Fantasy XVs

  • Fantasy Rugby – Sportsman XV

    Fantasy Rugby – Sportsman XV

    This time around the topic for the Fantasy XV is Sportsmen, people who have clearly wasted their god given talents by not playing rugby. To keep things interesting only one player per sport has been allowed, and I’ve counted Rugby League as too similar, although...

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  • Fantasy Rugby – Countries XV

    Fantasy Rugby – Countries XV

    Diplomacy has been put aside by Alex Cook for this XV. Packs don’t come much mightier than this, although finding a suitable language for line-out calls may prove difficult. Perhaps not the most politically correct XV but where’s the harm in a bit of stereotyping?...

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  • Fantasy Rugby – Women’s XV

    Fantasy Rugby – Women’s XV

    A formidable back row Following one or two questionable decisions in Brian Ashton’s England squad yesterday, here are some real issues to thrash out. Kemlo Longstaff and Mike Wallace have put together this bevy of belles and rather worryingly, I think I’d rather have Kelly...

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  • Fantasy Rugby – Bearded XV

    Fantasy Rugby – Bearded XV

    Thanks for the response to the cartoon characters, some strong competition in that squad. I forgot to mention that efforts were made not to include more than one character from each cartoon, hence why there was only one Thundercat. Onto a more seasonal theme this...

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  • Fantasy Sevens team – have your say…

    Fantasy Sevens team – have your say…

    Following the Cartoon XV published on Wednesday, Jon Hobbs has created his fantasy sevens team below. With so few places up for grabs, there is bound to be some debate. 1. Richie McCaw – Excellent turnover ability and link play, never misses a tackle, adequate...

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  • Fantasy Rugby – Cartoon Characters XV

    Fantasy Rugby – Cartoon Characters XV

    Kemlo Longstaff begins a new series of fantasy rugby teams likely to be the subject of much debate.  Have your say by leaving a comment at the bottom. Whilst not a new concept, I fully embraced Fantasy XVs whilst on a stag do this summer...

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  • Animal XV – could they beat the All Blacks?

    Animal XV – could they beat the All Blacks?

    1. Walrus 2. Silverback Gorilla 3. Grizzly Bear 4. Giraffe 5. Elephant 6. Polar Bear (c) 7. Hyena 8. Lion 9. Tazmanian Devil 10. Chimpanzee 11. Cheetah 12. Dolphin 13. Tiger 14. Gazelle 15. Racehorse The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites for this year’s Rugby...

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