Six Nations

Well well, we beat the Welsh again - 26-19 in a hard-fought win at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. I was not aware that many people think of England as favourites for the competition. I didn't know we were that good. Granted, I don't know much about rugby, but I thought I would have known that. Perhaps my standards are slipping. Not good enough; must do better. I shall endeavour for this Six Nations competition to learn as much as I can about the fascinating (but frighteningly complicated) world of rugby. The difference between League and Union still means little more to me than in the former there are less players on the field and they seem to stop a lot less. Six Nations rugby is Union rugby, which, according to some, is a slower and more complicated version of the sport. I have to say I did not find the match on Friday night slow or boring. Complicated, yes, but isn't everything when you don't understand it?

Elsewhere, France beat Scotland 34-21 and Ireland scraped through against Italy 13-11 to save their blushes and deny Italy a first ever win over the irish in the RBS Six Nations.

This weekend promises more exciting encounters as England take on Italy, Scotland play Wales and France meet Ireland. I doubt very much I'll have the chance to see any of those matches live as I have a very busy weekend coming up (a weekend I cannot wait for - bring on the 'honeymoon') but I'll certainly be sneaking the occasional look at my phone to keep me in the loop and shall be cheering when England win. Can we possibly do the Grand Slam? Oh damn, I shouldn't have said anything.

I'll keep you blogged...