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What Borthwick must do if he wants to save his job – Andy Goode
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Andy Goode
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Following an 18 year career which led to him becoming the second highest points scorer in Premiership History, Andy Goode is fast becoming one of the top rugby pundits in the UK. Goodey provides RugbyPass with weekly analysis and opinion on European rugby with a particular focus on England and the Premiership. He is also the host of a regular ‘Ask Goodey’ Facebook live.
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My advice for Borthwick if he wants to keep his job – Andy Goode
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Andy Goode: Borthwick needed to make more changes and in one key role
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The Calcutta Cup is always one of the highlights of the rugby calendar but this time it feels there’s even more on the line, per…
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13 Feb 2026, 3:58
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I'm fascinated to see if Six Nations 'running joke' repeats itself: Andy Goode
It still feels like a two-tier Six Nations this year but Ireland might struggle and the pressure is on Scotland to finish above th…
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What Robertson exit tells us about where NZ rugby is at - Andy Goode
Scott Robertson’s shock departure as All Blacks head coach shows the fragility of modern day coaching as well as the increasing …
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My honest prediction for the Investec Champions Cup – Andy Goode
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Andy Goode: The vital next step after England's unbeaten November
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Both coaches have one eye on the final quarter already with their selections, but England’s bench have the edge as they look for…
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The most perplexing thing about Borthwick’s England selection – Andy Goode
It’s a surprise to see Fin Smith overlooked but Steve Borthwick has picked a team full of attacking talent capable of exposing t…
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31 Oct 2025, 2:07
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Andy Goode: 10's a no-brainer but unluckiest England 9 in history shouldn't start
It’s a sign of the times and Steve Borthwick’s evolution that England’s autumn training squad is stacked with outside backs …
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How I'd tweak the PREM's new 20-minute red card – Andy Goode
The two 20-minute red cards on the opening weekend of the new PREM season show rugby still isn’t getting the balance right.
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Andy Goode: Blackett's a masterstroke by England but key decision looms
Lee Blackett has more than served his apprenticeship, passed his audition and Steve Borthwick has shown his evolution by getting h…
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Andy Goode: Aussie comments didn't cover them in glory
The Lions have achieved the main objective in winning a series for just the second time this millennium but a shot at greatness aw…
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Only two Wallabies would get in this Lions side – Andy Goode
The teams have been announced, the hype is almost over and if we’re being honest, the Lions should be winning by a comfortable m…
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18 Jul 2025, 4:20
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