Author: Happyman

The Quarter Finals are this weekend and Euro Rugby is reaching its Zenith. My theme for the week has touched on eligibility and some other topics I will leave the nuts and bolts of the weekend to Hoss tomorrow.Remember people this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours of your time every week drop Sully a line at Sully@greenandgoldrugby.com   Spain cite Ireland and New Zealand’s use of foreign-born players in World Rugby appealFor those who are unaware…

I hope we all enjoyed our democracy sausage on the weekend and as Georgia Satellite said about my “no tanks on the streets come Monday”, amen to that.Remember people this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours of your time every week drop Sully a line at Sully@greenandgoldrugby.com Super Rugby the Happyman modelI read a comment this week about how some have enjoyed the Super Rugby this week as much as I. My question would be: how…

Welcome back Charlie as I would have struggled doing two articles this week. With work one has been enough. To everyone who reads my ramblings today enjoy your democracy sausage on the weekend no matter which team you vote for, it’s a cool thing that we won’t have guns on the street come Monday.Remember people this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours of your time every week drop Sully a line at Sully@greenandgoldrugby.com Eddie Jones Names…

Much like my brain this week’s offering spans the globe.Remember people this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours of your time every week drop Sully a line at Sully@greenandgoldrugby.com Joe Marler is a Complex Character and a Genuinely Interesting BlokeJoe Marler is a Complex Character and a Genuinely Interesting BlokeI listen to the Joe Marler Show podcast when driving and while it is not a rugby podcast he does cover some interesting topics. So in his…

Happy Monday everyone, in the least surprising thing of the year the Kiwi teams came out hard,Remember people this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours of your time every week drop Sully a line at Sully@greenandgoldrugby.com . It’s going to be a big year of tests and other things get involved.Super Rugby Results and Game RatingsAuckland Blues 71 Melbourne Rebels 28I watched the women’s game when this was on and the score did nor make me want…

Welcome to my second missive of the week. A bit short on time so thanks to the boys for giving me some contentRemember people, this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours of your time every week drop Sully a line at Sully@greenandgoldrugby.com   Crusaders Get Barrett Back EarlyIn the least surprising news of the week Scott Barrett does the WR concussion protocol training and gets another week off meaning he will be available to play the Force…

Welcome Comrades, it’s May Day in the People’s Republic of Queensland. I have volunteered to fill the massive shoes of Charlie who has made an excellent contribution to the G&GR family. Unfortunately, his real job has intervened and he’s unable to contribute for a while. I for one have welcomed his referee’s perspective and insight into how the game is officiated and his views on the wider game.Remember people this is a fan site run for the fans by the fans so if you have the time and feel like doing something a little different with a couple of hours…

The Super Round is done and dusted community rugby is underway and winter is coming a great time to be alive in Australia. This week we touch concussion and the strides made from the old wet sponge days.Concussion and the Community GameI saw one of the commenters this week make the statement that he would probably not let his children play rugby going forward due to possible concussion issues. Let me start off by saying that on a personal level I think all kids should play some form of team sport growing up. It teaches respect (for officials and coaches)…

The Super Round is on this week and Club footy starts in Brisbane how good is life.Harry Wilson is Putting Together a Decent SeasonHarry Wilson has putting the disappointment of missing the Northern tour and doing what he was asked to do in the off season. His Stats for the Super Season to date are impressive against all comersCarries 119 Ranks firstMetres Carried 539 Ranks seventhTackles Made 86 Ranks eighthFull Super Stats HereHospital Cup (Brisbane) Starts This WeekendThe Hospital Challenge Cup is an odd name for a competition and dates back to 1899. The donation of the 100-guinea trophy was…

Happy Religious Festival for those who observe I am off to do the most Australian of Easter activities and am going camping with the family.Suliasi Vunivalu is back at last.Vunivalu’s selection on the wing for the Queensland Reds is a fresh and exciting dimension to Friday night’s clash against the improving Melbourne Rebels in Melbourne. If there are early nerves in his first match for 10 months, they’ll be quickly quelled by the familiarity with his surroundings at AAMI Park. The ground was home base for his heroics as a tryscorer when he played his five seasons for the Melbourne Storm…

Great week of rugby last week and a great week ahead with the community game getting going.Vultures are circling Eddie Jones ahead of the English tourSeveral head coaches are starting to put their hand up when asked if they would be interested in the English head coaching job whenever it became available. Everyone’s favourite South African Rassie has said he would give it a go. We can now add Ronan O’Gara to the list per Rugby Pass HereHaving been given the full support of the board, which is generally the death nell for any head coach, Eddie comes to Australia…

