Grand weekend for a slam… by Phil Vickery
After the fireworks of last weekend we were treated this week to more - shall we say – ‘traditional’ Six Nations rugby. The rain in Dublin, which was truly awful, and pitch conditions in France would not have helped but Scotland aside we did not see an awful lot of running rugby. Not that I am complaining as to...
Phil Vickery Reports: Showstopping Opening for the Greatest Rugby Tournament in the World
I might be biased – oh alright – I am biased but I honestly believe there is nothing like the Six Nations. For all the kids out there who watch this competition and maybe don’t know the history, believe me the rivalry goes back a long, long way! It is unique with its structure which...
Phil Vickery Talks: England Vs New Zealand
I am still pinching myself after that incredible win at Twickenham on Saturday. I was lucky enough to be there and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up as the fans belted out Swing Low. This victory has really blown away the doubters who felt England did not have a performance in them like that, I...
SIX NATIONS HOTS UP
Well for some of the teams it did, apart from poor old Ireland and France! I must say I felt very angry on behalf of those fans, especially the Irish who had made the journey over and were told it was cancelled just ten minutes before kick off! Seems daft to me that they didn’t realize...
UP AND RUNNING: all the latest from Phil Vickery
Quite amazing opening weekend wasn’t it? As an England fan, I was delighted to see a young inexperienced side display mental toughness and discipline to get an all-important first win. A lot of people have said to me that Scotland lost it rather than England won, but if you look at the way England played...
Phil Vickery’s thoughts on the six nation campaign
Well I don’t know about you but I am feeling more excitement about this Six Nations campaign than I have for a while! It feels like a clean slate for England – a new squad with no baggage and a fresh young side bursting with potential. There will be lots of people basing their expectations...
A Gift for Him: Raging Bull
Searching for a stylish Christmas present? If your loved one is an avid rugby fan, he’s sure to adore Raging Bull, the menswear line founded by ex-England rugby legend, Phil Vickery. Breezy cotton polo shirts meet preppy rugby tops in this casual men’s clothing collection – a must on more relaxed occasions and lazy Sundays....
Raging Bull official launch at our Bristol store, Cabot Circus.
Our Bristol store played host to the official launch or Phil Vickery’s new line Raging Bull this Saturday 29th October. Fans of all ages turned out in their masses to chat to Phil, have their photo taken and even leave with an autograph! Whether they were there as loyal followers of his Rugby legacy or...
Phil Vickery reports from the rugby world cup: Week 5
Well this weekend has seen more drama than an episode of Eastenders, with the magnificent Wales being knocked out by a stuttering French team! The controversial red card for Sam Warburton has been debated long and hard, there’s is no doubt it played a part, but Wales were so good they very nearly won with only 14...
Phil Vickery Reports From The Rugby World Cup: WEEK 2
Another week has flown by in New Zealand and this competition has just been blown open by the wonderful Irish team who overturned the Number 2 side Australia. There were not great odds on it but I am delighted to see this upset as like most of you, I’m sure we want to see close...
Phil Vickery Reports From The Rugby World Cup
For those that don’t know I have hung up my rugby boots and picked up a microphone so that is why I am now in the wonderful country of New Zealand commentating with ITV on the Rugby World Cup 2011. If any of you got up early enough to watch you will have seen...
PHIL VICKERY’S TAKE ON THE SIX NATIONS