Danny Coyle
Tincu ruling makes a mockery of European disciplinary process
December 23rd, 2008
Harry Ellis must be wishing he was French right now. Or at least that there existed in England a body as disrespectful of European rugby’s ...
Harry Ellis must be wishing he was French right now. Or at least that there existed in England a body as disrespectful of European rugby’s ...
One law for Ellis, another for Umaga and Mealamu
December 16th, 2008
First things first, Harry Ellis’s challenge on Dan Carter was not pretty. What was surprising was that the referee imposed nothing more than a penalty against ...
First things first, Harry Ellis’s challenge on Dan Carter was not pretty. What was surprising was that the referee imposed nothing more than a penalty against ...
The axing of Josh Lewsey could come back to haunt Johnson
December 12th, 2008
This is how it might happen. Delon Armitage, the one shining light in a miserable autumn for England, pulls up lame for London Irish in early ...
This is how it might happen. Delon Armitage, the one shining light in a miserable autumn for England, pulls up lame for London Irish in early ...
New Zealand need to grow up – or get rid of their precious Haka
November 26th, 2008
It’s official. the All Blacks are the most sensitive souls in ...
It’s official. the All Blacks are the most sensitive souls in ...
About-face for Johnson as he sifts through the wreckage
November 25th, 2008
Martin Johnson said earlier in this autumn series that the term ‘horses for courses’ was one he hated to apply to his team selection. Two ...
Martin Johnson said earlier in this autumn series that the term ‘horses for courses’ was one he hated to apply to his team selection. Two ...
Skirmish for seedings has given much more clout to the autumn Tests – just ask Cedric
November 21st, 2008
What an edge these autumn internationals have been given. What drama could unfold as sides trade positions in the IRB rankings throughout the course of ...
What an edge these autumn internationals have been given. What drama could unfold as sides trade positions in the IRB rankings throughout the course of ...
RFU shoots for the stars while the clubs stay grounded in reality
November 12th, 2008
“If this idea is so exciting, why haven’t we all agreed to it?” The words of a spokesman for Moseley RFC in reference to the RFU’s ...
“If this idea is so exciting, why haven’t we all agreed to it?” The words of a spokesman for Moseley RFC in reference to the RFU’s ...
Johnno, whatever you do, keep your trousers on
November 5th, 2008
It is no secret that Martin Johnson is a huge fan ...
It is no secret that Martin Johnson is a huge fan ...
You’ve heard of the British Lions, now meet the British Zions
October 28th, 2008
There is more than one squad from the British Isles off in search of glory next summer. One will be the best prepared, best paid, ...
There is more than one squad from the British Isles off in search of glory next summer. One will be the best prepared, best paid, ...
Wasps’ failure to clap their fans leaves a bad taste in the mouth
October 21st, 2008
Not only are London Wasps seemingly out of touch with the changes made to the laws of the game this season....
Not only are London Wasps seemingly out of touch with the changes made to the laws of the game this season....
