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National Pride On The Line

What we refer to as National Anthems today were initially called Royal Anthems, and they were played for the Monarchs of the various European nations. The Dutch National Anthem Willhelmus was written between 1568 and 1572 during the Dutch Revolt

NTFS #122 – A Story of Resilience, Rule Interpretation, and Rugby World Cup Predictions.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

We have no control over the world to which we are born. However, there are always lessons to be learned, as our special guest on this show confirms. Gary Todd is the author of “Annie’s Boy” the tale of a

Tackling – A Low Point For Rugby?

Rugby used to be a game for all shapes and sizes. If you were short and stocky, and not renowned for pace, then the front row was the place for you. If you were lanky, then the second row was

Beyond Comparison

The Australian Men’s hockey team won their seventh consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal just over a week ago. Whereas many in the media predict every Olympic Games that the team will ‘definitely medal,’ and even sometimes are ‘a guaranteed the

Rucked and Mauled

Gone are the days when people went to a sports event purely and solely for the sport. There are many who are old enough to remember those days, some even yearn for them to return. Today, it is we are