Opinion
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…
Andy Goode
19 Nov 2021, 7:03
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Andy Goode
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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
'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…
Andy Goode
12 Nov 2021, 11:05
Opinion
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…
Andy Goode
06 Nov 2021, 2:54
Opinion
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 …
Andy Goode
30 Oct 2021, 2:46
Opinion
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.
Andy Goode
21 Oct 2021, 3:14
Opinion
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…
Andy Goode
09 Oct 2021, 2:22
Analysis
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…
Andy Goode
22 Sep 2021, 6:46
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, 10:11
Opinion
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…
Andy Goode
10 Aug 2021, 8:56
Opinion
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…
Andy Goode
06 Aug 2021, 3:17
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, 5:22
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, 4:41
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, 3:10
'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, 5:23
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, 9:50
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, 6:55
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, 4:42
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, 8:57
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, 4:09
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, 5:58
