Well, the Greatest Rivalry Tour is done and dusted, and to be honest, we have to say that despite our initial reservations when it was originally dreamed up, we did rather enjoy the proceedings, even the controversial 4th Test in Baltimore, if for nothing other than the sight of the “Braai Army” taking over MKTContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
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Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
Sorry it’s been a while, everyone, but we’re not quite sure what happened this summer, and as a result, we’re halfway through the Greatest Rivalry Tour without really registering it. Admittedly, we had our reservations about the whole thing from the outset, and many of them haven’t gone away. Nevertheless, there is no denying theContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
Well, the Football World Cup draws to a conclusion this weekend, and without being sidelined anymore by our children’s interests in matters related to the round ball game, we can once again turn our attention to the much more important business of the oval ball. We have had to do a crash course in videoContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
Excuse the silence of the last few weeks, especially with some rather significant events going on, such as the conclusion of the Women’s Six Nations and that rather tasty Champions Cup Final last week. Time and work management, plus all the pressures associated with the start of warm weather and school finishing, have got inContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
Lots to talk about in Women’s Rugby after the conclusion of the Pacific Four Series, while the Women’s Six Nations takes a break before what should be a thrilling final two weekends with plenty at stake for all. However, this weekend, European Cup action takes centre stage as we look at the Investec Champions CupContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
Well, Folks Women’s Rugby is back at full throttle, and for the next two weekends, not only do we have the Pacific Four and our fabulous Canadian Women to look forward to, but also the Women’s Six Nations. Both tournaments got proceedings underway last weekend, and there was clearly some rust and cobwebs on allContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week – Six Nations 2026 Report Cards
Well, that was all rather a lot of fun, wasn’t it? We haven’t enjoyed a Six Nations as much as the recently concluded 2026 edition in a very long time. It’s a tournament we always look forward to, and it is usually the highlight of our annual calendar. Still, this year’s offering was something trulyContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week – Six Nations 2026 Report Cards”
Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
As this weekend marks the halfway point in this year’s Six Nations, it is no wonder that it is the sole focus of this week’s missive, and what a tournament it’s been so far! However, as always, at this point, some big questions are presenting themselves. First and foremost, can anyone derail the seemingly inevitableContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week – What to Watch and Why
Well, it’s that magical time of the year once more, people, and we can’t wait. With Sixmas Eve nearly upon us, we can’t wait to open our presents at the Stade de France on Thursday night as this year’s Six Nations kicks off. The Six Nations in the year before the World Cup has, forContinue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week – What to Watch and Why”
Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why
Well, it’s only two weeks away, so the Six Nations is starting to focus our attention. This week, we had a look at the squads for the six countries, how they struck us, and their respective chances. However, the Bomb Shell that really got us talking was the sacking of All Black Coach Scott Robertson.Continue reading “Lineout Calls of the Week and What to Watch and Why”
