks have been humbled at the hands of Australia, this is who they are and h…
OPINION
The three key All Blacks selections as they take on the Springboks
The All Blacks face three key selection headaches as they prepare to take on the world champion Springboks in the Rugby Championsh…
OPINION
Ref Watch: 'Forget procedure, Ryno Pieterse left Romain Poite with no option'
Since Castre’s Ryno Pieterse left Bordeaux scrum-half Maxime Lucu in a crumpled heap there has been plenty of debate about the r…
OPINION
If you're an All Black winger, early ball has been hard to come by
If you’re Will Jordan or Sevu Reece or George Bridge it appears as if you’re not going to get any good, early ball. In fact, i…
OPINION
Unfortunate casualties inevitable when All Blacks cull squad
When the All Blacks announced their Rugby Championship squad, the composition of the group left little to discuss. Almost every pl…