It is not very often you have players surrounded by hype right out of their school days. Players all develop at different rates and many take different routes to get the professional game. England’s highest points scorer, Owen Farrell, first appeared for Saracens at the age of 17 whilst compatriot, George Ford, holds the recordContinue reading “Do not get too excited yet – young Pollock still has years to go”
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Louis Rees-Zammit and the American Dream
Louis Rees-Zammit sets off on a new adventure. Is it going to be a successful one? It takes a pretty big news story to overshadow the squad releases for the 6 Nations, but that’s exactly what we got this week. Welsh wing superstar Louis Rees-Zammit announced that he was to leave the world of rugbyContinue reading “Louis Rees-Zammit and the American Dream”
What the England squad could look like for Six Nations opener
With England’s Six Nations squad being announced on Wednesday morning, questions start to appear over where which players will start and which will be not involved at all. Steve Borthwick led his England side to a fourth-place finish last year in his first Six Nations as head coach and will be keen to improve onContinue reading “What the England squad could look like for Six Nations opener”
The State of Anglo-Welsh Rugby
An examination into the affairs of both English and Welsh rugby union and what is going on. Over the history of rugby, Anglo-Welsh clashes have been sights to remember. With two great rugby nations going head to head in club rugby form, these matches always provide great entertainment. And that is no different heading intoContinue reading “The State of Anglo-Welsh Rugby”
The Incredible Rise of Georgia Under-20s
Silence falls around the Avchala Stadium as England under-20s flanker Tristan Woodman carries into contact. A single bellowing scream of encouragement echoes through the ground as Woodman is collected by Georgia’s Ghaniasvili and Lomidze and held gratefully in their grasp. Everyone holds their breathe as referee Nika Amashukeli holds out his arm towards the GeorgiansContinue reading “The Incredible Rise of Georgia Under-20s”
“We want to write our names alongside theirs in history” Sam James: The chance to re-create history
17 years ago a wide-eyed Sam James was a ball-boy at Edgeley Park, Sale Sharks former home in Stockport. As with any boy or girl who has picked up or kicked an oval or round ball, Sam dreamed of re-creating the success of the heroes whom he watched every week. Unlike most kids, however, SamContinue reading ““We want to write our names alongside theirs in history” Sam James: The chance to re-create history”
Why English Rugby is Unsustainable
The problems with England’s elite game and what needs to be done. The Ancient Greek myth of Icarus highlights the dangers of extreme hubris and arrogance. It features a young and foolish boy who begins the story as a proud and virtuous man but is corrupted when handed excessive power. Icarus is overcome and giddyContinue reading “Why English Rugby is Unsustainable”
Orrell RUFC- The club forgotten by professionalism
And the lessons modern clubs can learn from their demise. For the last two decades, elite rugby in the North West has been dominated by Sale Sharks, with the Manchester-based outfit holding sole proprietorship and first pick over the talent emanating from the Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire catchments. However, Sale have not alwaysContinue reading “Orrell RUFC- The club forgotten by professionalism”
The Death of West Midlands rugby?
The effects of Worcester’s demise on the West Midlands, and how the region can recover. The West Midlands is famous for many things, they were the inventors of Range Rovers, Cadbury’s, and the birthplace of the Balti curry. It is also the birthplace of rugby, named after the town in Warwickshire where, as the oldContinue reading “The Death of West Midlands rugby?”
A Day in the Life of a Travelling Reserve- As told by Will Cliff
In Greek mythology Sisyphus was a former King of Corinth who dreamed of being immortal, he would frequently attempt to trick the Greek Gods and coerce them into awarding him his wish of never dying. As punishment for his crimes, Sisyphus was sentenced with rolling a boulder up a hill in Tartarus, over and overContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Travelling Reserve- As told by Will Cliff”
The Match Report 