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Sportsthoughts (95) – What a Game! England 13 Ireland 10

Posted on February 23, 2014 by John S

Well, maybe, just maybe, my predictions are going to turn out right after all! Four teams all on four points after three games, and after yesterday England might be on a roll. 13-10 doesn’t sound like an exciting score. But … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (94) – So Close! France 26 England 24

Posted on February 4, 2014 by John S

(Wrote this on iPad while watching Chelsea beating Man City 1-0 at the Etihad. Impressive multi-tasking, I’m sure you’ll agree!) Well I said the predictions would probably be wrong! So close though, and agonising for England after coming back brilliantly … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (93) – Six Nations predictions

Posted on January 31, 2014 by John S

The escape-from-the-gloom-of-winter sportsfest starts tomorrow:  the Six Nations rugby. As ever, hope and anticipation runs high before it starts. I offer my predictions below, but frankly, I haven’t got a clue, except to say that Italy and Scotland will battle … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (88) – England 22 New Zealand 30

Posted on November 17, 2013 by John S

So this was the big one. Always is. The chance for England to measure themselves against the best team in the rugby world. Not World Cup winners that often, strangely enough. But usually the best. The All Blacks. The game … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (87) – A good day for Quins – at Twickenham and Leicester

Posted on November 4, 2013 by John S

2 November 2013 was a good day for Harlequins. First, Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown starred for England in their 20-13 victory over Australia. And then Quins went away to Leicester, and won 23-16. (Meanwhile West Ham had another 0-0 … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (86) – Quins 24 Sale 3, in photos

Posted on October 27, 2013 by John S

At last, Quins got back to winning ways at home yesterday, beating Sale 24-3. Lots of players missing, either through injury or international call-ups, but that gave the youngsters a chance, and they rose to the occasion. Marshalled by the … Continue reading →

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iphonelondonscenes – 14

Posted on October 13, 2013 by John S

Kick off at the Stoop, Twickenham on Saturday. Things went downhill from there! Quins lost 26-33 at home to Llanelli Scarlets in the first game of the Heineken Cup. In theory, the most winnable of the six group games. Back … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (83) – early term report for Quins and Irons

Posted on September 15, 2013 by John S

A bit of a mixed bag. OK, but not great. Early days and all that, but the doubts hover. For West Ham, in particular, early season optimism is now officially over. An ugly battle for a mid table place seems … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (80) – Brilliant Lions!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by John S

The third test, the decider. The Lions, pretty lucky winners of the first, Australia deserved winners of the second. The momentum, therefore, seeming to be with the Aussies. Selection bombshells delivered by Warren Gatland. Brian O’Driscoll dropped, not even on … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (79) – Unlucky Lions?

Posted on June 30, 2013 by John S

Second test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions. Last kick of the game. Leigh Halfpenny has a penalty to win the game for the Lions. Just like Kurtly Beale had for Aussies last week. It’s different, much harder. … Continue reading →

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