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.

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.

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.

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.

Is Halfpenny Coming Home?

It has been a busy day in Toulon. Club President, Mourad Boudjellal has unleashed a surprising announcement regarding Leigh Halfpenny’s contract. Due the fullbacks niggling groin injury the French club have threatened to terminate his contract. The Welshman was taken over to France as the ideal replacement for Jonny Wilkinson.

The Pro12 to Continue During the World Cup

This week we heard the news that the Guinness Pro 12 will continue during the World Cup. This situation cannot possibly help the league or the clubs and regions within it. The Aviva Premiership will be on hold, so why not the Pro12.