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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.

Wayne Smith
almost 14 years ago · 22 comments
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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 Fr...

Mark Reason
almost 14 years ago · 3 comments
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Coaching Videos from the Worlds Best

Introducing the world class team at The Rugby Site!

The Rugby Site
almost 14 years ago · 0 comments
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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...

Mark Reason
almost 14 years ago · 18 comments
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Pumas outsmart predictable South Africa

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

Wayne Smith
almost 14 years ago · 11 comments
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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

Wayne Smith
almost 14 years ago · 3 comments
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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.

Mark Reason
almost 14 years ago · 0 comments
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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 ...

Wayne Smith
almost 14 years ago · 7 comments
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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...

Wayne Smith
almost 14 years ago · 17 comments
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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.

Wayne Smith
almost 14 years ago · 3 comments