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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.

Evans appointment is a masterstroke by Borthwick - Andy Goode

It has come out of leftfield but the appointment of Nick Evans as England attack coach is an absolute masterstroke by Steve Borthw…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
08 Jan 2023, 2:23
Opinion

Joe Marler's latest ban is a farce - Andy Goode

Joe Marler being banned for just two weeks is a farce and World Rugby need to clamp down on unions dishing out whatever punishment…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2022, 10:19
Opinion

The 'most interesting piece' in the Borthwick puzzle - Andy Goode

It’s good to have the worst-kept secret in rugby out of the bag but the appointment of Steve Borthwick as the England head coach…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
20 Dec 2022, 7:31
Opinion

People should be careful what they wish for - Andy Goode

People have very short memories when it comes to all the complaints about the format of the Heineken Champions Cup this week and w…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
16 Dec 2022, 9:00

Borthwick is the RFU's man but he wouldn't be my choice - Andy Goode

The RFU finally decided enough is enough, albeit potentially 18 months too late, but now they should be bold in appointing Eddie J…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
06 Dec 2022, 11:14
Opinion

The recurring theme of the Eddie Jones' era - Andy Goode

Last week’s England performance typified the second half of the Eddie Jones era and so does the situation they find themselves i…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
26 Nov 2022, 3:47
Opinion

England's spot on selection and the All Black they'll target - Andy Goode

Selection is the number one job of an international head coach and Eddie Jones has got it spot on this week with a team that has t…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
19 Nov 2022, 3:30

Jack van Poortvliet must start against the All Blacks - Andy Goode

England were always expected to physically dominate Japan but some key lessons will have been learned and Jack van Poortvliet has …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
14 Nov 2022, 3:33

Bin the sandbagging Eddie, time to let England rip - Andy Goode

England fans have been waiting an age to watch this midfield combination in action and there shouldn’t be any holding back.

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
05 Nov 2022, 5:25
Opinion

Best loosehead in the world should be England captain - Andy Goode

Injuries might just have presented Eddie Jones with an open goal in terms of the England captaincy and he shouldn’t hesitate in …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
29 Oct 2022, 4:54

Saracens salary cap scandal contributed to mess we're in - Andy Goode

The RFU and PRL have finally publicly acknowledged the need for change but action is needed quickly to transform the governance of…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
14 Oct 2022, 3:43
Opinion

The chink of light in latest statement about Worcester - Andy Goode

The RFU and PRL may have suspended Worcester for the rest of this season but they should leave the door ajar and reflect on their …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
07 Oct 2022, 3:50

Wasps won't make same mistakes as Worcester but situation is perilous - Andy Goode

Wasps won’t make the same mistakes as Worcester but there’s no hiding from the perilous situation they find themselves in.

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
22 Sep 2022, 12:15
Opinion

I've given Raynal plenty of stick but he got this one spot on - Andy Goode

I’ve given Mathieu Raynal plenty of stick over the years and there were a fair few calls in the Bledisloe Cup that could warrant…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
16 Sep 2022, 11:15
Opinion

The one overwhelming hope as Prem 2022/23 kicks off - Andy Goode

The plight of Worcester has dominated a pre-season in England that has seen less transfer activity than I can remember for a long …

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
10 Sep 2022, 3:48
Opinion

Cecil Duckworth will be turning in his grave - Andy Goode

Worcester’s plight shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone given the state of rugby’s finances but it’s still a mess that w…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
25 Aug 2022, 10:26

A loss means more doom and gloom for England - Andy Goode

England’s deciding third Test against Australia certainly won’t define the Eddie Jones era but it feels like a big moment as i…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
15 Jul 2022, 18:40

Eddie's selection is muddled and full of mixed messages - Andy Goode

There have been more mixed messages from Eddie Jones this week but, regardless of what anyone else says, his team selection sugges…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
08 Jul 2022, 10:06

Don't bet against another series whitewash down under - Andy Goode

England’s second consecutive poor Six Nations has lowered expectations and meant hardly anyone is predicting a 3-0 whitewash lik…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
01 Jul 2022, 11:23
Opinion

The Borthwick selection call I just can't understand - Andy Goode

Steve Borthwick has made some big calls ahead of the Premiership final but it’s Saracens’ experience and their Test match anim…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
17 Jun 2022, 11:33
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