Monday 6 October 2014

We Need To Talk About Liam...

Liam Williams has been one of the region’s most impressive players this season; however, his discipline remains an issue.

With Leigh Halfpenny still injured and yet to play his first game for Toulon, Williams is in pole position to be Welsh fullback for the Autumn Internationals. Yet, there are still definite question marks over his temperament.


Tuesday 30 September 2014

What To Expect From Amorosino

On Tuesday, the Cardiff Blues unveiled the Argentinian versatile back, Lucas Amorosino as their latest signing, I have have spoken to Los Pumas coach Keir Wenham-Flatt about the new man.

Amorosino, 28, who is comfortable playing wing or full back, will move to the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park in the coming weeks after putting pen to paper on a deal until the end of the season.
Amorosino in full flight

Sunday 28 September 2014

Open Apology To Ospreylia

At the start of this season many ‘rugby experts’, journalists and pundits wrote off the Ospreys, citing the loss of key players as the reason.  I too wrote off the Ospreys, although I would never call myself a rugby expert. However, the Ospreys have won four from four at the start of this season and been the mightily impressive. Therefore, this is my own slice of humble pie as I offer an apology for ever doubting the Ospreys.

Friday 26 September 2014

Continue With Judgement Day

Since the new Rugby Services Agreement (RSA) has now been signed in Wales, what it means for the day to day running of the game is slowly but surely being discovered. The latest change with the new agreement is that ‘Judgement Day’ in not included, leaving the 2015 edition of the event hanging in the balance.

Barrett's Big Chance

We’ve all done it; had one drink too many and arrived late to work the next day, feeling a little worse for wear. The difference is that we weren’t playing for the All Blacks and due to catch a flight the next day. Aaron Cruden was drinking till late at a bar in New Zealand called the Zookeeper’s Son.

Tuesday 23 September 2014

Is Rhys Webb Ready for Wales?

Rhys Webb insists that he is not thinking about Welsh selection but based on his performances he could be excused for wondering what his future might hold. The twenty-five year old Ospreys scrum half has had a career ravaged by injury but is now fit, on form and playing with a smile on his face.

With two tries against Edinburgh last weekend his total for the season stands at four with just three games played. The performance against Edinburgh was outstanding and his try scoring form speaks for itself, however is he ready to carry the number nine for Wales.

Thursday 18 September 2014

Rugby Manager 2015 - A Real Let Down

Rugby Manager 2015 is the first rugby management game in ten years, and is made by Cyanide Studios. Since 2005 the Football Manager franchise has gone from strength to strength and become hugely popular amongst football and gaming fans. Many rugby fans anticipated this game after playing the football equivalent, frankly a rip-off of Football Manager would have been better.