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Pink-ball Tests have been part of the calendar for nearly a decade but flicking the day-night switch did not spark anything near the revolution that it did in the 50-over format.  There has been a slow trickle of evening Tests even though they solve a… Read More »Day-night Tests make dollars and sense but India’s reluctance means pink ball snookered by red

Following from my recent article about inspirational coach Geoff Mould I want to focus on one of his protégés at Matraville High School, the precociously talented Russell Fairfax. With a philosophy of running rugby, it was no wonder Fairfax exemplified this attitude. Mould moved him… Read More »Russell Fairfax – rediscovering one of the “free spirits” and an interview to boot!

Money talks. It has seemed inevitable for a long time, but we may finally have the ‘nail in the coffin’ moment for Test cricket outside the major nations. It seems a country once boasting the most destructive and formidable Test side has been reduced to… Read More »Money talks – Understanding why South Africa are willing to burn a Test series for the SA20

Rugby urgently needs a makeover if it is to survive in the 2020’s. It is still peddling a product which worked well when it was a rigidly amateur code, and the concept of a satisfying viewer experience was completely unknown. At that time it was… Read More »Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover – here’s some ways to get it back in fashion