My World Cup preview continues, here I look at Pool C which includes three tier one nations. This teams who progress from this pool will face the teams who emerge from Pool D which includes Wales. Argentina: World Ranking: 11th Official Twitter World Cup History: A staple of the World Cup, Argentina have reached the Semi Finals on two occasions in 2007 when they were … Continue reading World Cup preview (Pool C)
I continue my preview of the World Cup Groups by looking at Pool B today, a group featuring two of the pre tournament favourites, South Africa and New Zealand. Canada: World ranking 21st Official Twitter World Cup History: Quarter finalists in 1991 when they were the powerhouse of North American Rugby, since then Canada’s powers have somewhat waned. They have been a physical opponent through … Continue reading World Cup Preview (Pool B)
Now that the squads have been announced and the final warm up games played, I thought it was about time that I wrote a Rugby World cup preview. I am trying to provide my honest opinion on how I think the tournament will go for both Wales and the other teams involved. Looking at each teams form coming into the competition and identifying key players, … Continue reading World Cup preview (Pool A)
A first for me this week, a Welsh Rugby game in Cardiff with my 7 month pregnant partner. What I can comment on is that Cardiff luckily has ample toilet opportunities in the many establishments in the City Centre. Our first port of call was the WRU shop on Westgate street, this has improved a lot since I popped in during the 2015 World cup … Continue reading ‘Sorry babes, I need Another Wee’… Our story of Wales V Ireland 31.8.19
Hey guys,I thought I would share some reviews of the sports subscriptions I have over the next few weeks. With the NFL season fast approaching I have decided to start with a review directed at anyone interested in the Denver Broncos. I have followed the team since 2011, and lived a charmed life as a Broncos fan in the Peyton Manning years, until the last … Continue reading A Damn Good subscription… BSN Denver Subscription review.
The 24 hour NFL media circus was stunned on Saturday evening when 29 year old Indianapolis Quarterback Andrew Luck announced his immediate retirement from the game . Luck was hailed as a once in a generation talent when he was drafted with the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft from Stanford University. Luck was picked over Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III who has … Continue reading All out of Luck
The weekend started for me with England V Ireland on Sky Sports, another game in the World cup warm up series for these two teams. England were playing their third game in as many weeks,Ireland were playing in their second game following their second string recording a comfortable victory over Italy. England were dominant from the first to last whistle, Ireland did not seem as … Continue reading Bank Holiday weekend round up
A summers evening in West London brought back memories of the classic 5-0 win at the start of the Laudrup era pre match tonight. QPR away used to be a bogey game for the Swans and last season’s 4-0 loss was one of the low points of the season. Played at the Kiyan Prince foundation stadium which is named after the QPR academy player who … Continue reading Swans V QPR 21.8.19
With the dust settling on the first phase of Wales world cup preparations I thought I would look at the players yet to feature so far this summer. With a blend of injured veterans building fitness and young hopefuls vying to secure their places in Japan the final balance of the squad is yet to be decided. Here I rate the player’s chances of making … Continue reading The Heat is on.(world cup selection chances)
Pre match: I boarded the 0803 to Cardiff Central from Filton Abbey Wood station, due to the time of day the 5 carriage train was an ample size and the service was running on time. Cardiff central is well organised on match day with staff providing leaflets with information as you leave the station throughout the day. With it’s ideal city centre location the stadium … Continue reading Match report: Wales V England Attended in person.
The Armchair and Beyond 