The Bounce

The Bounce

Share this post

The Bounce
The Bounce
Thoughts from a hot-and-cold SR final

Thoughts from a hot-and-cold SR final

PLUS: Black Ferns on the rise; swimming takes the lead in the transgender debate; and a breakthrough major win at Brookline.

Dylan Cleaver's avatar
Dylan Cleaver
Jun 20, 2022
∙ Paid
5

Share this post

The Bounce
The Bounce
Thoughts from a hot-and-cold SR final
2
Share
“Put your hand up if you’re the best coach in the world.” Photo / Getty Images

Despite having no dog in the Super Rugby title fight, it still left me with a headful of mixed emotions.

It took 24 hours and a partial second watch to work out what they were, but they can be summed up simply with:

  • Admiration for the Crusaders’ surgical-like performance;

  • Disappo…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Bounce to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Dylan Cleaver
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share