I first played rugby aged seven at Fylde RFC. The ground was only a two-minute walk away and it’s where all my family have played their rugby as well. Then…
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Can Matt Symons complete his incredible journey?
Not the least of Graham Rowntree’s achievements during his time with England was a chat he had in New Zealand during England’s 2014 summer tour. It was there that he…
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…
Eddie Jones uncovered: insights into the man hired to rescue England
What are we to make of England’s first foreign head coach? Rugby World interviewed the chirpy Australian last year when his sights were set on making an impact with Japan…
World Cup 2015: Who makes our Team of the Pool Stage?
15 Ben Smith (New Zealand) Japan’s Ayumu Goromaru went close but how can you not go with this immensely likeable All Black? Smith has made eight clean breaks from his…
Wattbike: top tips on training like a pro
Want to find out how to train like a pro rugby player? In this video, we hear from the experts behind the scenes at England Rugby. Head of Athletic Performance…
Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh sees only the positives of life after his stroke
Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh sees only the positives of life after his stroke Sometimes one autobiography just isn’t enough. Twenty years after publishing a best seller shortly before his international…
Rugby World Cup: The Tongan priest, Fijian panache and airport training
Clive Norling was working as a college lecturer in Swansea when the first Rugby World Cup rolled around in 1987. His first thought? I’ll give that a miss. His gripe…
Rugby World Cup: the top 5 scams to watch out for
1. Fraudulent tickets Demand for World Cup tickets since the application phase opened last year has been huge, with the initial ballot stage massively oversubscribed for many games. Whilst a…
How to train like a professional rugby player – with Wattbike
A rugby player’s training routine is often perceived as being the toughest of any sport – gruelling, physical and at a high intensity. But what really happens behind closed doors?…