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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
20 Dec 2022, 8:31
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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.
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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2022, 11:19
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
08 Jan 2023, 3:23
Whole disciplinary process just isn't fit for purpose - Andy Goode
There is so much noise around the Owen Farrell suspension but the long and short of it is the disciplinary process isn’t fit for…
Opinion
Andy Goode
12 Jan 2023, 4:15
RFU's tackle height change is extraordinarily naive - Andy Goode
The RFU’s move to lower the tackle height across the community game is a PR disaster and has the potential to be catastrophic fo…
Andy Goode
21 Jan 2023, 3:30
'I can't see how Bill Sweeney's position is tenable' - Andy Goode
The RFU have apologised after the bungled announcement on lowering the tackle height across the community game but I can’t see h…
Opinion
Andy Goode
28 Jan 2023, 4:40
Andy Goode: I don't agree with Borthwick's boldest selection call
Steve Borthwick has made some bold calls with his first England team selection but sticking with the Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell…
Opinion
Andy Goode
03 Feb 2023, 8:35
Borthwick has to ditch the Smith/Farrell axis - Andy Goode
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results and Steve Borthwick has to ditch …
Opinion
Andy Goode
06 Feb 2023, 10:15
England aren't going to win anything playing boring rugby - Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick got his selection right against Italy but there has to be a mindset shift if England are to get fans out of their …
Opinion
Andy Goode
14 Feb 2023, 8:29
Warren Gatland's relationship with players not what it was - Andy Goode
There’s never been a build-up like it in 142 years of the fixture but England need to show they’ve learned the lessons of just…
Opinion
Andy Goode
25 Feb 2023, 6:45
The silence is deafening at Worcester - Andy Goode
All has gone quiet on the Worcester front in recent weeks but it’s looking like lightning could have struck twice and interventi…
Opinion
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2023, 11:20
Don't mind Borthwick, dropping Farrell is a big deal - Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick can play it down as much as he wants but dropping Owen Farrell to the bench is the biggest call an England head co…
Opinion
Andy Goode
10 Mar 2023, 11:20
Some England players are lucky to be still starting - Andy Goode
There is more than just pride at stake for England in Dublin this weekend and more than a few players will know they need a big ga…
Opinion
Andy Goode
18 Mar 2023, 5:06
There's no smoke without fire - Andy Goode
The PR departments may have denied the stories but it’s been another bad week for the Premiership with financial headlines about…
Opinion
Andy Goode
01 Apr 2023, 3:30
TMO bunker could be just what rugby needs - Andy Goode
World Rugby’s latest idea to introduce a ‘TMO bunker’ might be just what rugby needs but for different reasons to the ones p…
Opinion
Andy Goode
08 Apr 2023, 3:16
RFU should pay up if Borthwick really wants Nick Evans – Andy Goode
If Steve Borthwick really wants Nick Evans as part of his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup, he should be there but th…
Opinion
Andy Goode
18 Apr 2023, 8:56
Tackle height is coming down but RFU have work to do to repair ill-feeling – Andy Goode
The tackle height is coming down and the base of the sternum is an improvement but there’s a lot of ill-feeling around the way i…
Opinion
Andy Goode
26 Apr 2023, 12:20
Why there isn’t 'mass panic' at London Irish - Andy Goode
It’s not good at all that players and staff at London Irish are reportedly yet to be paid their April wages but people should be…
Opinion
Andy Goode
03 May 2023, 14:39
Don’t rule out shock away wins in Premiership semi-finals – Andy Goode
There may only have been six away wins in a couple of decades’ worth of Premiership semi-finals but I just have a feeling we cou…
Andy Goode
12 May 2023, 14:37
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
06 Dec 2022, 12:14
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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
26 Nov 2022, 4:47
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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
19 Nov 2022, 4:30
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
14 Nov 2022, 4:33
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
05 Nov 2022, 6:25
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 …
Opinion
Andy Goode
29 Oct 2022, 5:54
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
14 Oct 2022, 4:43
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 …
Opinion
Andy Goode
07 Oct 2022, 4:50
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
22 Sep 2022, 13:15
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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
16 Sep 2022, 12:15
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 …
Opinion
Andy Goode
10 Sep 2022, 4:48
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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
25 Aug 2022, 11:26
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
15 Jul 2022, 19:40
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
08 Jul 2022, 11:06
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
01 Jul 2022, 12:23
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…
Opinion
Andy Goode
17 Jun 2022, 12:33
Neutrals will be rooting for anyone but Saracens in Prem semis - Andy Goode
Both Premiership semi-finals this season are the archetypal clash of styles and it’s no secret that all the neutrals will be roo…
Andy Goode
10 Jun 2022, 9:05
Stuff the traditionalists, SA inclusion in Europe has no downside - Andy Goode
The addition of the South African sides to Europe’s premier club competitions has made a few waves this week but it is undoubted…
Opinion
Andy Goode
03 Jun 2022, 9:45
Eddie, tell us once and for all why Danny Care isn't in the England squad? - Andy Goode
The group training in Richmond this week may be a mix of new names and experienced faces but it’s another England squad without …
Opinion
Andy Goode
23 May 2022, 13:01
World Cup hosts far from safe bets - Andy Goode
The next two World Cup hosts might have been absolutely nailed on even before being confirmed this week but they’re far from saf…
Andy Goode
14 May 2022, 4:18
Bring back relegation, and do it fast - Andy Goode
Big margins of victory can happen from time to time but a West Country derby being decided by 64 points shows why relegation can…
Opinion
Andy Goode
01 May 2022, 4:04
20-minute red card trial should be scrapped, not expanded - Andy Goode
World Rugby should be scrapping the 20-minute red card trial, not rolling it out globally, and should finally review the disciplin…
Andy Goode
15 Apr 2022, 7:09
'I'm flabbergasted by what the RFU have chosen to make public' - Andy Goode
The RFU have backed themselves into a corner after attempting to explain away their PR gaffe and all they’ve really done is stok…
Opinion
Andy Goode
01 Apr 2022, 7:36
RFU statement dishonest and insulting to England fans - Andy Goode
Last year’s Six Nations debrief may have looked like it was written by England boss Eddie Jones but the latest RFU statement goe…
Opinion
Andy Goode
24 Mar 2022, 5:01
Eddie's become the master of excuses - Andy Goode
It might seem odd to describe a game with nothing riding on it for England as regime-defining when you’ve reached a World Cup fi…
Andy Goode
18 Mar 2022, 16:02
Ireland should beat Eddie Jones' 'New England' - Andy Goode
England need to start taking risks if they want to see off an impressive Ireland outfit and give this new era lift-off.
