Last week
England were 3.5 to beat South Africa in the first Test in Durban. Odds of 5.3 on a Red Rose second Test win this Saturday tell you a lot about the nature of international rugby tours. Lo
I have tons of admiration and affection for both Leicester and Harlequins but, asked to choose between my two old clubs, I draw on the detachment and expertise that I've gained as a rugby analyst. Sor
Odds of 1.29 on Leinster to win a third Heineken Cup in four seasons? Madness. You'd have to be deluded to take that bet. Either that or you haven't watched any recent finals.
I said in my semi-fin
There isn't a bettor in the world who would have predicted this semi-final. Both Ulster and Edinburgh pulled off big upsets in the quarters and the last four of the Heineken Cup are unchartered waters
was surprised to see France blow their Grand Slam chance by drawing with Ireland but I'm astonished by Philipe Saint-Andre's team selections for Sunday's clash with England.
Out goes Morgan Parra,
Luck of the Irish? Not in the Six Nations 2012. First round defeat at home, a match postponed, then when it looked like they'd got back on track with a big win over Italy and a barnstormer in Paris, i
Warren Gatland was using reverse psychology when he spoke earlier this week of Wales' many defeats at Twickenham over the last two decades. I played in an England team that didn't lose at home for ove
Phillipe Saint-Andre will have been as frustrated as Declan Kidney when France's match against Ireland was cancelled. Les Bleus played with poise and panache against Italy in round one and he won't ha
After the last minute cancellation of their round two match against France, the Irish are desperate to get on to the pitch and score some points. Their defeat to Wales was a long time ago now but they
I was very pleased by many aspects of England's round one win over Scotland. Their energy and commitment were first rate, there was a new desire about them which is very encouraging for the future and