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Rien n’a change. The business end of the French Top 14 is exactly the same as it was on Sunday morning after a pulsating 80 minutes in the South of France. Toulon lead the pack by two points. Over 34,000 … Continue reading
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On the day that Big Ben stopped as Margaret Thatcher was eulogised, demonised and then buried, I wonder what sort of a world it is we now live in. What would the woman who was incorrectly attributed as having said … Continue reading
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A Championship club is guaranteed a place in this year’s final of the British and Irish Cup; and it is little surprise that they will meet one of the Irish Provincial ‘A’ sides. But although this was principally a British … Continue reading
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Tony De Mulder, Doncaster Rugby Football Club’s President, issued a statement last week to allay fears of what a drop to National League One may do to his Castle Park outfit. “… if the worst happens and we are relegated, … Continue reading
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Bristol have parted company with Liam Middleton, following their defeat by Moseley at Billesley Common. The former westcountry giants’ second consecutive league loss means that making the play-offs is far from guaranteed, as Leeds are breathing down their necks, a … Continue reading
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Any thoughts of prematurely engraving the name of Newcastle Falcons on the Championship silverware were put firmly on hold when Bedford came within seconds on inflicting a first defeat on the run-away league leaders. It took an 80th minute try … Continue reading
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Gone Girl — what to make of that then? Crikey! Gillian Flynn’s much-acclaimed new novel is one of those very rare books that I could not put down. Actually… I’ve just told you a lie. Misled you. The unreliable critic. … Continue reading
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Newcastle have qualified for the knock-out stages of the Championship; not that this was ever in much doubt. And, with five rounds remaining, even if they do not score another point — which is unlikely— they cannot be ousted from … Continue reading
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Bristol picked up a valuable bonus-point win over Rotherham with relative ease, watched by their new director of Rugby, Andy Robinson. The former Scotland national coach’s first day at work will be on March 1st, when he will take up … Continue reading
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Leeds came close to ending Newcastle’s perfect 20 at Otley on Sunday where they pushed the Falcons all the way, but had to be content with a losing bonus point, as the North-easterners dug in to win 9-13. Diccon Edwards’ … Continue reading
