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The LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 27th October - 30th OctoberWe continue our look at the Women's World Cup and celebrate Canada's qualification for the semis, as well as some interesting action in the first two Internationals of the Autumn Series, even though they fell outside the official Test window.2022-11-0230 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 17th October - 23 OctoberWe continue to focus on the Women's World Cup in New Zealand and a look ahead to the Quarter Finals. We break down some of the things we've learnt about the 8 teams that have made the knockout stages, with our own Canadian ladies managing to finish 2nd in the overall pool competition's seedings which secured them a quarter final spot against the Americans.2022-10-2530 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up of the European Club scene - 11 October - 16 October 2022While our primary focus at the moment is on the Womens' World Cup in New Zealand we have a quick whip round of last weekend's club action in Europe.2022-10-2020 minThe LineoutThe Women's Rugby World Cup Round 2 Wrap UpWe continue our look at this outstanding tournament which has had us spellbound since the opening game. Canada, New Zealand and England guaranteed themselves a quarter final spot this past weekend, while Japan and South Africa sadly will be purchasing plane tickets after the final Pool games this weekend. However, for everyone else the helter skelter pace of this thrilling tournament continues with EVERYTHING to play for ahead of the final weekend of the Pool Stages.2022-10-2029 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrapup - October 5th - October 9thThis week we highlight the start of the Women's World Cup in New Zealand, and which has totally caught our imagination. Canada got their campaign off to a great start but the tournament as a whole is a fantastic advertisement for the women's game with some outstanding rugby on display!2022-10-1129 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 27th September - 2nd OctoberWe look forward with eager anticipation to the Women's Rugby World Cup which kicks off this weekend in New Zealand and with Canada ranked 3rd in the world there's lots to be excited about. We also do a quick wrap round of the URC's first three rounds.2022-10-0528 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's wrap up of the Rugby Championship 2022Now that the dust has settled on a highly entertaining and at times controversial Rugby Championship, we look back at who can feel pleased with their tournament, who has work to do and who did well statistically.2022-09-3029 minThe LineoutThe last game of this year's thrilling Rugby Championship sees South Africa hosting Argentina at Kings Park in Durban and everything still to play for!As this year's Rugby Championship wraps up, South Africa are very much in the hunt to lift the trophy, but even Argentina still have an outside chance to claim the spoils. Either way there is everything to play for, and Argentina in particular will be keen to achieve their best ever finish in the Championship irrespective of the silverware. South Africa in turn will hope that Australia can do them a favor in Auckland, as they seek a maximum points haul against the Pumas.2022-09-2230 minThe LineoutWe look back at the Bledisloe Cup match and ahead to the final round of the Rugby Championship and New Zealand vs Australia at Eden Park this weekendAfter perhaps one of the most controversial finishes to a Test match in recent memory, as New Zealand snatched the Bledisloe Cup from Australia at the death, we look back at a match filled with inconsistencies, but a thrilling contest nevertheless, and look ahead to the final match of this Rugby Championship for both the All Blacks and the Wallabies, still with everything to play for!2022-09-2230 minThe LineoutRound 4 of the Rugby Championship sees a familiar pattern emerge once more for all sides of win one lose one!New Zealand put in a memorable performance in Hamilton in the rain that got them back on top of the Rugby Championship table, while Argentina seemed to resort to form after their memorable win last weekend, by suffering a blowout loss to the All Blacks a week later. Meanwhile, a Springbok side clearly nursing a grudge against the Wallabies and Nic White in particular put on an edgy and bruising display that allowed Australia very little say in proceedings. With New Zealand and South Africa looking once more the tournament favorites, but with consistency simply not a feature of...2022-09-0830 minThe LineoutSouth Africa like New Zealand find themselves once more with their backs against the wall as they seek to salvage their Rugby Championship campaign against AustraliaIt's do or die stuff once more for the Springboks as they seek to break the curse of not having beaten the Wallabies in Australia since 2013. After a badly misfiring performance at times last weekend, South Africa know they simply have to win this Saturday. Meanwhile the Wallabies despite Nic White's extraordinary acting skills when he's not being one of the world's most effective scrum halves, know that they can continue to unpick the weaknesses in the Springbok setup that kept coming to light last weekend and in the loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.2022-09-0127 minThe LineoutIt's do or die time once again for the All Blacks as they look to recover after last week's shock defeat to the PumasNew Zealand's backs are once again up against the wall as they attempt to get their focus back after losing to Argentina last weekend for the first time ever on home soil. Meanwhile the Pumas seek to make history by recording a second win and getting one hand firmly on this year's Rugby Championship silverware. A fascinating must win encounter lies ahead for both teams.2022-09-0128 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 25th - 28th AugustWe take a look at some of the controversies surrounding the Rugby Championship's Round three action between South Africa and Australia after the Wallabies pull off a gutsy win, and that historic first ever win for the Pumas over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil.2022-08-3129 minThe LineoutWith a solid win on the road against the Springboks and the uncertainty around their Coaching setup cleared up, New Zealand look to get their Rugby Championship back on track against ArgentinaNew Zealand may have rediscovered their mojo once more, but Argentina are