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Graham Henry is a Teacher not a Traitor

Wayne Smith is saddened by the recent attacks on Graham Henry and decides to put the record straight.

Goodbye to France and all that

Mark Reason argues that French clubs have long been in breach of IRB regulations and the only solution is to chuck France out of the Six Nations and the World Cup.

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Introducing the world class team at The Rugby Site!

New head of refs must red card the cheats

Mark Reason says that Joel Jutge must tell his refs to start applying the laws governing foul play or top level rugby will sink ever lower into an unwatchable mire of professional fouls.

Pumas outsmart predictable South Africa

Wayne Smith is impressed with Argentina and believes they are a coming force in world rugby.

Australia’s biggest test is themselves

Wayne Smith sees a group of Australians who aren’t showing the same optimism after the anthem as they do before i

Dingo Deans may soon be Dogmeat

Mark Reason laments the loss of the larrikin in Australian rugby and hopes that he is not gone forever.

All Blacks can take Australia apart from set piece ball

Wayne Smith has a feeling that New Zealand could put a lot of points on a vulnerable Australia but he is not so sure about the outcome of the match between Argentina and South Africa in Mendoza

South Africa and Argentina Haunted by Fear

The greatest challenge to both South Africa and Argentina in their opening match of the Rugby Championship is to play without fear.

All Blacks Unpredictibility Gives Them An Edge

The hardest teams to defend against are the ones that are least predictable. The All Blacks have that edge.