Champion Rugby Weekend As Big Guns Look To Bilbao

It may be a few years since I relinquished the Chair role at EPCR but it doesn’t prevent a sense of pride at the continuation of Six Nations-like drama in the world’s top rugby club competition.
The Six Nations Blue Corner Shows the Way

A quick trip down memory lane first, as I was challenged by some Scottish mates to remember our 1986 drubbing by 33-6 in sub zero temperatures at a joyous Murrayfield, not that there were many similarities with the clash of 2026. In 1986 we beat Wales with a last minute drop goal from Rob Andrew, […]
Rugby Searches For The Spectacular As 6 Nations Looms

As rugby competitions seek the perfect combination of great rugby, off-field attraction and commercial appeal…
Champions Cup Credibility & Top Class Rugby

I suppose that in matters relating to Bath, Harlequins, Ealing Trailfinders and European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) -oh, and England Rugby! – I am partial to bias. Well why not, they all mean a lot to me for relationships past and current.
A View From The Cape: England Become The Centre Of Attention

You know something is stirring when even the most committed of Springbok supporters wonder what would happen if they were to be playing England this autumn.
A View From The Cape: Borthwick – The Excited Kid In A Rugby Candy Shop

It has been a mixed start to the rugby season. I have been wondering how the Prem would build on last year against a backdrop of seemingly irreversible and terminal change predicted off the field.
A View From The Cape: The Power Of Emotion In Our Sporting World

It feels like it has all been said for the Women’s Rugby World Cup – but we know that this is only the start and actually the hard yards start now.
Red Roses On The Edge Of History

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 came properly alive at semi-final stage and has created a huge sense of anticipation for the Finals.
A View From The Cape: What It Takes To Be A Sporting Champion

It has been quite a few weeks for South African Rugby. The defending world Champions returned to the top of the tree with a statement victory over the All Blacks…
Cricket Has Lit The Touchpaper – Can Rugby Follow Suit?

It started with an argument between India’s 25 year old prodigy of a cricket Captain, Shubman Gull, and the feisty Oval Groundsman.