A number of All Black stars have recently been showing what they can do with a rectangle shaped object that couldn’t be more unlike a rugby ball. In a video…
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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Captain Fantastic England skipper Chris Robshaw had a stunning game against New Zealand on Saturday and oh-so-nearly led his team to a famous victory against all the odds.…
New Zealand v England: Five things we’ve learnt
After the narrow defeat in Auckland, what areas do England need to address ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin?
Argentina 17-29 Ireland: The Verdict
Ireland won in Argentina for the first time Ireland made eight changes to the team that won the Six Nations in Paris earlier this season, yet they won their first…
England push All Blacks all the way at Eden Park
With the game finely poised at 15-all and only minutes remaining, Aaron Cruden shunned the straightforward shot at goal, following a penalty award, and took a tap. His decision to…
Rugby Rant: Fund GB women’s sevens!
SEVENS’ admission into the Olympics is one of the most exciting developments in rugby in decades. In the women’s game it is probably the most transformational development ever. Here, at…
Championship final 2nd leg: Bristol v London Welsh
Aviva Premiership rugby will return to Oxford’s Kassam Stadium next season thanks to London Welsh’s 20-point aggregate win over promotion favourites Bristol
Battle of the backrows: New Zealand v England
Winner of 71 caps for England and famously the only man not to be dropped by Sir Clive Woodward, Richard Hill faced New Zealand on seven times, beating them on…
Ireland v Argentina: Schmidt backs inexperience
IRELAND have never won a Test match in Argentina, but that hasn’t stopped Joe Schmidt from resting many of Leinster’s RaboDirect Pro12 finalists and selecting an inexperienced side to face…
Aaron Cruden: The cheeky All Black
As the All Blacks announced their team for the first Test against England this Saturday, head coach Steve Hansen was all at once relaxed, droll and positive. Beside him sat…