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World Cup winners control it for Sharks

26 November 2023 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS Sharks ……………69pts Tries: Fassi 12, Mapimpi 21, Kok 40, Etzebeth 47, Williams 54, Buthelezi 61, Labuschagne 64, Williams 71, Fassi 75, Am […]

Most Popular Betting Markets in Rugby

23 November 2023 0 comments

Rugby is popular in many regions across the world, including Europe, Africa, Oceania, and South America. As with any sport with a big following, fans […]

All Eyes on the Six Nations 2024

21 November 2023 0 comments

We’ve seen the Six Nations teams in action in France in the concluded Rugby World Cup, and based on form, it provides an early indication […]

World Cup winner Strydom dies in car crash

20 November 2023 0 comments

South African 1995 World Cup winner Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident at the age of 58. The former lock started in the […]

Jasper Wiese: Commitment to Leicester Tigers Amid Speculation on Future

19 November 2023 0 comments

Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning forward, Jasper Wiese, is resolute in his dedication to the club, even as rumors swirl about his future. The 28-year-old South […]

England’s Rugby Glory: Reliving Their Greatest World Cup Triumphs

19 November 2023 0 comments

England has a rich history in rugby, and their successes on the international stage have been nothing short of spectacular. One of the most prestigious […]

The Tank who is adding weight to Bath’s attack

19 November 2023 0 comments

Thomas du Toit may not have featured in as many headlines as Finn Russell, but the South African prop has been an equally significant figure […]

Launchbury can make Borthwick think again

19 November 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED SIMON Shaw mastered a wide range of rugby’s arts and sciences, but not even he could find a way of shedding […]

Hanrahan nudges Connacht home

19 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks …………. 12 Connacht …….. 13 FLY-HALF JJ Hanrahan’s second-half penalty edged Connacht to victory in Durban to make it four wins […]

My best XV attacking players on the planet

12 November 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK THIS is a World XV from the 2023 World Cup with a difference, because its main focus of […]

Change of culture is needed to compete

12 November 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED A slippery subject, rugby culture, and easily misrepresented in its narrowest sense. Across great swathes of the sporting landscape, the English […]

It’s better late than never to pick Zach

12 November 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT IF we’re being harsh – and heaven knows, the Cherry and White flock who congregate on the steps of the Kingsholm Shed once […]

Legend of the ‘Bearded Beast’ Esteve

12 November 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON FOR sheer bloodthirsty brutality, no international fixture of the last half century has come remotely close to matching France-Wales in Paris of the […]

England ‘A’ to get first run out since 2016 against Portugal

7 November 2023 0 comments

England ‘A’, formerly known as the Saxons, will play their first match in over seven years when they take on Portugal in February 2024. The […]

The Rugby World Cup’s Final Four and Their NFL Counterparts

6 November 2023 0 comments

Over the last six weeks, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has thrilled us all and provided some unforgettable moments. The tournament got underway with hosts […]

Evans: It was good for Smith to play 15

5 November 2023 0 comments

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 […]

Marler: I’m gutted we blew our final chance

5 November 2023 0 comments

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 […]

Perfect Pollard was the key difference

5 November 2023 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE aftermath of South Africa’s record fourth win in the World Cup final in Paris last weekend […]

South Africa enjoyed fair share of luck, says Venter

5 November 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL BRENDAN Venter feels South Africa benefited from huge amounts of good fortune on their way to winning a fourth World Cup title. […]

Red Roses: Marlie Packer

5 November 2023 0 comments

BACK ROW, CAPTAIN Birthplace: Yeovil DOB: 02/10/1989 Community Club: Ivel Barbarians, now known as Yeovil RFC Club: Saracens Red Roses Debut: May 2008 v Sweden […]

Separated by 28 years – and a whole lot more

5 November 2023 0 comments

The bungled move to professionalism and the turf wars that followed; the “Bloodgate” scandal and the soul-destroying bankruptcies; the player welfare class action, the private […]

Boks greater than sum of their parts

5 November 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED THERE was much wailing and gnashing of teeth at the unveiling of the 2023 “supreme” side by the planet brains at […]

Like Dr Luyt, the game is still far too one-eyed

5 November 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE first World Cup dinner after a South Africa-New Zealand final since 1995 apparently ended without a […]

Fond farewells to Griffiths and Gethin

5 November 2023 0 comments

THE hearse carrying Glanmor Griffiths on his final journey made a detour through central Cardiff allowing the cortege to stop outside the Principality Stadium. Traffic […]

Venter: South Africa ‘unbelievably blessed’ in World Cup triumph

2 November 2023 0 comments

Brendan Venter feels South Africa benefitted from huge amounts of good fortune on their way to winning a fourth World Cup title, which he believes […]

