As we already knew the Guinness Pro12 is now the Guinness Pro14, what has just been announced though is how this is going to be structured. So far the Pro14 seem to be handling the media side of this well. There's a slick video with a familiar voice explaining the new setup to us. They... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk – How Will The Pro12 Impact South African Domestic Rugby?
The BBC have reported that two of South Africa's Super Rugby teams will be joining the Pro12 as soon as the year. This is something that's been rumoured for a while and everybody only seems to be asking how that will affect the Pro12 and European Rugby Champions & Challenge Cups. However if this goes... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2016-2017 Semifinal Predictions
We really are at the pointy end of the season where all the teams want to be. The pressure is really on as 1 mistake could define the season. It's playoffs time! Here are my Aviva Premiership & Pro12 Semifinal & Top14 Quarterfinal Predictions from my Live Stream on Periscope earlier. https://youtu.be/LL2E232KnB0 In brief here are my Aviva Premiership predictions: Exeter... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk Pro12 Expansion
News has emerged about the rumoured expansion of the Pro12 into North America. Here are my thoughts on the proposed Pro12 expansion into North America from my Live Stream on Periscope earlier. https://youtu.be/RI4OmzuIrCM Here's a link to the article in The Scotsman that I refer to in the video. Support DrivingMaul As Patron @EsseHunter said on Twitter “Can’t expect quality... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 9 January
Another big weekend of rugby with the added intrigue of the new laws and punishments for contact with the head. Here's my round-up of all the action. European Rugby Champions Cup Racing Metro 92 7 - 32 Munster 1 from 1, it was predictable. Munster were dominant with a disciplined attacking game, they only gave... Continue Reading →
Guinness Pro12 2016-2017 Round 13 Predictions
The festive derbies are out-of-the-way and teams that will be losing a lot of players to the 6 Nations know that they have to be picking up points. Here are my round 13 predictions. First here is a link to my round-up of all the action from last weekend. How did the round 12 predictions... Continue Reading →
Weekend Rugby Review – 2 January
Happy New Year and 2017 kicked off with domestic action. Here's my round-up of all the action. Aviva Premiership Newcastle Falcons 30 - 34 Wasps Bath 11 - 17 Exeter Chiefs Sale Sharks 23 - 24 Bristol Leicester Tigers 12 - 16 Saracens Worcester Warriors 24 - 17 Harlequins Gloucester Rugby 12 - 13 Northampton Saints 2 from 6, oh dear... Continue Reading →
Pro12 2016-2017 Round 12 Predictions
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 →
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 →
Weekend Rugby Review – 5 December
We had a cracking test match between England and Australia plus a while host of domestic club action. Here's my round-up of it all. International England 37 - 21 Australia 1 from 1, easy to get a clean sweep when there's only 1 game. England completed a clean sweep of 4 wins over Australia this... Continue Reading →