Scotland captain Kelly Brown has had his ups and downs but one thing you can bank on is that he will always throw his body on the line, with little…
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What’s in Rugby World this month?
THE LATEST issue of Rugby World ties up the domestic seasons brilliantly as well as bringing you all the fallout and frolics from the summer tours. Big names from the tours like…
George Ford picks five of the best 10s in the game
A former IRB Junior Player of the Year, Bath lynchpin and second top points scorer in the Aviva Premiership Rugby this year, George Ford also made his England debut in…
Japan, Jerome Kaino and the fountain of youth
What’s going on in Japan? While players are heading over there for short stints, some cash and some rugby the Brave Blossoms are improving on the international stage. There are…
Who should coach the Lions in 2017?
Charlie Morgan picks his coaching team and Test 23 for the New Zealand tour
Top 14 clubs cut down on foreign imports
Fewer foreign recruits are making their way to French clubs for the coming season – but is this a temporary trend or a long-term change in policy?
Wales v South Africa: Five things we’ve learnt
The best, worst, most pleasing, annoying defeat Wales’ performance against the Springboks, in isolation, was impressive. But in the context of the first test, it was miraculous. The performance must…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Unstoppable New Zealand’s 36-13 win over England was their 17th consecutive Test triumph and equalled the record winning run for a top tier rugby nation. They are playing…
England v All Blacks: New Zealand smash clear in series closer
An exhibition of power, pace and perhaps even cruelty was put on by the world champion All Blacks in Hamilton as they put away a lacklustre England with a dominant…
JWC 2014: England retain title
They did it, just. England U20 won the Junior World Championships for the second year in a row after defeating South Africa 21-20. England and South Africa scored two tries…