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Recent Articles – take a look
- The Gifts and the Burdens
- The very best of men
- Twelve become two
- Without and within: Saracens will be missed
- The XV – a brand new rugby website
- One Game at a Time – Episode 10
- One Game at a Time – Episode 9
- A prodigal son, of sorts
- One Game at a Time – Episode 8
- One Game at a Time – Episode 7
- Appointing George
- One Game at a Time – Episode 6
- One Game at a Time – Episode 5
- One Game at a Time – Special Edition – Episode 4
- The Drop Goal Kid
Category Archives: rugby
The Gifts and the Burdens
This article appeared on The XV website over a month ago. It’s about being a dad or a son in rugby union and lays out some crucial advice on parenting a sporty child. I am a dad and I know … Continue reading
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Tagged being a dad, Gallagher Premiership, james grayson, junior rugby, lewis ludlam, michael lynagh, parenting, Rugby union, Sir Gareth Edwards
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The very best of men
It wasn’t over until it was over. Once the officials had sorted out that that time was not the time, but whatever it was, it was up. Fitting really; the game had confounded us all. Racing 92 were up against … Continue reading
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Tagged european champions cup, exeter chiefs, racing 92, rugby, Rugby union
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Without and within: Saracens will be missed
Ye gods, we had forgotten what a sport this was. Amongst the moonshots, algorithms and trips to Barnard Castle, a few things have slipped from our collective consciousness. On Saturday afternoon, propelled by the winds whipping through the Aviva, they … Continue reading
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Tagged european champions cup, leinster, owen farrell, Saracens
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The XV – a brand new rugby website
Delighted to say that I will be working for a brand new rugby media website called – The XV. http://thexv.rugby – please note it is .rugby not .com This is a new initiative from Rugby Pass and has gathered together … Continue reading
One Game at a Time – Episode 9
Chris Robshaw has had an incredible career, having played over 300 times for club and country, captaining both along the way. He spoke to me about his Harlequins highlight, winning the Aviva Premiership Final in 2012, but we also found … Continue reading
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Tagged chris robshaw, england rugby, harlequins, podcast, rugby, Rugby union
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A prodigal son, of sorts
“They asked if I would describe myself in three words and I thought; autistic, OCD and anxious…” Click here – Jonny May on his return to Kingsholm and how he’s changed. Me for Rugby Pass.
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Tagged england rugby, gloucester rugby, Jonny May, leicester tigers, rugby, Rugby union
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One Game at a Time – Episode 8
This week’s Rugby World Magazine’s “One Game at a Time” goes back to 2009 and a rare rugby penalty shootout. Jordan Crane played for Leeds, Leicester, Bristol and England in a wonderful 15-year career, which is continuing into coaching down … Continue reading
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Tagged cardiff blues, european champions cup, leicester tigers, penalty shootout, richard cockerill, rugby, Rugby union
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One Game at a Time – Episode 7
On this episode of Rugby World Magazine’s ‘One Game at a Time’, I talk to Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth about an incredible Champions Cup game from back in 2016. Our discussion proves an incredible insight into the world of a … Continue reading
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Tagged All Blacks, european champions cup, exeter chiefs, jimmy gopperth, new zealand, premiership rugby, wasps
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Appointing George
Spent time with the Gloucester Rugby hierarchy for Rugby Pass. It’s been an interesting time; the hiring process of the new coach particularly fascinating. Follow this link to read it
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Tagged Gallagher Premiership, george Skivington, gloucester rugby, london irish, premiership rugby
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