We are past the midway point of the Pro12 and it's all still to play for but time is starting to run out for some sides in the lower half of the table. Here are my Pro 12 predictions. First here's a link to my round-up of all the action from around the globe last weekend. How... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2016-2017 Round 12 Predictions
We have just passed the midway point of the season and whilst the table looks relatively settled there's still plenty to play for. Here are my Aviva Premiership round 12 predictions. First here's a link to my round-up of all the action from around the globe last weekend. How did your round 11 predictions go?... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review 28 December
This 1 is a bit late as the festive period means that games were spread out over a long weekend. Here's my review of all the action from the Aviva Premiership and Pro12. Aviva Premiership Northampton Saints 24 - 5 Sale Sharks Saracens 21 - 6 Newcastle Falcons Wasps 40 - 26 Bath Exeter Chiefs 31 - 10 Leicester... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2016-2017 Round 11 Predictions
It's back to domestic competition after a feast of International and European action. Here's my predictions for the festive 11th round. How did your Round 10 predictions go? 5 from 6, close but no cigar. Here’s my “60 second” predictions, for the reasoning behind it read below. https://youtu.be/j-Hnn1rvV9k Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks Both these... Continue Reading →
Pro12 2016-2017 Round 11 Predictions
It's back to domestic action for the festive period and the Pro12 has saved it's derby fixtures. Here's how I see the games going. How did your round 10 predictions go? 5 from 6, so close! Here’s my "60 second" predictions, for the reasoning behind it read below. https://youtu.be/m11TEOmZ_pc Ulster v Connacht Rugby Both these... Continue Reading →
European Rugby Champions Cup 2016-2017 Round 4 Predictions
Round 4 sees the reverse of round 3 so all these sides will know each other. How much can they change in a week? We'll have to wait and see but here are my predictions on how I think it will pan out. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action... Continue Reading →
European Rugby Challenge Cup 2016-2017 Round 4 Predictions
This weekend we see the reverse last weekend's games but as teams change how many players they are resting it isn't always a good guide. Here are my guesses sorry predictions for round 4 of the European lottery cup. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action from around the globe last weekend.... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 12 December
We had a massive weekend of European action as the Pro12 rolled back the years and picked up some great results. Also the men's World Sevens Series moved on to Cape Town. Here's my round-up of all the action. European Rugby Champions Cup Northampton Saints 10 - 37 Leinster Ulster 39 - 32 Clermont Auvergne Zebre 6 -... Continue Reading →
Championship to Premiership Gap
Michael Aylwin has written a good piece on Sport500 about the inevitability of the demise of London Welsh. But what do people mean when they talk about the gap between the Championship and Premiership. I'll take a look at some of the less obvious issues that aren't often talked about. I'm a very strong believer... Continue Reading →
November Internationals 2016 Review
We have had a feast of rugby and it's been testament to how good the games have been that there has been relatively little Lions talk! Here's my review of the Tier 1 teams and grades on how they did. In my preview of the November Internationals I gave each team a par target of... Continue Reading →