Archive for February, 2008
Super 14 about to kick into high gear as round three looms
Posted by: | CommentsThe 2008 Super 14 is only two weeks old and already some teams have a mountain to climb if they are to make the semi finals, while the Crusaders, Blues and Sharks have already opened daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. Several derby matches this week add spice to an already mouth watering draw for round three.
Sports and booze: One cocktail that doesn’t mix well
Posted by: | CommentsAfter two visits to AMI Stadium in a little over a week, I was absolutely staggered at the drunken, loutish behaviour on display. At exactly what point did sports and drinking to excess become linked in our “culture”?
FFA send strong message with Vukovic suspension, but what about Joel Griffith?
Posted by: | CommentsThe Football Federation of Australia (FFA) have suspended Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic for nine months, plus a further six months probation for violent conduct after he slapped referee Mark Shields’ hand. This may seem like a strong message that touching officials will not be tolerated, but this is also same body who did not suspend Newcastle’s Joel Griffith when he struck an assistant referee.
Blues and Crusaders sound warning to the rest of the Super 14
Posted by: | CommentsThe Blues and Crusaders are the only side in the Super 14 with perfect records, picking up a maximum ten points from two games and sounding a warning to the rest of the tournament. Other contenders, such as the Sharks and Bulls, are still struggling to find their feet in 2008.
McCullum leads Black Caps to series win, with a little help from the rain
Posted by: | CommentsThe Black Caps have won their five match series against England by three games to one after a 34 run win in a rain shortened game in Christchurch on Saturday night. Wicketkeeper Brendan McCullum got New Zealand off to a flying start, and they never looked back, until the rain came.
