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Some interesting points come from this show: Only 37% of scrums in the recent Six Nations produced a result where the ball went into play. The balance were reset or play was pulled up due to an infringement. 26% of scrums resulted in a penalty and from 57% of those penalties a shot at penalty...

This BBC radio special "The Scrum" is well worth a listen - covers all areas of the scrum. Brian Moore and Phil Vickery main guests but Sean Fitzpatrick explains how the hit got started, various other coaches players and coaches on how tactics developed, comment from coaches, players and the...

The list for the next U20 camp has been finalised - there have been a number of players cut. Have seen the list but it's not been sent out in a media release yet so don't have a copy yet.

I wonder if he's referring to the alleged (and denied) incident in Paris a couple of years ago or whether it's something he's seen first hand at the Rebels. Either way, Lipman's comments, the latest incident with Delve/Vuna and the Brisbane bouncer incident do confirm a worrying pattern of...

Which sporting organisation was that where someone punched a team mate? Can only think of swimming a few years ago.

Well you were a smart teenager - when similar things happened with me at school I just kept on keeping on and faced no consequences due to my position in the firsts for a number of years. It was only when I left school and entered the real world (there were no professional contracts to be had...

Do you really think that's what would happen in a non-sporting organisation?

I would suggest - gone!

BDA - I like that team but Samo is out for a number of weeks so expect they will go with Butler on the bench and Horwill must play #5 with Simmons #4.

The difference with having Lance move up from 15 to 10 in defence is that Lance is a superb tackler so the move actually significantly strengthens the Reds defensive line whilst at the same time significantly strengthening the Reds counter attack capabilities. If it's Lucas, Ioane or Harris...

I don't see how that analogy has any relevance - I didn't have thousands of fans and club members I was representing that I had let down nor external sponsors paying millions of dollars to sponsor me and my workmates. Nor was it likely that someone would recognise me in my work uniform and post...

Jets, if they'd had a win or at least been competitive and lost I would have no problem with them proceeding to go out - there is nothing wrong with going out after a game in normal circumstances. But that game was an epic fail and in my opinion, they should not have proceeded as though all...

The Reds and Tahs both have 'must play in local comp' requirements. The Force did not allow players to come back and play with their clubs in Brisbane last year.

Daz, I reckon all of that makes sense apart form the social bonding bit. Despite the fact that the trip out would have been pre-planned, I would expect the leaders within the group to have spoken to the guys in the dressing room and called off a public social event in favour of going back to...

The visit to the bar/nightclub was approved by management - the team was transported there and back on the team bus - WTF - I don't see how good culture can be built/enforced by taking the team to a bar/nightclub after such an embarrassing loss. If the incidents on the bus are as reported both...

Having now watched the match against the Sharks I have these observations: What was Hill thinking making such an extensive late shuffle of the backline? Have the Rebels forwards done any practice defending driving mauls - it seemed they had no idea how it should be done, let alone be able to...

Gee, that's not good at all.

Here is my match review from the ground http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/match-review-reds-v-bulls/

Norths

Wests beat Norths in 3rd, 2nd and Premier Grade. Reserve Grade to Norths. Combined Colts 1 and Premier Colts to Norths. Premier Grade was a very scrappy affair - heat probably had a big impact.