Tag Archives: Rugby union

For better or worse

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Sam Roberts

There’s a joke going around that Wales feel the World Cup Final is on 26th September 2015. The punchline being that if the Welsh beat England at Twickenham that night, anything that happens subsequently will pale into insignificance. In the valleys, … Continue reading →

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The light and shade of Dave Ewers – for Rugby World

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Sam Roberts

http://po.st/DEwers This article was picked up by Rugby World. Please click on the link to have a read. The brightest orb burns over Twickenham at the moment. As England defeated France on Saturday night, fans of the red rose began … Continue reading →

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Don’t do that…

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Sam Roberts

The sharing of the RFU’s guide to social media has been followed up by some more documents provided to England’s Rugby squad ahead of this year’s World Cup tournament. It’s a comprehensive guide on how to conduct yourself not only … Continue reading →

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Ka Mate – the world is watching

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Sam Roberts

The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner. The sport comes under the spotlight and it has a chance to impress those who wouldn’t normally tune in. You might be approached by some ‘egg-chasing’ novice over the coming weeks … Continue reading →

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Fair’s fair

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Sam Roberts

As someone who has spent the last two weeks hauled up in the same hotel room as my two young sons, I’m pretty much aware of the amount of different ways you can apply the phrase ‘it’s not fair.’ As … Continue reading →

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We, not he…

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Sam Roberts

I shared a car journey with Junior Paramore last night. I was his chauffeur in a friend’s courtesy car, to and from an event celebrating the 10 year anniversary of when he and the Bedford Blues lifted the Powergen Shield … Continue reading →

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Joué Nicholas, joué…

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Sam Roberts

Caught up I was; all of a tizz. Clermont knocked the stuffing out of the English Champions with a performance of rugby brilliance. It was top drawer, first rate, Michelin starred. The stadium was rocking, the tries were rolling in … Continue reading →

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Missed Connection

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Sam Roberts

Poor old Danny Cipriani. We’ve all been there. Got a new girlfriend, gone public, been seen holding hands, told ourselves how great it is all going to be, even though they don’t quite look at us with the longing we … Continue reading →

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Pity the Fool

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Sam Roberts

London Welsh’s plight in the Aviva Premiership is well documented. They are adrift at the bottom of the league; they possess one point, earned from scoring four tries whilst Bath scored seven. They’ve been beaten up in all sorts of … Continue reading →

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Lancaster’s Gate

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Sam Roberts

The White Tower stands resolute amidst the walls and wards of the Tower of London. If you have ever been to this famous castle on London’s riverbank, the White Tower is unmistakable, positioned as it is, right at the centre … Continue reading →

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