Ox Nché and Springboks could have fierce future together SUCH WAS the anticipation of the arrival of South Africa’s fabled Bomb Squad in the first Test against the Lions, that…
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USA sevens star Martin Iosefo on his island upbringing
WHILE THE parents were doing full-bore drills on the training pitch, the kids were emulating them exactly. But instead of a ball, Martin Iosefo and the other whippersnappers were using…
Dan Norton: “I’m enjoying the challenge of keeping the tally going”
IT WASN’T until he reached 100 tries on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series that England’s Dan Norton realised he might be alright at finishing. “It was never part of…
Olympics Rugby Men’s Team Guide
Olympics Rugby Men’s Team Guide POOL A Argentina The team who blew apart the United States dream in Rio 2016, they are a constant thorn in the side – they…
Olympics Rugby Women’s Team Guide
Olympics Rugby Women’s Team Guide Pool A Great Britain Earlier in the year, coach Scott Forrest was excited to find out what identity would reveal itself for this group. Because…
Amy Perrett on refereeing in the Olympics
THE PLAN for referee Amy Perrett was to prioritise the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and not spread herself too thin trying to be at the top of her game in…
Anthony Watson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain run the numbers
Anthony Watson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain run the numbers WE’LL never know if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could have made it in rugby. But we can pinpoint the moment the Liverpool midfielder’s chance…
“The 50:22 kick should suit the more attacking teams”
“The 50:22 kick should suit the more attacking teams” The first person Jake McIntyre saw properly take advantage of the 50:22 kick law in Australia was full-back Rob Kearney. In…
Downtime with Werner Kok
Downtime with Werner Kok Who is the funniest team you’ve ever had? Definitely Chris Dry. He is a clown in the team. He always makes jokes, always funny, always plays…
Covid hits Springboks camp
Covid hits Springboks camp The Springboks training camp has been unexpectedly hit during preparations for their series against the British & Irish Lions as three of their players have tested…