Geoff Parkes

Wallabies mix efficiency and disengagement in 28-28 draw with Pumas

By: Geoff Parkes

While... the Springboks power game proves too much for the All Blacks to handle in the Greatest Rivalry series

Members Q&A #6: Troubled pathways & commonsense

By: Brett McKay, Geoff Parkes

8/9 Rugby Members Q&A returns for this month, as Brett & Geoff tackle the latest set of questions from our paid subscribers

The Wrap: All Blacks fall into Baltimore ‘wire trap’ as Springboks dominate greatest rivalry series

By: Geoff Parkes

Plus… why Super Rugby AU is little more than a frustrating interlude

The Wrap: Is South Africa’s quest for scrum domination rugby’s Wilt Chamberlain moment?

By: Geoff Parkes

The Wallabies prepare for their turn under the scrum blowtorch, as the battle for the soul of rugby takes shape

The Wrap: Wallabies take the Springboks on at their strengths, and emerge with a famous, crazy 42-38 victory

By: Geoff Parkes

While… NZ Rugby talkfest kicks the can a little further down the road, although important decisions still need to be made

The Wrap: New Hemisphere Shield captures the imagination of young rugby players all around the world

By: Geoff Parkes

Plus… Western Force to reap rewards from taking Super Rugby AUS seriously

The Wrap: 50-19 Bledisloe Cup blowout franks the recent South African form line

By: Geoff Parkes

Also… Untimely appearance of ‘hip drop’ tackle points to a path ahead fraught with peril

Members Q&A #7: Curious Law amendments

By: Brett McKay, Geoff Parkes

8/9 Rugby Members Q&A is back for this month, with Brett & Geoff ready to tackle our paid subscribers’ latest set of questions

The Wrap: Optimism around the Wallabies disappears down a mineshaft of tactical naïvety

By: Geoff Parkes

And… when old becomes new again. All Blacks move on from the Boks and return to ‘shootout’ rugby

The Wrap: Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians

By: Geoff Parkes

Rugby’s code war again rears its tiresome head, while zen master Michael Cheika has it just right