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Southern Hemisphere Final upset the Colonising Cuzzies.
22/10/2023
by Simon Amani
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will end this weekend with yet another winner coming from the Southern Hemisphere. In its 36-year history, only once have a team from the Northern Hemisphere won the World Cup, the 2003 English team.
Race To The Finals
20/07/2023
by Simon Amani
Malo NRL fans round 21 is upon us and with Origin over, the Telstra Premiership is back on centre
stage. 7 rounds to go and I must admit, the make up of the top 4 is still undecided as teams still have
enough time to bring it home or at the same time ki’o their ofuvae (shit their pants) and come up
short.
Locked & Loaded
21/05/2023
by George Tagofana
Origin 2023 is upon us. With game 2 this year being played in the other state, you could say Game 1 is almost a must win for the Blues because we all know the other team grow an extra arm and a ref at home. So, for Freddy and his staff, getting the selections right is crucial.
The 2023 NRL Close To Mid-Season Report Card
21/05/2023
by Simon Amani
Talofa lava NRL footy fans. As we are approaching round 11 of the 2023 NRL Premiership and a couple weeks off the halfway point as well as being on the eve of the announcement of the State of Origin teams, I thought it was a good time to give out some report cards for our current top 8 teams and assess how they are travelling.
Who's your Daddy?
24/03/2023
by Cam Schuster
There are two reasons why I’m a diehard Auckland Rugby fan. The first is I was born and raised in the City of Sails, Auckland is my city, West Auckland is my home, I love this town, and my unwavering support extends to all sports teams who represent this fine city.
Welcome to Upset City
15/03/2023
by Cam Schuster
Welcome to Upset City, est: 2023, population 56, slogan: “Where the best get dropped.” This is the town where top-tier sports teams get sent for four unpretentious days to reflect, rehabilitate, re-evaluate, and rejuvenate after experiencing shocking losses to the cellar dwellers of their respective competitions.
Walking Tall
22/02/2023
by Cam Schuster
Thank you for your service, the greatest fans in the NRL salute you. Go forth, and exit the pearly gates of 4 Pines with the honour and privilege of spilling blood, sweat (no bloody tears), and pride (no pun intended) for the maroon and white jersey and the bird of prey logo.