Andy Goode
11 Mar 2022, 10:32
Is anyone holding Eddie Jones to account? - Andy Goode
It might seem a bit early in the side’s evolution but Eddie Jones and his ‘new England’ have a make or break fortnight ahead…
Opinion
Andy Goode
04 Mar 2022, 10:00
England will win by 15 even without Tuilagi - Andy Goode
Even without Manu Tuilagi, I can see England beating Wales by 15 points this weekend if things clicks into gear.
Opinion
Andy Goode
25 Feb 2022, 9:02
Jones should admit his decisions cost England the Calcutta Cup - Andy Goode
I’ve praised Eddie Jones for adapting in recent months but he should hold his hands up this week and acknowledge that his decisi…
Opinion
Andy Goode
07 Feb 2022, 8:13
Eddie's right, England are underdogs - Andy Goode
It’s not the first time Eddie Jones has tried to tell us all that Scotland are favourites to win the Calcutta Cup but this time …
Andy Goode
04 Feb 2022, 7:00
Why Eddie Jones deserves credit for changing his ways - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ England squad announcement has made waves again but, with one notable exception, he has picked on form and we shoul…
Opinion
Andy Goode
19 Jan 2022, 8:30
Cancel games and award non-French sides 28-0 wins - Andy Goode
Europe may be going full steam ahead but we need a decision on the postponed games now and I can see the French teams losing out.
Andy Goode
08 Jan 2022, 6:42
2022 will be France's year - Andy Goode
There’ll be a lot of people glad to see the back of 2021 but rugby has survived, improved as a spectacle and shown there’s muc…
Opinion
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2021, 5:16
The panic button the EPCR may well end up pushing - Andy Goode
We all knew Covid disruption was likely again in the Champions Cup this season and it’s anyone’s guess when these latest postp…
Andy Goode
17 Dec 2021, 10:07
Andy Goode: Why I like the new Heineken Champions Cup format
European rugby is back this weekend and the new format makes it the most wide open competition we’ve ever seen.
Andy Goode
10 Dec 2021, 6:47
Jones singling out Dolly should make RFU sit up and take notice - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ singling out of Nic Dolly for praise this week should make the RFU sit up and take note about the plight of English…
Opinion
Andy Goode
25 Nov 2021, 7:42
Previously unthinkable selections face acid test against Boks - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones might be insisting that this isn’t an acid test for some of his callow England players but tests don’t come much b…
Opinion
Andy Goode
19 Nov 2021, 8:03
'Tuilagi is going to have to cover a lot of metres' - Andy Goode
You can see the logic in getting all of your best players on the field and Manu Tuilagi on the England wing may well be a shrewd c…
Opinion
Andy Goode
12 Nov 2021, 12:05
Farrell/Smith drama masks the real selection controversy - Andy Goode
The news of Owen Farrell’s positive Covid test and Marcus Smith’s likely promotion to the starting XV will steal the headlines…
Opinion
Andy Goode
06 Nov 2021, 3:54
With matches being devalued, World Rugby must act - Andy Goode
The northern and southern hemispheres are colliding again this autumn after a year off but their calendars still aren’t aligned …
Opinion
Andy Goode
30 Oct 2021, 3:46
This is what most England fans have been craving - Andy Goode
England fans should be excited by the 34-man squad that coach Eddie Jones has picked for the autumn and his change in approach.
Opinion
Andy Goode
21 Oct 2021, 4:14
Players will leave English rugby over clubs versus agents row - Andy Goode
Just when you think we can concentrate on the positive action on the pitch, scandal and acrimony off the pitch always seem to rear…
Opinion
Andy Goode
09 Oct 2021, 3:22
Only two players will be worried by their England axe - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has shaken things up with his latest England squad but only two players, George Ford and Billy Vunipola, will be worri…
Analysis
Andy Goode
22 Sep 2021, 7:46
All eyes on Saracens but Quins will miss out on top four - Andy Goode
All eyes will be on the return of Saracens as the new Premiership season kicks off this weekend but I think it’s the reigning ch…
Andy Goode
17 Sep 2021, 11:11
Forget the criticism, pride should be overwhelming feeling for Lions - Andy Goode
The media is full of criticism of Warren Gatland and question marks over the Lions’ future but this completely unique tour shoul…
Opinion
Andy Goode
10 Aug 2021, 9:56
Time for Gregor to earn his coin - Andy Goode
The British & Irish Lions have all the tools at their disposal in the match day 23 on Saturday and it’s time for Gregor Townsend…
Opinion
Andy Goode
06 Aug 2021, 4:17
Most of what Rassie said is true - Andy Goode
Rassie Erasmus may find himself in hot water with World Rugby but most of what he said was true, it was an education for fans and …
Andy Goode
30 Jul 2021, 6:22
Lions will be too much for undercooked Springboks - Andy Goode
Warren Gatland has sprung a host of surprises in his team selection but the Lions will be too much for an undercooked Springboks.
