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Andy Goode

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
Andy Goode
20 May 2024, 10:59
Opinion

Bronze medal papers over the cracks in Borthwick's setup - Andy Goode

Steve Borthwick has a great rugby brain but he needs to surround himself with the right people above and below if England are to f…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
31 Oct 2023, 10:32

The bottom line for this England team - Andy Goode

It might be the game nobody wants to play in but England won’t want to lose the third place play-off and hopefully we’ll get a…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
27 Oct 2023, 4:54
Opinion

How England can beat South Africa – Andy Goode

England are rightly significant underdogs against South Africa but they were four years ago as well against New Zealand in the sem…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
21 Oct 2023, 6:35

All Borthwick needs now is a gameplan – Andy Goode

You have to credit Steve Borthwick for not being too conservative in his selection, now we just need the game plan to go with it a…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
14 Oct 2023, 7:05

The bold call Borthwick must make after abject Samoa showing – Andy Goode

Steve Borthwick has some huge decisions to make after England’s abject showing against Samoa, especially at fly half, and he has…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
09 Oct 2023, 8:52
Opinion

England centre selection a backward step – Andy Goode

Steve Borthwick has reverted to type after his attacking team selection against Chile and we knew it was coming but Owen Farrell 

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
06 Oct 2023, 8:00
Opinion

It's time for rugby to act – Andy Goode

The leading nations in world rugby have to end the self-interest and short-termism that has blighted the game and come together to…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
01 Oct 2023, 3:51
Opinion

Is this Eddie's last dance? - Andy Goode

Eddie Jones has won just two of his last 11 Tests as an international head coach and another defeat to Wales this weekend could, o…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
23 Sep 2023, 3:30
Opinion

Style doesn't matter if England win – Andy Goode

Momentum is huge in sport and, after a rare positive week for Steve Borthwick as England head coach, all that matters is the resul…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
17 Sep 2023, 2:39
Opinion

Borthwick not immune from the sack but it’s time for positivity – Andy Goode

I’m not buying that Steve Borthwick is immune from the sack regardless of the performance at this World Cup but this should be a…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
09 Sep 2023, 3:13
Opinion

Andy Goode: The worst build-up to a World Cup England have ever had?

Rugby World Cup preparations for England could scarcely be any worse and their final Summer Nations Series game against Fiji feels…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
26 Aug 2023, 2:21
Opinion

England need to solve their identity crisis fast – Andy Goode

We’re edging ever closer to the starting XV that’ll be rolled out to face Argentina on September 9 and now we need to see the …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
12 Aug 2023, 3:08
Analysis

Politician Borthwick's dispiriting squad reveal – Andy Goode

Henry Slade’s omission is a major surprise but after another drab performance in Cardiff and a dispiriting England Rugby World C…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
08 Aug 2023, 3:52
Opinion

My 33-man England 2023 World Cup squad – Andy Goode

Richard Wigglesworth might be toeing the party line by saying England’s game against Wales this weekend isn’t a last chance sa…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
03 Aug 2023, 6:52
Opinion

'Borthwick is running too tight a ship' – Andy Goode

Steve Borthwick has named more squads than I have had hot dinners this summer – but he keeps missing the opportunity to connect …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
25 Jul 2023, 7:08
Opinion

Sexton ban doesn’t seem outrageous to me – Andy Goode

It won’t go down well in the court of public opinion and social media but I think the independent disciplinary committee got the…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
17 Jul 2023, 8:50
Opinion

Mercer and Mitchell omissions are baffling – Andy Goode

The omission of Zach Mercer and Alex Mitchell from England’s latest World Cup training squad is baffling and hints even more at …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
30 Jun 2023, 10:32
Opinion

Refereeing differences must be ironed out ahead of Rugby World Cup – Andy Goode

The Super Rugby final laid bare how much work there is still to do in terms of the officiating ahead of the World Cup and there is…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
26 Jun 2023, 7:48
Opinion

Sale win the lift Premiership needs – Andy Goode

Saracens are favourites but, with everything going on in the Premiership at the moment, it’d be good for the league to have a le…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
27 May 2023, 0:48
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