Close but no cigar!

All Blacks win......but she was a close one.

All Blacks - France 2011 Haka

The NZ All Blacks are on their end of year tour of Europe at the mo. They just completed a money gathering exercise again Japan last Saturday and are now in Paris to play the French. Interesting. Of course, we all know that the ABs beat the French in Auckland for the 2011 WRC and that we also beat them 3 zip in the test series in June......but this time round in Paris could be different. On one hand the French are a fresh side just starting their winter season, the ABs are near the end. Also, its in Paris. This could make a big difference to the French......who doesn't like to play at home, right? But on the other hand, the ABs are unbeaten and want to remain that way and also the ABs have been on fire this year with a cabinet full of trophies. The French also have a bunch of injuries to some key players which could hinder them and lastly, who knows 'what' French team will turn up too play?????

Come Sunday we shall see? AB's to win.

Super 15 All Blacks

Hi all, time for my Top Super 15 All Blacks 'Form' 15. we are about 1/2 way through the Super 15 Rugby comp, i thought its time for a form selection for the mighty black jersey. Its going to be an interesting yr for the men in black. Since winning the Webb Ellis Trophy, theres been a few seasoned players head over seasons, toss in a couple of injuires and theres few gaps in the playing 15. Also, some of the world cup winning AB's haven't really been playing up too whats really needed. And the question is, are some of these players going to get the chop? We shall see says Mr. Hansen won't we? First up are the Irish in a 3 test series which will be good to blood a couple of newbies.

AB's Form 15

1 Crockett
2 Hore
3 Jamie Mackintosh
4 Whitelock
5 Brodie Retallick
6 Thompson
7 Todd
8 Read
9 Aaron Smith
10 Cruden
11 Jane
12 SBW
13 Kahui
14 Guilford
15 A Taylor

Super Rugby Round 6 2012

Well folks, round 6 of the Super Rugby comp. just whizzed by and my team, the Hurricanes took a thumping from the Cheetahs from SA. Its was looking all rosey @ 32-10 to the Hurricanes during the first 1/2, but i guess someone forgot to tell them that they have to play/tackle for 80 minutes to win a game. And as u can see from the vid above they lost. However, the season is long and hard and far from over. Also, some people write off the Cheetahs but they play a great brand of free flowing rugby, pushing the Crusaders close the wk b4 and will probably do so to quite a few other teams. And lastly, b/c its a long injury prone season, the coaching staff elected to 'rest' a few experienced players for this game and i guess in hindsight that may have been a tad foolish.
As for the other kiwi teams....well the Auckland blues are having a rough time with injuries but really, their catchment of players is huge and there is the player draft also, but 1 win from 5 games isn't good. The Chiefs are looking really good and so are the Highlanders who don't seem to be suffering from injuries, both having good squads to back up the top 15 and also, lets give a hand to their coaching staff. And then theres the Canterbury Crusaders, who u can never rule out.

The Cane's will have to win this weekend to get their season back on track, but the Sharks will be tough.

New Zealand beat Australia By 7 Runs - Final Day Highlights 2nd Test Ho...

A better vid of the cricket.

Black Caps Beat Australia in Second Test - 2011

Another historic day for New Zealand sport, beating the Aussies in Oz for the first time in 26 odd yrs. Yes i know thats a long time, but the Aussies are good....but alas not quite good enough eh? good to see the Black Caps showing from grit and determination to win by a mere 7 runs. Well done boys.

A fans perspective

http://vimeo.com/31086622

I saw this on facebook and ofcourse later on vimeo and its pretty bloody good. Stirs the emotions from the 2 epic matches. The song is by a kiwi band called The Naked and Famous, the song is Young Blood.

Enjoy.