likely to be feeling more than just a little plucky after their convincing Round 2 win over the Wallabies and the fact that they currently sit atop the Rugby Championship table. However, beating the All Blacks in their own backyard, especially when the merciless New Zealand public will be demanding nothing less than two emphatic victories from Ian Foster and his charges, is a daunting task that may be a bridge to far for this exciting new look Pumas outfit under new Coach Michael Cheika.2022-08-2622 minThe LineoutSouth Africa look to break the curse of not being able to beat the Wallabies on Australian soil since 2013 while the Wallabies look to make amends for their Round 2 loss to ArgentinaWe are not quite sure the fact that South Africa haven't beaten the Wallabies in Australia since 2013 is enough to make them the underdogs for this weekend's Round 3 action, especially as they are keen to make amends for their Round 2 wobble against the All Blacks. Australia meanwhile will take confidence from their stocks being strengthened as some key players return from injury, but for both sides there is plenty of pressure and lots to prove as the two go head to head in Adelaide.2022-08-2623 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 10th August - 14 August - Part 2We look at Argentina's spectacular dismantling of the Wallabies in Round 2 of the Rugby Championship and which sees them top the standings for the first time since joining the competition in 2012.2022-08-1820 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 10th August - 14 August - Part 1We unpack the All Blacks dramatic turnaround against the Springboks last weekend at Ellis Park and what we've learnt from it going forward.2022-08-1824 minThe LineoutArgentina smarting from last weekend's loss to the Wallabies will be looking to restore some pride while Australia will continue to play for their Captain in absentia, Michael Hooper!Argentina were exciting but sloppy and poorly disciplined last weekend in their loss to the Wallabies. The skills and talent is there for the Pumas who played a solid first half which saw them enter the sheds at half time with a convincing lead. Australia meanwhile regrouped in the second half, and put in one of the best performances we've seen from them under Dave Rennie's tenure to clinch the win and start their Rugby Championship campaign on a very positive note.2022-08-1321 minThe LineoutNew Zealand head to one of the great cathedrals of Test Rugby, South Africa's Ellis Park, but the Springboks are unlikely to allow them the redemption they seek.It's crunch time for New Zealand as they seek to avoid their fourth consecutive loss against a locked and loaded Springbok side full of confidence at Ellis Park after their demolition of the All Blacks last weekend in Nelspruit.2022-08-1328 minThe LineoutAustralia play for their Captain in absentia, and Argentina get some homework ahead of their Round 2 clash with the Wallabies next Saturday in San JuanAustralia take a deep breath as their Captain Michael Hooper withdraws from the Rugby Championship at the 11th hour to take some much needed time out to take care of his own mental health, but the Wallabies play for their influential leader and make him proud. Meanwhile Argentina have some work to do after a spirited but occasionally flawed performance in Mendoza last Saturday.2022-08-1027 minThe LineoutThe Misery continues for New Zealand in South Africa, while the Springboks take their recent performances against Wales to another stratosphere!New Zealand will spend a week of soul searching in South Africa after perhaps one of their most inept performances in recent memory against a ruthlessly efficient Springbok side in Nelspruit last Saturday. South Africa got their Rugby Championship off to the best of all possible starts against their greatest rivals to the delight of their fans. South African rugby is in rude health while the All Black machine remains on life support.2022-08-1030 minThe LineoutArgentina host Australia in the first of two matches, in their opening salvoes in the Rugby ChampionshipWhile much of the rugby world's attention will be focused on events in Nelspruit, South Africa tomorrow morning, the clash between the Pumas and Wallabies in Mendoza holds plenty of interest in it's own right. Two evenly matched sides who will most likely be meeting each other in the knockout stages of next year's World Cup go head to head, with improvements aplenty needed from two teams definitely not short on talent.2022-08-0522 minThe LineoutNew Zealand continue their search for redemption, but South Africa's Highveld will be a challenging place to find it!New Zealand suffering from one of their worst dips in form in recent memory travel to South Africa for a two Test series that could well see another massive shakeup in All Black management. South Africa await them with a sense of eager anticipation and are keen to exploit the New Zealanders' clearly documented weaknesses as well as build on a their at times shaky recent success against Wales by taking their game to another level.2022-08-0528 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - July 25th - August 1st - 2022With the absence of action on the pitch, this week we continue our debate over the All Blacks Coaching job, the red card ruling system for the Rugby Championship, the World Cup draw and the Springbok squad to face New Zealand on Saturday.2022-08-0222 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - July 21-28With no actual rugby on the pitch, we look at the squad announcements for the Rugby Championship, some officiating decisions for the tournament and All Blacks Coach Ian Foster's ongoing struggles.2022-07-2930 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - 12th July 17th July 2022 - Part 4We conclude our series looking at the final weekend of summer tour blockbuster action with Argentina and Scotland and Chile's historic road to the World Cup2022-07-2123 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - July 12th - July 17th - 2022 - Part 3Continuing our series of looking at the Summer Tours we unpack the South Africa/Wales Series and Final Test2022-07-2125 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - July 12th - July 17th - 2022 - Part 2We continue our look at the Summer tours by reviewing the series decider last weekend between Australia and England.2022-07-2128 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - July 12th to July 17th - Part 1In this first of three episodes we look at Ireland's historic series