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Phoney war is almost over "I am not alone in believing this series could well be decided by who can steal most ball after the tackle." <b>John Taylor</b> previews the Lions' first Test showdown with Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186297.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/186297.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:45:21 GMT Lucky Lions must keep Sexton fit "Farrell's place kicking may have been faultless but he kicks too much out of hand and gives the opposition the chance to counter-attack." <b>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/185313.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/185313.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:13:37 GMT And now to business <b>John Taylor</b> reflects on the sense of relief that none of the Lions suffered injuries during the jamboree in Hong Kong http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/184268.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/184268.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:21:16 GMT 'The odds were always stacked against us' "Those who have suggested we bit off more than we could chew are wrong." With London Welsh's relegation set to be confirmed, <b>John Taylor</b> reflects on rollercoast of a campaign http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/183593.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/183593.html Wed, 29 May 2013 06:16:34 GMT Blame England not Steve Walsh "I can already hear the 'One-eyed Welshman' taunts but, sorry, I would like to applaud Steve Walsh for the best refereeing display of the Six Nations," says <b>John Taylor</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2013/rugby/story/179056.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2013/rugby/story/179056.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:59:47 GMT Does Warren Gatland get the Lions? "Perhaps it is difficult for a coach who has never experienced it as a player to understand the Lions" <b>John Taylor</b> delivers his verdict on Warren Gatland's gaffe http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/177134.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/177134.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:20:21 GMT Hanging on to the Kiwis' coattails "The fixture structure is a complete mess". ESPN columnist <B>John Taylor</b> looks at the scheduling and format of English rugby and casts an envious eye to New Zealand http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/172798.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/172798.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:34:03 GMT Margin of defeat was unacceptable "We proved we will not be outclassed in the Premiership but the margin of defeat was unacceptable." London Welsh MD <b>John Taylor</b> reflects on his side's Premiership debut http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/169468.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/169468.html Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:40:30 GMT Building a Premiership side "We can finally say we are an Aviva Premiership club but nobody is under any illusions - it is now that the really hard work begins." <B>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/166442.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/166442.html Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:42:04 GMT A helping hand "There was no point in questioning referees because you knew they were biased." <b>John Taylor</b> recalls his role in Wales' last victory over the Wallabies in Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/wales-tour-2012/rugby/story/165696.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales-tour-2012/rugby/story/165696.html Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:37:25 GMT Sevens must remain a development tool "Sevens must be taken seriously but it must also be fun and part of the mainstream because it remains a means to an end." <b>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/sevens-2011/rugby/story/163891.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevens-2011/rugby/story/163891.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:03:18 GMT Credit crunch "Money is so tight clubs could not survive without the goodwill of benefactors - you cannot call them investors because there is little chance of a return." <b>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/162939.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/162939.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:23:28 GMT Scrum farce must end "The official data from the Six Nations proves beyond any doubt that, as I was arguing a couple of months ago, we have a crisis relating to the scrum." <b>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/162386.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/162386.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:12:11 GMT Young Dragons roar "These are heady days for Welsh rugby and one doesn't want to tempt fate but you feel the side is still developing and can reach higher levels," writes <b>John Taylor</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/161582.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/161582.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:06:36 GMT A fitting tribute "Merv really was a giant in every way, a genuine six feet five with a natural athleticism." <b>John Taylor</b> pays tribute to the late, great Wales No.8 Mervyn Davies http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/161464.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/161464.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:48:11 GMT Too little, too late? Stuart Lancaster needs to produce something sensational in the next two weeks if he is to land the England job, says <b>John Taylor</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/160802.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/160802.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:42:21 GMT Crunch time "This is the weekend where we shall discover whether there is any real substance to Stuart Lancaster's new England." <b>John Taylor</b> previews a potentially decisive match http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159891.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159891.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:09:39 GMT Let battle commence "Logic says we should be looking forward to a Wales v France showdown for the Grand Slam on March 17 in Cardiff but this is the Six Nations." <b>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158632.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158632.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:10:48 GMT Jury out on Lancaster "Love him or loathe him you can always rely upon Sir Clive Woodward to tell it like it is and his first utterances on Lancaster are typically perceptive." <b>John Taylor</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158188.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158188.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:57:55 GMT Rich man, poor man "Everything could fall apart for Wales because they are near the bottom of the league when it comes to wages." <b>John Taylor</b> believes these are worrying times for Wales http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/157371.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/157371.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:50:27 GMT