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Francis Baron exclusive – Pt.3: The earthquake that hit football shows fans must be listened to in rugby

9 May 2021 0 comments

NICK CAIN concludes his far-reaching interview with Francis Baron, the man who was the most powerful figure in English rugby FRANCIS Baron concludes his analysis […]

Clubs must call SGM to hold RFU to account | Nick Cain

9 May 2021 0 comments

THE news that RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has had to go bowl in hand like some latterday Oliver to ask the bank for more […]

Here’s why Gatland didn’t pick big Billy Vunipola | Nick Cain

9 May 2021 0 comments

Power or pace? What the selection of Sam Simmonds and Jack Conan tell us about Billy Vunipola’s omission

Battling Bundee Aki can fill Manu void | Jeremy Guscott

9 May 2021 0 comments

Bundee Aki may be the man to go head-to-head with Damian de Allende for the Lions, writes Jerry Guscott

These men are the pride of All the Lions for last 20 years

9 May 2021 0 comments

Chris Hewett picks, position by position, the best Lions XV from the professional era The idea of rugby selection as an art rather than a […]

The greats turn out to pay last respects to their Lion king | Peter Jackson

9 May 2021 0 comments

THE old warriors gathered above the steep steps leading down into Llandaff Cathedral, their presence in honour of a fallen colleague evidence of how they […]

Lord threatened to shake up rugby same as ESL in soccer | Peter Jackson

9 May 2021 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at rugby’s Kerry Packer figure, David Lord, who was ready to shake up rugby 40 years ago

Strict new protocols provoke reaction | James Harrington

9 May 2021 0 comments

James Harrington looks at the tough measures taken by the LNR to ensure the Top 14 and Pro D2 seasons conclude without any further Covid outbreaks

Francis Baron exclusive – Pt.2: As RFU democracy erodes, members have right to ask: Just who is running the shop?

2 May 2021 0 comments

The former RFU chief executive explores the rule of democracy at the union and how much of a say member clubs have in its strategy

Dan Biggar makes his case for Lions start | Peter Jackson

2 May 2021 0 comments

Dan Biggar has put himself in serious contention to play for the Lions in South Africa, but will he get a Test start against the Springboks?

Bleddyn Jones, voice of an angel and heart of gold | Peter Jackson

2 May 2021 0 comments

Peter Jackson pays tribute to Bleddyn Jones with Leicester Tigers great Martin Johnson

Midweek pile-ups impossible to avoid | James Harrington

2 May 2021 0 comments

James Harrington explains why the Top 14 schedule is in a bottleneck

This top ten would have a real pop at the Springboks | Jeremy Guscott

2 May 2021 2 comments

The players who need little mulling from Gatland as he selects his Lions squad to be announced this Thursday

Lion king Cotton: Alun Wyn Jones for 2021 captaincy

2 May 2021 1 comment

The experience of Jones reigns above all other contenders for the Lions captaincy, says two-time tourist Fran Cotton

Gatland will call on ten Welsh Lions at the very least | Shane Williams

2 May 2021 2 comments

Shane Williams was gutted to see George North rupture his ACL, ending his shot at a third Lions tour

Rugby must keep on learning about head injuries | Shane Williams

2 May 2021 0 comments

I DID a documentary on concussion and head injuries last year and ever since then I’ve made it my duty to stay at the forefront […]

WRU’s new hotel is kick in teeth to regions | Shane Williams

2 May 2021 0 comments

THE WELSH Rugby Union unveiled their latest new toy this week – The Parkgate Hotel which will be opening on Westgate Street in time for […]

Sayonara to England’s hopes of improvement | Nick Cain

2 May 2021 1 comment

Nick Cain struggles to understand how the RFU can pay £750,000pa to Eddie Jones and not expect undivided attention from the coach who is consulting with Suntory Sungoliath