In any catalogue of modern out-halves, the names of Grant Fox, Michael Lynagh, Joel Stransky, Stephen Larkham and Jonny Wilkinson inevitably feature at the top. Continue reading
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Gregor Townsend Not Up To Scratch
Robinson: So are we going to score a try today, Gregor?
Dan Parks’ up and under in the last five minutes of the crucial Scotland vs England clash brought memories of Ireland’s thirteen man lineout against Argentina in 1999 surging back. Continue reading
Is there any reason that I can completely bottle this decision?
It is a good thing that when we wuz robbed by the Telly Ref, it didn’t really matter and similarly that we got another fine try just a minute later through Trimble’s lovely blindside break. Perhaps it is even a good thing that this has happened now and the issue has been brought to light, despite it already making waves when Clancy and his Third Umpire cohort on the day Johann Meuwesen followed the spirit of the laws rather than their precise wording to deny Jimmy Cowan a try versus the Springboks in Port Elizabeth during the summer’s Tri-Nations. Continue reading
Don’t Let The Door King Hit You On The Way Out
Once upon a time, the Mole was a fan of all things Samoan. He remembers their performances in the 1991 World Cup with a lot of fondness, in particular the performances that brought the great Frank Bunce to the attention of Kiwi coach Laurie Mains. Continue reading
George Smith and RWC11
George Smith with his most recent John Eales Medal
Interesting broadcast from Australia’s ABC Grandstand Sport, in which ex-Wallaby coach Eddie Jones, now coach of the epically-named Suntory Sungoliaths, talks about Dingo Deans and why George Smith isn’t at the World Cup … and if he soon will be. Continue reading
Gossip From The Mart: Parochialism Abú!
Fergburger on nationalism, localism, parochialism, jingoism etc.
If there’s one thing Fergburger doesn’t like, it’s Johnny Foreigners. Continue reading
Gossip From The Mart
Fergburger lays the rule over international opensides.
Richie McCaw will be gutted. Continue reading
Ward v Campbell II. Not.
Stop calling "Miss 1"
What with Dublin and Kerry serving up a classic All Ireland final and the country in recession, the Independent has chosen to stay with the 70s theme and reignite the out-half debate. Continue reading
The Other Chaps!
Inaugural meeting of the IRB's founding fathers
These are without doubt, post-prandial musings, basking in the satisfaction of Ireland’s win against the Wobblies, but the Mole cannot help wonder what the RWC would be like if several other nations had been extended the same, splendid treatment that we in Ireland have acquired from the IRB. Continue reading
Nostradamus Guscott Tells It Like It Was, Is Now, And Forever Shall Be
Jeremy Guscott was known for his razor-sharp incisiveness and inventive lines of running. He brings those attributes to his career in rugby punditry: Continue reading
Digging Like a Demented Mole 