As the saying goes, opinions are like bum cracks – everybody has one! But does everyone truly back their opinion? Are they saying what they are really thinking or is more about what they believe may impress their friends? Everyone’s opinion comes from a different place but that’s the beauty of an opinion it’s a view, a judgement call that isn’t always conceived from fact or knowledge. Some people are quick and shoot from the hip as soon as they hear what others have to say, others are very considered with their point of view taking their time to consider various angles. I like to think I sit somewhere in between that great divide.  I certainly don’t profess to be an expert in every field, but I’ve done my time in a few areas and believe I’ve earned the right have my say rightly or wrongly.

I always contemplated starting a blog but it was always a low priority and there were so many other platforms where I could publish my thoughts and opinions without all the time consuming set up, so I would post on Facebook, throw some fodder out on Twitter and add a point of view or two on the myriad of rugby forum pages. However, I did eventually reach the tipping point, so I allocated some time and transformed a ‘to do’ into reality. My inspiration to take the next step evolved from a few simple words of encouragement from an old friend suggesting my rugby rants would be great as a blog for others interested in rugby to read. Hmm…It got me thinking why I ranted in the first place, and the reason was pretty simple – because I loved rugby – probably a little too much – but everyone needs a few things in their life that they are passionate about; hopefully rugby sits at No.2 or 3 on the list of priorities? Well, I guess it depends whether it’s rugby season or not. Like any good marketer, I did some research and crunched the numbers – in other words, I posted a message on FB asking my friends whether they actually read my rants and if I should continue. Many responded with ‘yes’.

So I have officially assumed the role of a pundit, my line has been cast into the water and… Voila! Here we are. My blog page.  And as the saying goes, “if it’s worth saying, say it with glee”.