Category: Halliday’s Blog

Crunch Time Approaches for England and Scotland

When I was in the UK last week, I attended a charity function in the company of many great names in Welsh Rugby, both on and off field. One was Jonathan Davies, the Scarlets centre who’s outstanding in any era. His highlights reel showed how much the national side miss players like him and the […]

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.

2026 – A Defining Year

In wishing all a happy, peaceful, fulfilling and sporting 2026 I feel that this year will be defining on a number of levels.

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…

Red Roses Must Not Wilt Under Extreme Pressure Of A Home Tournament And Favourite Status.

August 20, 2025 Possibly the biggest event in Women’s sport takes place in the UK from Friday night onwards, namely the Womens’ Rugby World Cup 2025. Let us park the fact that The Red Roses of England are the hottest favourites of any team in any sporting competition ever – perhaps other than when Tiger […]