Baa Baa black sheep have you any wool...No sir you F**king cheat!
Even those who refer to our great sport as “Egg Chasing” will admit when pressed that they both respect and to a certain extent envy how Rugby Union’s values of the past have remained prominent despite the evolution of the professional game. This Saturday and last provide the perfect examples of these values and traditions. Let us rewind to Twickenham last Saturday, when with half time just a kick away Dylan Hartley took exception to Wayne Barnes’ decision to award a scrum penalty to the Tigers. Hartley renowned for his unforgiving competitive edge that has too often left him in more than spot of bother had once again crossed the line between tenacity and the unacceptable. In the heat of the Aviva Premiership’s showcase match Hartley lost control for a split second and in doing so not only cost his Saints team their shot at the title but also prematurely ended his season, when he would have had a 3 way battle royal for the Lions number 2 jersey firmly on his agenda. Any Match of t