All posts tagged "Australia"
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAustralia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain
With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMike puts Scots refs back on world stage
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER In charge: Referee Mike Adamson during the PRO14...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDay the Ellas came to play in Sevenoaks
Brendan Gallagher recalls when Sevenoaks School faced ten future Wallabies, including Mark, Gary and Glen Ella, in 1978
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoRob Howley back to Rugby Canada after betting ban
After an arduous 9 months-long ban, Robert Howley recently secured his return to the world of rugby by bagging the coveted...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here
A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGiggleswick were lords of their manor
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Honour: The King meets England in 1938, Giggleswick star Mike Marshall...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTry-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn
Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPalfrey eager to maximise Warriors’ potential
NEWS EXTRA By ROB COLE THE Welsh ‘Taffia’ at Worcester is beginning to rival the South African cintingent at the club...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 5 years agoWorld Rugby confirm schedule for 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
England will kick off their pool stage at Eden Park, where they will face Fiji on September 18
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMako: I can still play a part in England’s Six Nations title defence
Neale Harvey talks to the England & Lions prop about whether his rehabilitation from an achilles injury will be completed in...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHonesty isn’t always the best policy, just ask Paul Gustard | Nick Cain
All change at Harlequins and Sale Sharks; Nick Cain looks at the moves made by Paul Gustard and Alex Sanderson
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoRotherham and Jersey Reds sing praises for Ed Robinson
Jon Newcombe speak to the coaches who know Ed Robinson, the Jersey Reds coach who will join up with Eddie Jones
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Features
/ 5 years agoRUSSELL EARNSHAW
MY LIFEIN RUGBY Rotherham had real identity - unlike Bath THE FORMER BATH, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER AND BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL FLANKER Professional...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoThe Boks are all deserting their barren rugby land | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett bemoans the overloading of South African talent across European teams, and the effects on rugby in South Africa itself
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain
Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExtrovert Sanderson will be great for Sale says Petrus du Plessis
Wallabies scrum coach Petrus du Plessis worked as a player under Sanderson at Saracens, and believes his appointment at Sale to...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRhys Patchell is out for the entire Six Nations for Wales
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is set to name his squad for the 2021 Six Nations
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Features
/ 5 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN French pick squad as Six Nations gets the OK Medical joker: Gabriel Ibitoye has finally proved rumours right by...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGloucester hooker James Hanson hankers for Oz return
Hanson could return to Australia at the end of the season when his contract is up at Kingsholm
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSteve Phillips isn’t right man for the top WRU job insists Moffett
Current WRU chief executive doesn't hold the acumen to turn things around in the long-term, according to ex-Welsh rugby boss
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLet the Lions play Australia instead of Springboks | Jeremy Guscott
As cases rise in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Jerry Guscott says the show must go on – even if...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Sports car’ Wade bulks up in pursuit of NFL dream
By JOSHUA PECK Focused: Christian Wade trains with Buffalo Bills CHRISTIAN Wade insists he is “locked in” on his decision to...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Steve Borthwick can help Leicester rediscover their mojo
Pat Howard reflects on the departure of old friend Geordan Murphy at Leicester and shares his view on the work Steve...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSchools tackling ban ‘would spell danger’, says Taunton’s Kitson
Kitson's time in rugby flitted between Taunton's National Two South campaign last year, to Sydney, and Leeds University in 2020
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions board promise 2021 tour decision is imminent
THE British and Irish Lions say they will make an early decision whether this year’s tour of South Africa can go...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWhat Are the Rugby Union Tournaments Bettors Can Look Forward to in 2021?
What’s not to love about rugby? The aggression? The excitement? The gentlemanly conduct that you don’t see in other sports? It...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSt Brendan’s became back row powerhouse
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools The name of St Brendan’s Bristol might not mean much to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEREMY GUSCOTT
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Mavericks like Danny must choose their battlegrounds Such promise: Danny Cipriani playing for England v Ireland...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoFurious Lam spurs his Bears into the mood
By GARY FITZGERALD Momentum: Dan Thomas scores Bristol’s first try despite the efforts of Marcus Smith PICTURES: Getty Images Doubling up:...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Susie Appleby: So refreshing to be treated as equals at Exeter Chiefs
The new three-year cycle of the Premier 15s welcomed Exeter Chiefs to the league's structure as a new club. Neale Harvey...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTackling below the wait won’t end the injury risks | Jeremy Guscott
Jerry Guscott recalls his own experience with concussion during his career, suffering only one blackout that he is aware of
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWallabies v Wales again
WALLABIES will thank their lucky stars at being drawn with ninth-ranked Wales for the next World Cup. Wales and Australia have...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEREMY GUSCOTT
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Tackling below the waist won’t end the injury risks Poor technique: Northampton centre Piers Francis gets...
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoThis is tip of iceberg says neuro specialist
Dr Barry O'Driscoll, uncle of Ireland great Brian, voices his concerns over rugby's trend of concussion and traumatic brain injury
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoRacing 92 v Connacht: Andy Friend goes on offensive looking for major upset
Head coach Andy Friend summarises the giant task facing Connacht as they travel to La Défense Arena
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Dream Team
/ 5 years agoDream Team: Richmond scrum-half Luc Jones
Jones, formerly of Neath, Dragons and Harlequins, chooses a best XV based on those he has played alongside or faced as...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWhatever the criteria, Maro Itoje makes my best XV
Brendan Gallagher analyses the World Rugby Team of the Decade and argues Maro Itoje was a glaring omission
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Features
/ 5 years agoMatera must face punishment insists horrified Hewitt
■By ALEX BYWATER ASHTON Hewitt has slammed World Rugby and the game in general for paying lip service to the issue...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRecords fail to hide Tri-Nations letdown
MATT McILRAITH SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE EXPERT So, what did we learn? While many aspects of the 26th edition of the annual southern...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoEarl is latest in long line of Tonbridge Test stars
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools TONBRIDGE are rightly hailed as one of English cricket’s great nurseries...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Cobus Visagie: Highs and lows of being a modern-day gladiator
ALTHOUGH my final surge into the top tier of world rugby was sudden in 1999, I was very blessed to have...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGreat attacking teams are why we love rugby
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE king of sports, as Rugby Union supporters once dubbed it, has been knocked around in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWallabies finish last after Hodge fires wide again
By SAM JACKSON Try scorer: Bautista Delguy breaks clear for Argentina PICTURE: Getty Images REECE Hodge’s lastminute penalty flew wide to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Christophe Dominici, so strong on the pitch, so fragile off it
Peter Jackson writes on the troubled childhood of the late France wing, who was freed from dark days by bringing light...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoScott Quinnell wants to see Wales’ nasty side
Quinnell has serious concerns over Wales' ability to get over the gain-line judging by their performances this autumn
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Featured
/ 5 years agoPablo Matera reinstated as Argentina captain, as UAR lift suspensions on trio
Trio at the centre of racism storm have their suspensions lifted by UAR, who claim the disciplinary process is ongoing
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Top 14 clubs pay respects to France icon ‘Domi’
French rugby expert James Harrington recaps how French rugby paid tribute to Christophe Dominici following his tragic death
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoHigh Wycombe use talent to trump cash
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT can be tough work competing against the great private, fee-paying...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Youngs is England’s best 9 ever’
By STEFFAN THOMAS BEN Youngs must be the Lions’ number one scrumhalf in South Africa and is still the man to...