Andy Goode
24 Jul 2021, 5:41
Lions series has gone up a notch, now refereeing needs to as well - Andy Goode
The 2021 British & Irish Lions tour went up several notches this week and now the refereeing needs to follow suit before we get to…
Andy Goode
17 Jul 2021, 4:10
'Bring it home' - Lions should seriously consider moving Tests to UK - Andy Goode
British & Irish Lions Managing Director Ben Calveley has seemingly ruled out relocating the three Tests with South Africa to the U…
Andy Goode
09 Jul 2021, 6:23
Murray not the leftfield captaincy choice people are making out - Andy Goode
Conor Murray’s promotion to British & Irish Lions captain seems to have caused shockwaves across the rugby world but it really s…
Andy Goode
27 Jun 2021, 10:50
Callow England squad can thrive if Jones lets them play with freedom - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has named an exciting young England squad for the summer fixtures but he now has to let them the freedom to express th…
Andy Goode
11 Jun 2021, 7:55
Was late Welford Road drama really a bad advert for rugby? - Andy Goode
People will say the chaotic scenes at the end of Bristol’s win over Leicester are bad for rugby but I can only see one rule chan…
Andy Goode
06 Jun 2021, 5:42
Andy Goode: 'Those at the very top at Welford Road got it wrong for a while with the route they went down'
It is 20 years ago this week since Leicester lifted their first European Cup and this weekend’s Challenge Cup final might just b…
Andy Goode
21 May 2021, 9:57
The real Lions squad surprises aren't the ones making headlines - Andy Goode
There was the usual consternation surrounding the British & Irish Lions squad selection yesterday but I actually love the look and…
Andy Goode
07 May 2021, 5:09
RFU's Six Nations debrief reads like a list of excuses - Andy Goode
The RFU’s Six Nations debrief has backed Eddie Jones to the hilt but it seems to have absolved him of responsibility and reads l…
Andy Goode
22 Apr 2021, 6:58
Using players as pawns was Gatland's first 2021 Lions mistake - Andy Goode
Players shouldn’t be used as pawns and Warren Gatland’s comments about the Premiership this week smack of political posturing.
Andy Goode
16 Apr 2021, 3:53
A six-day turnaround in knockout rugby is absolutely criminal - Andy Goode
The French sides are dominant in Europe this season but the fact that Sale are having to cross the Channel on a six-day turnaround…
Andy Goode
10 Apr 2021, 3:28
Cipriani move will widen the West Country divide that bit further - Andy Goode
It’s great to see Danny Cipriani back in the Premiership but his move to Bath will have widened the divide in the West Country e…
Andy Goode
26 Mar 2021, 4:07
No evidence of innovation from Eddie's England - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones says he’s an innovative and forward-thinking coach but, despite there being nothing but pride on the line in Dublin,…
Andy Goode
20 Mar 2021, 3:59
England have lost their identity - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has resisted the clamour for major changes but the pressure is really on now for England to rediscover their identity.
Andy Goode
13 Mar 2021, 3:43
Eddie releasing only one England player for club duty can mean only one thing - Andy Goode
With Beno Obano the only player released by Eddie Jones to play for his club this weekend, we can only assume there’ll be change…
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2021, 3:52
Eddie's England favourites need to pony up - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has shown a lot of loyalty to certain players in this England team and a few of them need to pay him back with big per…
Andy Goode
27 Feb 2021, 3:58
Sam Simmonds' England exile is starting to feel like it's personal - Andy Goode
George Martin is a brilliant prospect but the continuing omission of Sam Simmonds by Eddie Jones is starting to feel like it’s p…
Andy Goode
19 Feb 2021, 5:43
The 8 England changes Eddie Jones should make for Italy - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones needs to take the shackles off this England team and make up to eight changes in his XV for this weekend's game agains…
Andy Goode
10 Feb 2021, 14:24
Nobody outside Scotland camp is expecting them to win - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones might say the expectation will be “heavy” for Scotland but the truth is the pressure is all on England and there…
Andy Goode
06 Feb 2021, 2:32
Gustard's comments after joining Benetton were telling about set-up at Harlequins: Andy Goode
The swift exit of Paul Gustard from Harlequins has raised eyebrows and the message coming out of the club about culture raises eve…
Andy Goode
27 Jan 2021, 14:51
Andy Goode: My takeaways from England's Six Nations selection
A couple of names may be making the headlines but England’s Six Nations squad is largely as expected and they should be able to …
Andy Goode
23 Jan 2021, 7:19
Andy Goode: 'You would have to question the morality of the decision if he was allowed to be named in the England squad'
Eddie Jones operating with just a 28-man England squad throws up a number of issues for him, most notably what to do about Kyle Si…
Andy Goode
16 Jan 2021, 7:08
Calling a halt to the Champions Cup seems like common sense - Andy Goode
The French clubs and government have thrown the future of this season’s Champions Cup into doubt and if we’re honest, they hav…
Andy Goode
08 Jan 2021, 11:34
Ending the worst year ever on the best possible note - Andy Goode
It may have been the worst year for rugby in living memory but it’s ended on the most positive note possible that should give us…
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2020, 14:57
Is there more to Cipriani's Gloucester exit than meets the eye? - Andy Goode
Something has gone badly wrong for Danny Cipriani to go from eulogising George Skivington to leaving Gloucester just six months la…
Andy Goode
18 Dec 2020, 4:35
My generation were no 'crash test dummies' - Andy Goode
The headlines this week about former players suffering early onset dementia are hugely sad but we should be focusing on the issues…
Andy Goode
12 Dec 2020, 5:23
England aren't facing a second string France, it's third or fourth - Andy Goode
Everyone is expecting a comfortable England win in the Autumn Nations Cup final but they have everything to lose, while France hav…
Andy Goode
05 Dec 2020, 4:06
People will call me an arrogant Englishman but I can see England winning by 25 points - Andy Goode
There’s not normally much to choose between the teams when England face Wales but it looks different this time around and you ha…
Andy Goode
27 Nov 2020, 12:37
Goode: Don't expect a different result, England will bully Ireland again
England have bullied Ireland in their last three meetings and I can only see more of the same in the Autumn Nations Cup with a 15-…
Andy Goode
21 Nov 2020, 2:45
Bin the soundbites Eddie, a 50-point win is a must - Andy Goode
