The Grand National is one of the greatest events in the British sporting calendar. It brings drama, excitement, surprise, emotion, joy and disappointment to horses, jockeys, owners, punters and spectators. There have been some truly memorable moments in its history. I’ve tried to capture some of the best below. See if you agree with my […]
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The best of England in the Five/Six Nations
The Six Nations is the best rugby tournament in the world, delivering drama, excitement and entertainment year after year. You never quite know where you are with England – some great performances interspersed with mediocrity, some lucky wins, some unfortunate defeats. I’ve tried to pick out below five highlights from the last half century. Hopefully […]
The worst of England in the Five/Six Nations
For those of us whose formative rugby years were the 1970s, there was very little to cheer about when it came to England. We were routinely battered by Wales and France, and the only ‘trophy’ we received on a regular basis was the wooden spoon. Things have perked up since but the banana skin never […]
The worst of the Grand National
The Grand National is one of the most special days in the entire British sporting calendar. Racing fans and non-fans alike watch in person or on TV, a race that is full of excitement, surprise, emotion and drama. Occasionally, though, things can go wrong and I’ve tried to tell these stories below. I’ve started with […]