The Silver Fern

https://sportnation.nz/article/weenink-stands-down-as-new-zealand-cricket-ceo

Rassie took over in 2018 and won the RWC one year later.

I actually had a multi on the Packers to make the Super Bowl at the start of the season looking at the TAB app before but with Parsons out I think it might be a bridge too far.

Going to call it now, Kelce and Reid to both retire at season's end and the Chiefs will be in a new era next season.

Not surprised they missed finals but to lose Mahomes to an ACL only adds more salt to the wounds.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360912423/ex-all-blacks-assistant-coach-jason-holland-returns-hurricanes

I've accepted Razor won't be going anywhere but if Scott Hansen is moved on that'll be very good heading into 2026.

Put a red line on Kansas City. They're done and won't be in the playoffs this year.

I reckon the pools shouldn't have been done for another 12 months.

Even without Pascoe and the fedora man, the Tigers are still the most shambolic outfit in the NRL in a league that includes the Titans.

@mariner4life Probably would have been the Bears. But I couldn't predict a winner right now.

Most unpredictable season I can recall.

I think we'll see a 2016 Leicester City style winner in this year's Super Bowl.

Most NZ elite sporting organizations have been poorly run recently.

@Victor-Meldrew Speaking of Instagram, Savea and Sititi hanging out with a few of the England players in Dubai. Surprised Kolisi isn't with them.

I'm no fan of Jerry Jones or the Cowboys but I've enjoyed the first few episodes of the Netflix docuseries of their 90s dynasty.

5 players I'd hope to see debut in 2026 for the All Blacks

Caleb Tangitau
Devan Flanders
Rivez Reihana
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Dylan Pledger

@Jet More corporate rubbish. Agree would rather see us win matches.

Just listened to Scott Hansen's press conference.

The guy sounds like a politician and a total buffoon. Hopefully he's the next one to leave the All Blacks followed by Razor and Ryan.

All Blacks have regressed so badly since 2019. 2021 and 2022 were mediocre years.

2023 despite making the RWC final was masked by the fact we played a Ireland team in the quarter finals who were cooked and past their best.

Razor should be sacked along with his fraudulent yes men assistants.

Winning starts in the front office and hopefully Kirk and co hire the right person this time and not a useless fluffy bunny like Mark Robinson.

All Blacks nowadays are more worried about corporate stuff than actually winning rugby games.

On the performance, Beauden should pull the pin, disaster class with the kicking was totally outplayed by Ford. Scott Barrett should be moved on as captain and hopefully one of Hotham, Pledger or Fakatava step up next year so we don't see Ratima on the bench.

I'd make Codie Taylor the captain with Roigard as the vice captain.

DMac 10 with Ruben Love as the impact sub covering 10 and 15. Lack of depth at 10 across NZ rugby is very concerning. Never seen 10 depth is limited as is it right now and need Reihana to go to a another level next year in Super Rugby along with Jacomb and Millar.

Time for DMac to be the first choice 10.

Don't understand the criticism of Fabian Holland at all, he should be starting as our first choice lock with Vaai when at full strength.

DCE finally signs with the Roosters officially.