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Tag Archives: six nations
A Game of Union
Five rounds of international rugby becomes the Six Nations Championship. Seven weeks of ‘what ifs’ and ‘maybes’ manifest themselves as a final table. Sporting potential into rugby fact. Ireland rode out the storm exceptionally well, took their chances and defended … Continue reading
When the hurly-burly’s done
Hurly-burly indeed. If ever a word had been invented to describe the way Scotland would undo those bastard English in the 2018 Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield, Shakespeare had it. Impudent navy blue shirts dipped and rose poetically, like the words … Continue reading
Posted in rugby, Sport
Tagged eddie jones, england, england rugby, Finn Russell, scotland rugby, six nations
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Where things really matter
I watched Elise Christie attempt and fail in her quest to win the 500m Speed Skating title at the Winter Olympics in South Korea on Tuesday. Like many I tuned in to see her lay a few demons to rest. … Continue reading
Posted in Sport, Winter Olympics
Tagged Elise Christie, england, six nations, Speed Skating, tmo, Wales, Winter Olympics, World Rugby
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Six Nations Round 1: That Friend Of Yours
The Six Nations. That friend of yours. The one you hadn’t heard from in a while, that you hoped had mellowed a little, settled down perhaps, and yet within half an hour of the reunion is asking you to stay … Continue reading
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Tagged england rugby, france rugby, ireland rugby, italy rugby, rugby, Rugby union, scotland rugby, six nations, wales rugby
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The Joy of Six
February clocks on; a licking of lips. Buoyed by rounds of European pounding and a previous summer of British and Irish togetherness, we turn on each other. This feels so good. Humming each other’s tunes and yet, every melodious note … Continue reading
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Tagged england rugby, france rugby, ireland rugby, italy rugby, scotland rugby, six nations, wales rugby
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Times they are a changin’
I think there needs to be a change. Whilst I fully understand why he was used, and indeed how it was successful, I think Dylan Hartley should not be the starting hooker for England against Wales. And starting him against … Continue reading
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Tagged dylan hartley, eddie jones, england, england rugby, six nations
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Finding my joy
Me for Sport 500 about how the Six Nations is the saviour for pretty much everything Sam Roberts © 2017. (Text only). All Rights Reserved
Posted in rugby, Sport
Tagged england rugby, france, ireland rugby, italy, rugby, Rugby union, scotland rugby, six nations, Wales
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We could win it, couldn’t we?
Note the date. Saturday 21st March. Super Saturday, although that turned out to be somewhat of an understatement. Staggered kick offs across the last round of the Six Nations meant seven hours of rugby, calculations and hope. All emotions came … Continue reading
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Tagged courtney lawes, england rugby, ireland rugby, nigel owens, scotland rugby, six nations, steve walsh, wales rugby
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The Colours On Your Mast
Right, let’s nail some colours to the mast. I’m Welsh. As far as international rugby goes, I support the men in red. Yet, I don’t sound Welsh, I wasn’t born in Wales and I’ve never lived there. Many people think … Continue reading
Double Dummy Scissors 