Sporty sketches

Gladiator!

Gladiator!

To Russel Crowe’s chagrin, Ridley Scott has dropped him from the remake of the Gladiator film because he’s found someone tougher to play the lead role. “Russ has big muscles and a strong jaw” the English director went on to say, “but Maud Muir has the exceptional power and strength of a true Gladiator. We must sign her up immediately!” Rugby star Muir was unavailable to comment on her possible film debut as she was busy pulverising some forwards. The 20 year old has been coaching multiple girls teams at Maidenhead RFC and…continue reading →
Women’s rugby

Women’s rugby

New year, new hobby. I’m thinking of taking up women’s rugby… If you’re doing the same - or perhaps you already play women’s rugby - let me know and I can draw you, cauliflower ears and all. *Of course this post is 2 months old now, I’ve spent so much time at Maidenhead RFC I haven’t been near my blog. Standby for about a dozen more catch-up posts in the next 24 hours while I’m in my bi-annual marketing frenzy inspired by Sue Anstiss and the team behind @nowomannotry Just click here for…continue reading →
I say “Anyone for tennis?” They say “I’d rather eat my own head!”

I say “Anyone for tennis?” They say “I’d rather eat my own head!”

The sun came out for three minutes this week and the nation's thoughts turned immediately to: those 80s ankle socks with the little pom pom on the back, jolly afternoons whacking a green ball directly into (rather than over) the net and chimpanzees scratching their bottoms on court. Yep, it's tennis season! To butter up the opposition, Sweeting's Greetings salutes these two sporting stoics: Kazmeister Woolland - who's always happy to turn up and thrash me 6 games to nil, whatever the weather - and Emilio Whiteheadster who joined me on court for…continue reading →