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PaarlBok what do the Bulls fans make of these crazy away jerseys over recent years? Are they annoyed at the move away from traditional colours or do they embrace them? I just can't imagine the country boer farmer types liking change.

The French clubs have indicated that they'll play in the Heineken Cup next year but want too see a revamp structure of the ERC with the commercial side of things in control of the participants not the unions. The PRL just released a statement saying they are open to returning to the Heineken Cup...

If the Tahs were playing tomorrow Beale would be on the bench, that said if he can recapture his 2010 form we'll have to find a spot for him in the backline as he is too good to leave out when on song. Cheika is going to have a few headaches fitting all the backline talent available into his...

A French paper is asking the question: "les clubs français prêts à abandonner les Anglais pour se sauver ?" You shouldn't need Google translate to figure out what "abandonner les Anglais" means... http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/11/27/rugby ... 08-773.php Apparently 10 of the 14 LNR clubs want...

Start saving now folks, it will be an expensive trip http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/ticketing/prices/index.html

North and especially Cuthbert are vulnerable defensively, the Boks exposed North a few times in their encounter a few weeks ago. Not to sure on Wales' halves either, the Wallabies have an upper hand here on paper. Also Lydiate doesn't look anywhere near his best and Wales are seriously weak at...

You can see Kearney laughing on the TV broadcast, he knows he was chancing his arm asking for a review and it was a lucky break for Ireland from the TMO. Its a testament to their mental toughness and high skill levels. How often do you see teams get a penalty in the All Blacks situation then...

I read yesterday that Sexton was injured and Ireland tried to take him off before the kick but weren't allowed to make the change until after the penalty had been taken. If the rugby Gods had moved in a different way Ian Madigan could be having his statue built in the middle of Grafton St as we...

Wales' record without Roberts and Adam Jones is pretty poor, they are essential to Gatland-ball. Without these two I'd have to make Australia marginal favorites at this stage. The Wallabies can go after the Welsh scrum, without Jones it has always proven to be vulnerable. Also Gatland...

Gutted at that, Ireland have lost two games against the All Blacks in as many years because they couldn't take every point available to them. Not sure why the tried to run the clock down either it was just waiting to give a penalty away. Ireland were getting some change out of the high ball I'd...

Interesting indeed, I do expect a climbdown from the English at the last moment over governance but one thing at this stage is certain, the Rugby Champions Cup is dead in the water. I'd imagine the contingency plan is 4 groups of 4 in next years Heineken Cup with 8 from the Top 14 and 8 from...

Unions to meet in Dublin to draw up plans for Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup Competitions will not include English clubs http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/unions-to-meet-in-dublin-to-draw-up-plans-for-heineken-cup-and-amlin-challenge-cup-1.1599260

All good natured, lets be fair if we'd won he'd have got similar treatment

Writing this from Dublin Airport Departures with a terrible hangover, you blokes smashed us last night and fully deserved the win. Even the security in the Airport were Aussies and getting abuse leaving your own country isn't a good note to sign off on! Hooper was outstanding as was Moore...

FFR make their move: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby/latest/iain-morrison-camou-fends-off-heineken-cup-rebels-1-3182188 Allegedly he offered each French club E2m to take part in the Heineken Cup and central contracts for their French international players

Weather forecast is for 8 degrees with little wind, exactly what the Wallabies would want for this game. Joe Schmidt may be leading a rain dance with the Ireland front row during the week.

Inside Shoulder said: ↑ Can someone enlighten me as to Ireland's current ability? Ireland have some decent players but too often the basic skills fall apart under pressure in big games. They still seem programmed to kick far too easily, however we are prone to producing massive performances...

The new era is here for Ireland, Joe Schmidts & John Plumtrees first game in charge and it is a potential banana skin. Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Sexton, POC, Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien. Schmidt hasn't chosen a captain for the series yet either. Ireland's international form has been...

If South Africa bring their Tri Nations form they will smash Wales, I don't expect NZ or the Saffers to be troubled much on their tours. The massive difference for Wales in comparision to the Lions team they dominated is in the halfs. Phillips and Priestland are a huge step down from Murray...

A very detailed article on the Lions forward pack in the 3 test matches, and also an interesting read on how to rate forwards performances: http://dementedmole.com/2013/10/30/ruck-marks/#more-3681