Welcome to the 2nd month of autumn, even in God’s country north of the Tweed the weather has started to chill in the mornings. The sun rises a little bit later and sets as you drive home from work.To all of the people of Northern NSW stay safe.The Force are Playing Chess While We Are Playing Checkers – OpinionAs a so called ECE (East Coast Elite) I confess to really liking what the Force have done and continue to do in how they run their business. After the omnishambles of the totally ridiculous move to exile them from Super Rugby…

The 6 Nations Games were excellent and I am really enjoying the Super RugbyDon’t forget to pick your G&GR Wallaby Squad for Hoss tomorrow before noonVote here https://forms.gle/1zrURSY5y…Rugby Prevention Managers Having a Field DayWith my freshly-minted Tin Foil Hat on my head I lost my relatively small mind at the prospect of Taniela Tupou being cited for dangerous play in the game against the Brumbies. I was ready to rail against the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and the rage the only those from outside the eastern suburbs of Sydney can feel at how the game seems to conspire against…

Super Saturday in the 6 Nations and a disrupted Super Rugby Pacific this week.Club Rugby is also just around the corner.Green and Gold Rugby on Superbru – Super Rugby Predictor GameJim Hamilton’s View of the Red Card in England V IrelandI listen to The Rugby Pod on my drive to work and this piece was then put onto Rugby Pass regarding the behaviours that have to change in rugby circles. His style could most charitably considered to be robust and usually to the echo of the whistle.Former Scotland second row Jim Hamilton had predicted that red-carded England lock Charlie Ewels will be on the receiving end…

Another big week of rugby awaits us this weekend with the Super Rugby, Japanese Comp and of course the 6 Nations.Thoughts go out to all of our flood-affected readers. Personally, I spent a day cleaning up a mate’s house; it’s confronting going through a suburb with the contents of every house on the footpath waiting for collection.A special mention to regular contributor Georgia Satellite, stay safe hope you get home soon.Green and Gold Rugby on Superbru – Super Rugby Predictor GameStats That MatterMany thanks to G&GR royalty Rugby Reg for allowing me to use the following stats regarding the Australian…

How good is footy welcome to my ramblings for the week. Firstly, well done France, Scotland actually played well but goodness gracious the French IMHO have stamped themselves as RWC favourites particularly if they win the Grand Slam.Green & Gold Rugby on Superbru – Super Rugby Predictor GameStats That Matter – Opinion PieceI have been watching too much rugby which is barely enough. I have been interested that the stats that would be important at lower levels are not important at the highest level. Often teams that win the possession and territory game seem to lose close games. The key…

Hi guys this week’s episode will be a lite version due to a family commitment last night and a late one.Super teams have been namedHeadlines Carter Gordan dropped to the bench. Moana Pacifica second game postponesDrew Mitchell gets deleted in the Tongan Charity MatchStan did a good job on this, I was at the game and it was great. I would recommend that if you watch it think about making a donation to this worthy cause.6 NationsMy picks Scotland because I have tartan-tinted glassed.England only because they are at home.Ireland because they are good and the Italians are not.Quick ThoughtFor…

Welcome back people and were you not entertained by the 6 Nations? Super Rugby starts this week. How good is footy and in the words of the immortal Roy and HG when too much sport is not enough.It’s just about to start baby, don’t forget to sign up to the footy tipping competition this week, tip with your heart not your head. Green and Gold Rugby on Superbru – Super Rugby Predictor Game6 Nations Preview Week 3Scotland v FranceThe Scots were poor last week and as a Scottish fan the only thing the Scots cannot do is carry the weight of…

Welcome back people and were you not entertained by the Six Nations. How good is FootyFinal trials on this weekend with the Reds in Roma playing the Tahs with a sevens comp on all day. I would love to get out there but unfortunately work at home will intervene.6 Nations Preview Week 2France v IrelandThe game of the weekend and possibly the game to decide the tourney. Ireland were magnificent last week against a disappointing Wales and I have rarely seen a 20 point test win that flattered the beaten team as it could have been much worse. (Our friends…

Second week of G&GR for me and what a week it’s turning out to be. This week’s reading will feature a preview of the 6 Nations and some other bits and pieces6 Nations PreviewFor many years the southern hemisphere has rightfully said of the 6 Nations “yes it’s a great tournament but the rugby is pretty rubbish”. Truthfully that cannot be said anymore the standard of Northern hemisphere rugby has never been higher and neither Australia or New Zealand will be thinking the tours by England or Ireland will be a walk in the park.Scotland v EnglandThe Calcutta Cup match…