The Silver Fern

clive @Bones said in Black Ferns V England:

@RoninWC said in Black Ferns V England:

John Mitchell who took over as Head Coach of England coaches against his native country for the first time

Is that true? Maybe as head coach but I thought he was part of the England team for games against NZ in the late 90s.

He was forwards coach for Sir Clive for 3-4 years during that period.

Boom!...

@Damo
Aimee Fisher may be the one to watch.

@MN5 said in Springboks v Wales (Twickenam):

@MiketheSnow said in Springboks v Wales (Twickenam):

@Kiwiwomble said in Springboks v Wales (Twickenam):

Why is the game at Twickenham? (will also google)

edit:...google seem to suggest it was purely commercial which is disappointing

Taylor Swift

Played the stadium last night

Word is she brought around £10 million to the local economy for the one gig

I guess people had to get sick of Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey eventually

It's not unusual...

@gt12 said in NZR review:

@SouthernMann said in NZR review:

@mariner4life said in NZR review:

of Plenty

Slap in half-way inbetween and give the team the Taupo. That way the Bay's can have split ownership.

King Country leaps from Heartland to Super, I love it.

It would be beautiful to see the meltdown.

It just so happens that the lights at Owen Delany Park are currently being upgraded...

Excellent news. It now means the mighty King Country get to steal it before anyone else.

and here comes Nathan...

Will Young is doing his best to be the first one. Tough chance put down close in.

And Conway gone early again...

@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

@nostrildamus said in Aussie Rugby:

Speaking of international coaches who will coach anywhere, what is John Mitchell doing?

Red Roses I think

Yes, he is currently in New Zealand with the team (as an observer) before he takes up new role at the end of this tournament.

Wait.....

Clear yellow

@gt12 very much...

Yellow stays Yellow

@Machpants

TAB pricing also reflects the knowledge that a large proportion of their Kiwi customers bet with their "hearts rather than heads". The ABs are almost always under the odds.
Go offshore if you are looking for better value.

They are losing their nerve.... 3 Reserve Backs! On the other hand, it is Tonga...

@taniwharugby

I see Brady Rush is on the bench instead of Ranger or is that a typo?

@reprobate

I would actually prefer the do something "effective..."

From Page 76 of the report:

"We question not only whether New Zealand can support so many fully
professional rugby players but whether it can afford the overhead costs
of 26 different Provincial Unions. We recognise that history and tradition
and associated emotional attachments run deep but 26 boards, 26 CEOs,
26 board and executive support teams?"