Two baffling omissions as Marcus Smith makes French reporters’ Team of the Year
The Quins and England 10 has left a good impression. The end of the year has seen the usual host of lists, ‘Best XVs’ and awards shared out. Midi Olympique has released its’ Test ‘Team of the Year’ and there is a sole English inclusion – Marcus Smith. While Ireland finished 2022 as World No.1, […]
3 years ago
“I had my doubts about him” – The story behind Europe’s best rugby player
“Its an enormous honour for him.” Back in 2016, Josh van der Flier stood on a landing spot, outside the England press room, at Twickenham, overlooking a gym the senior players often use. Ireland had lost 21-10 to England, and it was a ruthless job by a team that Eddie Jones had quickly turned around […]
4 years ago
Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien in agreement over Europe’s best rugby player
Just pipping the excellent France back-row, Gregory Alldritt. Sean O’Brien and Alex Goode got together, put their medals on the table, and gave their take on who is Europe’s best rugby player. On Saturday, Sean O’Brien brought down the curtain on a 15-season career as a professional rugby player with his final game for London […]
4 years ago
Antoine Dupont joins three Leinster stars on European Player of the Year shortlist
The Toulouse and France scrumhalf bowed out at the semi-finals, but had a fine tournament. James Lowe’s form in the knockout stages of the European Champions Cup has seen him rocket into contention for a big end-of-season accolade. He will be up against Antoine Dupont, Gregory Alldritt and a couple of familiar faces for the […]
4 years ago