Opinion
What the RFU must do about Bill Sweeney's pay optics – Andy Goode
Sweeney isn’t the first chief executive to take home a bumper pay packet – and he won’t be the last – but the scale of it …
Andy Goode
27 Nov 2024, 2:06
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Following an 18 year career which led to him becoming the second highest points scorer in Premiership History, Andy Goode is fast becoming one of the top rugby pundits in the UK. Goodey provides RugbyPass with weekly analysis and opinion on European rugby with a particular focus on England and the Premiership. He is also the host of a regular ‘Ask Goodey’ Facebook live.
Opinion
Players and referees must cut out worrying trend in rugby – Andy Goode
Bevan Rodd and Ben Curry are probably a bit embarrassed about their actions on Saturday and they are just the latest examples in a…
Andy Goode
20 May 2024, 10:59
Opinion
The no scrum from free-kick uproar is overblown - Andy Goode
The law changes being introduced across the game in July should help speed up play, improve the spectacle and reduce injuries, wha…
Andy Goode
11 May 2024, 5:16
Opinion
Give 'perfect final' to best referee in the business – Andy Goode
With Irish and French referees out of the equation, England's Luke Pearce is surely the frontrunner to get the whistle for the May…
Andy Goode
08 May 2024, 6:01
Opinion
RFU blew their chance to admit mistake in latest debacle – Andy Goode
The RFU has completely missed the point with its latest officiating related statement and referees simply shouldn’t be in charge…
Andy Goode
29 Apr 2024, 10:42
Opinion
Massive red flag raised by weakened Champions Cup teams – Andy Goode
This is the best club tournament in the world and is supposed to be the absolute elite level of competition, so it is disheartenin…
Andy Goode
13 Apr 2024, 3:05
Opinion
Cream rising to top again in Champions Cup – Andy Goode
The Champions Cup has had its detractors in recent years but it’s still the best club competition in the world and the cream is …
Andy Goode
06 Apr 2024, 4:00
Opinion
Fan concern over TMO audio legitimate – Andy Goode
We know it was “regrettable” and it shouldn’t have happened but the statement didn’t address the fact that TMO Stuart Terh…
Andy Goode
27 Mar 2024, 11:50
Opinion
Now is the time for Borthwick to make bold selection call – Andy Goode
It may sound odd to some in the wake of England’s momentous win over Ireland, their best performance for five years, but Marcus …
Andy Goode
12 Mar 2024, 11:39
Borthwick's mythical masterplan? I'm tired of waiting – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick insists England have a plan but there’s no smoke without fire when it comes to rumours of unrest in camp and he …
Andy Goode
08 Mar 2024, 9:04
Opinion
The eight England changes I want to see versus Ireland – Andy Goode
Joe Marler, Dan Cole, Elliot Daly and George Ford all have a huge number of caps and have had long international careers, but I’…
Andy Goode
28 Feb 2024, 6:19
Opinion
Steward axing shows Borthwick’s new intent – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick might still be tinkering with his starting XV but most of the changes are to be expected and George Furbank’s su…
Andy Goode
23 Feb 2024, 8:12
Opinion
Gats knows how to beat blitz but do Wales have the players to do it? – Andy Goode
Warren Gatland might be claiming to have introduced the blitz defence and know exactly how to beat it but whether he has the playe…
Andy Goode
10 Feb 2024, 3:16
Opinion
I get the clamour for Fin Smith to start but George Ford is the right call – Andy Goode
I understand the clamour to see Fin Smith thrown in but George Ford provides a steady hand on the tiller and England have a good b…
Andy Goode
02 Feb 2024, 7:08
Opinion
Marseille will be magic but this Six Nations is wide open – Andy Goode
We often see some surprise results in the tournament after a Rugby World Cup when teams have made a few more changes than normal, …
Andy Goode
30 Jan 2024, 7:09
Opinion
Negativity around LRZ’s NFL move says more about rugby than him – Andy Goode
It’s the boldest of moves and the rugby world should be right behind Louis Rees-Zammit’s attempt to crack the NFL, I just can…
Andy Goode
19 Jan 2024, 5:48
Opinion
My only proviso for Borthwick's England Six Nations squad – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick’s first England squad of a new era strikes the perfect balance between continuity and freshness but now the evol…
Andy Goode
18 Jan 2024, 7:37
Opinion
Worst kept secret in rugby is also the best fit – Andy Goode
Andy Farrell’s appointment as British & Irish Lions head coach might be the worst kept secret and most glaringly obvious choice …
Andy Goode
12 Jan 2024, 7:56
Opinion
Bears’ accounts provide reality check for Premiership – Andy Goode
It was a brilliant festive period for the Premiership but Bristol’s latest accounts provide a stark reminder of where the league…
Andy Goode
04 Jan 2024, 3:09
Opinion
New format and English success breathe life into Champions Cup – Andy Goode
Reports of the death of the Champions Cup are greatly exaggerated, organisers have nailed the format, English clubs had their most…
Andy Goode
12 Dec 2023, 9:28
