Wales Face Strong England Against A Backdrop Of Departures, Dissent And Disarray

It has been 20 months since Wales lifted the Six Nations trophy as Grand Slam champions. Wayne Pivac came in as head coach [ ... ]

Ireland Beware, Eddie Jones Is Slowly Building England For 2003 World Cup Repeat

Every England fan can replay that drop goal in their mind. The ball leaving Matt Dawson’s gloved hands almost in slow [ ... ]

A Surgeon, Soldier And Saviour In The Scrum, Weary Dunlop Was A True Rugby Great

The story of this rugby player reappraises the concept of what it is to be hard, to be tough. A devotee of the oval ball, [ ... ]

New Teams, Tech And Format - Your Handy Guide To Rugby’s Revamped Autumn Nations

So it’s that time of year again where the home nations welcome some of rugby union’s biggest names over for [ ... ]

Hard Men Of Rugby, The Book That Revels In The Legendary Tough Nuts Of The Game

The famous maxim goes that 'football is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans, and rugby union is a game for hooligans [ ... ]

They Don’t Make Them Like Buck Shelford Anymore - The Man Who Saved The Haka

The haka is unparalleled. Nothing else in the sporting world creates so much anticipation, ignites so much passion or can [ ... ]

After 7-Month Break Nobody Wanted, How Will The 6 Nations Work In A Covid World?

After seven long months, the Six Nations Championship gets back underway this week in a very different world to the one [ ... ]

Bow Ties, Monocles And Skin-Tight World Champs - The Evolution Of The Rugby Shirt

When the worlds of sport and style unite, rarely is anything so satisfying as when the athlete’s uniform becomes a [ ... ]

Scotland Stun France, England Win Triple Crown - Previously On The Six Nations

Sons of Anarchy, This Is Us, Lost, all top notch TV drama but what else do they have in common? Two words - ’Previously [ ... ]

Like Surviving A Car Crash 50 Times A Game - Rugby Is Becoming Tougher Than Ever

A car crash at 40mph will produce forces of around 40 G’s. The highest G force ever recorded on a rugby pitch? 205 [ ... ]

''Stop Faking It'' - How A Fan's Inspirational Words Got Mose Masoe Walking Again

Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of sources. For Hull KR’s Mose Masoe, lying in a hospital bed unable to [ ... ]

‘Rob Burrow: My Year With MND’ Is Emotional, Educational And Inspiring

“I’ve too many reasons to live. I’m not giving in ‘til my last breath.” Rob Burrow is attacking [ ... ]

Depression, James Haskell And A Poo Story, It's The Joe Marler Interview

On the pitch, Joe Marler’s bravery has never been in doubt. The Harlequins, Lions and England forward has no less [ ... ]

The Rugby Playing Ninja DJ, Welcome To The Many Lives Of James Haskell

Sport, and rugby in particular, needs James Haskell. Brash, outspoken and at times just plain crackers, the England player [ ... ]

From Wilkinson's Heroics To Nelson Mandela - Every Rugby World Cup Final Ranked

Dan Carter's brilliance, Jonny Wilkinson's boot, THAT image of Francois Pienaar and Nelson Mandela... the Rugby [ ... ]

Book Review - Pride And Passion By Warren Gatland

Halfway through this meaty autobiography, Warren Gatland, a confident and successful individual, comes across a figure he’s [ ... ]

Alexander Obolensky - Exiled Russian Prince, Fighter Pilot, England Rugby Hero

Exiled Russian prince, fighter pilot, and a rugby international who once scored 17 tries in a single match. Prince Alexander [ ... ]

After 50 England Caps Amy Cokayne Finally Embraces Life As A Rugby Professional

Amy Cokayne is 23 years old and already has 50 caps for England and a Rugby World Cup final behind her. These days she’s [ ... ]

Why Rugby League Is Desperate For Government Help Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

On Sunday, rugby league had a rare moment in the spotlight. With no football on, Sky Sports invited Super League to take [ ... ]

Book Review: Rory Best - My Autobiography

The last few years have been among the sunniest in the Ireland rugby team’s history. Yet as the brain’s [ ... ]

Eyewatering! 857 Million People Across The Globe Tuned In To 2019 Rugby World Cup

Approximately 200 years ago, the world’s population was estimated at around 800 million people.  In 2019, 857 [ ... ]

Eddie Jones Admits ''I Don't Enjoy Coaching'' As Talks Linger Over England Deal

Eddie Jones was not giving anything away when asked about his England future but did admit he doesn’t actually enjoy [ ... ]

Know Your Knight From The Full Kit With Our Handy Rugby Fan Spotter's Guide

The Six Nations may be all talk of the new Coronavirus and a blistering quick France, but there’s one thing that will [ ... ]

New Look Wales Are Vulnerable To England's Intelligent Six Nations Power Play

It’s no secret that, on their day, England have a power game to match most teams in world rugby. Runners like the [ ... ]

Eddie Jones Is Determined To Squeeze Every Last Drop Out Of His England Players

Eddie Jones’ team selection for England v Ireland got a lot of headlines, with five locks and four centres in the [ ... ]

Huge Fall In Concussions At Rugby World Cup After Successful Rule Change

Rugby’s new high-tackle rule saw a huge decrease in concussion incidents at last year’s World Cup, it has been [ ... ]

Once World Cup Hopefuls, Now Six Nations Flops - What Has Happened To Wales?

Wales are the reigning Grand Slam champions. They only lost two competitive games in 2019, a last-gasp three-point loss [ ... ]

England Channelled Their Inner Tyson Fury To Pummel Ireland In The Six Nations

Onslaught. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition is: “an onset, assault, or attack, especially [ ... ]

Six Nations 2020: The Recent History Of England And Ireland's Fierce Rivalry

In a tournament packed with fierce and historic rivalries, England vs Ireland is a doozy. The history of the two countries [ ... ]

Six Nations 2020: Can Wales' Defence Be The Difference Vs Recent Rivals France?

Two nations once renowned for the flair have, in recent years, been written about for rather different characteristics. [ ... ]