Rugby Union

Spring Cleaning The Springboks

Last week while we were travelling Bakkies Botha received a nine week ban for his head butt in the first tri-nations test, and deservedly so. Which raises several questions about the defending world Champions, the Springboks. The first is, it

Time For a Forced Change

John Mitchell the coach of the Emirates Western Force, several weeks ago announced that he would not be seeking an extension of his coaching contract with the Force at the end of 2011. This confirmed that he would be leaving

Bye Bye Losses?

The Emirates Western Force have started the last Super 14 season on a bit of a low with three losses, but could there be a change on the horizon this weekend when they take on the Queensland Reds? You see

A Real Role Model

It has oft been said that Rugby is ‘a thug’s game played by gentlemen,’ and whether you are a fan of the egg chasers or not, you have to accept that the Emirates Western Force’s David Pocock is a gentleman.