Rugby

World Rugby have confirmed that the draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France is still set to take place at the end of November this year.  The draw has been pencilled for the weekend of the 21/22 November in Paris but it was expected in many circles that it would be moved due to the fixture disruption as …

Following our quizzes on the 2013 and 2017 Lions, in our latest rugby quiz, we want you to name every player that was named in the 2009 British and Irish Lions squad.  Warren Gatland will lead a Lions tour against the Springboks for the first time since 2009 next year so we are reminiscing on that infamous tour. How well …

Fans have taken to social media in criticism of Warren Gatland after the former Wales head coach oversaw yet another defeat for his Chiefs side as they lost 25-18 to the Hurricanes in Hamilton.  Super Rugby Aotearoa, which is the New Zealand-only competition which was formed in the wake of COVID-19, has been a difficult place for Gatland and the …

The 2009 Heineken Champions Cup semi-final clash between Leinster and Munster will forever be remembered for a plethora of reasons.  Not only was the game held at the home of Gaelic Games, Croke Park, but the crowd of over 82,000 is still a world record for a club rugby match. It was also viewed in many ways as the passing …

Beauden Barrett will still be eligible for All Blacks selection next year despite his upcoming move to Japan where he will play for Top League side, Suntory Sungoliath.  This move will be a part of a ‘sabbatical’ which is essentially a year playing outside of New Zealand which is increasingly being allowed to take place within New Zealand Rugby contracts …

The growing trend of professional rugby players moving to Japan continues with the news that Beauden Barrett is set for a lucrative move to the Suntory Sungoliath. According to the Mail on Sunday’s Nik Simon, the two-time World Rugby Player of the Year has agreed to a two-year deal worth NZ$1.5m per season. The utility back, who is equally adept …

In our latest rugby quiz, we are asking you to name every member of Ireland’s 30-man squad named for the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. It was a memorable tournament for Declan Kidney’s men, winning all four of their pool games against the United States, Russia, Italy, and a very memorable victory over Australia. Those wins saw them …

Jacob Stockdale is relishing the prospect of increased competition within the Ireland setup. Earlier this week it was announced that James Lowe has signed with Leinster for a further three seasons meaning the New Zealand native will be eligible for Ireland selection in the near future. Since joining the eastern province in 2017, Lowe has become a fan favourite among …

The return of Super Rugby in New Zealand over the last number of weeks and in Australia (beginning this weekend) has been a welcome sight for rugby supporters starved of action over the last number of months.  However, those of us in the northern hemisphere are keen to see the return of professional competition in this neck of the woods. …

For Peter O’Mahony, the main thing, as he explains, is that he is back on the pitch training with his teammates after three months where the world was turned upside down due to the onset of COVID-19.  O’Mahony and his Munster teammates are in their second week of preseason training with the goal being a showdown with Leinster at the …

Joe Marler has admitted his regret over an incident with Alun Wyn Jones which saw him grab the groin area of the Welsh captain during their Six Nations meeting in March.  Although no action was taken during the game, the England prop was subsequently banned for 10 weeks after the disciplinary committee judged that he “had committed an act of …

Welcome to day 50 of Pundit Arena’s daily rugby trivia challenge.  We give you 20 questions and 20 clues, similar to a crossword, and you have to guess the answers before the time runs out. Anything over 15 is a great score in today's rugby trivia challenge! 💪 Let us know how you do. 👇https://t.co/0P792bbHN0 — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June …

Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll has experienced some incredible moments in the green jersey and in the blue of Leinster.  From Heineken Cup glory to historic Grand Slam victories, the 41-year-old will be forever regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest every rugby servants. It was that service that made him an ideal fit for the British and Irish Lions, with whom …

Welcome to day 49 of Pundit Arena’s daily rugby trivia challenge. Each day, we’ll give you 20 questions and 20 clues, similar to a crossword, and you have to guess the answers before the time runs out. Can you score above 16/20 in today's rugby trivia challenge? 👀https://t.co/vFODSRLkkt — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June 26, 2020 So, for example, if the …

Following our quiz on the 2017 Lions, in our latest rugby quiz, we want you to name every player that was named in the 2013 British and Irish Lions squad.  Warren Gatland’s side recovered from a shaky start, losing their opening Test 21-23, to win the series against Australia during a very memorable tour. This is a lot harder than …

Welcome to day 48 of Pundit Arena’s daily rugby trivia challenge. Each day, we’ll give you 20 questions and 20 clues, similar to a crossword, and you have to guess the answers before the time runs out. Time for your daily dose of rugby trivia. 🙌 It's a tough one today so anything over 14 is a decent score. 🏉https://t.co/WatDu9FtWO …

In our latest rugby quiz, we are asking you to name Ireland’s top points scorers of all-time. Each of these players have scored over 100 points for Ireland. However, to make this quiz a little easier, we have only included players who have represented the country within the last 25 years. Time for your daily dose of rugby trivia. 🙌 …

Welcome to day 47 of Pundit Arena’s daily rugby trivia challenge. Each day, we’ll give you 20 questions and 20 clues, similar to a crossword, and you have to guess the answers before the time runs out. A relatively straight-forward edition today. Let's see how you fare. 🏉👇https://t.co/gzRCCgGJCa — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June 24, 2020 So, for example, if the …