Archive for March, 2008
Adam who? The new class of keepers steps up
Posted by: | CommentsWith Adam Gilchrist now in retirement, the title of world’s best wicketkeeper-batsman is up for grabs. MS Dhoni of India, Mark Boucher of South Africa and Kumar Sangakarra of Sri Lanka are all worthy contenders to the crown, but for me the answer is: Brendon McCullum.
Crusaders topple Waratahs in tough contest
Posted by: | CommentsThe old “game of two halves” cliché certainly applied on Friday night as the Crusaders beat the Waratahs 34-7 at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Super 14: Time for the chasing pack to Force their way to the top
Posted by: | CommentsRound six of the Super 14 see several teams fighting for their lives, others looking to get their seasons back on track and everyone chasing the unbeaten Crusaders and Sharks.
Crusaders slay Cheetahs but are left with injury trouble
Posted by: | CommentsThe Crusaders kept their unbeaten record intact, beating the Cheetahs 55-7 at AMI Stadium in a nine tries to one romp, but lost one of their young star to a serious shoulder injury.
Super 14: Can the Blues be Forced down the table?
Posted by: | CommentsRound five of the Super 14 has just 12 teams in action but still promises some great match ups. While there are likely to be a couple of blow out results, the clash between the Blues and Force will have even neutral fans on the edge of their seats.