It was a case of smoke and mirrors again from Eddie Jones this week with eight forwards and seven backs selected in the starting X…
Andy Goode
14 Nov 2020, 3:27
England to set target that Ireland can't match - Andy Goode
Despite missing a few first choice players, England can still put a scary looking team out that will surely set a target against I…
Andy Goode
31 Oct 2020, 3:31
Goode: Robshaw and co have let down fans and the amateur players who aren't allowed play for their local clubs
We all know what a Barbarians week is normally all about and everyone makes mistakes but players should know better in the situati…
Andy Goode
24 Oct 2020, 3:55
Wasps prepared for worst-case scenario, but this outbreak is different from Sale - Andy Goode
7 positive Covid-19 tests at Wasps is a major blow that could see their Premiership final dreams taken away but this situation is …
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2020, 12:35
Andy Goode: The Sale PR machine needs to have a long hard look at itself
It’s the right thing for the league's integrity to get Sale vs Worcester played but the Sharks’ statements may have forced Pre…
Andy Goode
04 Oct 2020, 3:19
Boris and his Government must save English rugby - Andy Goode
Boris Johnson must take action as English rugby won't survive another six months with no fans and no games for clubs lower down th…
Andy Goode
25 Sep 2020, 13:45
Rob Baxter's comments haven't covered him in glory - Andy Goode
Much of the talk ahead of the European quarter-finals has been about front row red tape, which isn’t a good look for the game, a…
Andy Goode
19 Sep 2020, 4:28
England captain or not, Farrell deserves a lengthy ban - Andy Goode
Whether it’s the England captain or a player making his Premiership debut in the dock, the hit that got Owen Farrell sent off sh…
Andy Goode
06 Sep 2020, 5:37
Gallagher Premiership restart is finally reaching boiling point - Andy Goode
It has taken a while but the Gallagher Premiership restart finally reaches boiling point this weekend and we could have a two-tier…
Andy Goode
29 Aug 2020, 8:05
Premiership hype may be around other teams but the pressure is all on Exeter - Andy Goode
The signings of Manu Tuilagi and Semi Radradra will have closed the gap between the chasing Sharks and Bears and Premiership table…
Andy Goode
14 Aug 2020, 7:57
Permanent salary cap reduction is now inevitable in financially troubled Premiership - Andy Goode
Having agreed to the 52 Myners report recommendations into the salary cap, a permanent reduction in the £7million cap itself is n…
Andy Goode
05 Jun 2020, 5:08
Expect artificial crowd noise when the Premiership returns - Andy Goode
Competitive sport can officially get back underway in the UK tomorrow but we’re still no nearer to knowing when the Premiership …
Andy Goode
31 May 2020, 5:26
'Extremely damaging' Premiership infighting must end for the good of the game - Andy Goode
Premiership clubs are dealing with some of the toughest possible subjects to resolve at the moment but they have to get on the sam…
Andy Goode
23 May 2020, 6:57
Every Premiership club must back Myners report to restore integrity - Andy Goode
The salary cap suggestions in the Lord Myners review need to be accepted by at least ten Premiership clubs in order to come into f…
Andy Goode
14 May 2020, 13:34
England can't afford brand snobbery and Umbro deal is a good one - Andy Goode
Social media always attracts extreme reactions and there is a negative perception of the Umbro kit deal because of their associati…
Andy Goode
07 May 2020, 7:02
We still need details from Genge but RPA deserves more credit - Andy Goode
Rugby needs more characters like Ellis Genge and I’m intrigued to hear more detail about his plans for a new players’ union bu…
Andy Goode
30 Apr 2020, 7:05
Leicester players' revolt makes them look out of step - Andy Goode
Actions like this would have been understandable a few weeks ago but the situation has moved on and it has become apparent just ho…
Andy Goode
24 Apr 2020, 8:04
He's a long shot but Pichot could be just what rugby needs - Andy Goode
With the election result for World Rugby chairman due to be announced on May 12, the Argentine is a late entrant in a contest ofte…
Andy Goode
18 Apr 2020, 7:04
Andy Goode: Premiership salary cap must be slashed
Coronavirus has laid bare just how fragile rugby’s finances are and the Premiership’s salary cap is going to have to be reduce…
Andy Goode
02 Apr 2020, 12:11
Pay cuts may be okay for Kruis or Nowell, but lower paid teammates might not agree - Andy Goode
Imposing a 25% pay cut across the board in the Premiership may be a necessary evil but it is fraught with problems and the devil i…
Andy Goode
27 Mar 2020, 7:39
'Plainly, we can't have a situation whereby Sam Hill lines out for Sale against Chiefs in the Premiership Final' - Andy Goode
It’s obviously a waiting game for rugby clubs at all levels at the moment, and people’s health is far more important, but the …
Andy Goode
18 Mar 2020, 13:10
Jones should face action over O'Keeffe comments - Andy Goode
Coaches shouldn’t be able to get away with casting aspersions on referees and Eddie Jones should face sanctions for his comments…
Andy Goode
11 Mar 2020, 12:40
England v Wales has a weird feel but hosts need to finish on a high - Andy Goode
There may be a weird backdrop to England v Wales that makes it feel like there’s less than usual riding on it but the home side …
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2020, 23:36
Terrestrial TV isn't the be all and end all for the Six Nations - Andy Goode
There’s been quite the backlash since it was leaked that the Six Nations TV rights could be sold to a satellite broadcaster but …
Andy Goode
04 Mar 2020, 13:27
'Some of Eddie's selections do look like they're influenced by his contract situation' - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has been guilty of picking square pegs in round holes many times before but he has taken things to a new level with hi…
Andy Goode
22 Feb 2020, 4:53
Goode: Saracens' relegation spelled doom for Dai Young
With no real pressure on Wasps in terms of fighting to avoid the drop, the board have opted to make a change now to give a rebuild…
Andy Goode
18 Feb 2020, 8:50
Eddie got selection badly wrong and needs to hold his hands up - Andy Goode
England’s Six Nations campaign got off to a miserable start in Paris and Eddie Jones has to take responsibility because of his t…
Andy Goode
03 Feb 2020, 5:26
England could be on for Grand Slam if they negotiate tough Paris test - Andy Goode
The last two teams to have beaten France away on the opening weekend of the Six Nations have gone on to win a Grand Slam and I thi…
Andy Goode
01 Feb 2020, 4:16
Games involving Saracens should have nothing riding on them - Andy Goode
The current Premiership season has been compromised and all matches involving Saracens should have no points riding on them.
