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Hot hot hot

Had a great weekend down in Twickenham, and Richmond, watching the Rugby 7s. It was very hot and sunny, managed to burn my forearms. There’s usually more going on in the crowd, than on the pitch at these events; it’s … Continue reading

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England Rugby…. finally

Finally a decent performance from England. If only they’d have played with the same level of interest against Wales and the (shocking) performance against Scotland – then it might be us at the top of the Six Nations table and … Continue reading

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Rugby

Well, what a dreadful second-half performance from England. Wilkinson may as well retire now, as he let Wales back into the game. Balshaw was a weak link, as predicted by people before the game. Wales did perform better eventually.

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Rugby

My team (Worcester) aren’t doing too well in the Premiership at the moment, though they have signed some really good players. Wasps and Leicester Tigers haven’t been performing. Tigers need to give Goode a rest for a while, as he … Continue reading

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Timy, Timy Tim

Tim Henman must be the most frustrating person to watch in sport. Thankfully he won his five-setter today against Moya.

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touching

Watched the final of the Stella Artois tennis at the weekend. Was really touched when Roddick gave his racquet away to a guy in a wheelchair.

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Rugby cont….

Finally got back at 1.20am after leaving Twickenham at 8pm. Nightmare of a trip – faults on the line, engineering works, heavy rain. Should have taken no more than two hours maximum. Shame Fiji didn’t really turn up for the … Continue reading

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Rugby 7s

Time to venture out to Twickenham today, for the Rugby 7s. It looks like it might be similar weather to the Dubai one – rain!! England didn’t even make the final stages, losing to Wales 22:0 in the first stages … Continue reading

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Worcester

Woot! It was worth buying my Worcester rugby top and shirt – they’ve managed to stay in the Premiership. Gives me a reason to wear one/more of them to the 7s next month at Twickenham, though hopefully it won’t be … Continue reading

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gone to the dogs

Went to the dogs yesterday, to do some innocent betting on greyhounds, that will probably be shot and buried in some disused estate in a few years. I can recommend that you don’t drink alcohol whilst taking anti-biotics; I knew … Continue reading

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