Category Archives: jonny wilkinson
Latest Defeat Last Straw for England Fans
I am not a fair weather England fan. I have supported the national team through thick and thin and spent a vast amount of money on tickets/travel/booze supporting them. When fellow blogger Dom was down on them this season I … Continue reading
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Squad call ups for Noon and Hodgson?
Speechless… Euphoria shared is euphoria halved
Filed under england, ireland, jonny wilkinson, martin johnson, rugby
Jonny Wilkinson – Can’t Live With Him, Can’t Live Without Him
In the aftermath of England’s less than convincing win against Italy, the cold eye of assessment is falling as never before upon English rugby’s pre-eminent icon. No, not James Haskell, but the demi-god Jonny Wilkinson. The drop goal hero with … Continue reading
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3D Rugby Broadcast – the Verdict
Despite being pipped by Sky for being the first live 3D sports broadcast in the UK, yesterday’s O2 sponsored 3D broadcast of the England v Wales rugby match was none the less a landmark event. But did it live up … Continue reading
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Tactics, Not the Team, is What Matters.
As England prepare for the start of their 6N campaign tomorrow, the issue for me is not who is in the side. The issue is how will England play. Just what kind of team does Martin Johnson want England to … Continue reading
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Forget Avatar 3D – It’s England v Wales in 3D!
Can’t be bothered or unwilling/unable to shell out over a hundred quid for the day to watch dull as ditch water England probably lose to the Taffs on Feb 7th? Mother-in-Law coming round? No worries! England might be as potent … Continue reading
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God I hate being right all the time….!
Sadly, as predicted on these pages: I think however that we will see a fairly routine victory for New Zealand by 12-15 points. I expect England to stay in touch for fifty or so minutes before the superior class of … Continue reading
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Autumn Internationals Round Three – Welcome New Zealand
New Zealand. Land of One Tree Hill, lamb, Russel Crowe and of course, the incomparable New Zealand All Black rugby team. Now, if there is one team that a fragile England do not want to face, it is New Zealand. … Continue reading
Despair
After the latest team announcement, all I now need is for the RFU to sell the naming rights to Twickenham and my misery will be complete. “And a warm welcome this afternoon to the Nike Rugby @ Twickenham Stadium to … Continue reading
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Can the Not-So-Sweet Chariot Swing Any Lower?
I really enjoyed the game on Saturday. Why? Because my money was on Argentina. With the weather forecast looming and knowledge of England’s poor out of hand kicking, I viewed the 5/1 on offer as fair game and well it … Continue reading
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