Author: thaumaturge

So far, only Scarlets v Dragons has been called off for this weekend, although Deebs is morose about the lack of South African URC rugby. In theory, there are various English Premiership matches mostly scheduled on top of each other, a tasty Irish derby, and Welsh/Scottish dust-ups, plus some Top14 matches. Onna telly this week … Continue reading There Might Be Rugby

Turn off the phones, lock the kids in the soundproof basement, prepare your food and drink and turn on the telly, ‘cos it’s time for the European cups again. Prognostication is not my forté, but I’ll give it a bash for the Big Cup matches. Northampton v Racing 92 I was surprised to discover that … Continue reading Cuppa Time

The following four fixtures will be shown on the World Rugby site, and they will be available to watch afterwards, so even the most fevered rugby fans will not be found wanting for action. Saturday, 20th November Brazil v Kenya: (3rd/4th place play-off Stellenbosch Challenge, Men’s) Markotter Field, Stellenbosch – 10:00 GMT) Zimbabwe v Namibia: … Continue reading Autumn Internationals, Round Four

Italy vs Argentina Two sides struggling to make an impact in recent times. Well, for Italy, pretty much forever despite one win over the Boks at our lowest ebb, for the pedants and pot stirrers who like to keep dredging that up. Argentina seemed to be on the up when they pasted the All Blacks … Continue reading Autumn Internationals, Round Two

The Autumn Internationals or End of Year Tours start in earnest this weekend after two weeks of watching the Kiwis dismantle half-baked sides in the name of ‘growing the global game for a few million pounds, mate’. Gents that they are. After the rancour of the Lions Tour (with more of the players now tearing … Continue reading YOUR Summary of the Weekend’s Test Matches

It has come to my attention that sports that are not Rugby Union not only exist, but have enthusiastic fans. Here is a brief round-up. Cricket As I remember it from Primary School, cricket is a sport played with a tennis ball and tennis racquet (see also: Rounders). It didn’t have a very clear objective … Continue reading The Bizarre World of Other Sports

This post has very little to do with rugby (there is some connection), but I lost the plot after reading about David Frost’s ‘speech’ on Tuesday, in which he repudiated the world-beating, superfantabulistic deal that he and Spaffer Johnson negotiated and signed with the EU less than a year ago. These morons have no understanding … Continue reading Rave Off, You Useless Tory/DUP Fuckers

In such important matters, it is crucial to consult an independent Welsh referee. The Nigel Owens of crisps. The Proper Taytos are playing Treviso tonight. Let’s hope they aren’t as shite as last week. Onna telly this week Friday 8th October Ulster v Treviso 19:35 Premier Sports 1 Ospreys v Sharks 19:35 Premier Sports 2 … Continue reading The Right Stuff

Cooney. Baloucoune. Stockdale. McCloskey. All injured last week by the brutal Weegiegibbons. This means Ulster are starting nineteen-year-old Nathan Doak at scrum-half. Good luck to the lad! Today’s picture was inspired by today’s walkies, where we ran across an enormous Doberman carrying a rugby ball in his mouth (a real ball, not a toy as … Continue reading The Body Count

… because the Pro-Woo United Rugby Championship starts tonight! As per fucking usual, Ulster and Cardiff are scheduled to kick off at the same time, forcing a dual Premier Sports purchase. Bastards. There is a plethora of other matches as well, so without further ado, let’s have a look at the fixtures. Onna telly this … Continue reading We Can All Get Excited Now