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
Hallers can’t be at Twickenham for the mouth matering encounter between England and the All Blacks but his belief and...
Simon Halliday looks at the growing split in European rugby
The arrival of the All Blacks in November will be the ultimate test for England’s young talent.
Simon Halliday reckons that Stuart Lancaster must make some big decisions
Gatland has selected a fine Lions squad. Here Hallers analyses some of the surprise selections and offers an explanat...
Simon Halliday argues that the pace and power of Wales was too much for an England side whose defensive selection pol...
A strong defence against a spluttering attack does not make for the most compelling finale to the Six Nations, but wh...
Simon Halliday muses on the first round of Six Nations matches and reckons that England can now push on to a Grand Slam
I am always nervous of drawing too many conclusions from the annual burst of Autumn Internationals, especially becaus...
England finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skill...