Guy Noves unveils his first France squad on December 29 and the last few weeks can’t have been easy viewing for the new coach who, when he took up his…
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Letter from South Africa – December 2015
SUPER RUGBY SHAMBLES The 2016 revamped Super Rugby tournament is only two months away and at the time of writing Japan’s franchise, the Sunwolves, were still in search of a…
Rugby Rant: Respect the referee
The vilification of Craig Joubert during RWC 2015 was unnecessary, argues RW reader Philip Eades
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Spot on George Ford held his nerve and ignored some off-putting shouts from the crowd at the Ricoh Arena to slot a winning conversion for Bath as the…
The Rugby World Quiz of the Year: The answers
FOR ALL those who tackled the quiz in the January edition of Rugby World – or who have tested their knowledge online – here are all the answers. To be…
Dan Carter settles into life at Racing as a star turn
A Kiwi has just arrived at Racing 92 but it’s not Dan Carter. On Monday the club announced that former All Black lock Ali Williams had joined the staff as…
Mini rugby video: How to grip the ball
A video showing mini rugby players how to grip the ball – and test that grip
30 Minutes with… Matt Evans
Canada full-back Matt Evans talks pranks, streakers and Hassler’s hair
What’s in the new Rugby World?
A full list of contents for the January 2016 edition of Rugby World