win in New Zealand2022-07-1928 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - Part 3 - July 5th - July 10thWe wrap up last weekend's historic summer tour action by looking at Argentina vs Scotland and a brief mention of Canada vs Spain and Chile vs the USA, with the Americans and Chileans battling it out for the second Americas berth in the World Cup next year in France.2022-07-1527 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up Part 2 - July 5th - July 10thIn the second of this week's wrap ups we look at last weekend's action between Australia and England and Wales and South Africa and a look ahead to the series deciders between the four countries this weekend.2022-07-1528 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Wrap Up - Part 1 - 5th July - 10th JulyIn the first of three episodes this week, we look at France's series win in Japan and the epic first ever win by Ireland on New Zealand against the All Blacks setting up an epic series decider this weekend.2022-07-1529 min
The LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup June 29 - July 3rd 2022 - Part 2We finish our wrap up of the week with a look at the First Tests between South Africa and Wales and Argentina and Scotland.2022-07-0524 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - June 29 - 3 July 2022We look at the first two big Tests this weekend between Ireland and New Zealand and Australia and England, as well as Canada's outing with Belgium and France's initial visit to Japan.2022-07-0524 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - June 24 - June 29, 2022We wrap up the week past looking at the Japan/Uruguay second Test, and the first between the New Zealand Maori All Blacks and Ireland. We also look forward to this weekend's bumper crop of internationals as the first round of the summer tours gets underway.2022-06-3024 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - June 17th to June 19th 2022We take a whip round the globe to sum up the rugby action featuring the URC and Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Canadian womens' final superb effort against Australia in the Pacific Four and Japan's clash with Uruguay and England's rather disappointing performance against a truly exuberant Barbarians side with plenty of French flair.2022-06-2224 min
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2022-06-1938 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - June 10th to June 12th 2022We take a look at some epic semi final action in Super Rugby Pacific and the URC, and a shout out to the Canadian Women who put up a very brave fight against one of the best teams in the World, New Zealand's Black Ferns.2022-06-1428 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - June 3rd - June 5th 2022We take a whip round last weekend's URC and Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Finals, the last regular season round of the MLR and the opening weekend of the Pacific Four Series featuring Canada's women.2022-06-0827 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 24 - 29 May 2022We take a look at rugby action around the globe last weekend in the MLR, Super Rugby Pacifica and the Heineken Cup Final.2022-05-3128 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 17 - 22 May 2022We take a look at rugby action around the globe last weekend in the MLR, Super Rugby Pacifica and the URC.2022-05-2521 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 12 May - 15 May 2022We take a look at rugby action around the globe last weekend in the Heineken Champions Cup, Super Rugby Pacifica and the MLR.2022-05-1625 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 26th April to May 1stWe take a look at action around the globe last weekend in the URC, Women's Six Nations, Super Rugby Pacifica and a look ahead to the Heineken Cup Quarter finals.2022-05-0521 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 29 March - 3 April 2022We take a look at the action around the globe this past week in Super Rugby Pacific, URC, MLR and Women's Six Nations.2022-04-0724 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 23 - 27 March 2022We take a look at the action around the globe this past week in Super Rugby Pacific, URC, MLR and Women's 6 Nations.2022-03-3022 minThe LineoutThe Lineout's Weekly Roundup - 14-20 MarchWe take a look at the action around the globe this past week in the Six Nations, Super Rugby, URC, MLR and U20s Six Nations.2022-03-2225 minThe LineoutThe Championship Decider and all the Pressure is on France in Paris as the Six Nations wraps up for 2022France look unstoppable on their way to their first Grand Slam since 2010, but England despite their poor form of late have a habit of spoiling France's party. England will be desperate to finish a troubled campaign on a high while France intend to lay down a marker for the World Cup next year!2022-03-1824 minThe LineoutPride at stake in Cardiff and a Triple Crown on the Line for Ireland in Dublin and maybe even a ChampionshipThe Six Nations final round this year, commonly known as Super Saturday gets underway with Wales looking to finish strong, while Italy seek to keep that increasingly competitive edge they've shown all tournament and build on it for the future. Next up it's Ireland looking to seal the Triple Crown in Dublin by getting past a Scottish side that started so well but is in danger of exiting with a whimper. If England can do Ireland an unlikely favor in Paris then all of a sudden Ireland could find themselves hoisting the Championship silverware!2022-03-1827 minThe LineoutEngland head to Rome wary of an Italian side that is showing some promise at long last!Most of the weekend's thunder will be emanating from the Stade de France on Saturday, but Sunday's encounter between Italy and England provides us with plenty of intrigue. It's a potentially fascinating encounter, and Italy's duel with tournament favorites France last Sunday in Paris was well worth watching. We've all said it a thousand times before in the past, but Italy really do look genuinely competitive this year and as a result their journey through the 2022 tournament could be refreshingly different. While we still have trouble seeing them recording a win, we certainly can't dismiss the idea that they...2022-02-1124 minThe LineoutIreland have it all to do if they are to stop the French juggernaut in Paris this Saturday!Although it's so early in the day, Round 2 to be precise, it's hard to not look at Saturday's clash in Paris as a possible Championship decider. There is little doubt that