Tag Archives: Stuart Lancaster

Followship of the King

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Sam Roberts

“Oh bollocks!” says Stuart, his Earl Grey spilling into the saucer as he sets it down. In his other hand, his thumb scrolls furiously through Twitter as the copious rugby media outlets issue forth the news. “This is never going … 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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Quoting Lombardi

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Sam Roberts

Boys are great aren’t they? All burps and skid marks, grazed knees and puzzled expressions. They bomb around, panting like bull mastiffs, struggling to get their words out as they tell you what’s just happened; happy to run anywhere, even … 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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