Coach Sam Harris saw Austin Gilgronis disappear before starting again with the Chicago Hounds in the MLR, writes Andy Elliottg
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Argentina win Rugby World Cup – An argument
The latter stages of 2022 showed that Argentina can beat any team, anywhere in the world. They successfully navigated two of the most historically challenging propositions in rugby: beating New…
What the NRL can learn from rugby union
So often in rugby union we talk of systems coming into the elite game from rugby league. There is no ignoring the prevalence of league-reared defence coaches. In attack, you’d…
Opinion: Rugby can’t afford snobbery
It’s almost impossible to talk about rugby any longer without discussing money. Especially in England and Wales. A few seasons ago you could have a meaningful chat about rugby if…
Jack Flash – The making of van Poortvliet
Jack van Poortvliet was a teenager in possession of a shotgun when he first made an impression on the man whose place he was set to take in the Leicester…
England’s Freddie Steward: “I want to be the best in the world under the high ball”
The Leicester and England full-back has all the ingredients a modern 15 needs
The art of goal-line defence
It’s time to shine a light on one of rugby’s toughest jobs: defending your own line
Opinion: Welsh rugby culture needs reset… And that means you too
Symbols, survival and exceptionalism – Paul Williams looks at it all
Remember when England went on strike for a better RFU deal
Rugby World looks back more than 20 years ago when a dispute over pay nearly saw a team of amateurs represent England at Twickenham Stadium...
Ireland’s van der Flier: “I never thought I’d make it this far”
He’s the reigning World Rugby men’s Player of the Year – but the Leinster star wants more. This piece first appeared in Rugby World magazine in January