Well folks it has come to this, the final weekend of the domestic 2016-2017 in rugby competitions. We have already seen Saracens take the European Champions Cup for the second year in a row at BT Murrayfield a fortnight ago. Last weekend however, they failed to win the double, losing in the first Aviva Premiership …Read More
After 22 rounds of matches we know where everyone stands. Bristol with a fleeting time in the top flight, Wasps finishing top of the pile for the first time in the season and it came down to the number of matches won that decided 6th position in the table between Harlequins and Northampton Saints. Here …Read More
How have a new team done what seemed impossible? I’ve been obsessed with this club for a while now, but I can no longer put off writing this article. 30 games into the season they have given the best performance of a newly promoted team in the Bundesliga in 51 years, and have already secured …Read More
Are you ready for another amazing season of Cricket? White ball cricket gets underway tomorrow with the return of the Royal London One Day Cup, with the Warwickshire Bears looking to retain their crown after a thumping win over Surrey last September at Lords. The tournament typically held throughout the summer, has a different setting …Read More
County Cricket Season is finally here! On an overcast, chilly Monday morning, Warwickshire managed to stop the rot of defeats with some mature batting which forced Gareth Batty to reluctantly shake hands with Ian Bell on a draw. Surrey will be disappointed to have only taken 4 wickets in the day but remain unbeaten this …Read More
One Giant stumbles as David emerges triumphant and one dragon emerges from a tough arm wrestle. Cardiff Blues vs Ospreys The Ospreys came to the Principality looking to continue their quest to get a top 2 spot in the Guinness Pro 12 to guarantee themselves a home semi final place. Cardiff Blues, treating the occasion …Read More
Well folks, the wait is over we now know our squad. Larger than I predicted of 41 rather than 37 but nonetheless in the main a good squad. Below is the list of backs and forwards that were selected by Warren Gatland and his coaching staff: Forwards: Props: Joe Marler (ENG), Mako Vunipola (ENG), Jack …Read More
Who’s in and who’s out? Morgan Roberts picks his squad of 37 forwards and backs to be included in the British and Irish Lions Squad, one week before the official Squad Announcement on 19th April 2017. After the latest round of the European Champions and Challenge Cup rounds and of course with the end of …Read More
With so many contenders its all to play for in the Masters 2017 This Thursday we welcome back one the greatest events on sports annual calendar: The Masters. Augusta National will again host around 100 of the world’s best golfers to battle it out across 4 days, 72 holes, 7435 yards, avoiding the 44 bunkers, all …Read More
Is there a future for County Cricket? To say that County Cricket is not exactly thriving at the moment would be an understatement. Dwindling crowds and a lack of exposure are all threatening the future of the county game. Over the last two days I have been watching Gloucestershire compete against Durham MCCU in both …Read More
