The battle for the 2023 Rugby World Cup enters the home straight
The decision as to who will host the 2023 World Cup will be made in November and the bidders are making a big pushJolly green giants: Ireland squad members attend the launch of Ireland 2023 bidThe race...
View ArticleSix Nations: The 37-man Lions squad for New Zealand
The dust has just settled on an explosive Six Nations which means the eyes of the rugby world will focus squarely on the April 19 Lions squad announcement. Who gets in?Inked-in: Owen Farrell is likely...
View ArticleWhat lies ahead for Eddie Jones’ England in 2017?
Eddie Jones has said there will be a few bumps in the road for England before they hit the World Cup in 2019. Is the wily Aussie just preparing England fans for a fall?Calling the shots: Eddie Jones...
View ArticleDo we really need music at international rugby events?
Music is back on the agenda in the forthcoming Six Nations – what's that all about? Aren’t we there to watch a game of rugby?Sing when you're winning: England players belt out the anthemThe Six Nations...
View ArticleShould the Six Nations introduce promotion and relegation?
Promotion and relegation in the Six Nations is still off the agenda - this closed rhetoric has got to stopUp for the fight: Jonny Gray tries to power through the Georgian defenceSir Clive Woodward...
View ArticleHow important is the role of the captain?
With the Six Nations up and running all the chat has been about captaincy but how important is the role of the skipper and who will get the Lions job this summer?Front runner: Alun Wyn Jones has been...
View ArticleSix Nations: The XV Eddie Jones should pick for the Italian job
Eddie Jones promised changes after his side squeezed past Wales, and the trip to Rome provides him with the perfect opportunity to try out some new combinationsPlenty to ponder: Eddie Jones has...
View ArticleThe Lions XV at the midway point of the Six Nations
We're two rounds down in the Six Nations and approaching the halfway point so which players are getting ahead of their rivals in the race for the Lions?Sure thing: On current form, Owen Farrell is a...
View ArticlePost-ruckgate the team Eddie Jones needs to pick for the Calcutta Cup
Scotland will come to Twickenham next weekend and Eddie Jones will be keen to get an improved performance from his England side, so who should he pick?Welcome return: If Billy Vunipola proves his...
View ArticleIs the pressure getting to Eddie Jones or is it all part of a masterplan?
Eddie Jones was in spiky form this week – but he has a long track record of mind games and a thick skinHolding court: Eddie Jones held one of the more unusual press conferences pre-ScotlandThe week...
View ArticleThe battle for the 2023 Rugby World Cup enters the home straight
The decision as to who will host the 2023 World Cup will be made in November and the bidders are making a big pushJolly green giants: Ireland squad members attend the launch of Ireland 2023 bidThe race...
View ArticleSix Nations: The 37-man Lions squad for New Zealand
The dust has just settled on an explosive Six Nations which means the eyes of the rugby world will focus squarely on the April 19 Lions squad announcement. Who gets in?Inked-in: Owen Farrell is likely...
View ArticleWhat Is The Sin-Bin In Rugby?
We explain what has become one of the most common terms in rugby – the sin-binSeeing Yellow: Ben Smith heads to the sin-bin during the 2015 Final (Getty Images)We explain what has become one of the...
View ArticleWhat Happens If A Player Is Sent Off In The World Cup?
We explain the rules and regulations regarding sending-offs in this piece. We explain all in this piece.
View ArticleRugby World Cup Greatest Players
Adam Hathaway takes a look at the best players to play in the tournament. Adam Hathaway takes a look at the best players to play in the tournament.
View ArticleRugby World Cup Pools Explained
How does the pooling system work during the Rugby World Cup? We take a look in this piece. Significant Change: Adam Hathaway explains how the pool system has changed over time (Getty Images)How does...
View ArticleWhat Do The Lines On A Rugby Pitch Mean?
One of the more complicated pitch designs in sport, we explain what all the lines mean here. One of the more complicated pitch designs in sport, we explain what all the lines mean here
View ArticleThe Best National Anthems Of The Rugby World Cup
Adam Hathaway breaks down the best national anthems you will hear during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.Passion Personified: The Welsh belt out their national anthem (Getty Images)Adam Hathaway breaks down...
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