Brace yourselves, because the beginning of the Six Nations will inevitably bring a torrent of clichés. And the majority of them always seem to concern France. According to well-worn maxims,…
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Mike Brown looks forward to the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
IF YOU’VE studied the 2015 World Cup fixtures closely, you’ll know that there’s going to be a week’s break between the end of the pool stages and the start of…
How to cool down after a match
A GOOD cool down regime is essential to get your body on the road to recovery after a match or training session. The aim is to get your body back…
New-look European Champions Cup reaching new heights
SOMETIMES THE stars align and you have a perfect rugby heaven. For TV viewers this weekend’s European Champions Cup fare is pure nectar, with BT Sport able to broadcast three…
2014’s top international try-scorers in action
IF YOU’RE someone who appreciates speed, agility and world class finishing, don’t miss this video of 2014’s top international try-scorers in action. From Australia’s Israel Folau, who scored seven tries…
Six Nations: Who should be No 1 for England against Wales?
READING DOWN the list of names as England announced their training squad for the Six Nations opener against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on 6 February, it becomes apparent that…
Nathan Sharpe on who will win the World Cup
IT’S THE million dollar question – who’s going to win the 2015 World Cup? The All Blacks have shown consistency since they lifted the Webb Ellis trophy in 2011, but…
A warm up drill to keep the chill at bay
WE’RE FEELING the cold here at Rugby World this week, and because we know how important it is to warm up properly before you play a game of rugby, or…
Mike Brown’s top 5 full-backs
Mike Brown was at Twickenham on Wednesday morning, but not for the announcement of England’s Six Nations squad. He was fulfilling his ambassadorial duties for GB Wheelchair Rugby, who were…
Hotshots: Edinburgh No 8 Magnus Bradbury
Your first club was Oban? Yes. My younger brother Fergus (now at Glasgow Warriors) and I went along when I was seven. Mum got involved too and played for their…