Ireland began their 2023 Six Nations with a bang on Saturday afternoon in Cardiff, surging into a 24-point lead within half an hour, and weathering a Welsh storm in the middle of the game to ultimately secure a try bonus point in the closing stages. The hosts had very little time to settle in under … Continue reading Without Remorse
The Return Of The King
Warren Gatland’s re-appointment as head coach of Wales’ national side was a surprising one, not so much because of Wayne Pivac’s dismissal, but because bringing back someone who held the position previously is a pretty unusual move in the professional era. It was a harsh call on Pivac who, despite getting Wales to play with … Continue reading The Return Of The King
The Hard Way
Ireland’s punishing clash with Australia last night has drawn criticism from all quarters for it’s perceived low entertainment quotient, and while it was certainly a low-scoring game for two sides that aren’t normally short on tries, it was still a gripping Test match of the highest intensity. The injuries sustained by both teams during it … Continue reading The Hard Way
Beware The Wounded Wallaby
Australia have been something of an enigma under Dave Rennie since the Kiwi took charge of them after RWC 2019. New faces were introduced to freshen up a squad that had become stale under Michael Cheika, and their performances in the 2020 Rugby Championship seemed to represent the breaking of a new dawn, but this … Continue reading Beware The Wounded Wallaby
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