Tag Archives: rugby

What a day of fun and night of sport!

Posted on July 19, 2026 by henry tapper

I’d been out the pub most of the afternoon enjoying the Windsor Ukulele Orchestra ripping through a two hour set in celebration of it being a July Christmas. To remind me that it was not December I needed 30 degrees … Continue reading →

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The Auld Alliance shows up boring England!

Posted on March 8, 2026 by henry tapper

  I was with my mother yesterday so we watched the rugby. At 93 she has become a fan and after watching Scotland beat France 50-40 I could see why. I decided to stay for the second leg which was … Continue reading →

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A pension is a bleeding pension – pass me the aspirin!

Posted on March 13, 2022 by henry tapper

  After a night at my old college reminiscing with Huw Davies about rugby 40 years ago, I admit to having a slightly jaundiced view of the world this morning! (Huw played a few games for my college team when … Continue reading →

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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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I wonder about schools rugby.

Posted on September 24, 2017 by henry tapper

As I wondered around my old school – Bryanston – I felt nostalgia for the late 70s (when I was a pupil), wonder for the educational business I was being shown and fright at the conclusions I was drawing with … 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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HAPPY RUGBY WINS!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by henry tapper

As I seem to spend most of this weekend commuting from Central London to Eton on trains running through Twickenham, I have not been able to avoid the rugby world cup. I now know that West London is populated  entirely by Kiwis, Boks and Aussies … Continue reading →

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What do England rugby fans do now?

Posted on October 12, 2015 by henry tapper

  Simple answer – switch to supporting our national game! If Wayne Rooney had been born in Eire he’d have been the Irish #10 , competing with Dave Sexton, because that’s what the finest sportsmen in Ireland and NewZealand and … 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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Gavin Henson – a proper father

Posted on July 20, 2010 by henry tapper

Gavin Henson has a reputation for being vain and consequently superficial. He may be vain but he is not superficial.
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