Andy Goode
22 Jan 2020, 11:28
The biggest scandal ever to hit English rugby is getting bigger - Andy Goode
The snowball is finally becoming an avalanche and the Saracens salary cap saga is undeniably now the biggest scandal ever to hit E…
Andy Goode
18 Jan 2020, 5:17
Goode: Saracens have begun the rebuild but it's anything but a fresh start under Griffiths
Saracens have begun the process of rebuilding and attempting to finally comply with the salary cap regulations but, with Ed Griffi…
Andy Goode
09 Jan 2020, 12:54
Andy Goode: My take on Nigel Wray's legacy
There’s no doubt Nigel Wray’s legacy has been tarnished by the salary cap scandal but we should remember all the good he’s d…
Andy Goode
04 Jan 2020, 4:43
It's been a hell of a decade but rugby must ensure respect remains in 2020s - Andy Goode
It’s been a hell of a year for rugby on the pitch to cap off a decade where the game has grown significantly but if there’s on…
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2019, 13:39
Most pivotal Premiership festive period ever - Andy Goode
After the World Cup and Europe have dominated the early stages of the season, the Premiership takes centre stage of Christmas and …
Andy Goode
21 Dec 2019, 5:05
Champions Cup needs a revamp but a simple one - Andy Goode
I’ve said before that the Champions Cup needs a revamp but the last thing it needs is gimmicks or more games, the organisers hav…
Andy Goode
17 Dec 2019, 7:35
A shining light in Saracens' gloom - Andy Goode
It hasn’t been a great few weeks for Saracens but all the negativity should be put to one side to celebrate their inspirational …
Andy Goode
07 Dec 2019, 6:04
Cap conversation is important but radical changes aren't necessary - Andy Goode
Rob Baxter said this week that there should be an open discussion about the salary cap and I agree with him but radical changes ar…
Andy Goode
30 Nov 2019, 8:50
Eddie's book will be box office but he shouldn't have been allowed to publish it - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ book is released today and, while there’s no doubt it’ll make for interesting reading, how it’s been allowed …
Andy Goode
21 Nov 2019, 13:43
'I'm picking the French to make up half of this year's quarter-finalists' - Andy Goode
Don’t count Saracens out just because of the salary cap controversy and the club providing so many players to England's World Cu…
Andy Goode
15 Nov 2019, 4:22
Saracens salary cap scandal is bigger than bloodgate - Andy Goode
The Saracens salary cap scandal is seismic for English rugby, it’s bigger than bloodgate and there will be more fallout to come.
Andy Goode
06 Nov 2019, 12:30
At the risk of being labelled an arrogant Englishman, this group is primed to inspire a new generation - Andy Goode
Pinning his colours firmly to the mast for the World Cup final, columnist Andy Goode declares that this group under Eddie Jones lo…
Andy Goode
01 Nov 2019, 13:03
'By moving Farrell out one, he can't have the influence he does when he is in the No10 jersey' - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has been bold with his selection again but it’s a mistake to revert to the George Ford/Owen Farrell axis against the…
Andy Goode
25 Oct 2019, 11:51
England backs give them edge against Australia - Andy Goode
The tables have turned and England’s edge is in the backs rather than the forwards now... it's why I expect them to avenge the d…
Andy Goode
18 Oct 2019, 5:07
Safety first but World Rugby's lack of a contingency plan must be questioned - Andy Goode
People safety absolutely has to be paramount but it’s only natural to question World Rugby’s contingency plans when simply awa…
Andy Goode
11 Oct 2019, 8:33
Argentina lost their heads, England need to keep theirs - Andy Goode
Argentina lost their heads against England on Saturday and England will need to keep theirs if they are to achieve their goal and …
Andy Goode
07 Oct 2019, 5:48
The game hasn't gone soft and Australia need to stop complaining - Andy Goode
World Rugby have acknowledged that the World Cup didn’t start well from an officiating point of view but the game has evolved an…
Andy Goode
30 Sep 2019, 8:59
Anything less than a 50-point win for England would be a major surprise - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has gone full noise with his selection for England’s opening game and I fully expect them to win by 50 against Tonga…
Andy Goode
21 Sep 2019, 7:53
My World Cup predictions - Andy Goode
There will be twists and turns aplenty in the next three and a bit weeks of World Cup pool action but all four home nations will m…
Andy Goode
19 Sep 2019, 4:08
One warm-up too many for England - Andy Goode
England’s final game before the World Cup is great for the North East but it’s one warm-up too many and shows World Rugby need…
Andy Goode
05 Sep 2019, 10:21
Reverting to Ford/Farrell can't be Eddie's Plan A - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has named a virtually first choice side to face Ireland, from those in his squad who are fully fit and firing, but sta…
Andy Goode
24 Aug 2019, 3:23
England can make big statement in Cardiff - Andy Goode
All the expectation is on Wales in front of their own fans at the Principality Stadium today and England have the chance to make a…
Andy Goode
17 Aug 2019, 1:18
Balance is a concern but England squad has enough quality to win World Cup - Andy Goode
Travelling to the World Cup with just two specialist tightheads and two specialist scrum halves is a major risk but Eddie Jones is…
Andy Goode
13 Aug 2019, 11:47
Last chance saloon for England's fringe players - Andy Goode
Despite Eddie Jones acknowledging that his mind is made up about his squad, the selection of a largely second string team for Wale…
Andy Goode
10 Aug 2019, 4:03
One major dilemma left for Eddie - Andy Goode
England begin their run of World Cup warm-up games this weekend but they will have no bearing on squad selection with Eddie Jones …
Andy Goode
06 Aug 2019, 10:55
Saying Exeter are boring is rubbish but they need to be more pragmatic to beat Saracens - Andy Goode
This Exeter team is far from boring. In fact, they may have to adapt and be a bit more boring in some people’s eyes if they want…
Andy Goode
31 May 2019, 15:04
There's a reason Exeter finished 30 points ahead of Northampton - Andy Goode
Only five teams have ever won away in a Premiership semi-final in 29 attempts and it is hard to make the case for a sixth but I ju…
Andy Goode
25 May 2019, 5:24
Fitting finale in store for unpredictable Premiership - Andy Goode
