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Sportsthoughts (146) – Two great days of sport: Cheltenham, Chelsea v West Ham and England’s Grand Slam
Yes, two great days of sports viewing, with a decent amount of beer and wine drinking thrown in! Sometimes it just has to be done… On Friday, just gone, I took the day off work, with a few friends, to … Continue reading
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Tagged Chelsea, Cheltenham races, England, England rugby, football, Gold Cup, London, Photography, photos, rugby, Six Nations rugby, Soccer, sports, The Shard, West Ham
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Sportsthoughts (129) – A crazy end to the Six Nations Rugby!
Well, what a great, breathless end to the Six Nations rugby! England 55-35 up against the French, needing another six points to take the title on points difference, from Ireland and Wales. A minute left on the clock. A rolling … Continue reading
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Tagged England, England 55 France 35, rugby, Six Nations rugby, sports
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Sportsthoughts (125) – Quins’ season so far/ Six Nations kicks off
It’s that time of year again. Early February. Crap weather, freezing cold… and the Six Nations rugby to warm the cockles of our hearts. I’m delighted to see so many of the Quins boys in the England squad: captain Chris … Continue reading
Sportsthoughts (96) – Ireland win the Six Nations – just
So my predictions weren’t off the wall this year. I had the top two, England and Ireland, the wrong way round. I got Wales 3rd and France 4th right and Italy/ Scotland the wrong way ( I thought Italy would … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian O'Driscoll, England, Ireland, Mike Brown, rugby, Six Nations rugby, sports
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Sportsthoughts (95) – What a Game! England 13 Ireland 10
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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Tagged Danny Care, England v Ireland, Mike Brown, rugby, Six Nations rugby, sports
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Sportsthoughts (94) – So Close! France 26 England 24
(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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Tagged England, England rugby, france rugby, rugby, Six Nations rugby, sports
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Sportsthoughts (67) – Wales win the Six Nations
So, when I last wrote about the Six Nations rugby, after two games, England were looking good, after victories over Scotland and Ireland. At the time, the main surprise was that France had lost their first two games, first against … Continue reading
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Tagged England rugby, rugby, Six Nations rugby, sports, Wales winners
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Sportsthoughts (17) – Reflections on the Six Nations Rugby
So the Six Nations tournament is over and Wales are worthy winners, Grand Slam winners. Let’s look at the outcome compared with my forecasts. I can take it… 1st Wales. My forecast 4th. OK, my excuse is that I thought … Continue reading
Sportsthoughts (16) – A Rugby Day
Today was France vs England. Often Le Crunch, though not quite this year, as Wales are out ahead. My friend Jon suggested I came down with him to Weybridge in Surrey, to watch his son play in an under 13 … Continue reading
Sportsthoughts (10) – The Six Nations is upon us!
The Six Nations rugby tournament is one of the great sporting contests. In the dark, cold days of winter and early spring it gives us something to look forward to. The anticipation rises: most years there is no clear favourite, … Continue reading