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O'Brien, Dickenson gate Brings Rugby's Governance into Question

In the Roman Empire, the evolution of laws from the early 12 tables through to the Corpus Juris Civilis (the grandfather of basic civil law), was often undertaken for the benefit of abridging them. They followed the principle that “the more laws there ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  23 Nov 2009

Deans and Wallabies Must Ignore Media Scorn

If we were to believe some quarters, Australian rugby is perched on a ledge, staring into an abyss.  In fact, the denizens of such an unholy place have been hovering around Australian rugby for some time now, and again are now penning its demise. Who ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Robbie Deans,  Stirling Mortlock,  David Pocock (footballer),  George Smith,  Phil Waugh

The Fine Art of a Rugby Number 12

We know the position by many guises.  Most commonly referred to as an inside centre, kiwis denote the position as a second five eighth.  In Italy the role can be wonderfully referred to as a “Primo e Centro.”  Either way, it is one of the pivotal ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Mike Gibson,  Tim Horan,  Tana Umaga,  Jamie Roberts,  Lee Byrne

England Needs Simon Shaw and a Fall Back to Old Era

When looking at Shawsy’s rugby resume, it makes perfect sense to have the London Wasp and Lions lock recalled straight into the English team to face the All Blacks at Twickenham. The big man has done it all.  Playing for Wasps for well over a decade, ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Simon Shaw,  Martin Johnson,  Riki Flutey,  Delon Armitage,  Jonny Wilkinson

Rugby: All Blacks Look to Extend Welsh Misery

If one was to only judge the two sides from the talk coming from the respective camps, one would think that it was Wales who were sitting on a 20-match winning streak. It has been endless, with Coach Warren Gatland, right down to the young Cardiff ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  5 Nov 2009

Rugby: England to Try to Withstand History-Seeking Wallabies

Martin Johnson’s wounded side waits for what is allegedly a Wallabies team in crisis. But England could truly cause problems if their patched-up misfits derail Australia’s Grand Slam quest before it begins. While injuries are part and parcel of a rugby ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Martin Johnson,  Jonny Wilkinson,  Steve Thompson,  Robbie Deans,  Rocky Elsom

Can Australia Really Win a Grand Slam?

That was the year that many believed was the genesis for the Wallabies elevation to legitimate world powers, when a marvellous Australian team under Coach Alan Jones arrived at Twickenham on Nov. 3, 1984, and would go on to record a famous Grand ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  2 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Alan Jones,  Alex Ross

Can France Finally Achieve Their Potential?

Of all the European sides, perhaps with the exception of reigning Six Nations champions Ireland, Les Bleus have the most reason to be confident coming into their autumn internationals but will need to make a statement coming into a crucial build up to ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  2 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Bernard Laporte

Rugby Players to Watch in the End of Year Tours

There are always key players, whether it is a World Cup, Tri Nations, Six Nations, or End of Year campaign. We take a look at some men who will look to make their presence known on the world stage, further cement reputations, or attempt to come back to ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  2 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Martin Johnson,  James O'Connor

Kiwis and Kangaroos Play Arguably The League Game Of The Century

New Zealand ups the ante and France nearly shocked. Building on the momentum from an excellent Rugby League World Cup, the results in the first round of the Four Nations showed that test matches are anything but a one horse race. Heading into the ...

From JAMES MORTIMER, Bleacher Report,  27 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Darren Lockyer

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