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England Rugby – 2009 End of Year Review

Martin Johnson and his men are having all manner of inquisitions delivered against them. Unfortunately for England, lack of victories is giving their critics endless ammunition, as is the manner of their technique...

Written by James Mortimer about 1 day ago 23 reads 0 comments
O'Brien, Dickenson-gate Brings Rugby's Governance into Question

In the Roman Empire, the evolution of laws from the early 12 tables through to the Corpus Juris Civilis (the grandfather of basic civil law), was often undertaken for the benefit of abridging them...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 days ago 20 reads 1 comments
Deans and Wallabies Must Ignore Media Scorn

If we were to believe some quarters, Australian rugby is perched on a ledge, staring into an abyss. In fact, the denizens of such an unholy place have been hovering around Australian rugby for some time now, and again are now penning its demise...

Written by James Mortimer about 6 days ago 40 reads 4 comments
The Fine Art of a Rugby Number 12

We know the position by many guises. Most commonly referred to as an inside centre, kiwis denote the position as a second five eighth. In Italy the role can be wonderfully referred to as a “Primo e Centro...

Written by James Mortimer about 12 days ago 20 reads 0 comments
England Needs Simon Shaw and a Fall Back To Old Era

When looking at Shawsy’s rugby resume, it makes perfect sense to have the London Wasp and Lions lock recalled straight into the English team to face the All Blacks at Twickenham. The big man has done it all...

Written by James Mortimer about 12 days ago 28 reads 0 comments
Rugby: All Blacks Look to Extend Welsh Misery

If one was to only judge the two sides from the talk coming from the respective camps, one would think that it was Wales who were sitting on a 20-match winning streak...

Written by James Mortimer about 24 days ago 29 reads 0 comments
Rugby: England to Try to Withstand History-Seeking Wallabies

Martin Johnson’s wounded side waits for what is allegedly a Wallabies team in crisis. But England could truly cause problems if their patched-up misfits derail Australia’s Grand Slam quest before it begins...

Written by James Mortimer about 24 days ago 57 reads 0 comments
Can Australia Really Win a Grand Slam?

That was the year that many believed was the genesis for the Wallabies elevation to legitimate world powers, when a marvellous Australian team under Coach Alan Jones arrived at Twickenham on Nov...

Written by James Mortimer about 27 days ago 31 reads 4 comments
Can France Finally Achieve Their Potential?

Of all the European sides, perhaps with the exception of reigning Six Nations champions Ireland, Les Bleus have the most reason to be confident coming into their autumn internationals but will ...

Written by James Mortimer about 27 days ago 26 reads 0 comments
Rugby Players to Watch in the End of Year Tours

There are always key players, whether it is a World Cup, Tri Nations, Six Nations, or End of Year campaign. We take a look at some men who will look to make their presence known on the world ...

Written by James Mortimer about 27 days ago 69 reads 0 comments
All Blacks vs Wallabies: Bledisloe in Tokyo Preview

For the second consecutive year, the fabled clash comes to Asia and, as it was last year, the Wallabies arrive under pressure. Although the All Blacks have not had a vintage season, well, if you are only as good as your last game...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 147 reads 1 comments
Blue Bulls-Cheetahs: Could Free State Win Another?

120 years of competition, 69 seasons, the history of the Currie Cup speaks for itself. On Saturday night, the 70th final that bestows South African domestic rugby supremacy will be played ...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 28 reads 0 comments
Kiwis and Kangaroos Play Arguably The League Game Of The Century

New Zealand ups the ante and France nearly shocked. Building on the momentum from an excellent Rugby League World Cup, the results in the first round of the Four Nations showed that test matches are anything but a one horse race...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 277 reads 0 comments
Rugby: Scotland and Robinson Try to Establish Themselves on World Stage

For the Scottish rugby team and their loyal supporters, it has been a difficult decade with little success. They won the last-ever Five Nations in 1999, but since then it has been a hard ...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 29 reads 0 comments
Wales Look To Make Impact on Autumn Internationals

