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I cant imagine it is.. Isn't that why Murdoch threw so much money at Super and TriNations rugby so he could lock up broadcasting rights? I may be wrong but isn't Sky NZ the broadcaster for Super15 rugby?

Read an interview with Leicester's George Chuter is which he says McCaw is the best player he has ever seen play the game. I tend to agree. I think Otago would too.

Same here!! Very funny, and I had the same reaction.

Coinicided with Thorn being replaced for Romano and Crockett's side of the scrum looked quite vulnerable from that point on. Bismarck is some player. I'd argue that here is no hooker who gets through more effective work that him; he is simply the best in the game and his only weakness is...

I though the Kiwis nailed it with this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWyr8SOh4dk&playnext=1&list=PL9C0B4B3DFE05170E

Maybe I'm alone in this but I cringe when I see the "celebrity" endorsement. For me, it simply smacks a little of of ARU insecurity, and that they are seeking validation and support for the code. I get the whole "One Nation, One Team" concept but its execution in terms of celeb endorsement...

Back to original subject matter, it really is surprising how poorly the top franchises are supported by home crowds in NZ. There are times it appears as if it's Scottish rugby being broadcast on TV. Is interest in attending rugby in NZ at an historical low? It's not a if games are on free to...

Cannot see the Reds losing to what I believe is a very average Blues team. The Blues are inconsistent, and have a flake at 9 and 10, neither of whom can really do anything except run downhill from good front-foot ball. Boric will be a loss. Kaino and the younger Braid are playing very well...

That was a very high quality game. England's lack of killer instinct let them down at the death when all the momentum was on their side. Thought the English tight-head, loosehead 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15 were very good. Kiwis didnt look as effective with Sailli moving in from wing to 13 instead of...

In what way?

Not discounting that securing a good return on such a considerable investment weighs quite heavily in a consideration to sign any player (which the Brumbies didn't get), but there seem to be a lot of whispers circulating among people who claim to have more knowledge than you or I of the...

Jeez, a little stingy with the tighthead rating given the Aussie edge at scrum-time.

Dont know about the rest of you, but I'm lovin' this thread. I find it highly informative. It seems that there are several posters who claim some knowledge of Brumbie back room dealings and each of them asserts without equivocation that Elsom had a significant role in Friend's sacking. The...

Kiwis just too good.. Blanked Aus after a fine opening try.

How many Whitelocks's are there? This one looks like the best of the bunch.

Kiwis are not playing with a great deal of patience; they look like they are gunning for the line with every touch. Aus need to keep manning up. re-aligning in defense and get much tighter on defensive ruck ball.

Only 6 pts in it at the 1/2, and it's fortunate only to be 6pts; it's mainly been Kiwi white line fever that has kept it close. Kiwi set-piece isn't great but they are getting a roll on the Aus side up front now and breaking the gain line with comfort. Perenara for the Kiwis is making some...

Kiwis have turned the ball over 4 times now within meters of the line.. Aus living off scraps. So much for controlling tempo (or territory)

The Kiwi 6, Shields, is some player (mentioned previously by another poster as well). Brutal in close and soft hands, quick feet as well.

Aus needs to tighten up ruck/pillar defense.. Kiwis beginning to make too many yards close in now.