We’re less than eight weeks away from the beginning of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and with the warm-up games beginning next week, players across the world will be desperate to put their hand up to gain selection for the respective final 31-man squads which will travel to Japan. With that in mind, let’s take a look at back at …
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All Blacks legend Conrad Smith is set to retire at the end of the season.
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Controversial New Zealand journalist Chris Rattue claims that Warren Gatland should have been crowned World Coach of the Year following Lions' drawn series.
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Australia head coach Michael Cheika could find himself in hot water because of his behaviour during his side's record 30-6 loss to England on Saturday.
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The 2015 World Cup winner is reportedly set to move to Japan once his contract at Racing 92 expires next summer.
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The All Blacks today celebrate eight years at the top of the world rankings with fascinating stats highlighting their dominance of the world game.
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Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of experienced Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau
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Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has named Ireland as one of the favourites for the 2019 World Cup.
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Nehe Milner-Skudder has dislocated a shoulder and is set to be out until 2018.
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Not content with blowing his whistle on the field, international rugby referee Nigel Owens is also putting his whistle to good effect in the advertising world. In this funny Emirates airlines ad, the 46-year-old, who has officiated in more than 80 Tests, at three World Cups and over 350 professional games in his 17-year career, disturbs a couple in the …
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It is time for a major change to the TMO protocol? “TMO Check” is gradually becoming the most dreaded phrase to hear at a rugby stadium. The general consensus among rugby fans is that is it now being overused in the modern game, and has tarnished rugby’s reputation for being a fast-flowing and entertaining sport. Despite the apparent over-usage, referees …
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With the 2019 Rugby World Cup draw now only a week away, we have decided to take a look back at the seven best moments in Rugby World Cup history. ________ 7. French Flair In 1987 With the scores level at 24 all between Australia and France in the first semi-final of the 1987 World Cup Les Bleus produced a …
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“We might not be the greatest team in the world. But at least we turn up.” The quote has been carved into rugby folklore ever since it was first uttered by England captain John Pullin in 1973. Ireland, mired in the Northern Ireland Troubles at the time, was depicted as a morass of mines and mayhem in much of the …
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At first glance, it looks as though rugby union is in its best place in its illustrious history. The 2015 Rugby World Cup was undoubtedly the finest ever, new rugby nations are emerging, and the foul play that blighted the game even 20 years ago has been largely eradicated. And yet, rugby is at an important juncture. The growth of the …
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RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie was awarded a £100,000 bonus after England became the first host nation in Rugby World Cup history to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup Pool Stages. The harrowing campaign ultimately led to coach Stuart Lancaster’s dismissal as England Head Coach, but Ritchie pocketed an extra £100,000 from the staggering financial success of the tournament. According to …
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England enter this season’s autumn internationals on the back of their best year since 2003. A Six Nations grand slam and a whitewash of World Cup winners Australia Down Under has set Eddie Jones’ men the perfect platform to dominate the southern hemisphere next month. Given how far England have progressed since the 2015 World Cup debacle, is anything less …
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Ruan Pienaar has confirmed that his international career is over. The Ulster scrum half represented South Africa 88 times and was a member of the Springboks’ 2007 World Cup winning squad. He also won the 2009 Tri-Nations with his country and helped them to a thrilling 2-1 win over the British and Irish Lions in the same year. Pienaar made his …
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England under Eddie Jones have so far tended to operate with George Ford at fly-half, and Owen Farrell moved to inside-centre. But is this a stop-gap measure or a long-term solution to England’s vexing and seemingly perennial midfield problem? Although it is very plausible that these two close friends, who had great success in junior rugby playing alongside each other, …
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