Category Archives: rugby

Martin “chariot” Offiah is why we sing the song .

Posted on March 7, 2020 by henry tapper

It’s been a mystery to me these 30 years, why we sing Swing Low to England. Read the BBC article on the link to get the full story, but a bit of context. Back in 1987 rugby was mainly played … Continue reading →

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When a draw feels like a win

Posted on July 9, 2017 by henry tapper

I am sure I’m not alone in wondering why drawing the test series against the All Blacks is a bad thing for the Lions , for Britain , for Ireland or for rugby. The British and Irish Lions is one … Continue reading →

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Banahan, Burgess and a Bath night out!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by henry tapper

  Most of this winter has been spent watching Yeovil Town lose, with the prospect of a home cup tie against Man Utd looming, I’ll be traipsing down to the Huish on Tuesday night to will them to a rare … Continue reading →

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What a match! England v France #sixnations

Posted on February 2, 2014 by henry tapper

  https://twitter.com/pensionlawyeruk/status/429651442501451776 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3_UxrgINU   Yesterday’s Six Nations thriller , narrowly won by France in the closing minutes, will go down as an all-time great. No need to rehearse the details, Tom Fordyce’s match report for the BBC does very nicely. … Continue reading →

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