A sublime Taine Plumtree 50:22 in the first half at Twickenham against England showed exactly what Wales’ new back-row star can bring to Warren Gatland’s side. Plumtree was born in…
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How to watch England v Wales: live stream the World Cup warm-up match
Are you wondering how you can watch a England v Wales live stream today? Don’t worry, this article contains all the latest team news and information you need ahead of…
How to change your tackle technique for new tackle height laws
The tackle height laws will provide coaches with an evolutionary rather than revolutionary change. That’s because most coaches are probably already coaching tackle technique close to the correct height. Let’s…
Former England international Sam Burgess lands head coach job
Sam Burgess has been unveiled as the next head coach of Super League side Warrington Wolves from the start of the 2024 campaign after putting pen to paper on a…
Analysis: Why being a specialist No 8 means little now
England have only selected one recognised No 8 in Billy Vunipola in their RWC squad
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello out of World Cup with bicep injury
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello is out of the World Cup with a bicep injury suffered in a 33-17 defeat against Ireland in Dublin. The Benetton star left the Aviva Stadium…
IRFU apologises for “poorly worded” concussion statement
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has apologised for publishing “a poorly worded” concussion statement in the match programme for Ireland’s recent Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Italy. The…
Analysis: All Blacks bucking current attacking trends
In terms of attacking trends, what we’ve seen over the last few months – and in particular as we get closer to the start of the Rugby World Cup –…
Zander Fagerson ban means he will be available for World Cup opener
We now know the extent of the Zander Fagerson ban after we saw the TMO Bunker upgrade his yellow to a red card in Scotland’s encounter with France. Having charged…
Video of Ronan O’Gara’s French team talk goes viral
It’s a look behind the curtain, as French television channel Canal+ aired scenes from inside the camp of two-time European champions, La Rochelle. But in the aftermath, it’s coach Ronan…