London Irish shock the pundits on opening weekend, a promising start for the new laws, and the shirt that doesn't wash
Tournaments
Six Premiership stars to watch
Matt Kvesic (Exeter Chiefs) For so long, Kvesic had the pre-fix, ‘England’s next openside’ but after moving from Worcester to Gloucester, over time the German-born backrow – still one of…
Mike Haley: How to perfect your positioning at 15
Sale Sharks full-back Mike Haley gives his top tips on how to defend in different situations
Wasps the team to beat at the new-look Singha Premiership 7s
Holders Wasps will be the team to beat at the 2017 Singha Premiership 7s. Rugby World surveys the talent on show
“What goes on tour…”: Rugby World and Gullivers look at Six Nations tales
The Lions tour may be over, and the seasons looks so far away still, but do not despair. There is plenty of time to plan your next tour, for the…
Aviva Premiership opening fixtures announced for 2017-18 season
Rugby World gauges the mood among clubs at the 2017-18 Aviva Premiership fixtures launch
A statistical review of the 2016-17 Aviva Premiership season
Who were the prize guys in the 2016-17 Aviva Premiership season? We take a look at the stats
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Injury to Billy Vunipola, forcing him out of the Lions tour, overshadows a sensational weekend of semi-final drama that includes an historic away win for Scarlets and last-gasp triumphs for…
England Sevens: What to eat to stay in shape
The London leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place this weekend at Twickenham, with the foodie theme ‘a Feast of Rugby’. Never one’s to miss a meal, RW…
Will Jordie Barrett be facing the Lions?
The Lions could be seeing double this summer if the All Blacks give Jordie Barrett the chance to reprise his Super Rugby partnership with brother Beauden