IN THE wake of victories over Quins and Saracens there’s been a certain amount of gloating in France about what Les Bleus might well do to England next month in…
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England’s perfect 10s
THE GUARD has changed within the England EPS squad. We assess England's fly-halves
Wales: The fly-half factory
There was a sense of profound disappointment on Monday as news broke that Rhys Patchell faces a four-month lay-off to correct knee and shoulder problems, but Wales are not short…
Rugby World photo competition
DO YOU fancy yourself as an amateur photographer? Are you out in all weathers, snapping away as your local side battles on the pitch? Well, here’s the chance to see…
Six Nations: Saint-Andre adds a pinch of youth to France’s squad
IS Philippe Saint-Andre finally getting the message? The France coach has relied on the tried and tested since inheriting the squad that somehow stumbled into the World Cup final a…
Championship blog: Round 12 wrap
JUST FOUR points separate the top four clubs, while a relegation dogfight finally gets under way at the other end of the table, following the final matches in week 12…
TMO overkill is harming referees’ credibility
One of rugby’s finest assets is how respect for officials gets engrained in players from the moment they first take up the sport. Addressing a referee as “sir” is not…
Life after rugby for Richie McCaw
IN THE February edition of Rugby World, All Blacks legend Richie McCaw told us how much he's enjoying coaching kids when he's not training, as part of his involvement with…
Wales: Five things we learned in December
The lowest point on earth is Challenger Deep, located at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. That was, until New Year’s Eve 2013. The new lowest point on earth is…
What England need for the Six Nations
As Rugby World Cup 2015 creeps closer, the upcoming Six Nations will provide more fascinating insight into each competing country’s prospects. As the only northern hemisphere nation to beat a…