SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings: Autumn Internationals, week 1
It finally started and now we can see how it turned out.  No, not the matches, the SHIT/GOOD™ computer. Don't forget that you can see highlights of the England game in the video player in the sidebar.SHITUgo Monye - He is not a full-back, and any moron who thinks he's a better option than living room singing superstar Ben Foden is, well, a moron. The crowning turd of his fetid performance had to be the "tackle" on Ashley-Cooper.Matt Banahan - I don't care how big and quick he is, when it takes a

THE COMPARISON: Wales vs New Zealand, Sat 17:15
Once again we use the modern wonder that is "a table" to analyse the strengths of two teams and pick a winner.    All Blacks Wales Back three It's a new back three for NZ, with Cory Jane leaving Sweet Valley High to play international rugby.  They at least have a full-back playing at full-back though. 8

Autumn International Preview: England vs Australia, Twickenham, Sat 14:30
This game is more about what has been going on off the field leading up to it than what is going to happen on it, as both squads are so crippled by injuries that you would think they had spent the summer at a human cannonball school.  Robbie Deans has stated that that his young squad is more to do with the fact that there is only one fit player available but left in Oz (Al Baxter), than some grand long-term youth-based strategy.  Likewise

The return of Steve Thompson
It's been three years, a neck injury, a misdiagnosis, a retirement, a proper diagnosis and a return to rugby since Steve Thompson last played for England and on Saturday he is back in the starting line-up.  That it has come to this is largely due to injury to Lee Mears and a doubt over Dylan Hartley's ability to last a full game following his recent crocking.However, few would begrudge Thompson this chance to play at the highest level again after w

Guinnes Premiership round 7, video highlights
The highlights of this week's Guinness Premiership matches are up on the player over there in the sidebar so don't forget to have a look. My recommendations are to have a look at the Leicester's victory over Northampton that features two of the most stupid interception passes ever, from Stephen Myler and Barry Everitt; but more importantly to take a look at Chris Ashton's footwork in the run-up to Reihana's try and when he leaves Todd Hamilton for dead to score one of his own.  It's truly special stuff that confirms why Saints paid so much money for him. Also, take a look at Sarries' first try against Bath, which sticks two-fi