Everything ‘Rants on Sailing, Rugby and Sports’

Bob Dwyer has gone mad… August_17th

All Blacks, Rants on Sailing, Rugby and Sports

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This guy was one of the Rugby greats. He’s now got a serious case of All Black paranoia and is generating conspiracy theories at an alarming rate. The latest – that the All Blacks are getting the benefit of referees decision — is ridiculous.
First, he seems to forget that there is often not a [...]

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Dingo Deans Ought To Stop Whining November_1st

All Blacks, Kiwi Stuff, New Zealand, Rants on Sailing, Rugby and Sports

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Australia didn’t deserve to win. Their lack of finishing kept them way out of the game – as did the All Blacks defense. Moreover, they were awarded a dubious try on the basis of the Ref getting frustrated with the TV officials. Pathetic.
At some point here the Australians need to face up to the fact [...]

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new all black team named… June_1st

Rants on Sailing, Rugby and Sports

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So, here is the side to face Ireland. I don’t fancy their chances – just not enough time to prepare and most of them coming off a bruising Super 14. That all said, this pretty much sums up my view:
The trouble is, this squad is playing for a coach I can’t stomach and under an [...]

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The web is my tv channel June_1st

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I’m increasingly finding that the Web is my TV channel. The two sports I love – sailing and rugby – pretty much get no coverage here in the US. With a Dell XPS One running Mediacenter I’ve got pretty much what I need. Downloading Rugby off Mediazone is easy but can be a drag. Love [...]

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For you Rugby Nuts… November_4th

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This is fascinating reading… The IRB report on the Rugby World Cup clearly points to why NZ didn’t make it through. They abandoned their winning ways. Blame the ref. Blame the coach. Blame whoever you want. But when the players let the game get dictated by the opposition, or worse still, veer from the winning [...]

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Where to Watch Rugby in the US August_29th

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If you are looking to watch the Rugby World Cup in the US you have a range of options. First, subscribe to Setanta Sports via your TV provider. Second, plenty of pubs will be showing the games, punch in your Zip code and get off to the game. Third, take a look at Mediazone to [...]

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Record Falls… June_1st

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Mari-Cha has done it, breaking the 100 year record for an Atlantic crossing under sail. What’s amazing is the smaller Kiwi boat, Maximus, is only 3 hours (40 miles) behind her and still might be able to hunt her down for a win. Ok, it’s not a Podcast but here is a call from Mari-Cha [...]

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The Race Of Races April_19th

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For all you yachties be sure to tune into the Rolex Transatlantic Challenge. Imagine two, hundred foot plus racing machines cutting across the top of the planet. These are two of the biggest, fastest yachts ever built. Charlie Brown says it all: 

Designed by Greg Elliott, who was also part of Mari-Cha IV’s design team, Maximus [...]

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The Race Of All Races… April_19th

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For all you yachties be sure to tune into the Rolex Transatlantic Challenge. Imagine two hundred foot plus racing machines cutting across the top of the planet. These are two of the biggest, fastest yachts ever built. Charlie Brown says it all:

Designed by Greg Elliott, who was also part of Mari-Cha IV’s design team, Maximus [...]

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Complete this now! April_8th

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Fox Sports World has stopped showing Rugby. Stupid is as stupid does. So, here’s where we need your help:
Complete this survey. They require at least 35,000 positive replies in order to get a 24 hour rugby channel onto North American programming.
Be a sport and take three minutes to fill it out. Please!

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