It’s fitting that in the most competitive, topsy-turvy Premiership season in memory there are only two teams that know where the…
Andy Goode
18 May 2019, 4:56
Saracens to edge epic final - Andy Goode
It’s hard to remember a European Cup final that was so tough to call and with two teams at the height of their powers but I’m …
Andy Goode
10 May 2019, 18:58
Haskell's career and character should be celebrated - Andy Goode
It may not have ended in the way he would’ve liked but James Haskell’s rugby career is one that almost every other player woul…
Andy Goode
07 May 2019, 18:56
14-year anniversary of Johnno's Welford Road swansong serves as stark reminder of what Tigers are missing - Andy Goode
If you were on Family Fortunes and the subject of Leicester legends came up, Martin Johnson would be the number one answer. Not be…
Andy Goode
30 Apr 2019, 15:04
Wasps will make top four if they beat Saracens - Andy Goode
Wasps’ rise from relegation battlers to promotion contenders in a few short weeks epitomises just how crazy this Premiership sea…
Andy Goode
26 Apr 2019, 21:13
Cream will continue to rise to top in contrasting semi-finals - Andy Goode
There is a real contrast between the two semi-finals in the Champions Cup this weekend but the cream will rise to the top in both …
Andy Goode
19 Apr 2019, 21:54
Response to Folau & Vunipola shows importance of rugby's values - Andy Goode
The punishments meted out may be different but the incidents involving both Israel Folau and Billy Vunipola’s social media posts…
Andy Goode
16 Apr 2019, 4:27
The biggest game in Leicester's history…not yet but it's coming - Andy Goode
Friday night’s game up in Newcastle is not the biggest game in Leicester’s history but if their Premiership status is on the l…
Andy Goode
08 Apr 2019, 12:23
My Champions Cup quarter-final predictions - Andy Goode
It’s Champions Cup quarter-final time, one of the best weekend’s in the club rugby calendar, and you can make a case for every…
Andy Goode
29 Mar 2019, 5:16
Eddie's England need a Plan B... and Cipriani - Andy Goode
We’re all still catching our breath after perhaps the craziest international match ever at Twickenham on Saturday and the review…
Andy Goode
18 Mar 2019, 12:43
England ready to exorcise Murrayfield demons - Andy Goode
March 16 will have been circled in the calendars of some England players since February 2018 and I just can’t see them losing at…
Andy Goode
15 Mar 2019, 11:25
What's the point of the salary cap? - Andy Goode
The issue of the salary cap is back in the headlines again and it’s time for Premiership Rugby to finally clear up what its purp…
Andy Goode
04 Mar 2019, 8:36
Sinckler and England's ill-discipline costs them dear - Andy Goode
England had the game won in Cardiff on Saturday but ill-discipline cost them once more and Kyle Sinckler was the biggest culprit.
Andy Goode
25 Feb 2019, 20:02
The Welsh player Andy Goode is convinced England will target
When England travel to Cardiff it’s the best atmosphere in world rugby and they’re in for the usual hostile reception but Eddi…
Andy Goode
22 Feb 2019, 19:36
Steady Eddie's evolution has England back on course - Andy Goode
It may be just two wins in the Six Nations but the last fortnight has shown Eddie Jones has learned from his mistakes in 2018 and …
Andy Goode
13 Feb 2019, 0:47
England's main enemy in Le Crunch - Andy Goode
A week is a long time in sport but England just need to guard against complacency in order to avoid undoing their good work in Dub…
Andy Goode
09 Feb 2019, 5:08
This is the perfect time to face Ireland and England can win in Dublin - Andy Goode
Ireland are heavy favourites with the bookies but I’ve just got a feeling England will go to Dublin and sneak a win this weekend…
Andy Goode
31 Jan 2019, 12:14
My Six Nations Fantasy XV - Andy Goode
It’s that time of year, with all the squads announced and the tournament a week away, when people will be debating who'd get in …
Andy Goode
26 Jan 2019, 3:21
Big trio miss out again but England's Six Nations squad is an exciting one - Andy Goode
Alex Goode, Danny Cipriani and Don Armand may have been left out yet again but Eddie Jones is finally showing signs of picking on …
Andy Goode
17 Jan 2019, 10:22
'The ultimate drive for a rugby player in this country is to play for England and long may that continue' - Goode
Yesterday’s reports of a possible breakaway league in English rugby are nothing more than an easy headline and an attempt to cre…
Andy Goode
07 Jan 2019, 10:21
The Goode, the Bad & the Ugly of 2018 - Andy Goode
The coming year is going to be a huge one for rugby with the World Cup taking place in Japan and there is a lot for rugby fans to …
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2018, 5:14
Wasps are in a hole and what they need to do to get out of it - Andy Goode
Wasps are in a hole, let’s make no bones about it, but there’s no better time to press the reset button that New Year and I’…
Andy Goode
30 Dec 2018, 5:34
Murphy must be given complete control at Tigers - Andy Goode
It’s taken long enough but now the ‘interim’ prefix has been removed from Geordan Murphy’s title at Leicester, he has to b…
Andy Goode
19 Dec 2018, 8:25
Champions Cup 'moving day' will separate men from boys - Andy Goode
A bit like the third day of a major golf championship, Round 4 is ‘moving day’ in the Champions Cup and will separate the men …
Andy Goode
14 Dec 2018, 5:41
Andy Goode: Ring fence the Premiership? I'm 100 per cent against it
It’s hardly surprising that more owners of Premiership clubs appear to be keen on ending relegation now that so many teams are a…
Andy Goode
04 Dec 2018, 13:13
CVC cash must go towards sustainability, not players' wages - Andy Goode
The cash injection from the proposed sale of a minority stake in Premiership Rugby to private equity firm CVC must go towards maki…
Andy Goode
30 Nov 2018, 4:15
England's autumn hinges on Australia result - Andy Goode
Whether England like it or not, the success or otherwise of their autumn campaign as a whole all hinges on the result against Aust…
Andy Goode
23 Nov 2018, 21:22
Time for England to stick and unleash attack - Andy Goode
England have shown heart, fight and dogged defence but now it’s time to unleash the attack and stick rather than twist in terms …
Andy Goode
14 Nov 2018, 20:47
World Rugby have to issue statement on Farrell tackle – Andy Goode
One incident dominated the headlines on the opening weekend of autumn internationals and the ongoing debate surrounding Owen Farre…
Andy Goode
06 Nov 2018, 1:57
Farrell & Itoje have to start in their best positions – Andy Goode