both teams are red hot at the moment. However, before we all get too carried away, let's put it in perspective. As good as Ireland and France looked last weekend, they were playing the two sides who will most likely be duking it out for the Wooden Spoon this year - Italy and Wales. To be honest, a shock win for Italy given their resistance against France last...2022-02-1125 minThe LineoutScotland arrive in Cardiff looking to add even more impetus to an impressive start to their Six Nations campaign while Wales hope that home advantage may bring some salvation!Wales' first of three home Six Nations games sees them having to take on a Scottish side oozing confidence after back to back Calcutta Cup victories over England. Wales are not the Championship winning side of 2021 and in many ways are a mere shadow of it. Their current form is more likely to put them in in danger of going head to head with Italy this year for the Wooden Spoon. However, playing in front of a sold out Principality Stadium crowd will be a powerful tonic for the Men in Red and as a result to write them...2022-02-1124 minThe LineoutIn a rain soaked Paris, Italy seek to be competitive against the tournament favorites France!In the final game of the opening round of this year's Six Nations the byword is in the tagline above - Italy simply need to try and be competitive a trait will need to demonstrate throughout this tournament. There is literally a snowball's chance in hell that they are going to pull one over the mighty French in a rain sodden Stade de France on Sunday. However, if they can keep themselves in the match for at least the first hour, much as they did for the first 30 minutes against the All Blacks in November, then Kieran Crowley and...2022-02-0423 minThe LineoutA perfect storm brews at Murrayfield between two sides with everything to prove and scores to settle!Six Nations games between England and Scotland have always been packed brimful of expectation and emotion, but in recent years they have started to become the stuff of legend. Can anyone ever forget that remarkable Scotland comeback from 31-7 down in the second half in 2019 at Twickenham? Then there was last year's heroics on the same ground as Scotland secured their first victory at England HQ since 1983. Ironically, Murrayfield doesn't seem to produce the same level of success against the English. In their last five encounters at Murrayfield Scotland have only won one of them.
As for...2022-02-0429 minThe LineoutIreland line up at the Aviva with a squad that looks set to take no Welsh prisoners!And so it begins!!! The tournament that we anticipate more than any other is finally about to get underway. After the empty stadiums of the past two years, the crowds are back and will add that critical 16th man element to every home team as well as all the color and festive atmosphere the tournament has lacked courtesy of the pandemic. Covid is still likely to throw all the teams the odd curveball throughout the tournament, but with the World Cup only 18 months away and all six teams looking in fine fettle, this is likely to be a tournament...2022-02-0421 minThe LineoutThis year's Six Nations looks set to be the most exciting and unpredictable annual classic that we've seen in a very long time!!!!Yes it's finally here, a tournament that for most of us is the highlight of our annual rugby calendar. That in no way detracts from the Rugby Championship for our Southern Hemisphere friends but as International Test Rugby's oldest annual dustup, the Six Nations has so much history behind it that it's hard to top in terms of a sense of occasion. Some editions have been less than stellar but this year's competition looks set to have us glued to our TV screens for the next two months. Add into the mix the colorful crowds, which are such an...2022-02-0230 minThe LineoutNovember Internationals - North vs South and what we've learned - Part 5The last in our five part series looking at how the top ten nations finished their 2021 campaigns in November. In this episode we look at France and Ireland's highly successful efforts at the end of the year, which saw them both defeat New Zealand. Both teams look exceptionally well coached and bursting with talent, ahead of a Six Nations campaign only days away in which both must surely be genuine contenders to lift the silverware.2022-01-2630 minThe LineoutNovember Internationals - North vs South and what we've learned - Part 4We take a look at how England and South Africa fared at the end of 2021 and what it means for both heading into 2022. For England there were plenty of positives ahead of what should be an exceptionally competitive Six Nations, while South Africa can reflect on a year that ended well after a few hiccoughs along the way. Both sides have plenty to work on in the coming months, but all of it looks set to be built on firm foundations.2022-01-1929 minThe LineoutNovember Internationals - North vs South and what we've learned - Part 3After a month of truly vintage North vs South International Test Rugby, we take a look at what the respective Coaches of the big Ten learnt about their charges. We also pick our player of the month from each of the teams as well as a starting XV for each of them and which we think would provide the platform they need for 2022 and beyond as the countdown to the World Cup begins. I'll try and get at least one a week out which should be a good segue into the buildup for the Six Nations in the New...2021-12-0829 minThe LineoutNovember Internationals - North vs South and what we've learned - Part 2After a month of truly vintage North vs South International Test Rugby, we take a look at what the respective Coaches of the big Ten learnt about their charges. We also pick our player of the month from each of the teams as well as a starting XV for each of them and which we think would provide the platform they need for 2022 and beyond as the countdown to the World Cup begins. I'll try and get at least one a week out which should be a good segue into the buildup for the Six Nations in the New...2021-11-2529 minThe LineoutNovember Internationals - North vs South and what we've learned - Part 1After a month of truly vintage North vs South International Test Rugby, we take a look at what the respective Coaches of the big Ten learnt about their charges. I apologize for not getting any posts out last week ahead of some rather important fixtures but, as mentioned before, work at the moment is getting the better of me and likely to continue to do so for the next few weeks.
