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Aisle be Back: ‘Merica

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by clubrugby - October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy Rugby in the US always lurks on the edge of our New Zealand consciousness. We know it exists, but we don’t really know much about it or take it seriously. I remember reading a book once on one of the late 1970s tours which touched down briefly in

Aisle be Back: the next leg of the tour underway

by clubrugby - October 8, 2021

The All Blacks play their next match in a fortnight against the USA Eagles in By Kevin McCarthy I’m sure I’ve referenced the greatest modern philosophy guide of modern times before, but to repeat myself – as in Kung Fu Panda, there is no good news or bad news. There is

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Springboks #2

by clubrugby - October 1, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy You know the old line about the definition of insanity being repeating something over and over in the hope it will work. The Springboks seem intent on proving that – both last weekend, and this weekend. The difference of course is that it has worked in the past

Aisle be Back: The 100th Test

by clubrugby - September 24, 2021

Petone halfback Ginger Nicholls playing in the first ever All Blacks -Springboks test in Dunedin in 1921. The All Blacks won 13-5 and Nicholls was Player of the Match before being dropped for the second Test. By Kevin McCarthy A wounded Springbok is a dangerous beast. It’s also wounded. Going into the

Aisle be Back: The RWC cycle, Quade Cooper and AB’s v Argentina #2

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by clubrugby - September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy I really think World Rugby need to get more ambitious. They should be looking at holding the World Cup every year, or even six months. That would show those closeted soccer types where real innovation takes you. Not sure why they are thinking of shortening the cycle. Is it

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