By Gavin Mortimer AS TEST debuts go, they don’t come much tougher than the one endured by Remi Tales. The French fly-half replaced Frederic Michalak 64 minutes into the second…
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Rugby World – December 2013 edition contents
Find out what's in our autumn Internationals special
Release your glutes!
TIGHT GLUTES? It’s that time of the season, and aches, pains and niggly injuries can kick in if you don’t look after your body properly. John Dams, Harlequins’ head of…
England v Australia: Five things we’ve learned
LET'S BE frank, of course there were glaring flaws in England’s performance this weekend – defensive narrowness, minimal midfield incision,
Match verdict: England 20-13 Australia
Firstly the good news. England needed to win and duly delivered, it was their eighth win in nine Test matches. That above all else was key as England continue to…
SuperBru predictions: Aviva Premiership Round 7
ROUND SEVEN: the Aviva Premiership breaks stride for no one, even if there is an international series coming up. So here are our predictions for this weekend’s matches. Think you’re…
Aviva Premiership One to Watch: James O’Connor
James O'Connor, the 23-year-old Australian utility back who joined London Irish this week and will make his debut for his new club against Northampton Saints at the Madejski Stadium on…
Tom Youngs and David Wilson Pump Up the Ball
Tom Youngs and David Wilson batter through our Pump Up the Ball Challenge!
Is there an identity crisis for France?
The editorial in Monday’s edition of Midi Olympique pulled no punches. The national team is beset by a “gloomy lassitude”, declared the paper, brought on by a year in which…
Five things we’ve learnt in Welsh rugby: October
Lazarus Syndrome is a medical condition where the patient is pronounced dead – whilst being very much alive. Having found themselves in a Heineken Cup group with Clermont Auvergne, Harlequins…