Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Tour tales – London (Week 6)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on sugar highs, the inescapable refereeing debate, and the Argentine tube melee.

All Blacks deny brave Boks

The All Blacks hung on for a 20-18 victory against the Springboks in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.

Fourie, Duane key to upset

The Springboks might surprise the All Blacks if Fourie du Preez and Duane Vermeulen go the distance in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Carter relishing Bok challenge

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter can’t wait for another crack at the Springboks and at Handré Pollard in particular, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Hansen blames system, not refs

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has called for a change to the World Rugby protocols that do coaches, players and even match-day officials no favours, reports JON CARDINELLI in Weybridge.