THE HSBC World Sevens Series is back! The speediest players in the game are off to the Gold Coast this weekend, where Fiji claimed the title for the second year…
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Stuart Lancaster at England’s kit launch
ENGLAND LAUNCHED their new home shirt in Leeds this week. Here coach Stuart Lancaster and wing Marland Yarde talk about the tradition of the jersey as well as the challenges…
England announce mammoth fixtures for 2014
ENGLAND HAVE announced a doozy of a fixtures list for next season’s QBE autumn Internationals. In 2014, England will play New Zealand on November 8, South Africa on November 15,…
Aviva Premiership One to Watch: David Strettle
David Strettle, the 30-year-old Saracens wing who is hoping to help his team maintain their 100% record in this season’s Aviva Premiership when they take on Harlequins at the Twickenham…
Sevens specialists like Ben Ryan go worldwide
SPREADING GOSPEL is part of modern rugby some would have you believe. Sevens is undoubtedly one of the most aggressively expanding sports out there and with the 2016 Rio Olympics…
England to be captained by Tom Wood?
This week Tom Wood threw his hat into the ring for the England captaincy in autumn
Joe Worsley enjoying French lessons at Bordeaux-Begles
IT'S NOT just British and Irish players beating a path to France to further their rugby education. Scan the staff lists of the French clubs and you’ll spot more than…
Aviva Premiership One to Watch: Jamie George
After serving his apprenticeship at Saracens behind John Smit and Schalk Britz in the pecking order, Jamie George was given the chance to start only his seventh Premiership match in…
Bath get creative to encourage kids to get active
BATH HAVE launched a Children's Challenge to inspire kids in the local area to get active. The initiative involves a set of fitness challenges aimed at boys and girls aged…
Freddie Burns on bare bums, shaved heads and tropical fish
FREDDIE BURNS starts on a bum note. He’s been asked about the funniest thing he’s seen on the pitch and he’s quick with his response, recalling a moment during England’s…