So without any further ado let's look at the two sides, that arguably fared the worst this month - Italy and Argentina.2021-11-2429 minThe LineoutIt's almost a new look England against an Australian side that has definitely advanced beyond the prototype stage!So we've waited a long time for an England squad that finally starts to look new, and on Saturday we almost get it. The starting XV isn't all that fresh with the major exception being that fly half sensation Marcus Smith finally gets a start against top notch opposition. Freddie Steward also keeps his place at fullback, but apart from that it's still for the most part business as usual for England. However, when you look at their bench, it's almost a sea change. Sam Simmonds, back rower extraordinaire for Exeter finally gets included in a matchday 23 for England...2021-11-1229 minThe LineoutIreland attempt to prove they've turned a corner against New ZealandIn recent times, this fixture has provided us with some classics. We were fortunate enough to be at Soldier Field in Chicago that famous November afternoon five years ago when the Men in Green claimed their first ever All Black scalp. Since then encounters between the two have always (with the exception of the most recent World Cup quarter final) been tense and tight affairs with no quarters given on either side. Saturday's reunion between the two in Dublin promises to be no different, and with the All Blacks occasionally misfiring at the moment, Ireland must surely be approaching...2021-11-1229 minThe LineoutScotland look to take on South Africa by muscling up!Last weekend's dustup at Murrayfield between Scotland and Australia may have been a low scoring affair but it certainly didn't disappoint in terms of excitement. It was a helter skelter affair from both sides, and if you liked running rugby then it was clear from the opening five minutes that you'd come to the right place. It was a game where as good as your attack was the defence was better. Throw in the inevitable errors and as a result it was never going to be a try fest per se, but there were countless attempts at crossing the...2021-11-1226 minThe LineoutA quick wrap up of last weekend's 1st Round of November Internationals and a look at Italy's clash with Argentina this SaturdayWe wrap up the opening weekend of this year's Autumn Internationals. It was a thrilling weekend with some genuine full throttle Tests that kept us on the edge of our seats and left us hungry for more. This weekend kicks off with Italy who put up a brave fight against New Zealand taking on an Argentinian team that gave France a genuine run for the money last weekend in Paris. We have a look at the team sheets and how the game might pan out.2021-11-1225 minThe LineoutA Whirlwind Tour of this weekend's Autumn International action - Part 3In our final look at this weekend's first round of Autumn Internationals we take a look at what we think could well be the game of the weekend - Scotland vs Australia2021-11-0626 minThe LineoutA Whirlwind Tour of this weekend's Autumn International action - Part 2In this episode we look at today's clashes between Wales and South Africa along with France taking on Argentina.2021-11-0626 minThe LineoutA Whirlwind Tour of this weekend's Autumn International action - Part 1In this episode we look at the first three key games of today's November Internationals featuring Italy, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, England and Tonga.2021-11-0629 minThe LineoutA Test too soon?Wales take on New Zealand this weekend in a game that, similar to last weekend's misguided matchup between the All Blacks and the USA, appears to be poorly timed and leaving one team with one hand tied behind its back. Wales are without a number of key players doing club duty in England's domestic Premiership this weekend, and while we don't doubt for a second the resolve of Welsh Coach Wayne Pivac's charges, for many of them it could be a bridge too far against an All Black side suffering no such constraints.2021-10-2829 minBleeding DaylightNeil Matthews - Other People‘s ShoesNeil Matthews is a podcaster who has a genuine interest in people. He spends a lot of time trying to put himself in other people’s shoes to discover who they are, and what’s behind their beliefs and the things they do. While most of the time he’s listening to other people’s stories, he has a story of his own that he uses to encourage others towards recovery.
