Mourad Boudjellal is not leaving Toulon. After months of speculation that he was going to sell the club, the president announced a week before Christmas that he will remain at…
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Waking the giant: Rugby World assesses Toulouse
ON THIS late afternoon the wind is only moving the hot air around the back pitches of the Stade Ernest-Wallon. After a tough run in the Top 14 schedule it’s…
Warren Gatland names his Lions assistant coaches
THERE WERE few surprises on Wednesday afternoon as Warren Gatland revealed his core coaching trio for next year’s tour to New Zealand, with Andy Farrell and Rob Howley – defence…
Analysis: Mapping the 46 tries of England’s perfect 2016
Self-awareness spurs ambition like nothing else. Despite a perfect year in terms of results, Eddie Jones’ England need no reminding of their standing in the global order. With New Zealand occupying the…
Analysis: Mapping June’s scrum battle between England and Australia
If Eddie Jones’ year in charge of England has taught us anything, it is that the 56 year-old has become an expert at using press duties to set an agenda.…
England 27-14 Argentina: Five talking points
If you were still awaiting that elusive, complete performance from England under Eddie Jones, that idealised 80 minutes of rugby where every facet of their game comes together and they…
Analysis: Spotlight on New Zealand’s kicking against Ireland
As his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer tour of New Zealand on the horizon, Stuart Lancaster stressed…
Analysis: Mapping the involvements of Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones
As hypothetical selections swirl around the internet and coach Warren Gatland is rolled out by sponsors to deliver soundbites, one thing about next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to New…
Ireland’s journey from despair to triumph against New Zealand
Did Ireland’s hammering in Hamilton in 2012 lead to the cheering in Chicago in 2016?
Analysis: Slick Australia attack makes Wales look sluggish
A strangely subdued atmosphere descended on the Principality Stadium this weekend. All verve seemed to have drifted up through the open roof and away into Cardiff’s crisp autumn air. The…