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Rugby Summer Internationals - The aftermath!
Ireland wins its first ever test series in New Zealand - but with the World Cup on the horizon, where do New Zealand go from here? Meanwhile, England wins in Australia - Mike Penistone looks at both series and asks what the impacts of each one will be.
Rugby Summer Internationals Part Two
Ireland triumph in New Zealand whilst a reenergised and resolute England overcome the Green and Golds.
Rugby Summer Internationals Part One
Mike Pensitone writes from Australia where England met the hosts whilst over the Tasman Sea, Ireland took on New Zealand at fortress Eden Park
Snow Rugby
Today, the Energy Travel Italian office is helping us to get to know about Snow Rugby, a relatively new-take and very distinct variant on the game we know. As you can guess, it involves playing rugby on snow in magnificent locations in the Italian Dolomites and Austrian Alps. Caterina Fiorini, staff member and player at Alp Rugby Tarvisio, talks to us about this very particular version of Rugby and about the plans for the future at her Snow Rugby association.
Six Nations Climax - France triumph
Ireland claim claim. Italy victorious, whilst questions remain for England, Scotland and Wales.
6 Nations 2022 - Round 4 - 14 Angry Men
England take much fro defeat whilst both Ireland and France head to the final weekend in contention for the title
Six Nations 2022 Round 3
Another fascinating weekend of Six Nations Rugby, Mike Penistone looks back at how England are moving forward and asks how and who will stop the French.
Super Rugby Pacific 2022
The southern hemisphere's new competition sees teams from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands battle it out. Mike Penistone provides an overview of the format, an intro to the teams and a review of the first week's action
A View From Down Under - 6 Nations Week 2
Mike Penistone provides further insight on the weekend's 6 Nations clashes as well as commentary on a historic win for Italy Under 20s over their English counterparts,
The 6 Nations - Round One
Ireland dominate, Scotland finish strong and France beat Italy. Mike Penistone provides food for thought after the first round of the 2022 Six Nations Championships begun this weekend
The Final Tests - Autumn Series 2021
Victories for England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy & France will set up a fantastic 6-nations, whilst questions remain for the southern hemisphere power-houses who return home with only 2 victories from 7 matches.
Ski Blog - Visit to Presolana and Brentonico, Italy
Last week, Energy Travel’s Mike set out to Italy looking to discover more ski resorts to add to the Energy Travel portfolio. Presolana and Brentonico proved to be small, charming resorts that will be ideal for newer skiers and groups on a budget. Read more about how he got on…