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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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Andy Goode
30 Apr 2019, 15:04
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