Right, I’ll be honest with you. Back in 2016, I was rubbish at golf. Absolutely terrible. My handicap was embarrassing, and after another shocking round at my local course in Yorkshire, my mate Harry said, “Just watch this Rick Shiels bloke on YouTube.” I thought he was having a laugh. YouTube for golf tips? Come […]
Two years back, I was standing in a massive queue for a brew at the Golf Show in Harrogate. Proper busy, everyone is pushing about trying to see the latest drivers and putters. Then this familiar northern voice pipes up behind me: “Alright, lads, anyone fancy a quick chat about that new TaylorMade?” I spin […]
Rugby. If you don’t know what you’re seeing, it can seem a bit like total chaos. Fifteen guys smashing into one another, a funny-shaped ball, whistles blowing non-stop. But in fact it has quite specific rules that make sense once you know what they are. Whether you’re new to it, are looking to keep up […]
Dortmund vs Monterrey: You don’t see this match-up every week, do you? European football giants taking on one of Mexico’s strongest sides on a huge stage. It wasn’t just a friendly kickabout on a training tour; this was the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16, with both sides knowing there was no second leg […]