Articles
Simon Halliday A very English perspective
About Simon Halliday
Hallers played for Oxford University, Bath & Harlequins and represented England in 23 test matches, including the Rugby World Cup final against Australia in 1991.
Simon, a former RFU Council member, is an investment banker in the City of London and also Executive Director of Esher RFC.
Simon Halliday's latest articles
Bring on the All BlacksHallers can’t be at Twickenham for the mouth matering encounter between England and the All Blacks but his belief and optimism remains as strong as ever, even if he is in unfamiliar surroundings.
European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ CrisisSimon Halliday looks at the growing split in European rugby
England and the Premiership can seize the dayThe arrival of the All Blacks in November will be the ultimate test for England’s young talent.
England needs to learn from Wayne SmithSimon Halliday reckons that Stuart Lancaster must make some big decisions
Lancaster’s collective cost England players a Lions placeGatland has selected a fine Lions squad. Here Hallers analyses some of the surprise selections and offers an explanation for some tour omissions.
England's failure to dare cost them a Grand SlamSimon Halliday argues that the pace and power of Wales was too much for an England side whose defensive selection policy has ruled them out as an attacking force.
Hold Your Breath for Cardiff, otherwise hold your noseA strong defence against a spluttering attack does not make for the most compelling finale to the Six Nations, but what the hell, this is Wales versus England for the Championship
Billy Twelvetrees shows France what they are missingSimon Halliday muses on the first round of Six Nations matches and reckons that England can now push on to a Grand Slam
Well, what are we to make of it all?I am always nervous of drawing too many conclusions from the annual burst of Autumn Internationals, especially because it’s the final round of games for all the Southern Hemisphere sides at the end of a long season.
The England Lion has AwokenEngland finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skillful, England won this game on merrit. Here’s how former England Centre Simon Halliday saw it
