I really want to avoid slamming refs because to the winner it looks like bad sport and I get that.
The Ulster knock on in the lead up was a difficult one to take as it was just so clear to everyone. Then to have no TMO scrutiny is disappointing, which is why I think the Carre situation has...
The football analogy probably wasn't the best given how funding works in football. He was demonstrating that you need competitive clubs to increase interest in the sport.
But he's not wrong overall. I think the reasons grassroots rugby is struggling in certain areas of Wales is due to complex...
Earl has been absolutely immense at times and is the clear winner of this for me. The performance against Ireland was a true test against an Irish backrow that was too much for almost everyone to that point. If he continues the form I expect him as the Lions 8.
Well. I wasn’t expecting Scotland to be in this. If they can find a bit of bit of territory and get some front foot ball like they did in the first half they might have a chance here
There’s been a lot of talk of dragging players over to hold them up as the reward is the drop out. I know there was an adv here anyway, but I think it’s a highly risky strategy for this reason!
Wales are looking a little bit defeated here. Mistakes creeping in… can’t see what they are trying to do in attack and Italy are making it look easy to defend.
To be fair, I don’t think many people called that England result.
To add to that Wales and Italy have both been wildly inconsistent. The most likely outcome for me is that Wales will win by less than 7 in a frantic game and still come bottom.
We really need Refell to be fit, he is a game changer.