This week I'll look at bans that have been handed out over the first couple of weeks in Super Rugby and how do we prevent injuries. Bans There have been a number of punches thrown during the first couple of rounds. Triggs picked up a 1 week ban, Franks 2 weeks and Hames 5 weeks.... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 16 Predictions
We have a clear idea of who's fighting for the playoffs and it's quite a long list. Two games this weekend sees sides from that list face each other, read on for my predictions. First up here is my review of round 15. How did the predictions go? 4 from 6, that’s fairly good when... Continue Reading →
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6 Nations 2015 Round 3 Predictions
This is the midpoint of the competition, there is still all to play for and four teams could still win the competition. That will get reduced to three this weekend, here are my predictions. First here is my review of round 2. How did the predictions go? 3 out of 3, so great. Scotland v Italy... Continue Reading →
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Super Rugby 2015 Round 3 Predictions
We had a few less upsets last week but things are far from settling down. Here are my predictions for round 3. First here is a link to my round 2 review. How did the predictions go last week? 5 out of 7, not bad and a big improvement on round 1 so I'm happy... Continue Reading →
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Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 15 Review
This is the week when a clear gap appeared between the top 7 and the rest. Here is my review of round 15. How did the predictions go? First here is a link to my predictions. 4 from 6, that's fairly good when there has been a draw. Newcastle Falcons 23 v 23 Wasps Falcons... Continue Reading →
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Super Rugby 2015 Round 2 Review
A return to normality after the opening weekend of upsets. Here is my review of round 2 of the Super Rugby. How did the predictions go? First here is a link to my predictions. 5 out of 7, a great improvement on last week! I picked one of the upsets but not the other so... Continue Reading →
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6 Nations – Beer Pairings
Sharing Sunday: I love the concept of this piece. I might not agree with the words used to describe each team but I would like to try all the beers.
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Rugby Thoughts – Abuse, Concussion and #hashtagtivism
In my weekly brain dump I'll be going back to look at the 6 Nations kicking table as well as the round 1 Super Rugby upsets we covered in #RugbyChat. Also looking at some stories on ref abuse, #Finnocent and concussion again. 6 Nations kicking table Last week I talked about analytics and that the... Continue Reading →
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Touch Rugby – The first game
The season has finally started and I have played my first competitive game! Before I get too impressed with myself we need to remember that this is social mixed touch. But I survived and have been in a lot of pain the couple of days afterwards. But I get ahead of myself, I was diligent... Continue Reading →
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Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 15 Predictions
There might be a rest week for the 6 Nations but the Aviva Premiership goes on with some players returning and others being retained by their countries. Here are my predictions for round 15. First here is a link to my review of round 14. How did the predictions go last week? 6 out of... Continue Reading →