The Red Dragons face a period of reckoning, where they will look to re-assert themselves on the world stage after falling behind to their European rivals...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 62 reads 4 comments
Argentina Rugby: 2009 Northern Tour and URBA Finals

The Pumas have named their first squad in preparation for their Northern tour, while the omitted players from the squad—from the Buenos Aires championship—prepare to play the finals of ...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 83 reads 1 comments
All Blacks Adjust Accordingly for Northern Expedition

With the 33-man All Blacks’ Northern Tour squad named, we can see some adjustment from a challenging season so far, while Coach Graham Henry has implemented some ploys and innuendo to keep both his team and their rivals on edge...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 55 reads 4 comments
2009 Rugby League Four Nations Preview

In what is now the secondary competition to the Rugby League World Cup internationally, we see four teams of mixed strength arrive in Europe to contest the crown that anoints current world supremacy...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 764 reads 0 comments
Henry's Selection Decisions Crucial for All Blacks

By the end of this weekend, Henry and the national selectors will name a 33 man squad for a difficult end of year tour, where the genesis for the All Blacks most crucial next two years begins...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 62 reads 0 comments
Wallabies Face Battle of Attrition in Northern Tour

If it wasn’t enough that an Australian team with a modest recent record is heading to Europe to try and achieve just their second Grand Slam, they will confronted with their most dangerous foe and an arduous travel schedule to kick off proceedings..

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 39 reads 2 comments
Rugby: Preview of England's Test Season

We take a detailed look at England's upcoming challenges in their soon to begin Test season. Just less than a month from a ball being kicked in anger, and the Red Rose of England’s test season ...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 32 reads 0 comments
Wallabies Poaching From League Double Edged Sword

The Australian rugby landscape is in need of an injection, with the game needing the type of front page media attention that brings fans to the games and youth joining the age-grade sides...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 38 reads 1 comments
Melbourne Storm-Parramatta Eels: 2009 NRL Grand Final Preview

The Storm, in reaching their fourth straight fourth final, may be looking for redemption, while the late charging Eels are looking to recording their first premiership in 23 years...

Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 213 reads 0 comments
Europe Prepares To Repel Tri Nation's Invaders

As the European domestic competitions continue to build, the focus is slowly switching to what is essentially the beginning of the northern hemisphere test season. For many coaches, this will constitute the genesis of their 2011 World Cup preparations...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 35 reads 1 comments
Southern Kings Lodge Their Super 15 Bid

When SANZAR announced that the new team to enter Super rugby would be based in Australia, within the same countries “new conference” it was naturally assumed that the new side would obviously be an Australian team...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 32 reads 0 comments

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James Mortimer Article Archive

England Rugby – 2009 End of Year Review

O'Brien, Dickenson-gate Brings Rugby's Governance into Question

Deans and Wallabies Must Ignore Media Scorn

The Fine Art of a Rugby Number 12

England Needs Simon Shaw and a Fall Back To Old Era

Rugby: All Blacks Look to Extend Welsh Misery

Rugby: England to Try to Withstand History-Seeking Wallabies

Can Australia Really Win a Grand Slam?

Can France Finally Achieve Their Potential?

Rugby Players to Watch in the End of Year Tours

All Blacks vs Wallabies: Bledisloe in Tokyo Preview

Blue Bulls-Cheetahs: Could Free State Win Another?

Kiwis and Kangaroos Play Arguably The League Game Of The Century

Rugby: Scotland and Robinson Try to Establish Themselves on World Stage

Wales Look To Make Impact on Autumn Internationals

Argentina Rugby: 2009 Northern Tour and URBA Finals

All Blacks Adjust Accordingly for Northern Expedition

2009 Rugby League Four Nations Preview

Henry's Selection Decisions Crucial for All Blacks

Wallabies Face Battle of Attrition in Northern Tour

Rugby: Preview of England's Test Season

Wallabies Poaching From League Double Edged Sword

Melbourne Storm-Parramatta Eels: 2009 NRL Grand Final Preview

Europe Prepares To Repel Tri Nation's Invaders

Southern Kings Lodge Their Super 15 Bid

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