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On their side – Fred Tuilagi

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Sam Roberts

Before you read this article, please do me a favour and click the following link on the RUGBY PASS website. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fred-tuilagi-i-fell-out-with-rugby-after-what-happened-to-me-at-leicester/ Fred Tuilagi wears the expression of a man who has learnt a few things. We talk one evening, via … Continue reading →

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What now?

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Sam Roberts

Please click this link before reading – it really helps me produce stuff for free here As a coach, there are many difficult challenges in international rugby. Selecting a squad is tricky: bringing a number of different players together and … Continue reading →

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Undeservedly toxic

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Sam Roberts

Before you read, help me by clicking this link to acknowledge this piece on RUGBY PASS Just when you thought it would be safe to go back in, you watched England play rugby again this weekend, didn’t you? And like … Continue reading →

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The Rugby Inheritance Podcast

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Sam Roberts

I’m really pleased to tell you about a new podcast that I’ve been working on; it is downloadable from all good podcast providers. Ed Slater and I worked together for a few years on the Official Gloucester Rugby Podcast, while … Continue reading →

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A prodigal son, of sorts

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Sam Roberts

“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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One Game at a Time – Episode 8

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Sam Roberts

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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Anatomy of a feint No.2

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Sam Roberts

In the original ‘Anatomy of a feint’ article, we looked at Liam Williams’ sidestep on Kieran Read in the first Lions’ test earlier this summer. At the time of writing, I was unaware of just how important that feint would … Continue reading →

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Return of Premiership: how will your team do?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Sam Roberts

Predictions, moi? I can tell you that this Aviva Premiership is rightfully the most anticipated in recent memory but am loathed to wager much else. There are too many good sides in England’s top flight. The quality has never been … Continue reading →

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A Prem XV that was good to watch…

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Sam Roberts

‘Tis the season to put teams out. So here you go. You can probably argue a better player in each position, but you can’t argue with the fact that I enjoyed watching them. Delighted to hear your favourite Aviva Premiership … Continue reading →

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Up in the air

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Sam Roberts

As George North hit the deck on early Saturday evening and laid there motionless, many questions were being asked. Most it seemed centred around the Welsh winger’s cognitive health. Understandably so; he looked unconscious, for not the first time in his … Continue reading →

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