World rugby’s absurd international residency qualification of just three years should put the RFU on its guard that England will not be facing some of […]
Portugal captain Tomás Appleton set his side the goal of beating Wales at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and feels that “crazy” ambition helped Os Lobos win […]
By ROB COLE Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes his game has improved since South Africa’s World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber has joined the Leinster […]
Legal action is being taken after match officials and players suffered online abuse during the Rugby World Cup. World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes retired […]
By JOE SANTAMARIA Uruguay sensation Manuel Ardao took the World Cup by storm with some sensational performances but is far from satisfied. Anyone who watched […]
Former Leicester Tigers boss and England assistant Richard Cockerill has been named head coach of the Georgian national team and their club side Black Lion. […]
ON THE BLINDSIDE Former England boss Eddie Jones could return to international coaching as early as this week after having a second interview for the […]
Brendan Gallagher looked on as England’s World Cup winners from 2003 got together recently WAISTLINES have expanded and hairlines receded while even those still blessed […]
By JOE SANTAMARIA Now the dust has settled on the World Cup, the three South American nations will reflect upon a mixed tournament, which encompassed […]
By JON NEWCOMBE Harlequins attack coach Nick Evans believes Marcus Smith will be all the better for his full-back experience at the World Cup, despite […]
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has labelled England’s campaign in France “a decent journey” but concedes he is “gutted” they “blew” the chance of becoming […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK THE World Cup final was always going to be tense, and produce significant talking points. When you have […]
English veteran referee Wayne Barnes has retired after a distinguished 20-year career with the whistle. Barnes, 44, has refereed 111 test matches and more than […]
Springboks take fourth title after epic showdown From ADAM HATHAWAY Siya Kolisi and his Springboks joined the rugby immortals as they landed back-to-back World Cups […]
By ADAM HATHAWAY Jamie George has urged the RFU to listen to England’s seasoned internationals before rubber-stamping proposals over new playing contracts. Twickenham chiefs have […]
By NICK CAIN New Zealand……………….. 11pts Tries: B Barrett 57 Penalties: Mo’unga 16, 37 South Africa …………………12pts Penalties: Pollard 2, 12, 18, 33 SOUTH Africa […]
From ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick finished his first World Cup campaign as England head coach and immediately put his business head back on after the […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK IT was a well executed England game-plan against South Africa in the semi-final, but the other side of […]
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WHEN the Principality Stadium crowd rises to salute Leigh Halfpenny as he makes his final appearance on the international […]
RUGBY MATTERS World Rugby could desperately do with an injection of PR savvy not to mention a certain generosity of spirit. Take their awards ceremony […]