February 22, 2012

Kit Advertising

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So I see some of the current Welsh Rugby Squad are upset over the WRU’s advertising of the new look Welsh Rugby Shirt. The 50 foot poster draped in a prominent position at the WRU Headquarters at the Millennium Stadium depicts the athletic body of Gavin Henson in the new shirt. I am sorry my [...]

The game of rugby union is dreadful to watch, I BLAME THE COACHES

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Could they have come from a background in Rugby League, American Football, Aussie Rules or are they copy-cat coaches who are killing our kids? SO WHO IS ACCOUNTABLE? I bumped into the great man himself, one of my sporting idols. The one guy I wanted to emulate, one of the greatest influences on me wanting [...]

Reflecting on Wales recent New Zealand Tour

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Warren Gatland’s, Wales team can take some positives from this tough assignment, despite 2 Test defeats at the hands of the All Blacks. However, the stark reality is, Wales are still a long way short of troubling the Major Rugby playing Nations often enough to have a realistic chance of lifting the World Cup.[free] Bradley [...]

Post match Thoughts on Wales V S. Africa

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Looking closely at Wales’ development as they prepare for their New Zealand Tour as they build towards the World Cup. So what can we take from last week’s Wales v South Africa Test Match played at the Millennium Stadium? [free] One thing is for certain, South Africa look like overwhelming favourites to retain their world [...]

Well done cardiff Blues, European silverware at last!

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What a fantastic result for Welsh Rugby, as Cardiff Blues became the first Welsh Region to bring home a European Trophy and having done so, re opened the door for Llanelli Scarlets to take their place in next year’s competition. [free] The aggravated post match reaction from the owner of Toulon was understandable, given they [...]

In the Confort Zone

It was interesting to note a recent article written by Western Mail Rugby correspondent Andy Howell, has provoked a massive reaction and certainly stoked the fire among some, when he suggested Welsh Coaches were in the comfort zone!  One of the coaches whose record Andy questioned, was Phil Davies, a former playing colleague of mine [...]

Henson Returns

So Gavin Henson is all set for a return to Rugby in time for the 2010-11 season. As far as The Ospreys are concerned, (they have had the patience of Job) they must be delighted to receive this boost and I will be watching with intrigue how and where he settles back in. Do they [...]

Midfield Play

I see Riki Flutey is the latest withdrawal from the England starting line-up for the crucial opening 6 Nations match against Wales at Twickenham this weekend. This must be a huge blow to the England backs coach, former Australian and Irish mid-field back, Brian Smith, as his selection of Toby Flood as Flutey’s stand-in, suggests [...]