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2021-10-2435 minThe LineoutThe United Rugby Championship delivers!Despite our initial reservations about the new United Rugby Championship, the successor to the old PRO14 has really caught our attention. The addition of four South African teams to the mix, has proven to be an exciting development, despite their shaky start in the opening two rounds. Meanwhile last year's Rainbow Cup champions Italian side Benetton are proving that they are no flash in the pan and are definite contenders for a strong finish. It's a fascinating tournament which has a real international feel to it and is so far serving up some spicy offerings.2021-10-2117 minThe LineoutNorth American World Cup woesThe headline news for us here in Canada is that for the first time since its inception in 1987, Canada has failed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup. However, more to the point is the question concerning what has clearly gone so horribly wrong in the last six years. Remember that thrilling match against Italy in the 2015 tournament where we almost caused a major upset. The same tournament where winger DTH van der Merwe was one of the leading try scorers. Go back even further to 1991 where Canada actually competed in a quarter final. Always a feisty and nuggety...2021-10-2124 minBleeding DaylightNeil Tomba - The Listening RoadNeil Tomba is the Senior Pastor of Northwest Bible Church and an avid cyclist. Years ago, Neil began dreaming about combining two of his greatest passions: having conversations about Jesus and spending time in the great outdoors. In June 2019, Neil cycled across the United States where, along the way, he engaged in conversations with individuals from all walks of life. It wasn’t just a one way conversation. He wanted to hear the hearts of the people he met. The journey was captured by a film team and has been turned into a book.
https://ww...2021-10-1038 minThe LineoutCanada makes the long trek to the Andes with more than a few mountains to climb!A look ahead to Canada's absolutely critical second round of their qualifying bid for the World Cup against Chile. They secured an uncomfortably narrow victory last weekend, meaning that Chile only has to beat them at home this Saturday by two points to knock Canada out of contention. In short, tense times in the Andes this weekend.2021-10-0809 minThe LineoutThe Rugby Championship saves its best for last as we review the tournamentThis year's Rugby Championship after several false starts and plenty of hiccoughs along the way finished with an epic showdown last weekend between New Zealand and South Africa. While South Africa may have faltered a few times this Championship and their game plan has been under considerable scrutiny by supporters and media alike, they produced their best for last and with the All Blacks gave us a Test match for the ages and one which paid tribute to the legendary rivalry between these two great sides. It was riveting stuff from start to finish and a fabulous advert for...2021-10-0829 minThe LineoutSouth Africa stick to their guns against an All Black side that rarely falters twice!Despite the gloom and doom surrounding South Africa's "conservative" or "boring" game plan, call it what you will - as rugby fans we were treated to one hell of a Test match last Saturday to mark the 100th encounter between New Zealand and South Africa. There is no denying that New Zealand had a rather off day at the office and whether or not that was a direct result of South Africa's controversial playing style remains hotly contested by fans and pundits in both camps. South Africa's physicality was as always immense, and Captain Siya Kolisi really did lead...2021-10-0128 minThe LineoutArgentina face a new raft of challenges to their faltering Rugby Championship campaign while Australia look to finish theirs on a high note!Last weekend saw Argentina lose their fifth match in a row in this year's Rugby Championship, against a team that they probably fancied their chances against earlier this summer. Such hopes seem to have been well and truly dashed, as their campaign seems destined to stagger to a miserable end on Saturday against the Wallabies. It's very hard to recognize the Pumas side that stunned the world last year by beating the All Blacks in their first match out of their year long Covid isolation. There are glimmers of hope and we'd argue that this isn't a bad Argentinian...2021-10-0127 minThe LineoutArgentina will need to show the same kind of mettle they showed last weekend as Australia seek to prove that their upwards trajectory is no flash in the pan!We always look forward to the two fixtures between Australia and Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Invariably the teams are evenly matched and have everything to play for, especially pride as they seek to avoid a bottom spot on the standings table. Consequently, they are invariably tight tense affairs. Last year neither side could get the better of each other and both matches ended in a draw. Sadly this year Argentina are yet to fire a shot in the Championship. However having said that we got a glimmer last weekend against New Zealand that the Pumas are finally starting t...2021-09-2425 minThe LineoutIt may be the 100th Test of one of International Rugby's greatest rivalries but is it all just myth and legend now?This weekend sees the 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand as one of the sports oldest rivalries once more takes centre stage. However, put aside all the history and forgive us if we have concerns that there is the danger that this match may simply not live up to the hype surrounding it. Sure the Springboks are reigning World Champions, and let's face it few predicted them to win the World Cup based on their form heading into it - but win it they did. However, there is no denying that the back to back defeats to...2021-09-2427 minThe LineoutDon't cry for me Argentina