THE WOMEN’S World Cup reaches its conclusion on Sunday evening at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris. England will take on Canada in a repeat of their Pool A game,…
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Magali Harvey scores incredible try against France
MAGALI HARVEY was voted IRB Women’s Player of the Year after her performances for Canada at the Women’s World Cup in Paris and this try in the semi-final against France…
Is the Women’s World Cup being let down by refereeing?
Is the standard of refereeing at the Women's World Cup a blight on the tournament?
The power of Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick analysed
There’s a cliché that splits rugby men into two types: piano players and piano pushers. It’s a distinction that looks dated in the modern game. Most professional players are just…
Top 14 preview: Runners and riders
It’s mid-August which means only one thing – the Top 14 is back. Bayonne host champions Toulon in the opening match om Friday evening and then it’s ten months of…
The magic of Kurtley Beale analysed
BELIEVE IT or not, Kurtley Beale is still 25. His career so far resembles a stomach-churning roller coaster, soaring to giddy heights with last-gasp penalties from 60 metres to win…
Top 14: Bayonne’s Scott Spedding on the season ahead
THE SOUTH Africa-born Scott Spedding was one of the few consistent performers last season for Bayonne as the Basque club narrowly avoided relegation. Starting all but one of their 26…
Women’s World Cup: Highlights of Ireland’s win over New Zealand
IRELAND’S WOMEN pulled off a memorable 17-14 win over New Zealand in the second round of games at the Women’s World Cup in Paris. They are the first Irish international…
Wales rugby: Five things we learnt – July
Quality imports continue at Cardiff Blues Gareth Anscombe has finally been confirmed as a Cardiff Blues player. It’s another astute signing for the Blues and adds to the already promising…
Mini Rugby Video: The two-on-one
A TWO-ON-ONE is a core skill that every player should learn – and this video explains how.