Search results

I've noticed that the ABs rushing defence targets the opposition outside centre. When this tactic is combined with the loose forwards harrassing the five-eighth, then it is left to inside centre to take control of the teams's attack. He can do this with the crash ball and recycle, or with a half...

It will be interesting to see who trots out for uni 1st Colts this week. There are 5 U20 players who played in the senior 2nds last weekend. With the win and the week off are they allowed to drop down to Colts this weekend? One would hope not. Then there is Roods and Hangaana.

The Hangaana situation is driven by the desire to win by professional career coaches and selectors. Maybe some one from the Uni Board should remind these guys that this is club footy and they are messing around with amateur teenagers.

Here is a link. http://www.rugbynews.net.au/sport/rugbynews.nsf/0/F8FFBACC3EEBDC57CA2579BF0080B83A Points are assessed at the beginning of the year.

I thought that the forwards went well enough to win the competition. The set pieces were good and they often provided more than an even share of the ball. With the addition of Hooper and Vickerman they will be very strong. The backs however to me seemed like a hastily bung together barbarians'...

The postponed Norths vs Easts 1st grade game will have a major influence on the make-up of the two colts' groups. I reckon it would be better for all if Easts won.

I'm pretending Brumbieman tripped him!

I think people are being a hard on Horne. I felt the Welsh tactic of rush defence was bordering on perpetual offside play. If the ref doesn't stop it, which he didn't, then the person who cops a beating is the outside centre. The defence is in his face as he receives the ball and all his...

I was surprised at how less physically developed our boys looked when compared with the other strong teams. I have seen 20 year olds as strong as the junior Saffers or Poms, but they have been hand picked and thoroughly nurtured by the rugby league franchises and have started serious weights...

I like. 9. Genia 10. Cooper 11. Ioane 12. McCabe 13. Horne 14. JOC (James O'Connor) 15. Beale 20. White 21. Fainga'a 22. Mitchell So much attack with solid midfield defence. And young.

I haven't seen West Harbour play this year but I noted that they had 10 bonus points from 6 wins. Most of their tries are scored by the forwards and I wouldn't be surprised if prop David Lolohea is the top try scorer in the comp so far. What is going on? They could be serious contenders at the...

I thought the ref's control of the defensive line was very, very poor. How can it be that the two most open rugby playing international teams can finish a game with 163 rucks and and only four line breaks!

Watch out for South Africa. England played very well, the ability of every team member to draw, pass and set up was fantastic and a sign of many a skill session. But their attacking raids were denied every time by some excellent SA defence. Irelamd only got through them for tries after kick...

hmmm.

I would like to see the defensive line moved back 5 metres from the last foot of the ruck and maul.

Sorry WCR. I am talking colts and you are talking grade.

Quite a few players found themselves in 1st Grade as Randwick had as many as 35 players on the sideline due to injuries. The fact that they can still turn out 5 teams (plus 10 reserves) indicates a very strong club. Regarding the age of Randwick Colts you will find that the current 13 and two...

I felt Barnes and Genia played too conservatively. Their desire to hang onto the ball by keeping it close to the rucks, precluded the use of the short kick behind the defensive line and the use of Ioane and Tomane out wide. Deans should be given credit for blooding the young guys. I thought...

TPN breaks the defensive line while most forwards bend it. He can also stop an attacking play dead with his defense. These are rare qualities in the one player. I think most players tend to become a bit skittish when there is a mad fearless opponent coming at them full tilt. The problem is...

I think that JOC (James O'Connor) is a fantastic winger and should remain there as it is becoming a more important position given the plague of tactical kicking. If he must be moved, I think he would be good at fullback also. What I can't understand though, is why no one has ever used him at outside centre...