Rugby
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. [ ... ]
Six Nations 2020: Italy And Scotland Fight To Avoid The Wooden Spoon... Again
The match between Italy and Scotland has often been dubbed “the battle for the wooden spoon” and, looking at [ ... ]
Andy Farrell's Lighter Touch Is Breathing New Life Into Ireland's Rugby
In 2018, Ireland were almost untouchable. They started their season with an away win in Paris in the opening round of the [ ... ]
Russell Vs Townsend Is The Talk Of The Six Nations But What's Really Going On?
Forget the Le Crunch, Calcutta Cup, England vs Wales, and the battle for the wooden spoon. This Six Nations, it’s [ ... ]
Huw Jones: How A Sleepless Night Was The Making Of The Scotland International
It was a stranger’s bout of insomnia which brought Huw Jones to live out his Six Nations dream. The 26-year-old centre’s [ ... ]
Eddie Jones Turns Defeat Into Victory With His Very Own Six Nations 'Bomb Squad'
It ended up being a threat more than a promise, but Eddie Jones' decision to name six forwards on his bench for the [ ... ]
Owen Farrell Is A Leader Of Men - But Is He The Best Man To Lead England?
Alun-Wyn Jones has always been a leader. Ask anyone. But, for years, the softly spoken Sam Warburton was preferred as Warren [ ... ]
Six Nations Big Questions - Is It Finally Time To Get Rid Of The Scrum?
To some they are the central feature of the sport of rugby union. To others they are a way to hide the ball from the fans [ ... ]
''We Are Women And We Play Rugby,'' The Pioneering Captain Who Led From The Front
“I couldn’t open a newspaper to read about the sport, there were no games on television, social media was non-existent. [ ... ]
Meet The Englishman Teaching France To Play Like Wales In The Six Nations
It was in the home coaching box of the Stade de France that Shaun Edwards found himself on Sunday afternoon as France stunned [ ... ]
Shaun Wane: A Proud Englishman And The Perfect Leader Of A New Vision
In appointing Shaun Wane as head coach, England’s rugby league team have injected everything that many fans claimed [ ... ]
Six Nations Big Questions - Why Do Italian Rugby Fans Keep Coming Back For More?
Here’s a stat for you - Italy have played 98 games in the Six Nations since they joined in 2000, and have won [ ... ]
10 Six Nations Facts To Impress Your Mates With
We all know how the Six Nations works these days. Five weekends of three games each, the winners get the Championship Trophy [ ... ]
Jack Nowell Exclusive: World Cup Final Loss Will Help England Win The Grand Slam
Jack Nowell’s Six Nations Championship ended before it began, unfortunately. The Exeter Chiefs back missed out on [ ... ]
Six Nations, Eight Cups - The Lesser Known Trophies The Tournament Has To Offer
So who’s ready for the Six Nations Championship? What’s not to love about a competition which will see eight [ ... ]
Six Nations Gamechanger - Amazon Launch The Most In-Depth Live Stats Ever
Ever wanted to know the likelihood of a fly-half making a conversion or see just how effective your favourite tackler is? [ ... ]
New Era, Old Goals: A Walk Through The Six Nations' Pressure Points
The Six Nations Championship surely has to be considered the most competitive international rugby union tournament in the [ ... ]
''Absolutely Outstanding'' - Eddie Jones On That Time Fergie Gave A Team Talk
England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed to the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line exactly what he and his players [ ... ]
The Explosive Stars Who Could Decide The 2020 Six Nations
The Six Nations Championship is a matter of days away, and like any edition in the year following a Rugby World Cup tournament [ ... ]