Brian the Ruminator is back to tell us about his latest sports passion – women’s ice hockey. But don’t worry, he hasn’t forgotten about his other keen interests.
Almanac Rugby Union – The Wallabies in 2025
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator, true to his name, has been reflecting on the (mis)fortunes of the Wallabies in 2025 and asks the pertinent questions about finding a path forward to the 2027 World Cup.
Almanac Rugby Union – Second Test, Wallabies v British & Irish Lions: Gut punched!
July 28, 2025 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator came away from the second Wallabies v British & Irish Lions Test at the MCG with mixed feelings – invigorated by an excellent spectacle but also gut punched by the controversial denouement.
Almanac Rugby: And here come The Lions
June 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
In preparing us for the rugby series against the touring British and Irish Lions, which begins on June 28, Brian the Ruminator gives us a potted history of their previous visits.
Almanac Baseball: Dodgers win World Series
November 1, 2024 by 4 Comments
Brian Lynch runs his eye over the MLB World Series. Only one side was ever going to win it!
Almanac Rugby Union: Is Joseph the messiah or just the latest false hope?
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator wonders if the arrival of the latest wunderkind at Rugby Australia is messianic or just the latest false hope in the middle of the the code’s nadir.
Almanac Super Rugby Pacific: In the doldrums
February 28, 2024 by 1 Comment
The discourse around rugby is gloomy, and Brian the Ruminator senses the roubles. “But,” he writes, “it’s the sense of helplessness that many of us in the rugby fraternity feel. It’s hard to see a circuit breaker.” Here are his thoughts after the first round.
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: 28 years later, All Blacks out to square ledger
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator puts the 2023 Rugby World Cup in perspective as he looks forward to next weekend’s final between the All Blacks and the Boks.
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: Pool Stage Wrap and Finals Preview
October 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
‘If you truly love the game played in heaven you have to revel in the spirit of the game, where the game comes first and the travails of your team a distant second.’ So says Brian the Ruminator as he reviews the 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stage before offering his thoughts on the upcoming finals.
Almanac Rugby Union: 2023 Rugby World Cup preview
August 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator returns to The Footy Almanac to provide a preview of the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup. Who are his top fancies to claim ‘Bill’?
Almanac Rugby: The November Tests
November 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator runs a rule over the recent Rugby test series between some of the heavy hitters and also rans. With next year a World Cup year, the favourites are taking shape.
Almanac Baseball: When Josh Came to Town
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Josh Reddick is a former USA major league baseballer now playing in Australia. Brian The Ruminator has admired Josh throughout his playing career as his story indicates.
Almanac Baseball: Astros Win World Series
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Astros are galactic champions! Brian the Ruminator wraps up the MLB’s World Series which was won by the Houston side whose shift from the National to the American League proves the old adage ‘a change is just as good as a holiday’.
Almanac Baseball: MLB ALDS and NLDS Reviews
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian The Ruminator ruminates on all the latest news from the world of baseball in the USA.
Almanac Baseball: MLB Final Eight
October 10, 2022 by 4 Comments
It’s not footy finals, but it’s finals of a different sort – Brian the Ruminator has all the info from the beginning of the pointy end of the MLB season.
Almanac Rugby: NZ Wins The Rugby Championship
September 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian Lynch reports on the conclusion to The Rugby Championship 2022 where the status quo of world rugby was maintained – unfortunately for the Wallabies!
Almanac Rugby: Most Controversial Bledisloe Test I’ve Seen
September 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Ruminator is gutted by the unprecedented ending to Thursday night’s Bledisloe Cup match. It leaves him empathising with Magpies supporters.
Almanac Rugby Union: Week 4 of The Rugby Championship
September 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Ruminator reports on Week 4 of the Rugby Championship where the trend of bounce-back wins continued.
Almanac Rugby: Week 3 of The Rugby Championship
August 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
History was made in Aotearoa (the wrong type if you’re a fan of the All Blacks) when the Argentinians won for the first time and consigned their opponents to defeat for the third time in a row at home. Brian the Ruminator has the wrap up of that match and a heartening win for the Wallabies over the World Cup holders.
Almanac Baseball – Ruminations on MLB and ABL
August 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With the baseball season approaching, Brian The Ruminator ruminates on aspects of both Australian and American baseball leagues.
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