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Harlequins 36 Castres 33

The performance of Harlequins is getting so predictable that it’s almost becoming dull. I say ‘almost’ as dull and Harlequins are a contradiction in terms, an oxymoron. Castres took the inevitable lead but Quins fought back. Referee Mike Adamson was definitely whistle-happy and broke up the [...]

January 22, 2022 // 0 Comments

A la Colthard/Gravetye Manor

This was my second visit to Gravetye Manor, a former baronial-style hall near East Grinstead, with exquisite gardens that was converted into a hotel in 2005. It’s more of a summer place to enjoy the formal walled garden and the expansive grounds by a lake. The dining room is set in a conservatory [...]

January 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

There are two sides to every situation, including life

Regular readers will be aware of The Rust‘s mission statement and purpose – i.e. watching, reviewing and analysing events in the 21st Century world from the perspective of those of us who are slightly beyond the first flush of youth. One of the fundamental challenges of the human condition [...]

January 20, 2022 // 0 Comments

Rugby matters

One quote from Eddie Jones, after selecting his squad for the Six Nations, surprised me – namely, the reference that Marcus Smith needs Owen Farrell as the latter has ‘the big picture’ and can effectively play in the style of the All Black second 5/8th. In fact it’s Marcus Smith who has [...]

January 20, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 6 Birmingham 2

Fulham have scored 19 goals in their last three matches and now top the Championship by 5 points. Unless there is a collapse of Devon Loch proportions it looks like automatic promotion. If so, it means unlike the two previous promotions – which were via the play-offs – Fulham will have [...]

January 19, 2022 // 0 Comments

Brighton 1 Chelsea 1

One incident defined the difference between the two teams. This would never occur at Brighton who have such a strong collective team spirit. They thoroughly deserved the draw with an equaliser from the outstanding Adam Webster. Except up front, Brighton have quality in depth. Graham Potter selected [...]

January 19, 2022 // 0 Comments

Dame Stephanie Shirley/Private Passions – Radio 3

The above – known by her family nickname Steve – was the guest on Private Passions hosted by Michael Berkeley. She led a remarkable life. Separated from her parents aged 5, she was put on a train as one of the Kindertransport. These children were sent to western countries and some [...]

January 18, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 6 Bristol City 2

Fulham’s season is very much back on track with 3 consecutive wins scoring 14 goals. Some – notably Fulham TV commentator Gentleman Jim McGullion – would argue that it was never derailed as we only slipped out of the top two because of cancelled games due to the opposition being [...]

January 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

Sometimes you couldn’t make it up …

It is a fact that inevitably, from time to time, stories appear in the media that seem – to the proverbial ordinary man or woman on the Clapham omnibus who can claim to possess a modicum of plain, old-fashioned, common sense (as we all can) – defy logic and/or fly in the face of every [...]

January 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

Brighton 1 Crystal Palace 1

This fixture is known for its toxicity. The clubs are 55 miles apart. Portsmouth and Southampton are nearer Brighton – Charlton and Millwall nearer Crystal Palace – so you cannot call call it a derby, although it is has been termed the M25 or M23 derby. Both of these are geographically [...]

January 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

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