as the All Blacks look to put a Pumas side that seems to have lost its way to the sword againArgentina's 39-0 drubbing last Sunday at the hands of the All Blacks, had us looking away from our TV screens in horror for much of the eighty minutes. Where was the side that got their first victory over the All Blacks last year? We saw the first warnings when in their first match of 2021 against Romania, the Eastern Europeans (who themselves once had a proud tradition) almost wrote themselves into the history books at Argentina's expense. After reflecting on their successful tour to Wales where they drew the first match and won the second, the reality of the fact...2021-09-1713 minThe LineoutThe best game of the weekend looms as Australia seek to prove they've turned a corner while South Africa look to resume business as normalThe most eagerly anticipated fixture of this weekend's Round 4 Rugby Championship games, sees Australia and South Africa do battle once more, after the Wallabies grabbed themselves a tight but impressive win over the Springboks last weekend. South Africa were well off the mark at times last weekend, particularly with the boot. They'll be back with a vengeance this weekend as they seek to lay down a marker ahead of their title race with New Zealand next weekend. For the Wallabies they'll be looking to build on the confidence of last weekend and their successes against France earlier this year...2021-09-1722 minThe LineoutAustralia seek to get a foothold on the Rugby Championship and more importantly salvage some pride against their old enemy from across the Tasman StraitIt's Round 2 of the Rugby Championship for Australia and New Zealand this Sunday, after much last minute shuffling on both sides of the Tasman. The match which was supposed to be played last weekend had to be postponed due to the two countries recent difficulties with the Delta variant of the pandemic which continues to put the world on hold. The rest of the Rugby Championship is now being played in Australia with all four competing teams, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa taking up residence in Queensland until the beginning of October. It's also for New Zealand...2021-09-0330 minThe LineoutIt's time for the excuses to end and progress to be shown as Canada starts out on the road to World Cup qualificationThis weekend sees Canada take on the USA in St. John's for the first of two critical World Cup qualifiers against the Americans. Saturday's proceedings and the follow up in Denver a week later will determine whether Canada will be competing for the Americas 1 berth in Pool A. If Canada do not win the two game series on aggregate then they still have a chance at qualifying for the Americas 2 berth in Pool D. Whichever way you cut it it's a difficult route for a team that simply hasn't fired a genuine shot in anger for several years now...2021-09-0329 minThe LineoutRugby Canada leaves us in the dark and out of pocket while the Rugby Championship finds a way to continue, despite the media nastiness that now sadly seems to be the norm in our beloved game!Canada take on the USA this weekend in the first of two critical World Cup Qualifiers, but you can be excused for not knowing anything about it, as Rugby Canada doesn't seem to know much more either, with the squad for the series only being announced today a mere five days away from kickoff. It all seems to smack of a serious lack of foresight and preparation, and we hope we are proven wrong on Saturday. To add insult to injury, in a cash grab Rugby Canada have sold the rights to a foreign broadcaster so that you now...2021-08-3125 minThe LineoutArgentina ring the changes while South Africa bring back the big guns for their second Rugby Championship encounterArgentina field a completely changed set of backs after failing to get to grips with a less than full strength Springbok side last weekend in Port Elizabeth. After a comprehensive victory last Saturday over the Pumas, South Africa bring back their Lions Series All Stars. South Africa are clearly the favorites on Saturday, but although some of these Argentinian backs may lack experience they can provide plenty of excitement, and there will be some genuine talent on display from the South American youngsters. Nevertheless it may well be a bridge too far against the World Champions who seem able...2021-08-2030 minThe LineoutSouth Africa gets back to business as usual in their Rugby Championship opener against ArgentinaAfter the highs and lows of the Lions Tour to South Africa, a victorious Springbok outfit host Argentina's Pumas in two back to back Tests which serve as the start to their first participation in the annual Rugby Championship since the World Cup, having elected not to participate last year. Argentina have also had a good summer of preparation after winning their two Test series against a Welsh side shorn of their Lions representatives. Argentina will be the more rested of the two, as some of Saturday's Springbok squad have seen three back to back Lions Tests. So questions...2021-08-1330 minThe LineoutThe Rugby Championship gets underway with Australia and New Zealand facing off for Round 2 of the Bledisloe once more at Eden ParkAlthough New Zealand and Australia meet again, this match marks the start of their respective Rugby Championship campaigns as well as being the second game of the three match Bledisloe Cup series. Australia have it all to play for, and despite the daunting and seemingly impossible task of beating the All Blacks at their hallowed fortress of Eden Park, the Wallabies will take heart from their late but positive surge in last weekend's Test, despite New Zealand ultimately emerging one up in the Bledisloe Cup at the final whistle.2021-08-1330 minThe LineoutThe Lions and Springboks do battle in the Series decider that this Tour so desperately neededAnd so it comes to this! A chance, despite all the controversy for the rugby to finally do the talking and