Category Archives: rugby

Why not?

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Sam Roberts

63 minutes and 47 seconds on the clock; Marcus Smith beats the floor with his fist. He has knocked the ball on attempting to keep a move alive. A move that had swept towards the All Blacks’ try line like … Continue reading →

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Just desserts

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Sam Roberts

Do England and the RFU have the coach they deserve? Having pardoned mediocrity before, can they really be surprised it has turned up at their door again? In Eddie Jones they have someone who is wonderfully evasive and difficult to … Continue reading →

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Roots

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Sam Roberts

I haven’t written in a while. In truth, other things have got in the way. But personal events over the last week or so have made me rethink. Listen, I’m good, better, on the mend, and although what happened was … Continue reading →

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Patient Polledri

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Sam Roberts

Please visit RugbyPass+ and read my piece on Jake Polledri – click this link. Please consider subscribing to have access to the very best rugby journalism and interviews. There was little more glorious than Jake Polledri with ball in hand. … Continue reading →

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The Gifts and the Burdens

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sam Roberts

This article appeared on The XV website. 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 how hard it can … Continue reading →

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The very best of men

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Sam Roberts

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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Without and within: Saracens will be missed

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Sam Roberts

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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The XV – a brand new rugby website

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Sam Roberts

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 →

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One Game at a Time – Episode 10

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Sam Roberts
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One Game at a Time – Episode 9

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Sam Roberts

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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