SOMETIMES WITH Scottish rugby there is a feeling that you are being shown a flat that has all the mod cons, a nice view and above all else is cheap.…
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The Championship blog – Week 16 round-up
BRISTOL PICKED up a valuable bonus-point win over Rotherham with relative ease, watched by their new director of Rugby, Andy Robinson. The former Scotland national coach’s first day at work…
Rugby World – March 2013 edition contents
HAS THERE ever been a more difficult Six Nations to call? The March issue of Rugby World reflects the hopes and fears of each of the contenders, with Stuart Barnes…
Download your free Six Nations fixture guide!
WE’RE all incredibly excited for the opening Six Nations weekend, so we’ve created a snazzy fixtures list for you to download on any and every device going! You can download…
A rugby weekend free from international razzmatazz
THE FIRST of the 6 Nations’ horrific lulls is here. Unless you are willing to maintain your patriotic streak –painting your face with your sister’s makeup, hanging your bedspread with…
RBS 6 Nations: Injured Ireland flirting with the past
AS THE rain tumbled down at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland were toiling. They had dug deep, hoping to scoop out some of the visceral anger that bubbles up whenever England…
Lions watch: Five Wallabies to watch in Super Rugby
THIS WEEKEND sees the start of the 2013 Super Rugby season with two all-Australian affairs. The Melbourne Rebels host the Western Force on Friday morning and the Brumbies host the…
Lions 2013: Gatland stumbles into selection storm
IF EVER there was a media brouhaha that your regular Australian rugby fan would want from the British Isles at this time of the year, then Warren Gatland’s purported 'Anglo-gate'…
RBS 6 Nations: France face a culture clash with Top 14
THE FRENCH love a good debate and last weekend’s debacle deserves special attention. Losing in Rome to an adventurous Italian side was one thing, going down in their own back…
Pro’s Playbook: Tap Penalty Move
EVERY MONTH we rack the brains of the professionals to bring you the best tips to help you improve your game! Ben Ryan, England Sevens head coach, explains how to…