Alright, so the Six Nations. Every year, same story for me, almost. I like to keep up, know who’s doing well, who’s, well, not. You’d think finding a straightforward ranking would be a piece of cake, right? Wrong. Or at least, not as simple as I’d like.
My Yearly Quest for Clarity
It usually starts with a casual chat, maybe down at the pub, or just a message from a mate. “Who’s looking good this year?” And I’d go, “Yeah, let me just check the latest standings.” And that’s where the fun begins. I’d hop onto the internet, full of optimism. First few sites I land on? A barrage of ads, autoplay videos, and sometimes the table is buried three clicks deep. It’s like they don’t want you to find it easily!
I remember one year, I must have visited five different sports websites. And you know what?
- One had the table in a tiny font, clearly an afterthought.
- Another one hadn’t updated it for what felt like ages. Still showing last week’s results after a full weekend of games!
- And a third, it was just confusing. Too many columns, too much data I didn’t immediately care about when I just wanted a quick overview.
It just felt like a chore. I’m not asking for rocket science, just a simple: Team, Played, Won, Lost, Drawn, Bonus Points, Total Points. That’s it! But no, it’s often dressed up with so much other stuff, or hidden away.
Taking Matters into My Own Hands (Sort Of)
So, after a bit of this dance every tournament, I started my own little system. Nothing fancy, mind you. No complex spreadsheets with macros or anything. At first, it was literally a piece of paper. I’d watch the games, or catch the results, and just jot down the scores and update the points. Old school, I know.
Then I got a bit more modern, started using a basic notes app on my phone. Just a simple list. I’d update it after each game weekend. It meant I had the info right there, no searching, no ads. It was just quicker for me. I’d track the wins, losses, and those crucial bonus points – because let’s be honest, bonus points can make all the difference, can’t they? Four tries or losing by seven or less, it all adds up. Suddenly a loss doesn’t feel quite as bad if you snag a losing bonus point.
It’s a bit daft, really, having to do this. You’d think the official channels or big sports broadcasters would have a super clear, easy-to-access, mobile-friendly ranking page right at the forefront. Some do, eventually, but finding that one golden source can be part of the annual ritual.
So yeah, that’s my little saga with the Six Nations rankings. I still check online, hoping it’ll be easier each year. Sometimes it is. But my trusty notes app is always there as a backup. It’s not about being a stats guru; it’s just about wanting the simple information, simply presented. Maybe I’m just getting old and impatient with all the online clutter. Who knows? Anyway, that’s how I keep track. Works for me.