It’s strange to say it but two of the biggest question marks over England’s selection to face South Africa on Saturday surroun…
Andy Goode
31 Oct 2018, 14:15
Extended Premiership season could have damaging mental impact – Andy Goode
Premiership Rugby’s new season structure has been packaged as a progressive move to improve player welfare but it could have a d…
Andy Goode
26 Oct 2018, 22:45
Cipriani, Armand & Goode omissions harder than ever to explain – Andy Goode
You could name a good England team with the players unavailable to Eddie Jones for the upcoming autumn internationals so the absen…
Andy Goode
18 Oct 2018, 23:49
This Leinster side is better than the one that won three titles and they’re ready to create a dynasty – Andy Goode
Sport is cyclical, with the Champions Cup proving the perfect example of that in recent years, and this Leinster side look ready t…
Andy Goode
12 Oct 2018, 6:17
There are lots of stories like Rob Horne's that people don’t hear about – Andy Goode
Australians don’t normally get a warm welcome at Twickenham but Rob Horne is guaranteed one on Saturday and hopefully it will al…
Andy Goode
04 Oct 2018, 6:44
Marler retirement should serve as a warning, not come as a shock – Andy Goode
Joe Marler’s international retirement isn’t as big a shock as it might seem at first but it should serve as a warning to those…
Andy Goode
27 Sep 2018, 9:58
Tempest got Spencer red card spot on – Andy Goode
Will Spencer’s sending off was the major talking point in the Premiership at the weekend and the debate still seems to be raging…
Andy Goode
18 Sep 2018, 13:39
Cipriani v Ford: taking the ball to the line – Andy Goode
England’s two main contenders for the fly half jersey both shone in the Premiership at the weekend but there’s only one winner…
Andy Goode
12 Sep 2018, 10:16
Tigers need to look deeper than O'Connor to halt slide - Andy Goode
Leicester were woeful at Sandy Park on Saturday but there is more to their sacking of Matt O’Connor than meets the eye and those…
Andy Goode
04 Sep 2018, 11:25
Quins face fight for Premiership survival – Andy Goode
A new coach may have brought renewed optimism and the squad might boast seven England internationals but I think Harlequins are fi…
Andy Goode
31 Aug 2018, 8:01
Tigers to miss out on top four again – Andy Goode
Matt O’Connor has been talking about the top two being Leicester’s aim this week but their recruitment hasn’t been good enou…
Andy Goode
30 Aug 2018, 12:04
'Call me crazy' - Andy Goode predicts Premiership top four
Pre-season predictions can make you look foolish and there’ll be people queuing up to call me crazy but I think Northampton will…
Andy Goode
29 Aug 2018, 10:25
Not so steady Eddie poles apart from Schmidt - Andy Goode
A lot has changed in the last 15 months and England will be hoping there’s just as much of a shift to come over the next 15 mont…
Andy Goode
25 Jun 2018, 21:53
Eddie Jones faces watershed moment in Cape Town – Andy Goode
The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over again but expecting different results and Eddie Jones’ England…
Andy Goode
18 Jun 2018, 13:13
How England got preparation all wrong – Andy Goode
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. England certainly failed to prepare for the effects of altitude at Ellis Park on…
Andy Goode
11 Jun 2018, 22:42
The XV England need to beat South Africa on Saturday – Andy Goode
England haven’t won at Ellis Park for 46 years but if they’re to make history with a first series win in South Africa, they ha…
Andy Goode
05 Jun 2018, 10:13
England’s lack of power and physicality is cause for concern – Andy Goode
Champion teams win the physical battle and Saracens epitomised that at the weekend, while England were found wanting.
Andy Goode
30 May 2018, 2:17
Gustard departure leaves Jones with questions to answer – Andy Goode
Paul Gustard is the perfect fit for Harlequins but his departure from England leaves another gaping hole and more questions for Ed…
Andy Goode
22 May 2018, 6:16
Why my head says Wasps won't make the Premiership final - Andy Goode
Away wins in Premiership semi-finals are like hen’s teeth but Falcons and Wasps will be dangerous animals and it can be done.
Andy Goode
19 May 2018, 1:55
Cipriani is waiting on Jones before making next move - Andy Goode
It’s not time to throw the baby out with the bathwater but England’s wretched Six Nations campaign showed change is overdue an…
Andy Goode
08 May 2018, 22:35
'Stick him in Leicester’s team now, I guarantee they’d be in the top four' - Andy Goode
Don’t patronise Newcastle by talking about the plucky Falcons making the play-offs. They’ve got both grit and stardust, have b…
Andy Goode
30 Apr 2018, 10:48
Financial turmoil and discontent at Wasps, pull the other one – Andy Goode
If you believe a certain newspaper this week, Wasps are in “financial turmoil” and there could be an “exodus” of their lea…
Andy Goode
27 Apr 2018, 8:30
Lancaster finds perfect fit at Leinster – Andy Goode
Stuart Lancaster has found his perfect fit at Leinster, his coaching methods are bearing fruit and he might just choose to stick a…
Andy Goode
23 Apr 2018, 22:15
Bear-Faced Cheek From Bristol - Andy Goode
Barely promoted and already changing the identity of the club, the Bristol Bears backlash has begun and I can see why many are fin…
Andy Goode
19 Apr 2018, 4:21
Why Quins must look outside the club for Kingston's replacement – Andy Goode
It’s a real shame to see John Kingston leave Harlequins after 17 years at the club but they need a strong outside influence at t…
Andy Goode
10 Apr 2018, 8:04
All-Irish final to cap off year of the Irish – Andy Goode
Irish rugby is riding the crest of a wave at the moment after the Six Nations Grand Slam triumph and an all-Irish final would be a…
Andy Goode
03 Apr 2018, 10:28
Undercooked or overworked? Who's primed for Champions Cup success - Andy Goode
Will Saracens be overtired? Will Leinster be undercooked? The contrasting approaches of clubs in the all too short period between …
Andy Goode
27 Mar 2018, 1:54
Players need to stand up and challenge Eddie Jones – Andy Goode
Ireland’s domination at Twickenham on Saturday and throughout the Six Nations showed how far they’ve come in the past year and…
Andy Goode
20 Mar 2018, 8:02
The four changes England need to make ahead of this weekend – Andy Goode
One defeat away against a team that raises their game for that match above all others doesn’t make England a bad team but it did…
Andy Goode
07 Mar 2018, 2:48
Scotland could have beaten All Blacks the way they played – Andy Goode