Series 3, Episode 15: RWC 2023 review with Brendan Venter

30 October 2023 0 comments

The sun has set on Rugby World Cup 2023, and in a thrilling finale the Springboks held onto their crown, edging out New Zealand by […]

The European Rugby Nations We Don’t Talk About Enough

30 October 2023 0 comments

All eyes are on France as the 2023 Rugby World Cup nears its conclusion. There are only a few matches left until the final, so […]

Top of the world

29 October 2023 0 comments

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 […]

Majestic Boks win in battle of Paris

29 October 2023 0 comments

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 […]

Brilliant Boks are worthy champions

29 October 2023 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER So they have only gone and done it! South Africa have become the first team to win four World Cups which is pretty […]

Bronze beauties: Dan and Earl steer England to third in the end

29 October 2023 0 comments

By NICK CAIN England ……………………….. 26pts Tries: Earl 7, Dan 44 Conversions: Farrell 9, 45 Penalties: Farrell 3, 13, 30, 65 Argentina ……………………. 23pts Tries: […]

Borthwick needs to rebuild England pack

29 October 2023 0 comments

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 […]

England will struggle to replace Marler and Cole

29 October 2023 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Here is a prediction. England will not win another World Cup, or Six Nations Grand Slam, or […]

‘Pence’, the most humble superstar

29 October 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW When the curtain comes down on his international career next Saturday, Leigh Halfpenny will need a removal […]

Coventry show how it should be done…

29 October 2023 0 comments

Paul Smith takes a look at rugby values…and which club in particular is walking the walk while England talk the talk To those for whom […]

Rugby’s greatest rivalry back on biggest stage

27 October 2023 0 comments

The Rugby World Cup’s two most dominant teams will meet in their first final since 1995 this Saturday as New Zealand and South Africa face […]

Marcus Smith or Freddie Steward: who better to use for England in the semi-final against South Africa

25 October 2023 0 comments

England face an anxious wait to discover if fly-half Marcus Smith will recover in time to face South Africa in the World Cup semi-final on […]

Thriller in Paris: South Africa knock out Rugby World Cup hosts

25 October 2023 0 comments

Almost 80,000 fans did not help France reach the semi-finals. There we will see England vs South Africa and Argentina vs New Zealand. Use the […]

Perfect England: Fiji failed to create a sensation at the Rugby World Cup

25 October 2023 0 comments

Red and Whites are the only team to win all 5 of their World Cup matches. Uzbekistan kompaniyasi Pin Up foresaw this course of events. […]

Kleyn could never have imagined final with South Africa

24 October 2023 0 comments

Former Ireland player Jean Kleyn has revealed that being involved in a World Cup Final for his native South Africa was “outside the realm of […]

Series 3, Episode 14: Nick Easter on the World Cup final and what’s next for England

23 October 2023 0 comments

England so nearly pulled off a shock upset against the Springboks but it was Handré Pollard’s boot that condemned the Red Rose to a semi-final […]

England legend Lawes to retire

23 October 2023 0 comments

England veteran Courtney Lawes has announced his retirement from international rugby, bringing to an end a 14-year career. 34-year-old Lawes, who debuted alongside now coach […]

It’s heartbreak

22 October 2023 0 comments

England go so close but Springboks steal it From ADAM HATHAWAY Owen Farrell predicted great things for England despite their heartbreaking semi-final defeat to the […]

Gallant England cruelly denied by Boks

22 October 2023 0 comments

By NICK CAIN England …………………………15pts Penalties: Farrell 3, 10, 24, 39 Drop goals: Farrell 53 South Africa …………………16pts Tries: Snyman 69 Conversions: Pollard 70 Penalties: […]

England go with heads held high

22 October 2023 0 comments

PAUL REES England did everything but win. They were ahead after two minutes and held on to the lead until there were two minutes to […]

A touch of Aznavour

22 October 2023 0 comments

THE Springboks held their team announcement on Thursday in what was basically a village hall, in Presles, about half an hour from Paris from Gard […]

Next time, Dupont will take what is his

22 October 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED DID the spirit of rugby romance go to meet its maker in the immediate aftermath of the World Cup quarter-final weekend […]

Curtain falls on dynamic duo

22 October 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees sees Johnny Sexton and Dan Biggar exit stage left as their epic international careers come to a close ALL things must pass, none […]

New signings face tough test

22 October 2023 0 comments

Preview… Bulls v Scarlets Today, ko 2pm By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Scarlets signings Ioan Lloyd, Taine Plumtree and Alex Craig make their URC debuts today […]