Tag Archives: Ireland

WILL THE LIONS ROAR DOWN UNDER?

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Richard Grainger

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A lot of people have asked me what my take is on the British & Irish Lions selection. And that, I’ll admit, is not because I could be classed as an expert, but perhaps rather more to do with the … Continue reading →

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WHY I’M PUTTING ONE HUNDRED QUID ON ENGLAND TO WIN THE RUGBY WORLD CUP

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Richard Grainger

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On Saturday evening, Steve Borthwick called in at the HR Owen dealership on his way home from Twickenham and bought a Ferrari to cheer himself up, because his afternoon hadn’t gone quite as well as he’d expected. However, while deliberating … Continue reading →

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POSTCARD FROM STROKE CITY

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Richard Grainger

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I have the worst hangover in living memory. And to make things worse still, last night was only my first night of four in Stroke City, which means that we will be going for it tonight, tomorrow night and again … Continue reading →

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UNDERSTANDING SPAIN — Back to the Land of the White Bentley

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Richard Grainger

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  This blog is a bit random as I’m not actually in Spain — I’m back in The Land of the White Bentley — that’s Alderley Edge, folks, or Puerta Banus without the sun. It’s actually quite a nice day … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK SYNOPSIS —   THE LIFE OF THINGS

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Richard Grainger

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Did you ever wonder if an unwanted bicycle left in a yard to rust has feelings? Or if a toothbrush, considered flaccid and no longer fit for purpose, experiences a deep sadness as it’s flicked, by the very person whose … Continue reading →

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The Watch

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Richard Grainger

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A very short story written in a very short time at this afternoon’s Maccwriters’ workshop   It’s ten to nine. Forever. Time stopped for Daniel at that precise moment. They’d argued and left late as usual. And then they argued … Continue reading →

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