What shall we do with the Mitre 10 Cup, still a meaningful competition but one that is increasingly marginalised? Campbell
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Back and Forward
When is a forward pass not a forward pass in this convoluted day and age? An incident in a Super
Continue readingScrums – Endangered Species
Former Manu Samoa No 10 and freelance rugby scribe Campbell Burnes wonders aloud about the future of scrums and big-time
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Once fit to rank as the world’s best hooker, Dane Coles is just happy to have been offered another New
Continue readingWhen They Were Kings
We revisit the spring of 1998, when Otago played with pure enjoyment, and won the NPC in quite brilliant fashion.
Continue readingRecharging Those Batteries
We hope the All Blacks summer well, some more than others, as they prepare for their Webb Ellis Cup defense
Continue readingThe Yen is Hurting the NPC
Seasoned New Zealand professionals are being allowed to skip the Mitre 10 Cup to earn big money in Japan before
Continue readingThe Knock-on Effect
The interpretation around what a player is trying to do when attempting to intercept a pass needs closer inspection. Campbell
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French Rugby Tour – France arrives soon for a three-test tour. Choosing their personnel is a nigh-on impossible task. Campbell
Continue readingSimplicity is the secret
Canterbury continue to set the standard in provincial rugby Campbell Burnes contends that Canterbury does not need all its stars
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