The Pro12 is about to kick-off and it promises to be one of the most competitive yet. The Welsh sides have brought back players, all the 4 Irish sides will be competitive and Glasgow will be gunning for the title also. Here are my predictions for round 1. First here is a link to the... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2016-2017 Round 1 Predictions
The Aviva Premiership is almost here! Again we have exciting signings and it promises to be a close battle once again. Here are my predictions for the opening round of games. First here is a link to my season preview. Here is my 30 second 1 Line Predictions, for the reasoning read below. https://youtu.be/CIylJ7_5SfM Gloucester... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2016-2017 Season Preview
Another exciting Aviva Premiership season is almost upon us. There have been the headline signings and success of the England team over the summer to build us up. With another participation agreement securely in place we should hopefully be able to talk about rugby and not off-field happenings. Here is how I see it all... Continue Reading →
Pro12 2016-2017 Season Preview
The “Guinness Pro12” is once again upon us with expectations this year as high as they have ever been for many teams. Off the back of mixed fortunes in the summer internationals, an ever increasing importance on qualifying for the Champions Cup, and some excellent recruitment, this promises to be as tight a Pro12 as... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 29 August
The second round of The Rugby Championship brought us controversy and a close finish. Here's my round-up of all the action from The Rugby Championship, Top14, Currie Cup, Mitre10 Cup and NRC. The Rugby Championship New Zealand 29 - 9 Australia Argentina 26 - 24 South Africa 2 from 2, 100% after 2 rounds! It's all going... Continue Reading →
The Rugby Championship 2016 Round 2 Predictions
We get the reverse of last weekends games in round 2 and so we have some form to make our picks from. That doesn't mean we'll get the same again but it does give us a guide. Here are my predictions for The Rugby Championship round 2 games. First here is a link to my... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 22 August
Wow what a packed weekend of rugby? It might have felt like a small lull after Rio and Super Rugby but we are fully back into it and here is my round-up of all the action. The Rugby Championship Australia 8 - 42 New Zealand South Africa 30 - 23 Argentina 2 from 2, I might have... Continue Reading →
NRC 2016 Season Preview
Super Rugby is over and it is time for provincial rugby again. Year three of the NRC sees new changes to the scoring structure, as well as the renaming of multiple teams. Brisbane city will be looking to complete the hat trick with another championship this year. The NRC has also worked out a new... Continue Reading →
Rugby Thoughts Ep8 – Aviva Premiership v Super Rugby Styles
Rather than just looking at the difference in styles of rugby between the Aviva Premiership and Super Rugby, I look into some of the factors that have caused the difference. This video is in response to a question I got on twitter from Mark. https://twitter.com/PoliticalNitWit/status/764714130972422144 Here is my answer to Mark's request. https://youtu.be/kez8P3qyYlQ The... Continue Reading →
The Rugby Championship 2016 Round 1 Predictions
The Rugby Championship is finally here and we get to see the top 4 teams from the Rugby World Cup go head to head! Here are my round 1 predictions. Before we get into it here is a link to my tournament preview. Here is my 30 second 1 Line Predictions, for the reasoning read... Continue Reading →