By Alex Shaw With the announcement of the home nations squads for the summer tours just days away, the subject of bolters is one which is on many people’s minds.…
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Rugby World talks sevens with Brian O’Driscoll
Rugby World recently sat down with Ireland, Leinster and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll to talk about sevens rugby. Specifically, we talked about the differences between sevens and 15s – looking…
Why rugby needs more professionals to take up the whistle
One of the most significant things to come out of Monday’s A League semi-final at Sandy Park was not the result – a 48-15 win for Exeter Braves over their…
Summer tours: Southern Hemisphere’s danger men
By Alex Shaw With European finals and domestic play-offs approaching, the conclusion of the northern hemisphere season is nigh and attention is beginning to shift towards the home nations’ summer…
Rugby Innovation Summit gathering momentum
RUGBY WORLD is proud to be the media partner of an exciting new venture that is gathering momentum – the Rugby Innovation Summit. The unique event which will be staged…
Top 14: Ex-Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman readies Grenoble for Quins test
It’s not easy being Bernard Jackman. The head coach of Grenoble is put through the wringer every time his team plays. Last weekend for example, he watched as visitors Castres…
Analysis: What does Eddie Jones see in Ben Te’o?
Already looking far past the Grand Slam he landed at his first attempt in March, Eddie Jones spent last Friday morning discussing a few selection issues ahead of England‘s June tour of Australia. He knows…
Gambling in rugby: a Rugby World investigation
Gambling in rugby: a Rugby World investigation Facing up to gambling addiction “I SAT on the bridge waiting for the next train, just psyching myself up to jump in front…
Hotshot: Leinster centre Garry Ringrose
Who got you into rugby? My dad Niall was helping with the coaching at Blackrock College rugby club and took me along when I was five or six. I was…
Five things we learnt about rugby in March
Rugby cannot be above racial slurs The alleged ‘Gypsy boy’ incident between Joe Marler and Samson Lee, and its subsequent handling, remains a blemish on this year’s RBS 6 Nations.…