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No doubt that greenandgoldrugby.com has the most thorough, informative analysis to be found. Please start up a NZ branch! hehehe

It's getting confusing now hehe... I was asked that question by a previous person but I don't understand why. Anyway, not to worry.

I'm trying to understand the relevance of the question about how many Polynesian friends I have. Regarding your question, the ratio of Polynesians in that team would be greater than that of the general NZ population. What is your point?

Yes, it is aired in NZ, but only on the Rugby Channel which requires a separate subscription on top of the already pay television here, Sky TV, so I'm not sure how many people have that channel as most of the Rugby matches are able to be viewed with the standard Sports package. I certainly watch...

Not many. I take it you are suggesting that League is a more popular sport amongst that particular demographic?

Hi there, to be honest I don't know all of the details. All players are contracted to the NZRFU and then, I believe, a separate contract is set up for the Super 15 team. I don't know if the time frames for these contracts correlate. Perhaps some players are signed with the NZRFU for let's say 3...

I'm a New Zealander and I don't like League at all and I'm not the only one although there are certainly many that like both, predominantly in Auckland. I'm from Christchurch and there aren't many that fuss over League here at all, luckily. It would be interesting to know how many players from...

Yes, unfortunately you're correct. Thanks for your thorough reply, you raised some aspects that I hadn't considered. Ultimately the team is the only constant and in my case at least, I will look back more fondly on those players who represented my team for an extended period of time as opposed...

What generally happens though, is that these players go back after a year or two. I am a supporter of Rugby, my provincial team and my national team and I have a lot more respect for players who are committed to a team for a long period of time. Players like SBW only care about themselves, not...

The Chiefs will win it, given that they will play both games at home. That's my prediction!

I don't want him in Rugby either to be honest! I don't watch Leahgueh at all, but I have heard he is past his best and also, I don't agree with players coming from Leahgueh to play Rugby, taking away opportunities from players who are committed to Rugby. By the way, apparently the story about...

Hehe funny... I just looked up the details and of the 17 completed seasons, South African sides have finished last on 12 occasions (Lions 3, Cats 3, Bulls 3, Sharks 2, Cheetahs 1) Australian sides on 3 (Force 1, Rebels 1, Reds 1) and NZ sides on 2 (Crusaders 1, Highlanders 1).

The first and third Tests were great spectacles for the neutral observer too. The second Test, although closely fought and intense, was a poor game. Obviously the result in the last Test wasn't desirable for Australians, but there were some great tries which is important for most fans to see...

This would be great for Australian Rugby. You can get back to attractive Rugby and doubtlessly a higher winning percentage than the 58% that Deans provided. Definitely great news for Australian Rugby, just a shame that it didn't happen a year and a half ago after the World Cup.

I think the title will be won by the Chiefs. The only possibility of this not happening, as I see it, is if the Bulls qualify first and therefore play at Loftus where they are virtually unbeatable.

I think Horwill should have received a two week ban because I believe it was reckless, if not indeed intentional. Having gone through the judicial review and being found innocent, however, I think that should stand. The IRB shouldn't get involved in decisions that they obviously disapprove of...

Ah, ok, that's encouraging. Thanks for the help!

I was wondering about this issue of Sport on the internet. Watching Sport is improved so much by HD and a big TV screen. I couldn't imagine watching the Super 15 or Test Matches on a computer. Do you connect your computer to the TV and if so, what is the image quality like having been enlarged...

Yeah, I think you're right. They will be relying heavily on international supporters but without considerable attendance by the locals, they will certainly struggle to get anywhere near to filling stadiums.

I agree, the crowd was terrible. It looked like 5,000 at best! Russia clearly shouldn't have been awarded the 7s WC as they don't care about it at all.