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Tag Archives: Rugby union
Caldy’s kids and the RFU
Me writing for Rugby Pass. Please click the following link to read about the governing body’s most important decision in 2023. https://t.co/W9mDVzZPYG
Why not?
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
Just desserts
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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Tagged aviva premiership, eddie jones, england, england rugby, rugby, Rugby union, RWC 2023
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Roots
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
Posted in rugby, Sport
Tagged aviva premiership, england, england rugby, poetry, rugby, Rugby union, wasps, worcester warriors
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To Protect and Serve
“I had Simon Devereux and Andy Deacon say it to me after the game, that they’d never heard Kingsholm like that for over ten years. In the 73rd minute, I remember looking at the clock and thinking, they’re singing the … Continue reading
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Tagged england rugby, Gallagher Premiership, gloucester rugby, lewis ludlow, premiership rugby, rugby, Rugby union
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Patient Polledri
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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Tagged aviva premiership, gloucester rugby, italy rugby, jake polledri, Rugby union
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Imposter Syndrome
You may not be aware but I have been lucky enough, over the last few months, to spend time with some top young rugby talent. I’ve been giving seminars and workshops on communications skills, based around my learning from working … Continue reading
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Tagged aviva premiership, communication skills, education, imposter syndrome, learning, mindset, Rugby union
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The Gifts and the Burdens
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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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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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