The Other World Game

SBS reporter Sam Ikin give us his take on the Rugby World Cup. Follow @sam_ikin
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The Wallabies on their way to losing to Ireland. (Getty)

Stop teasing me!

22 September 2011 | 11:54

It’s not easy being a Wallabies supporter, at least not if you’re interested in seeing them win. As a kid growing up with a Kiwi mother and a Tasmanian father I could quite easily have gone the other way and become one of those annoying Australian All Blacks supporters.

They’re annoying because their team wins ALL THE TIME. But I chose the country I was born in.   Read more

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The opening ceremony of the 2011 Rugby World Cup at the Eden Park stadium in Auckland. (Getty Images)

Off to a good start... eventually

13 September 2011 | 13:04

You could be forgiven for being confused by this World Cup. The confusion may have started with the opening ceremony.

While I'm sure most New Zealanders knew exactly what was going on I had absolutely no idea.   Read more

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