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…
Alan Dymock
Rugby World editor
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”
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In the latest edition of Rugby World magazine, Bath, England and Lions flyer Anthony Watson and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain come together to talk stats. The ones that matter to them…
Lions No 8 Taulupe Faletau on playing in the moment
Lions No 8 Taulupe Faletau on playing in the moment IT’S HARD to articulate, Taulupe Faletau says of the overarching goal in rugby. It’s nothing as self-serious as attaining zen…
The role of the team joker in rugby
The role of the team joker in rugby HAVE YOU heard the one about the British & Irish Lions team bus after a body-breaking session? “There’s one incident I remember…
Meet Sharks and Springboks wing Yaw Penxe
Meet Sharks and Springboks wing Yaw Penxe FORGET WATERBOARDING, this was a more drawn-out torture. Weeks went by between players being told the Southern Kings wouldn’t be playing in the…