By Alex Shaw The World Rugby U20 Championship begins next week, as the best and brightest talents from around the world converge on Manchester for age-grade rugby’s annual showpiece event.…
Wales
Wales: Five things we learnt v England
Wales missed a legit openside Be it Sam Warburton, Justin Tipuric, Ellis Jenkins or James Davies, the Welsh openside debate has become increasingly polarising. Nearly as polarising as whether you…
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England 27-13 Wales
The lowdown on the England-Wales clash at Twickenham – how did the sides shape up before their summer tours?
Why the England v Wales game really matters
If a few rounds of verbal sparring between Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland can’t whip up enthusiasm for a Test match at Twickenham then the old game really is in…
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England v Wales
Rugby World teamed up with leading corporate hospitality providers Keith Prowse, to talk more about the forthcoming Old Mutual Wealth Cup, England v Wales at Twickenham (SEE VIRTUAL TOUR). With…
Brexit: what would it mean for rugby?
This summer’s tours reach their climax on Saturday 25 June, but two days earlier it will be politicians rather than rugby fans eagerly awaiting a result. The people of Britain…
Bolters: Who will be the surprise selections for the summer tours?
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.…
Five things we learnt about rugby – April
Thomas Waldrom proves old school still works April saw Thomas Waldrom shortlisted for European Player of Year, proving that setting records in the gym has little impact on setting records…
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…