Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The 2017/18 Premiership season is now over. Saracens have wrestled back the crown from the Exeter Chiefs, at another glorious final day at Twickenham. With the on-field action over, it is time to look at the Aviva Premiership statistics for an in-depth review of the season. A big acknowledgement for these statistics goes to OPTA and […] READ MORE
It’s semi-final time in both the Aviva Premiership and the Guinness Pro14, with some high octane games scheduled! To prepare you, join ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod for a look at all the coverage. Paddy and Andy discuss the recent results, and the upcoming finals this weekend. Big Story Roundup In the news this week, […] READ MORE
More and more, efforts of a teams' season is determined by standings. If not for the final result, knock-out football is often another stage of the season. Reach that position, sides can take a deep breath and re-focus on a semi-final match. At the pinnacle of Premiership Rugby, this weekend 'it is all up for grabs' READ MORE
It was the big European finals weekend in Bilbao and it did not disappoint! As ever, the ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod savoured a beer, as we watched the best take on the Best. Paddy and Andy dissect the two massive Championship games, and plenty more for you to enjoy. 2017/18 Champions Cup Leinster secured their 4th European […] READ MORE
The Aviva Premiership has seen a number of shifts in power this season. Recent champions Northampton Saints and Harlequins finished in the bottom four, whilst Leicester Tigers missed the play-offs for the first time in 14 seasons. There seems to be an ‘Aviva Premiership power shift’ in motion. Since the introduction of the play-offs in […] READ MORE
{Recorded on May 11} Paddy and Andy are back after a small break to your relief! They bring the ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod, with a focus on looking at the upcoming knockout matches. We dive ‘head first’ into the upcoming European finals and the international squad announcements. European Finals Can Racing stop Leinster racing […] READ MORE
‘In the Bin’ rugby pod has plenty of news again, to keep you up-to-date with all the results and happenings from the Northern Hemisphere. The Pro14 regular season is now ‘In the Bin’ and the Premiership is only a round away. Paddy and Andy are here to discuss the latest news, games and play off […] READ MORE
‘Hands up who is ready for another episode?’ Well, the Falcons are certainly happy, and Andy and Paddy are ready to deliver the ‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod this week. And over the last week, the we have seen matches from the absurd, to the glorious, so enjoy a breakdown of all the results and […] READ MORE
A week ago Northampton Saints returned to Monday training following a fourth hammering this season by Saracens. This week they have the satisfaction of completing the double over their fiercest rivals Leicester as they won 27-21 at Welford Road. This may also potentially derail the Tigers’ play-off bid. Before the match, there was only one […] READ MORE
Henry Trinder will play his 100th Aviva Premiership match this Saturday when Gloucester take on Harlequins at Kingsholm. Gloucester currently lie in seventh place, five points behind the last play-off spot. READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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