Tag Archives: Twickenham

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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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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Blue is the colour

Posted on May 20, 2012 by henry tapper

Unless of course you are Scottish. City’s injury time miracle was played out on our iPhones as we watched the World Sevens at Twickenham..Chelsea‘s eleventh hour heist in a Brentford pub. The blue and white hoops of Reading go up, those of … Continue reading →

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Where it’s all going wrong for English rugby

Posted on October 14, 2011 by henry tapper

If you want fun, stick with your local club, enjoy mini and youth rugby and stay away from the RFU – it is toxic. Continue reading →

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Chip off the old block?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by henry tapper

My son Oliver has a blog and to my surprise has asked me to advertise it here … so here it is    http://www.tapsport-o.blogspot.com It is a strange place. He doesn’t appear to have any interest in collective DC or annuities … Continue reading →

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Scotland has hexed our cricket team.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by henry tapper

Let’s make this clear- we do not want your support- your support is toxic. Now you have hexed our cricket team. Continue reading →

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Governance = Boring?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by henry tapper

You see a lot of this, whatever the sport – (and in business for that matter), the expression of individual talent is suppressed for what is considered the wider good of the team.

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Satya in London

Posted on May 31, 2010 by henry tapper

Satya, my God Daughter in London this weekend- happy birthday! Continue reading →

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Twickenham stinks

Posted on February 28, 2010 by henry tapper

Rugby union is not rubbish but it’s rubbish at Twickenham at the moment. Continue reading →

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