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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.

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
Andy Goode
10 Jun 2022, 9:05
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
03 Jun 2022, 9:45
Opinion

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 …

Andy Goode
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
Andy Goode
14 May 2022, 4:18
Opinion

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 

Andy Goode
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
Andy Goode
15 Apr 2022, 7:09
Opinion

'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…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
01 Apr 2022, 7:36
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
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
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
Andy Goode
11 Mar 2022, 10:32
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
04 Mar 2022, 10:00
Opinion

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.

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
25 Feb 2022, 9:02
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
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
Andy Goode
04 Feb 2022, 7:00
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
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
Andy Goode
08 Jan 2022, 6:42
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
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
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
Andy Goode
10 Dec 2021, 6:47
Opinion

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…

Andy Goode
Andy Goode
25 Nov 2021, 7:42
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