Congratulations to the All Blacks on becoming world champions yesterday. A really well deserved crowning of a great side.
One area they’ve significantly improved in is their pre-match Haka. Check this out for the way it was done in the 70’s
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unHsrJ8TYmU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The Blue Forces were always the good guys in the Military wargames that we used to play all those years ago on the Central Front of Europe. Russia – or the Warsaw Pact – had claimed bragging rites as the Red Forces and all that colour coding made great sense. In summary: Blue equals good, Red…
Time out: it’s 6 nations time. No predictions, just great expectations! and prayers
This morning I had reason to query some payments from my bank account and ended up having to call the fraud team. When they answered they took me through security, but not by using the account or online passwords or codes I normally use. Instead they asked me detailed questions like: my full name and…
Watching the footie on the tele tonight I was struck by 2 strange ways of supporters showing their support to their team. First: when a Man United player was sent off the crowd applauded as he left the field. How can they possibly support someone who created such pressure for his team? And it was…
I had a hip replacement operation several years ago, using a “metal on metal” joint, a technique that has generated several “issues” globally. As a result, my joint is scanned annually to see if any problems are developing. The situation is manageable and of no concern to me right now. What does concern me though…
With only around 4 hours to go until the RWC starts this evening in Twickenham, I must admit to getting really excited.I absolutely love this competition, the mix of brilliant skills, strength and speed along with the global spirit of camaraderie that exists in rugby, makes it a unique sporting event. This one though is…
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