This quote is from ageless Toulousain alchemist Guy Noves and was directed at Gareth Thomas. It came to mind because of two quotes in today’s dailies, one about a ten and one from a ten. Continue reading
Category Archives: Opinion
The Mole isn’t sure when this article was published; he’s only catching up on it now. Continue reading
Make No Mistake About It
Tony Ward is the latest to run the “Brian O’Driscoll To 12” flag up to see if anybody salutes. Continue reading
Head Of St Boshington’s School Board Retires
So Martin Thomas has stepped down from his role as acting chief executive at the RFU, ostensibly to spend more time with his Pedigree Welsh Black Cattle. Continue reading
You Hang Up … No, You Hang Up. No, I Mean It. I’ve Got a Restraining Order Against You.
The Mole isn’t the most quarter-backly of operators [his best work brings to mind the Simpsons daytime movie, ‘Leper in the Backfield’], but he can certainly recognize a media blitz when he sees one lined up on the other side of the press’ line of scrimmage. Continue reading
Team of the Tournament – NZ Herald Style
The NZ Herald has published its Team of the Tournament.
Gossip From The Mart: Beyond Parody

Seriously. Just have a read of this. Continue reading
You Don’t Notice the Good Ones
Who’s Nicola Alesbrook? She’s the IRB’s RWC Tournament Manager.
And The Winner Is …
The nominees for the IRB International Player of the Year Award are out, and there are a few curious choices and notable omissions. Continue reading
In-built Obsolesence
Once a World Cup is over, the next one is very far away. Continue reading





