Brent Craig

  • Rugby
    Preview: Lions v Crusaders

    The Crusaders will be aiming to repeat their round six victory when they take on the Lions...

  • ACT Brumbies
    Super Rugby – The Road Home: Part 6

    With just one Round remaining I’ve sent the crystal ball away for recalibration and invested in a calculator to work out the various quarter final possibilities. Remember that the winners of the Australian, New Zealand, and two African Conferences are seeded 1 – 4 depending on where they finish relative to one...

  • NSW Waratahs
    Preview: Waratahs v Hurricanes

    It’s do or die for the Waratahs when they host the Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. The Waratahs have 39 points, the same as their Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies.  However, one more win puts the Canberrans in the box seat as Conference leaders.  It also relegates the Sydneysiders to...

  • Rugby
    Super Rugby 2016 – The Road Home: Part 4

    With the June Test window now closed it’s time to remind ourselves who will, who won’t, &...

  • Rugby
    Force bottle it in blustery Perth

    The Blues have held on to a hard-earned half time advantage to beat the Force in the wet in Perth. FIRST HALF The Force dominated the opening ten minutes with 70% possession & while Dane Haylett-Petty went close to scoring, they had just an Ian Prior penalty to show for it. Ihaia...

  • Rugby
    Preview – Force v Blues

    The Force, fresh from the bye and big winners last time out, host the Blues, badly mauled...

  • NSW Waratahs
    Preview – Crusaders v Waratahs

    The current leaders of the New Zealand and Australian Conferences square off in Christchurch on Friday in a match with potentially dire consequences for the loser. As it stands Not only did the Crusaders’ loss last week end an eight-match winning streak, but it also denied them an opportunity to put a...

  • ACT Brumbies
    Super Rugby 2016: The Run Home – Part 3

    With six rounds remaining in the regular season I fired up the crystal ball to determine who...

  • ACT Brumbies
    Super Rugby 2016: The Run Home – Part Two

    With six rounds remaining in the regular season I’ve fired up the crystal ball for a look...

  • Rugby
    Super Rugby 2016: The Run Home – Part I

    With six rounds remaining in the regular season it’s time to fire up the crystal ball for...

  • Super Rugby
    Error-ridden Crusaders edge Force

    After dominating the opening 30 minutes then going completely off the boil, the Crusaders have snatched a...

  • Rugby
    Force v Crusaders Preview

    The Force, who look to be on the improve, will host the buoyant Crusaders at NIB Stadium...

  • Rugby
    Chiefs 2016 Season Preview

    After two injury-ravaged campaigns that saw them bow out in the qualifying finals, can Dave Rennie’s new-look...

  • Rugby
    Highlanders 2016 Season Preview

    For New Zealand’s smallest and least-wealthy franchise, 2015 was the year they marshalled limited resources to perfection...

  • Rugby
    Super Rugby Changes for 2016

    As the 2016 Super Rugby season approaches it is time to be reminded about what some of...

  • Rugby
    Hurricanes 2016 Season Preview

    Runaway winners of the 2015 regular season, dropping just two games, and arguably dudded at the death...

  • Rugby
    Crusaders 2016 Season Preview

      Any assessment of the Crusaders 2016 prospects must acknowledge the absences of two great players. Since Richie McCaw has retired, and Dan Carter is now working his magic in France, they are without two of the most important players in New Zealand rugby history—or at least, of  the professional-era. Also absent...

  • Rugby
    RWC Semi Final – All Blacks stop Boks in the rain

    On a wet day at Twickenham New Zealand held on to defeat South Africa 20-18 in the first Semi-final of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The game was dictated by the conditions, and two moments of brilliance by the Kiwis decided the outcome. Last week South Africa required a 76th minute try...

  • All Blacks
    New Zealand slaughter the Frogs

    New Zealand have pulled off a commanding performance, totally dominating the French to win 62-13. How did...

  • All Blacks
    RWC – New Zealand win but don’t impress

    The All Blacks got their World Cup defence off to a successful if not entirely convincing start...