Scotland were scintillating on Saturday and deservedly sent England packing with their tails between their legs but they have to b…
Andy Goode
26 Feb 2018, 23:17
Scotland's Everest, but just another game for England – Andy Goode
A lot of people are talking up Scotland’s chances of beating England this year and it might well be their best opportunity for a…
Andy Goode
21 Feb 2018, 2:14
That try, Eddie's meltdown & why England are still on track – Andy Goode
England have earned far from universal praise after their win over Wales at the weekend but their winning mentality and ability to…
Andy Goode
13 Feb 2018, 9:51
Eddie Jones questioning Rhys Patchell was a risk – Andy Goode
England against Wales is always a huge fixture but this one has a very different feel about it after the results and performances …
Andy Goode
09 Feb 2018, 5:40
My Six Nations Fantasy XV - Andy Goode
The hype is building and the opening weekend of the Six Nations is almost here, so it's time to pick your fantasy team for the tou…
Andy Goode
30 Jan 2018, 9:30
Don’t anoint Leinster as Saracens’ successors just yet, 10 weeks is a long time in rugby – Andy Goode
It was an amazing finish to the Champions Cup pool stages and, while the favourites might look obvious to everyone right now, it…
Andy Goode
23 Jan 2018, 1:56
Trio on the brink after weekend of surprises – Andy Goode
With just one round to go the Champions Cup quarter-final line-up should have been really starting to take shape but seven spots a…
Andy Goode
16 Jan 2018, 1:39
Tigers in trouble and look set to miss out on top four – Andy Goode
Leicester put a stop to their worst run since 1965 with a win over London Irish at Welford Road but they were far from impressive …
Andy Goode
09 Jan 2018, 3:40
England will conquer the All Blacks in 2018 - Andy Goode
As the new year gets underway it’s a time to look ahead to the next 12 months, as well as reflect on the past year, and I’m lo…
Andy Goode
04 Jan 2018, 9:05
The Goode, the Bad & the Ugly of 2017 - Andy Goode
The dawn of a new year might be a time for resolutions and self-improvement but it’s also the perfect moment to reflect on the s…
Andy Goode
02 Jan 2018, 3:08
Irish eyes smiling again in Europe - Andy Goode
It’s been a while since they tasted success in Europe’s elite competition but Irish eyes were smiling at the weekend and they …
Andy Goode
19 Dec 2017, 3:13
English clubs will bounce back from worst ever weekend in Europe – Andy Goode
Saracens’ record European Cup defeat in their controversially rearranged fixture against Clermont may have capped off the worst …
Andy Goode
12 Dec 2017, 4:28
The flawed logic underpinning Saints 7 game losing streak explained – Andy Goode
They say a change is as good as a rest. Northampton might be getting a bit of respite in the next couple of weeks with no hope of …
Andy Goode
04 Dec 2017, 11:26
England excel, France fail in autumn tests – Andy Goode
It’s report time as the autumn internationals draw to a close and, while Scotland’s star is on the rise, England and Ireland r…
Andy Goode
28 Nov 2017, 1:58
Scotland need wins, not glorious defeats – Andy Goode
The All Blacks got out of jail on Saturday and you couldn’t help but be impressed by Scotland and the whole atmosphere at Murray…
Andy Goode
20 Nov 2017, 8:56
Irreplaceable Farrell sees stock soar in his absence – Andy Goode
They say you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone and that was definitely the case with English rugby and Owen Farrell …
Andy Goode
13 Nov 2017, 12:47
Only three big wins will do for England – Andy Goode
There’s been a lot of talk about injuries, selection and even a training game against Wales but it’s time to get down to busin…
Andy Goode
06 Nov 2017, 9:41
Bath Will Rue Round 7 In Final Reckoning
We might be just a third of the way through the Premiership season but we’ll look back at this weekend as a pivotal one in May w…
Andy Goode
30 Oct 2017, 10:40
Eddie can’t ignore Chiefs stars as they hit new heights
There were some terrific performances in the Champions Cup second round this weekend but Exeter’s win in Montpellier tops the lo…
Andy Goode
23 Oct 2017, 8:46
Saracens expose same old problems for Saints
Once is a mistake but twice is a pattern and a second embarrassment in six weeks at the hands of the same opposition shows Northam…
Andy Goode
17 Oct 2017, 10:18
Four English teams to make Champions Cup Quarter-Finals – Andy Goode
Saracens may be in a Champions Cup group of death but they are heavy favourites for a reason and I’m backing them to emulate Tou…
Andy Goode
13 Oct 2017, 13:44
Schedulers add insult to injury for Wasps
Wasps are on the ropes with a squad that is down to the bare bones and the schedulers have hit them with a low blow ahead of the C…
Andy Goode
09 Oct 2017, 7:58
Authorities need to look carefully at injury crises
Two Premiership clubs training together in October because of a lack of fit players can’t be right and those in charge of the ga…
Andy Goode
06 Oct 2017, 7:42
Even Gloucester fans will agree with Andy Goode's critique of their team
From beating the champions on the opening day of the season to equalling their biggest ever Premiership defeat against Sale a few …
Andy Goode
03 Oct 2017, 4:21
Sinckler needs to deal with 'chip on shoulder' if he wants to make mark on game - Andy Goode
Kyle Sinckler may have played in all three Tests for the British & Irish Lions in the summer but he needs to smarten up his act if…
Andy Goode
02 Oct 2017, 13:30
Injuries & salary cap won't dampen Wasps' celebrations
Dai Young may be in the midst of an injury crisis with a smaller squad at his disposal but Wasps' 150th anniversary celebrations …
Andy Goode
29 Sep 2017, 21:19
Irish brought back down to earth with a bump - Andy Goode
Maybe we all got a bit carried away on the opening weekend of the season with the sun beating down and a record 50 tries scored.
Andy Goode
25 Sep 2017, 13:23
Worcester facing winter of discontent - Andy Goode
It may still be September and today is only the first day of autumn officially but Worcester could be heading for a ‘winter of d…
Andy Goode
22 Sep 2017, 9:13
'The worst game of rugby I can remember watching' - Goodey's Premiership weekend preview
I was at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday night to witness the worst game of rugby that I can remember watching for a long time. The …
Andy Goode
14 Sep 2017, 5:04
EXCLUSIVE: 'They looked like they'd just been promoted' - Andy Goode tears Saints apart
There’s nothing like a bit of light relief after suffering the embarrassment of your worst Premiership defeat for over a decade …
Andy Goode
08 Sep 2017, 7:12
