After Scotland's 34-16 defeat by South Africa, we look at why a more attacking and disciplined approach is needed against Samoa
Tournaments
Japan breaking records on and off the pitch
Japanese rugby is riding a wave of popularity after an incredible 25 million people tuned in on television to watch their Pool B win over Samoa. Having stunned the world…
Stuart Lancaster: Should he stay or should he go?
Following England's exit from the World Cup, should Stuart Lancaster remain as head coach?
Wallabies focusing on own injury problems with Folau a major doubt for Wales game
Australia are not concerned about Wales’s lengthy injury list, with coach Michael Cheika suffering with a few key absentees himself. Mercurial full-back Israel Folau is likely to miss the game…
Jake White expresses interest in England coaching job, should Lancaster quit
Former South Africa coach Jake White has confirmed his interest in taking over the England job, should Stuart Lancaster leave the position after the World Cup. Lancaster has said he…
Five things we’ve learnt: Ireland v Italy
By Whiff of Cordite Ireland and Italy served up a steaming dose of Six Nations mediocrity on Sunday, bringing a series of scratches to a sprakling weekend of quicksilver rugby…from…
England fall to lowest ever position in World Rugby’s rankings
Defeat to Australia at the Rugby World Cup sees England drop to eighth place in the latest World Rugby rankings, their joint lowest position ever. The hosts slip below Argentina,…
How England’s 2003 stars reacted to the host’s World Cup exit on Twitter
Social media was ablaze on Saturday night with analysis, criticism and a fair bit of support for England’s rugby players. Unfortunately for the hosts, they were well and truly outplayed…
World Cup 2015: Ireland 16-9 Italy
A full review of the World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at the Olympic Stadium
World Cup 2015: Argentina 45-16 Tonga
It wasn’t routine, but five tries and a win was fine reward for Argentina after trading blows with Tonga. The Pacific Islanders have nothing left to fight for in this…