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Next England Rugby Coach: Back to the drawing board

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:14:55 +0000

England have hit rock bottom as far as their rugby team goes with disappointment, scandal and indiscipline all damaging their reputation. It's time to create a more professional and organised system before searching for Martin Johnson's successor, says Ralph Ellis...

Will Greenwood: Mallinder is my man to replace Johnno

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:15:36 +0000

Betfair's rugby ambassador was sorry to see Martin Johnson leave the England job, but remains confident that the right replacement - together with a root and branch review of the structure at the RFU - will leave English rugby in a good place....

Guinness Premiership Round 19 Preview: Battles at the top and bottom

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:11:05 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle looks at three Easter treats in the Guinness Premiership in the coming few days starting with an authentic relegation dogfight at Edgeley Park

Guinness Premiership Betting: Broken Bath must recover from this self-inflicted pain

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:30:11 +0000

Bath are getting serious as they strive to shake off the party tag that brought shame on the club last year. Ralph Ellis reports...

Guinness Premiership: Sale prepare their au revoirs as sliding pound and salary cap weaken England's appeal

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:19:58 +0000

The massed ranks of stars exiting English rugby suggests the salary cap is not working, says Ralph Ellis.

Guinness Premiership Round 10 Betting Preview: Featuring Quins v Leicester and the visit of London Irish to Saracens

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:25:27 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle looks at the big Christmas fixtures in the Guinness Premiership.

Rugby Union Betting: Winner Johnson acts on evidence before sentiment

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:53:26 +0000

He may no longer be able to lead by example on the pitch but Martin Johnson is bringing all the leadership qualities of his playing career to coaching. So much so, says Ralph Ellis, that England could be a healthy long term investment for the 2011 World Cup.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Could there be a sting in the tail as Wasps visit Tigers?

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:39:20 +0000

Ralph Ellis admits that on paper a win for Leicester Tigers at home to London Wasps looks pretty much nailed-on. But sports doesn't always work like that does it?

Guinness Premiership Betting: Time for Wasps to get flying

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:39:13 +0000

A trip to Welford Road is the last thing a faltering Wasps need after three straight defeats. Geoffrey Riddle previews that match and the pick of this weekend's domestic rugby union fixtures.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Weekend preview

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:49:12 +0000

This week's Premiership action has been overlooked by Sky TV's producers in favour of a veterans' game at the Cabbage Patch. It is for a good cause, of that there is no doubt, but you'd be mad to bet on it. Geoff Riddle identifies value in the weekend's league fixtures.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Sensational Bath boast nous to win the big one

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:49:15 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle looks at the top contenders for this year's Guiness Premiership and explains the play-off system for punters.

Betfair Big Interview: Andy Hazell on the Guinness Premiership

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:02:02 +0000

A new Guinness Premiership season starts this weekend - and last year´s regular winners Gloucester are the showcase Sunday game on Sky. Betfair went to find their long serving England flanker Andy Hazell for an exclusive chat about what we can expect from club rugby this winter.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Exiles drained by departures as decisive action keeps Sharks moving

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:39:46 +0000

Of last season's four mid-table clubs, The Exiles have been drained by departures while Harlequins and Sale look upwardly-mobile, says Geoffrey Riddle.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Missing England boys Wilko and Noon will cost the Falcons dear

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:30:34 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle looks at the Guinness Premiership relegation market on Betfair and tells us why departed players and England players make Newcastle worthy favourites to finish rock bottom

Flutey flies under the radar as omissions overshadow inclusions

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:53:48 +0000

The Martin Johnson era began in earnest today as he named a 32 man elite training squad. The headlines will be made not by the players he has included, though, but the ones he has left out.