Fortunately England still have the chance of the
Grand Slam. Get the funny feeling that's all they were thinking about when the little matter of an Italian side could quite have easily spoiled the party. read the rest of this rubbish
Tag: Rugby
It’s Philippe Saint-André what won it for
England. If England go on to win the Grand Slam or just the Championship they need to strike one more medal and award it to the current French coach because on Saturday he made sure it could happen. read the rest of this rubbish
Was that the making of this England
team? The previous two home victories, against New Zealand and Scotland, were good but was winning away in Ireland the indication of where this England rugby team is under Stuart Lancaster? read the rest of this rubbish
Jim Telfer, stick that up your kilt and
smoke it. Arrogant enough there Jimbo? Scotland talked a good game and again were sent home from Twickenham to “think again” as England won the Calcutta Cup in their opening game of the 6 Nations. read the rest of this rubbish
English rugby’s greatest victory for
nearly a decade...and it was Toby Flood-less. Any coincidence? I think not. But will they learn from this? read the rest of this rubbish
RFU in correct decision shocker
stop the world. Stuart Lancaster was really the only option for the England Rugby head coach, so much so that even an English sporting regulatory body couldn't screw it up. read the rest of this rubbish
Made in Yorkshire
like all the best things are. Stuart Lancaster along with the England team he put together during this 6 Nations tournament have made a great deal about how it all came about in Leeds and it led to Ireland's thumping at Twickenham. read the rest of this rubbish
Winning Le Crunch is still
special. Beating the Jocks is always good - though it'll never make up for the pain of 1990 - but doing the Frogs in their own back yard, even if it isn't the Parc des Princes, is still the best in the 6 Nations, no matter what state they're in. read the rest of this rubbish
Management by numbers
cost England. Stuart Lancaster had pretty much done a good job as interim England head coach and the game against Wales looked to be his crowing glory, if he hadn't just blown it with stereotyped substitutions. read the rest of this rubbish
Charge down Charlie is still
a charlie. Relying on Charlie to get tries from charge downs isn't a sound game plan but luckily for Stuart Lancaster's side Italy didn't up their game to find that first victory over England. read the rest of this rubbish