Category Archives: scotland
Lion Man
Just reading Ian McGeechan’s autobiography Lion Man. I recommend it. McGeechan is so renowed for his coaching that it’s easy to overlook what a good player he was (and he stopped playing before I can remember watching much rugby). However, … Continue reading
Filed under england, gameplan, martin johnson, results, rfu, rob andrew, rugby, scotland, six nations
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
Filed under autumn internationals, elite squad, england, jonny wilkinson, martin johnson, rob andrew, rugby, scotland, six nations
Rugby World Cup Draw – Will England Escape the Pool?
SO, only three years early, here is the draw for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup: Pool A – New Zealand, France, Tonga, Americas 1, Asia 1 Pool B – Argentina, England, Scotland, Europe 1, play-off winner Pool C – … Continue reading
So How Was it For You? The 2008 6 Nations and England
Before the 6N started one of the more popular rugby forums was running a thread titled, “Your tournament hopes and fears”. It asked fans to state their ideal tournament, and their nightmare scenario. My ideal realistic outcome was to lose no … Continue reading
Scotland 15 – 9 England: Another low for English rugby
England travelled to Murrayfield with no ambition other than to continue their suffocating game plan which served them so well effectively in France. According to the BBC, Ashton was furious at the England display: “They just played the game of … Continue reading
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The value bet: weekend 08/03/2008
OddsChecker Wales v Ireland – Currently no standout value in the market. I’m looking at Wales at about 6/4. Wales have shown more quality than Ireland in recent performances. With doubts over Dempsey and Murphy and with Gatland having a … Continue reading
