Steve Russell

Steve Russell has written 9 posts for Swinging Balls Online

The United Nations Of Oz

By Steve Russell ⋅ November 6, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Whilst the focus has been off the multi-national English cricket team, Steve Russell has a light hearted dig at the Aussie media who seem to forget the make up of their Wallabies.

Hacked Off With The Haka?

By Steve Russell ⋅ October 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Steve Russell takes a closer look at the fabled Haka, and despite respecting its Maori traditions, wonders whether the All Blacks are guilty of a certain amount of gamesmanship and double standards.

Rugby World Cup: Pacific Power

By Steve Russell ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

20 years on from the sensation at the Arms Park, Wales will have to play all of Samoa at the 2011 World Cup. Steve Russell looks at the very dangerous Pacific Islanders.

Senna: The Movie

By Steve Russell ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Steve Russell reviews the docu-film of Asif Kapadia, looking back at the life of the great Ayrton Senna.

The Prodigal Sonny

By Steve Russell ⋅ July 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Steve Russell believes that Sonny Bill Williams could be the catalyst for the All Blacks in finally reclaiming the Webb Ellis Trophy.

Eccentric Meets Insanity

By Steve Russell ⋅ July 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

As people find ever more creative physical adventures to raise money for charity, Steve Russell recalls his visit to a field just outside Wolverhampton. Tough Guy is no place, however, for the weak of mind. If you want to be ready for January, he suggests that you train from now.

The Sweet Musical Science …

By Steve Russell ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Steve Russell claims to have heard as many Cup Final songs as he can bear, and isn’t easily stirred on the treadmill by the average pop song. Here he explores and explains his favourite sporting tune of all time.

Time To Fly South

By Steve Russell ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Despite Super League’s ever increasing popularity and standards, the gap between Great Britain and the Southern Hemisphere nations is growing with every major tournament. Steve Russell argues that it is time for some of our homegrown talents to test themselves against the best in the NRL.

The Legend of Senna

By Steve Russell ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

Breathtakingly brilliant and handsome playboy, Ayrton Senna lived every young man’s dream. Some 17 years after his death, Steve Russell remembers his hero and explains how the boy from Brazil inspired the young man in Coventry.