The Bledisloe Cup for dummies

Take a look at the Google image search results for “Bledisloe Cup” and one man features a lot in the photos. No, it is not Lord Bledisloe who gave his name to the test rugby fixture between Australia and New … Continue reading

Déjà vu in blue

There was a rugby team that play in blue. They were a big city rugby side that had to compete with other with other sporting codes to attract fans. In their home city, rugby was often regarded as an upper … Continue reading

Man of the moment: Adam Ashley-Cooper

Enter an Aussie bloke. He is an extremely talented rugby player. This sportsman also happens to be a descendent of a British aristocratic family. He has helped to front a high profile gay rights campaign in Australia and models undies … Continue reading