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Magic in Marseille?

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Sam Roberts

Click here before reading to help me This was a magical night. Marseille’s air, so used to the mistral winds that whip around the Velodrome, seemed to tingle with the electricity that seeing a dear old friend can bring you. … Continue reading →

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Catching Bath

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Sam Roberts

Bath, the city: with its Bath stone buildings, creamy yellow in the September sun, rising up and around like the sides of a colosseum. It is a natural amphitheatre; all the roads seem to lead towards the centre. And under an … Continue reading →

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Into the reckoning

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Sam Roberts

I don’t like to go on about things. In fact, I try and keep this website full of articles of different aspects of rugby and sport. I try not to let it get dominated by certain teams or players. But … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Sam Roberts

Life can be strange. I know that’s a pretty vague and obvious way to start an article, but I never fail to be surprised by just how strange. Especially when it leads you down a particular path. We’ve all been … Continue reading →

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