Ah, May – a glorious month for rugby watchers in the northern hemisphere. The sun comes out, pitches harden and drama intensifies. Last weekend in the Aviva Premiership, for instance,…
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Sebastien Chabal: legend or myth?
After Sébastien Chabal's retirement, RW assesses how he became such an iconic figure
Rugby Rant: Leave kids’ rugby alone!
Allyson Pollock, professor of public health research and policy at Queen Mary University of London, is meddling with our game. For the second time in four years she is openly…
Rugby fans’ double standards
The past week has subtly demonstrated a worrying rugby trend. To put it bluntly, two unconnected pieces of news exposed the horrible sense of self-entitled hypocrisy we must all guard…
World Cup countdown: 500 days to go
Here are all the key dates you need with 500 days to go until the 2015 World Cup
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Exclusive Brian O’Driscoll interview
RUGBY WORLD’S Matt Hampson has been to interview Brian O’Driscoll ahead of his impending retirement. Here’s what the Leinster, Ireland and Lions icon has to say as he prepares to…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Selfless Scarlet Josh Turnbull may be leaving the Scarlets to join the Cardiff Blues at the end of this season, but he is still showing 100% commitment to…
Wales: Five things we learned in April
Cardiff Blues turn a corner April was a successful month for Cardiff Blues. Arguably their most successful period of the season. Admittedly the wins against Toulon and Ulster were highlights…