Matt Rowley August 25, 2007
Matt Rowley August 25, 2007
Matt Rowley August 25, 2007
Matt Rowley August 24, 2007
Tales of two very different Wallabies
There are two very different stories in the press at the moment about two Wallabies. One – David Lyons – is quite literally putting his life on the line for his country. The other – Lote Tuqiri – seems to be spinning headlong into the endgame of his union career. The Lyons...
Matt Rowley August 22, 2007
Matt Rowley August 22, 2007
Beer
With a Rugby World Cup only weeks away, the topic of beer becomes more critical than ever.With regards to getting a decent lager here in the UK, there has been nothing short of a CATASTROPHE in recent weeks. Majestic Wines – the chain of stores that usually stocks VB (the cornerstone of...
Matt Rowley August 20, 2007
France vs England – Jauzion try video highlight
Here’s the one try of the night. Note to Knuckles: in the replay, watch how Jauzion gets on Farrell’s inside shoulder. I’d love to see Beavis Mortlock doing the same thing in the quarters.
Matt Rowley August 19, 2007
Great rugby grounds of the world
Yet again Nursedude has provided the inspiration for a bit of a ramble: “Of the rugby stadiums that you have been to in OZ and Europe, which ones do you think are the best in terms of sight-lines, and ambiance?” Bloody good question. Here’s my personal ranking – let me know what...
Matt Rowley August 19, 2007
France vs England – Result, score, review
France 22England 9 A few too many vinos tonight for a detailed analysis, but at the end of the day, France cantered to this win. Too much class for England’s 10 man game. You’ll see lots of talk about how Farrell was great. Ignore it, they’re dreaming. He was actually pretty ordinary.What...
Matt Rowley August 18, 2007
Wales vs Argentina – score, result & mini review
Wales 27Argentina 20 What started off as a lackluster friendly, turned into a hard fought nailbiter at the Millenium Stadium today. At half time, it looked like Wales were running away with it up 27-10. The visitors seemed to be losing all shape and discipline under pressure, almost like we were back...
Matt Rowley August 18, 2007
Matt Rowley August 17, 2007
ARC – we like it, we need it, stuff the journos
Leading up to the new comp starting, it was an ARC slate-o-rama-fest from all journos concerned against this ‘ill-conceived money pit’ that would be the ‘death of Aussie grass-roots rugby’. One round into the ARC, it’s fascinating to watch what’s been happening online (which is all I’ve got up here in the...
Matt Rowley August 16, 2007
Rugby
Coatsie’s board game guide to the football codes
By Coatsie In a pub-bound philosophical discussion recently (read piss-up with mates) I made the following formulation as a comparison guide of the football codes. It’s extremely scientific, founded on many years of extensive research as a footyheaded armchair psychologist pouring over reams of literature, and pouring plenty of cold beer down...
Matt Rowley August 13, 2007
How to tell the football codes apart – by Coatsie
Dear Matt and readers, In response to a recent post, I took the liberty of replying to the question “what do I think of Rugby League..?” I’m afraid I’m the same as Matt; I’m Rugby through and through. Consequently I see Rugby League as little more than touch-footy with tackles. I know,...
Matt Rowley August 13, 2007
England World Cup 2007 Squad Announced
Today the poms – under coach Brian Ashton – announced their 30 man squad to go to France. As these guys could well be more than just a big banana skin in the Wallabies’ path at quarter-final time, it’s worth having a squiz at who we could be up against. The forwards...
Matt Rowley August 13, 2007
England vs France result and highlight
Above – big Phil Vickery gets bitch-slapped by Dimitri Szarzewski England 15 – France 21 This was a fascinating clash at Twickenham on Saturday, the key question being whether the English forward centered game plan would be enough to subdue class opposition. The answer, especially pleasing from an Australian viewpoint, is that...
Matt Rowley August 12, 2007
Matt Rowley August 12, 2007
Kirk talks crap
Just in case you wondered how scarred a few Kiwi psyches are, check this one out. David Kirk, (the only) World Cup winning All Black captain and most one-eyed rugby commentator that I have ever heard, had this really bold statement to make about New Zealand’s chance of winning the rugby world...
Matt Rowley August 10, 2007
Wallabies
Chief idiot strikes again
When you’ve had a week at boot camp swimming across lakes in temperatures of 1 degree and route marching through the bush through the night, I think you can be expected to let off a bit of steam. Hey – maybe even until 5.30 in the morning, I mean there’s no test...
Matt Rowley August 10, 2007
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