Match Reports
Match Reports
I've covered Super Rugby and tests since 2014, here's some of my favourites.
Originally published October 31, 2021 for RNZ
All Blacks at their most ruthlessly breathtaking against Wales
The period in the second half after Wales had scored their sole try may well go down as the best the All Blacks will play this year. Yes, it was against an under-gunned side that was by that stage missing their talismanic leader Alun Wyn Jones, but the lead had suddenly been cut to 12 and there was an opportunity for Wales to claw it back with a bit of luck.
That opportunity ended up lasting about as long as it was taking the more raucous patrons in the stands to down a beer.
Originally published Nov 21, 2016 for RNZ
If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying
Revenge is sweet, but the All Blacks 21-9 win will be a bitter pill to swallow for Irish fans.
Despite scoring three tries to none and fronting up with a vastly improved defensive effort from that in Chicago two weeks ago, the biggest talking point of this game will be the All Blacks discipline, or lack thereof.
Originally published September 6, 2021 for RNZ
Ioane brothers on fire as All Blacks sweep Wallabies
Aside from Jordie Barrett becoming the second member of his family to get sent off in Perth, it's looking pretty good for the All Blacks as they head into the most important phase of their season.