NFL: Modern American Chivalry

Sport does not explain a society’s values so much as exhibit them at their most basic and intelligible level. It is an integral part of culture, of politics and, to an ever increasing degree, business. In what other country would

A Premature End

So far it’s taken several hours to get over the cumulative effect of several pints in tropical heat – now a literal and metaphorical storm – and the most disappointing rugby game I think I’ve ever seen.  Well, to be

A Comprehensive Test

Last week I blogged on the greatness of Lions tours in general, and yesterday provided an eye-opening example of their potential.  Going into the last fifteen minutes, the Lions were trailing 26-7 to an apparently invincible, if fortunate South African

Pride against Pride

Why the Lions Tour is the greatest sporting tradition in the world, and how to beat the Bokke – from a modest fan.