How Lomu changed the way we played 21 April 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IT SEEMS the spectre of size has raised its head again with my old partner Brian […]
We need a fairer deal for all levels 14 April 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I cannot believe that there is any way an agreement between the Championship, Premiership and the […]
Scrums can provide the best attacking platform 7 April 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Why the scrum is having to fight to stay a part of the game seems to […]
Tell players to stay focused – or face axe 7 April 2024 0 comments There are some interesting excuses from coaches as to why there are such variations in results in the Premiership week by week. It would appear […]
With debts up to £300m, the game has lost its way 1 April 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WITH the international window now over for the men’s game, the focus has returned to club […]
England were good, but a bit complacent 24 March 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WATCHING the France versus England game last Saturday night, I couldn’t help but think that a […]
Now that’s what I call a performance, England 17 March 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME OKAY, I was wrong in my prediction a couple of weeks ago with Ireland failing to […]
At last! England find reason to be cheerful 10 March 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME We were waiting and hoping for a game that will define how far England have developed […]
Great start, England, but then it fell to pieces 3 March 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Triple top: Duhan van der Merwe beats Ben Earl to score his hat-trick try at Murrayfield […]
We need to progress, both on and off pitch 25 February 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME NOW the teams have had their week off hopefully they have had the chance to reassess […]
We need action, not words, England 18 February 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WITH the second game and a second victory, it seems that all is well in the […]
Take away the contact and you don’t have a game left 11 February 2024 0 comments With the Six Nations now in full swing the last thing the game needs is further condemnation about how it’s played but last week the […]
Ireland look like the team to beat 11 February 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Heading into week two of the Six Nations we were all wondering who will have made […]
Why Six Nations is pinnacle of game 4 February 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME HERE we are at the start of another Six Nations with everything to play for as […]
England will take time to develop 28 January 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN – A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME At last we have confirmation so no wondering what the England team’s future holds. With […]
All clubs must be able to reach top 21 January 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN SO it’s back to the future with the RFU CEO Bill Sweeney telling the Championship that they either don’t understand or have been […]
Farrell’s choice: Stay and hope, or cash in 14 January 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO Owen Farrell seems like he may have called time on his England career by choosing […]
Set-piece domination still the key to victory 7 January 2024 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I always try to be honest in what I write, but I just can’t believe that […]
Talented players will still miss out 31 December 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME With the start of a new year, it’s the beginning of a new RFU and Premiership […]
Secrets of learning about the dark arts 24 December 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME LAST week’s paper, and in particular Nick Cain’s article, put a smile on my face that […]
Social media can hurt even the best 17 December 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Last weekend saw some of the best rugby we have seen this season, including the World […]
Extreme views we can do without 10 December 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I can’t help but wonder what is happening to this game of rugby that I love […]
Baxter’s right to call for the return of ‘traditional’ scrum 3 December 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME LAST week in almost all of the articles that I read, national papers or otherwise, all […]
Court case that could define game’s future 26 November 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS WE approach what could be a defining moment in the future of the game with […]
Borthwick should not cut time with players 19 November 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME With the RFU now preparing for a new relationship with the Premiership you have to wonder […]
A lack of pathway is halting our progress 12 November 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Well, here we are back to rugby at the club level and all the woes that […]
When I was hit, I used to smile 5 November 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME With the World Cup finally over and an outcome that was half expected but many were […]
England missed their big chance 29 October 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I can’t help thinking the disappointment that is currently being felt by England fans is probably […]
Good to see England leading northern light 22 October 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WHO would have believed it? England the only Northern hemisphere team to make it to the […]
Why I’m expecting a big win for England 15 October 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As England continue with their World Cup journey against Fiji today, the question we all want […]
RFU must provide a pathway for everyone 8 October 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL, who would have believed it? One of the best teams in the Championship calling in […]
24 teams would mean yet more mismatches 1 October 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS THE World Cup dominates everything in rugby at the moment surely it should be a […]
Just in time, England seem to be improving 24 September 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL, who would have thought it? After the dismal performances in the last two Six Nations […]
Chance for Ford to prove he’s No1 17 September 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WHAT a start to this World Cup with host France beating the mighty All Blacks in […]
Time right for second crown to come north 10 September 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME THE opening weekend of matches will tell us a lot more about this World Cup and […]
We need to reopen pathways to top of the game 3 September 2023 0 comments Eddie Jones has blamed the RFU for the demise of the game in England for not producing enough quality players. I have to say that […]
Time for England to justify £100k fee 3 September 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL I was wrong with my prediction last week, as England proved they really are not […]
I still think England could surprise a few 27 August 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO here we are again, losing a player as a result of an over enthusiastic poor […]
England’s discipline now a major concern 20 August 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL it has to be said, the win last week was certainly a surprise given the […]
Not enough variation in England’s approach 13 August 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL, last week’s game between Wales and England certainly showed us a lot about how the […]
Borthwick deserves a chance to learn 6 August 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WITH England’s first warm-up game taking place this weekend, it brings home how close we are […]
England can be the dark horses at this World Cup 30 July 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS Aformer player, I find it difficult to understand the way the England team are approaching […]
Southern Hemisphere given big advantage 23 July 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Well, if ever there was a sign of a true bias in the game we have […]
I’m no fan of World League agenda 16 July 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Am I the only one that thinks that the idea of the new World League competition […]
We trained for hours in baking sun – then lost! 9 July 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As England ramp up their preparation for this year’s Rugby World Cup, I can’t help thinking […]
RFU needs to strike the right financial balance 2 July 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME EARLIER this week, the RFU president Nigel Gillingham, sent out a newsletter outlining many of the […]
Blackett’s blueprint deserves attention 25 June 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Jeff Blackett is not a name that will spring to mind if you are talking about […]
A legend, a team-mate and great, great friend 18 June 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SOMETIMES it’s easy to write about the passing of a great sportsman or woman, listing the […]
Game is spending above its means 11 June 2023 1 comment JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Just as we all thought it couldn’t get any worse now the season is over and […]
Good to see Prem stars in Baa-Baa shirts 4 June 2023 0 comments JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME What a show Eddie Jones staged on his return to Twickenham in charge of coaching the […]