Concussion is one the topics that I tweet about and have written about in the past, but when I went to look back at my old posts, not as often as I should have done. I think it's one of those topics, along with doping, that needs constant vigilance. There have been a number of stories... Continue Reading →
Eddie Jones’ Diary – 26th October 2016
An insight to what coaches think, well not really but a good laugh
Aviva Premiership 2016-2017 Round 7 Predictions
It's back to domestic action after a couple of weeks of European competitions and before the November Internationals will hog our attention. Here are my predictions. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action from around the globe last weekend. How did your round 6 predictions go? 4 from 6, not... Continue Reading →
Pro12 2016-2017 Round 7 Predictions
The Pro12 had a good couple of weeks in the European competitions and now they return to domestic action. Here are my round 7 predictions. First here is a link to my round-up of all of last weekend's action form around the globe. How did your round 6 predictions go? 4 from 6, not great... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 24 October
The All Blacks broke the record for the most tier 1 wins in a row, the Currie Cup and NRC champions were crowned and it was a big weekend of European action. Here is my round-up of it all. Bledisloe Cup 3 New Zealand 37 - 10 Australia 1 from 1, this one was very... Continue Reading →
A week in the life of a rugby player
If you're anything like me you've never been a professional rugby player or sports person. I wouldn't even describe myself as an amateur sports person. I'm a guy that has a "9-5" office job that might go for the occasional run and plays a little social touch. So when I'm watching a player talking they... Continue Reading →
Bledisloe Cup III 2016 Prediction
The Wallabies travel to Eden Park for the third game in the Bledisloe Cup series. Here's my prediction and some thoughts around the game. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action from around the globe last weekend. Here's my 1 Line Prediction, read below for my full thoughts on the... Continue Reading →
European Rugby Champions Cup 2016-2017 Round 2 Predictions
It's the second of the back to back games in the opening block. Here are my round 2 Champions Cup predictions. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action from last weekend. How did your round 1 predictions go? 6 from 9, 3 away wins that I went for didn’t come off... Continue Reading →
European Rugby Challenge Cup 2016-2017 Round 2 Predictions
We are into the second of the back to back ties in the opening block of European games. Here are my Challenge Cup round 2 predictions. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action from last weekend. How did your round 1 predictions go? 7 from 10, 3 away wins messed... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 17 October
A big weekend of rugby both in European competitions but also in the domestic competitions of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Here is my round-up of all the action. European Rugby Champions Cup Glasgow Warriors 42 - 13 Leicester Tigers Wasps 82 - 14 Zebre Leinster 33 - 15 Castres Toulon 23 - 31 Saracens Northampton Saints 16 -... Continue Reading →