Welcome to Retro Rugby show where we look back at a memorable game from the past. Back in 2006 Munster were looking down the barrel of not making the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup. They needed a win to go through but that would have them playing away in the Quarter Finals. A bonus... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 16 Review
Another round of scintillating rugby from the Aviva Premiership, here is my round up of the round 16 action. How did your predictions go? Here is a link to my predictions. 6 from 6, which is my second clean sweep in 3 weeks! Northampton Saints 17 v 13 Harlequins It took a while before the deadlock was broken,... Continue Reading →
LV= Cup 2014-2015 Round 4 Review
The group stage comes to a close and we have our 4 semi finalists, here is my review of this weekend's action. How did the predictions go? First here is a link to my predictions. 4 out of 8, not great but then again for this competition not the end of the world either. When... Continue Reading →
LV= Cup 2014-2015 Round 3 Review
An entertaining weekend of cup rugby with some high scoring games and some tight struggles. Here is my review of the third round of LV=Cup action. How did the predictions go? First here is a link to my predictions. 5 out of 8, it was looking good on Saturday with 4 out of 4 but... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 10 Review
A welcome return to Premiership action lead to plenty of talking points. Here's my review. How did your predictions go? Here's a link to my predictions for round 10. 5 out of 6, that sounds good but I went with my heart rather than head for the Sale v Exeter game and really should have... Continue Reading →
European Rugby Champions Cup Sitrep
The first European Rugby Champions Cup group stages are now two thirds through. So as we have a few weeks until the next round it's a good time to take stock and have some fun predicting who will make the quarter finals. Pool 1 Pos Team P W D L BP Pts 1 Clermont Auvergne... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 9 Review
A real mixture of games as we end this block of games and head into Europe. Here is my review of the weekend's action. So how did the predictions go? First up here's the link to my predictions. 6 from 6, a clean sweep at last. Very happy with that as it included a good win for... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 8 Review
Another good weekend of Premiership rugby, here's my review. So how did the predictions go? First up here's the link to my predictions. 4 from 6, as Sale are starting to show the form of last year and Saints pulled off an important victory on the road. Harlequins 12 v 16 Sale Sharks As I... Continue Reading →
Aviva Premiership 2014-2015 Round 7 Review
Back to the Premiership and due to the internationals the opportunity for some upset results. Here is my review of how the weekend went. How did the predictions go? First up here is a link to my round seven predictions. 3 out of 6, but there is the mitigation of there being a draw. Plus... Continue Reading →