A maul is a play teams can use to gain metres or help to score a try
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Champions Cup pools released
The Champions Cup pools were drawn today at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The competition has changed format again, with 24 teams split into four pools of six. The takeaways from…
Twitter reacts to Emmanuel Macron chugging beer with Top 14 champions
President of France Emmanuel Macron joined in with Toulouse’s celebrations by downing a bottle of Corona lager. The sport-loving politician was present in Paris for the Top 14 final as…
Call goes out to support London Irish book
Call goes out to support London Irish book The sad demise of London Irish Holdings has not derailed publication of a new book chronicling the rich 125-year history of the…
King’s Birthday Honours List: Sarah Hunter and Sara Cox included
Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter was given a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Hunter called time on her glittering rugby playing career earlier this year after amassing…
Why Rugby World Cup ball is ‘most balanced’ yet
This year’s Rugby World Cup will feature the ‘most balanced rugby match ball’ ever used at the sport’s showpiece event. Gilbert, who have supplied balls for every tournament since 1995,…
Should England players be available for Test selection if they play abroad?
Rob Baxter and Jamie Noon offer opposing views
Why Israel Folau was sacked by Australia
Wallabies full-back Israel Folau had his contract terminated after anti-gay social media comments
“Pay us what is due” – Fiji women call out union
Captain Sereima Leweniqila didn't hold back on social media
Champions Cup returns to multi-pool format
The Champions and Challenge Cup are reverting to type