Rugby and the NFL: The exchange of ideas between union and American Football “I love this example because it encompasses everything,” says Seattle Seahawks linebacker coach John Glenn as he…
Alan Dymock
Rugby World editor
Fear Factor: the role of anxiety and fear in rugby
Fear is a significant presence when you’re scaling Everest. But is it the same on a rugby pitch?
Hitting the Bottle: An Investigation into Alcohol Issues in Rugby
Hitting the Bottle: An Investigation into Alcohol Issues in Rugby JAMES HOLBECK played for the Wallabies seven times. But while his injury-hit career ended early, who knows what the centre…
Rugby Pre-Season Guide: Part One
Rugby Pre-Season Guide: Part One W HEN ASKED to concoct the dream pre-season for a fictional amateur side, Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Josh Navidi laughs. “The dream pre-season is…
Rugby Pre-Season Guide: Part Two
Rugby Pre-Season Guide: Part Two Block Two When it comes to the second block, you should have made real gains in the gym, laid a base for running and grown…
Summer Tours: Australia v Ireland for Match Two
Australia v Ireland Preview for Match Two Last week’s series opener between Australia and Ireland was such a close affair that in the end it took a decisive, dominant scrum…
Summer tours: Australia v Ireland Preview for Match One
Summer tours: Australia v Ireland Preview for Match One It’s the dawn of the new International season for the southern hemisphere sides and the Wallabies have the arduous task of…
Portuguese rugby heroes slam relegation decision after semi-final brawl
Portuguese rugby heroes slam relegation decision after semi-final brawl Two of Portugal’s premier club sides were left reeling on Friday. In the wake of on-pitch fights that spilled over into…
Hong Kong use Algarve 7s to prepare for Sevens World Cup
Hong Kong use Algarve 7s to prepare for Sevens World Cup Competing on several fronts has created some unique, but welcome issues for Hong Kong rugby. Last week Hong Kong’s…
My Day Off: Joe and Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs
My Day Off: Joe and Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs THERE IS no fighting at the driving range. Sam Simmonds is clearly happy with his work at Exminster Golf Centre…