Posted on July 20, 2018
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Sport as we know it may have only existed for less than 200 years but already it has deep rooted perceptions that can be difficult to alter. Some are positive but equally plenty are negative, arguably the most prevalent of which is that women… Continue Reading “#6 Inner Warrior”
Category: Rugby Union, The 52Tags: 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup, 2017 Women's Rugby World Cyo, 2018 Be A Game Changer Awards, Alex Scott, Emily Scarratt, Eni Aluko, Gold Coast 2018, Great Britain, Inner Warrior, RFU, Rio 2016, rugby, Sport, Tamara Taylor, UK, Women's Sport Trust
Posted on August 7, 2017
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In just a few days’ time 12 teams will lock horns, scrum down and kick for glory as they battle to win the eighth Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland. With England (also known as the Red Roses) looking to retain the tournament they… Continue Reading “Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017: The Beginner’s Guide”
Category: Rugby UnionTags: 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup, 2015 Men's Rugby World Cup, 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup, 2017 Women's Six Nations, Amy Wilson-Hardy, Australia, Canada, Christelle Le Duff, Danielle Waterman, Emily Scarratt, England, France, Ireland, ITV, Jade Le Pesq, Katy McLean, Kay Wilson, Lydia Thompson, Magali Harvey, Marlie Packer, New Zealand, Portia Woodman, Red Roses, Sarah Hunter, Six Nations
Posted on April 4, 2015
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After receiving four huge blows to his head recently, the decision to rest Welsh rugby star George North for a month seems like a good one, especially with the increasing worries surrounding concussion in contact sports. Whilst I am all in agreement that he should… Continue Reading “Something needs to be done, NOW”
Category: Opinion, Rugby Union, UncategorizedTags: Concussion, England, George North, IRB, Jeff Astle, Mike Brown, NHS, RFU, Rugby Union, Wales
Posted on March 26, 2015
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After England’s rugby union side almost pulled off a sensational result against France last Sunday, many fans were left feeling extremely positive about their chances at the upcoming World Cup. However, they didn’t do quite enough and finished runners-up for the fourth successive Six… Continue Reading “Heroics cover over the cracks”
Category: Rugby Union, UncategorizedTags: 2003 IRB Rugby World Cup, 2011 IRB World Cup, 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup, 2015 RBS 6 Nations, England, France, George Ford, Ian Ritchie, Ireland, Italy, Jonathan Joseph, Jonny Wilkinson, Manu Tuilagi, Martin Johnson, New Zealand, Owen Farell, RFU, Rugby Union, Scotland, South Africa, Stuart Lancaster, Wales
Posted on March 17, 2013
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After the first week of the RBS 6 Nations I wrote a blog criticising the experts who, I thought, had got their predictions for the tournament completely wrong. It turns out I didn’t do much better! I predicted England would win the Championship ahead… Continue Reading “2013 RBS 6 Nations – my review of a frustrating tournament”
Category: Rugby UnionTags: 2013 RBS 6 Nations, Alex Cuthbert, Alun Wyn Jones, Andrea Masi, Australia, Brian O'Driscoll, Dan Biggar, Duncan Weir, England, Eoin Reddan, France, Francois Trinh-Duc, Freddie Michalak, George North, Gonzalo Canale, Greg Laidlaw, Ian Evans, Ian Henderson, Italy, Jamie Roberts, Jason Tipuric, Jonathon Davies, Jonny Sexton, Leigh Halfpenny, Lions, Luke Marshall, Manu Tuilagi, Mike Phillips, New Zealand, Owen Farrell, Paddy Jackson, Paul O'Connell, Phillipe Saint-Andre, Ronan O'Gara, rugby, Sam Warburton, Scotland, Scott Johnson, Sean Maitland, Sergio Parisse, Simon Zebo, South Africa, Stuart Hogg, Toby Falatau, Wales
Posted on February 3, 2013
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An exhilarating and pulsating opening weekend to the 2013 RBS 6 Nations has proved one thing – so-called expert pundits don’t actually know what they’re talking about! England outplayed Scotland, who were flattened by the final score line after a couple of sloppy mistakes,… Continue Reading “Who saw that coming? The experts clearly didn’t…”
Category: Rugby UnionTags: Ben Morgan, Billy Twelvetrees, Brian O'Driscoll, Calcutta Cup, Chris Robshaw, Cian Healy, Danny Care, Dave Strettle, England, France, Freddie Michalak, Geoff Parling, George North, Greg Laidlaw, Harlequins, Ireland, Italy, James Haskell, Joe Launchbury, Joe Marler, Jonathon Davies, Jonny Sexton, Jonny Wilkinson, Louis Picamoles, Luciano Orquera, Manu Tuilagi, Mike Brown, Owen Farrell, RBS 6 Nations, Rugby Football Union, Sam Warburton, Scotland, Scott Williams, Simon Zebo, Thierry Dusautoir, Toby Flood, Wales
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