The Bordeaux star has made a big impression at just 20
Paul Eddison
Rugby World Cup knockout permutations explained
With eight games remaining in the group stages of the Rugby World Cup, there are still six quarter-final spots to be decided. In some cases, it is a straight shootout…
“All Blacks will come with violence, with pace” – Paolo Garbisi
Knowing what is coming your way is the easy part. For Paolo Garbisi and Italy, the challenge is working out how to stop a desperate All Black side. The Azzurri…
Luke Thompson on Steve Borthwick’s lineout brilliance
It has been 20 years since Luke Thompson watched a Rugby World Cup as a spectator rather than a player and the Japan legend will be paying a particularly close…
The incredible rise of France Rugby World Cup star Thibaud Flament
From a fly-half in Loughborough’s fifth team to a lock for France at Test level, via a spell in Argentina. Paul Eddison reports
Madoussou Fall Exclusive: From basketball to les Bleues
Her family wanted her to play basketball but she chose rugby – and it’s a decision that’s paid off as the lock is a standout for France





