‘It’s how you win, not how you play the game’. That seems to be the consensus among international media who have collectively dubbed the All Blacks ‘world class chokers’ following the exit of New Zealand, the pre-championship favorites, from the 2007 Rugby World Cup at the hands of France.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
“Four more years…four more years”. Those were George Greegan’s words to New Zealand upon Australia’s semi-final victory at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. I suspect many English and French fans are echoing this sentiment today as their National sides upset two championship favorites in the first day of quarter final action at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and sent Australia and New Zealand home early.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
And then there were 8. The quarter-finals of the 2007 RWC are set to kick off in a few days and to be honest, the match-ups are quite interesting. Even if you are a die-hard All Black fan, I think the fixtures are going to captivate rugby enthusiasts of all persuasions.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
For a World Cup that was supposed to be a predictable spectacle by the ‘top-tier’ teams, the so-called ‘minnows’ flexed their might (and their hearts) and produced more flair and excitement than the championship favorites like France and the SANZAR nations. Here is how it breaks down pool-by-pool.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Aside from hardly ever losing and absolutely destroying even good teams, the All Blacks have spun completely out of control with their image and mystique. That is the team has lost sight of what the game of rugby is about and have turned it into more of a them against the world conquest.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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