Rugby
''The Best High You Could Have Legally'' - Jason Robinson On Beating The Aussies
Jason Robinson may be 45 years old, but he still looks every bit the unstoppable machine who smashed his way down the [ ... ]
Book Review: Open Side
To get a sense of playing rugby for a living, try going up your stairs on all fours. Or scatter broken glass on your regular [ ... ]
A Player, A Glider And Morgan Freeman's Teeth - We Rate Rugby Movie Trailers
The Rugby World Cup really begins to take off this weekend as the four quarter-finals take place in Japan, starting with [ ... ]
Feuding Coaches & Farrell's Boot; Where England v Australia Will Be Won Or Lost
Let's be honest, England vs Australia equals beef. What England fan or player doesn't absolutely love beating the [ ... ]
Under-Appreciated St Helens Dispose Of 'Bottlers' Tag With Grand Final Triumph
St Helens secured the Super League and Grand Final double in historic fashion with a 23-6 victory over Salford at Old Trafford [ ... ]
Developed By Diplomats, Loved By Royals, Japan’s Rise Has Been A Long Time Coming
Japan’s rise as a rugby union power has surprised and delighted many in the 2019 Rugby World, but in reality, it shouldn’t. [ ... ]
From Injury Hell To Old Trafford - Alex Walmsley Eyes Up Grand Final Glory
“When you think of somebody with a broken neck there’s a lot of stigma with those injuries. It’s not just [ ... ]
YO! Sushi Celebrates the Rugby World Cup
YO!, the famous conveyor belt restaurant serving Japanese street food and sushi, has been celebrating this year’s [ ... ]
From NRL Exile To Super League Star - The Remarkable Rise Of Jackson Hastings
“I nearly let it slip, and the rewards I’ve received this year make you really hungry to stay in that good [ ... ]
England Boss Eddie Jones “Excited” Despite Cancelled Game Against France
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been thrown into chaos and England’s crucial clash with France has been cancelled because [ ... ]
NRL Grand Final: British Raiders Looking To Shock City-Slicking Roosters
It’s the underdogs against the upperclass in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final, with the unfashionable Canberra Raiders [ ... ]
The Clash Of Cultures Fighting For Super League
The contrast between Toronto and Featherstone could not be greater. One, a bustling cosmopolitan metropolis with a population [ ... ]
Argentina Will Treat Game Against ''Boring'' England As Their World Cup Final
England’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign steps up a notch on Saturday when they meet Argentina in Chofu. It has been [ ... ]
Original Red Devils Have Old Trafford In Their Sights
No club in Super League can claim to be closer to Old Trafford than Salford Red Devils. Heck, they even have the same nickname... [ ... ]
Following Controversy Over The High Tackle, Is Rugby Union Becoming Soft?
"The way rugby is going, I might as well join the NRL next, seeing how they police it. It's a hard decision for [ ... ]
New Zealand Have History In Their Sights Against Canada
On the surface of it, New Zealand’s World Cup group game against Canada this morning is hardly one to get the pulses [ ... ]
Rock 'N Roll Rugby: Five Facts About Rugby X
The first Rugby X event – featuring both men and women – has been confirmed for October 29, 2019 at London’s [ ... ]
Japan’s Dynamic Style Has Made Rugby World Sit Up And Take Notice
They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice. Well somebody forgot to tell Japan. The hosts of the 2019 Rugby [ ... ]
42 Games, 11 Wins - History Not On Wales' Side Against Aussies
Wales will be battling against history when they take on the Wallabies in their crunch Pool D encounter this weekend in [ ... ]
Farrell Or Ford: The Big Question Facing Eddie Jones And England
England smashed the United States 45-7 with an impressive Rugby World Cup performance in their second match. But the win [ ... ]
Magnificent Seven: Brits Prepare For Battle Down Under
When a Canberra Raiders side featuring four Englishmen reaches a play-off semi-final, you know it is a season to remember. [ ... ]
Wigan Looking To Derail Saints' Grand Final Charge
Super League Leaders Shield winners St Helens have the chance to take the quickest route to next month’s Grand Final [ ... ]
Fiji Only Have Themselves To Blame After Defeat To Uruguay
Uruguay have made history with their sensational 30-27 win over Fiji, notching the first major upset of the 2019 Rugby World [ ... ]
Wholesale Changes Show England Have Strength In Reserve
Eddie Jones has made wholesale changes for England's next World Cup game against USA on Thursday, keeping just five [ ... ]
The Reasons Why Eddie Jones Is A Cult Hero In Japan
He got the biggest cheer in Sapporo on the weekend when England played Tonga in the Rugby World Cup, but it shouldn’t [ ... ]
No Cricket Scores Show Standards Rising
Write off the All Blacks at your peril New Zealand were put through the wringer by South Africa on Saturday. The Springboks [ ... ]
Tonga's Nasi Manu Has Beaten Cancer - Next Up England
England’s World Cup opener against Tonga on Sunday will be a special occasion for all involved, with several players [ ... ]
England Fans 'The Hairy Handlebars' Complete Epic 15,000km World Cup Trek
When England kick off their opening Rugby World Cup fixture against Tonga on Sunday, two of their fans will be celebrating [ ... ]
The Pressure's On Rugby World Cup Favourites Ireland
Ireland head into the 2019 Rugby World Cup as one of the favourites to take home the trophy. But there are signs that once [ ... ]
Wallabies Go Back To The Future With ‘Pooper’ For World Cup
It was the sensation of the 2015 World Cup, a tactic that took Australia all the way to the final. The pairing of Michael [ ... ]
Why Split Loyalties Will Not Be A Battle For Hastings
Salford playmaker Jackson Hastings has promised he will not go easy on Wigan, the team he will be playing for in 2020. The [ ... ]
Why Did It Take 116 Years To Create The Rugby World Cup?
It seems bizarre to think it now but little more than 30 years ago, rugby union - one of the world’s most popular [ ... ]