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Absolutely terrible news for Pocock in such a big year of rugby. Hooper's stock just rose through the roof. What's George Smith up to mid year.....

Thanks for the updates on the ACT XV games. Great to see Smiler, Rapana and Abel getting a run.

It never ceases to amaze me that so often what some fans say on the interweb is taken for what a team/organisation is thinking/doing. AB fan says ABs are going to thrash the Wallabies, translates to ABs being overconfident and lacking respect. Tahs fan (Neuter ;) ) days Tahs will win Super...

This article probably has the best commentary on Walsh's performance. http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/8380422/No-red-card-for-Walsh-after-Canes-complaint

According to Bray 1 of the 2 he got wrong just happened to be that one the Canes players were upset about that got them marched 10 :)

Debacle was great. Would go there post touch rugby and they'd usually show the Rugby Club. Was a lunch fave for work colleagues also. If you want a bit of atmosphere and also want to see the early game, Tongue & Groove on Bunda St in civic has the big screen and usually has the rugby going...

I must say when I watch that video and paused it at 5 seconds in and then freeze frame he does continue to bring his arm up which isn't a "natural" reaction IMO. Smith had taken 2 steps back. Makes for interesting viewing :)

He clearly pushed him off and used his arm to do it. He didn't just bump into him as happens from time to time. Steve's immediate apology IMO demonstrates that he thought he stepped over the mark in what happened. I had no sound when I watched the game live so didn't hear the apology. And both...

But they were at home so was the actual result surprising given the recent past (ie last two seasons) and overall performances of the teams.

Did he really? I only remember the jump off his shoulders, can't remember any "gob full"

Lam is still out and won't play again this week. Its a shame because they really need his style of play

I don't think it's a common situation that a collapse in and of itself has resulted in PT - I certainly cannot recall any. However when collapses have occurred on 5 m scrums situations when a pack is going backwards, the probable try test is met when basically the attacking no8 just needs to...

The 6.5 comment is based on how I've seen him play over the last couple of years. He's played quite different to the last time he pulled on a Wallaby or Ponies jersey. His game has changed. He spends more time out in the line rather than hovering around the contact areas. He plays a linking role...

As with anything IS it would depend on the circumstances and the general feel of what the ref is seeing. Penalty tries from scrum situations are generally made when repeated infringements are made against a scrum going forwards. I've seen situations when maybe the first or 2nd scrums have been...

Hugh, Smith has connections all over Canberra, so I doubt he'll have to affiliate/play for a club to maximise impact on the next generations of players. He'll do his thing, which means visiting a few clubs, probably fit in some speaking events, hang out at the Canberra Centre, eat at Cream and...

Are you taking the mickey? So you'd start him ahead of Australia's best flanker, after he's been playing some half cocked rugby in the NH? Where he's played all different positions and his role has changed significantly since leaving OZ. He's basically a 6.5 that predominantly plays a link man...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/8283253/Blues-snatch-last-gasp-win-in-Whangarei

Apologies if you took that as abuse Paddy, but I think there is always embellishment about England and far too much post the AB win. England deserved the win and deserve the credit for the way they played. Sure the timing of the virus wasn't great, but there were still 15 AB players selected...

The last 12 we had of that exact description was a guy by the name of Dan Carter circa 2003-04. He was an excellent 12 when playing for the ABs when Mauger was hurt because he distributed both ways, ran the ball and kicked both feet. On the Reds, Tapuai is a natural 2nd 5 IMO because he has...