all the off field sideshows to be put away once and for all. South Africa come into this match riding high from an impressive and emotionally charged win last weekend. The Lions are slightly shell shocked but looking to put in a performance that justifies the traditions and pedigree of the famous red jersey. It's all to do for both sides, and we hope will finally give the Series the credibility it has often lacked up to now...2021-08-0629 minThe LineoutOne of Test Rugby's oldest rivalries - the Bledisloe Cup between Australia and New Zealand is backAs a precursor to the forthcoming Rugby Championship, Australia and New Zealand revisit their age old rivalry in the first of three Bledisloe Cup matches at the All Blacks impregnable Fortress - Auckland's Eden Park.2021-08-0627 minThe LineoutIt's make or break for the Boks in the Second Test of the Lions/South Africa series!In the opening Test between these two sides, there was plenty of on and off field drama. It was an edgy affair that perhaps lacked the quality we were hoping for and sadly was riddled with controversy particularly in how it was officiated. The second Test this weekend leaves the Springboks with it all to do, but they are at their most dangerous when their backs are against the wall. We look at some of the questions raised by the First Test, particularly in relation to former Head Coach Rassie Erasmus recently issued video, as well as a breakdown...2021-07-3030 minThe LineoutIt's FINALLY here! - The Lions meet the Springboks in the "Mother City"!After all the controversy, drama and hype, Saturday sees the British and Irish Lions and South Africa's Springboks get down to business in Cape Town as they face off in the first of three eagerly anticipated Tests. We look at the lineups and where we think the key battles could be in terms of head to heads.2021-07-2229 minThe LineoutAustralia and France provide us with a thrilling series that both sides will feel positive aboutThe recently concluded three Test series between France and the Wallabies in Australia was superb rugby entertainment. We enjoyed every minute of three incredibly hard fought Test matches. The rugby on display had everything. There was huge physicality, dynamic and silky running and some shrewd tactics put into play by both sides. It was way more than just a tasty appetizer for the Lions tour to South Africa, it was a main course of equal quality and one which kept us on the edge of our seats for eleven whirlwind days! We break down how we think the players...2021-07-2229 minThe LineoutThe French get an important wake up call as Australia hit their straps setting up what should be a thrilling Test SeriesWe look at the opening game of France and Australia's three Test series.2021-07-0916 minThe LineoutA weekend Canada would probably choose to forget while Japan and the USA do themselves proud!We look at last weekend's Summer tours to Ireland and the UK by Japan, Canada and the USA, as well as a quick look at the Springboks first Test since the last World Cup.2021-07-0927 minThe LineoutThe Lions first roar - and French Coach Fabien Galthie thinks the kids are alright!We look at the Lions first warmup Test against Japan and the French name their squad for the tour to Australia.2021-06-2529 minThe LineoutTrans Tasman and Rainbow Cup Finals - Life after the PRO14 with the URC!This week's episode takes a quick look at this weekend's Super Rugby Trans Tasman final, the Rainbow Cup final between Italy's Benetton and South Africa's Bulls and lastly we take a look at the newly announced United Rugby Championship which replaces the old PRO14 format and includes South Africa's former Super Rugby Sides - the Bulls, Lions, Stormers and Sharks. We also give our continuing update on our endeavours to find out how you can watch the Lions series here in Canada.2021-06-1818 minThe LineoutAustralian sides exit Super Rugby Trans Tasman and have lots of homework ahead of them while the Arrows need to focus on salvaging some positives out of a season that has had more highs than lows!With Super Rugby Trans Tasman now a strictly New Zealand affair, Australian sides limp out of the competition reflecting on 25 games in which the concept of defence was a subject seemingly alien to them. With the arrival of the French in just over two weeks, Australian sides need to find a solution to the fact that for every try they score they concede two to the opposition - not exactly a winning formula for Wallaby Coach Dave Rennie to contend with. Meanwhile Toronto's Arrows continue to find the going tough in this year's MLR season, and consistency and execution...2021-06-1421 minThe LineoutSpringboks to face Georgia and the LionsA look at the recently announced 46 man squad to face Georgia and the British and Irish Lions. Pretty much business as usual, but some exciting new names in there!2021-06-1328 minThe LineoutThe Arrows run to the end of a season that at times seems stacked against them.We look at Toronto's run to the end of this year's MLR season and the obstacles they face.2021-06-0411 minThe LineoutAustralian Trans Tasman troubles and seeing orange instead of red!In this episode we have a lot at the trials and tribulations of Australian sides in the Super Rugby Trans Tasman competition and try and understand why they're having such a torrid time of it. We also look at World Rugby's new experimental Red Card rulings.2021-06-0424 min
Around The HousesEpisode 6: Peter OlsenSend us a textPeter Olsen was born in Kentish Town, London and has lived in Hong Kong since 1972, Over the next 30 years he became one of the world’s leading manufacturer of toys including Matchbox cars and many others that will have found a place in your childhood toy box.Since then his life has encountered many challenges that we will hear about in this podcast and ultimately how almost 50 years on in Hong Kong he now gives back to the communities he has lived and grown up in.Email: neil@ukmortgages.co...2021-05-1048 min