England Saxons have made four changes to their starting line-up for Sunday’s Churchill Cup clash with Tonga at Gloucester (2.30pm). Full back Alex Goode (Saracens), wing Charlie Sharples (Gloucester Rugby),…
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Rugby book Review – A Fan’s Guide to World Rugby
“When i die I don’t want to go to Heaven,” said former Wales wing Glenn Webbe, “I want to go on tour.” We can all relate to that, and this…
Ollie Phillips – Housewife to James Haskell
RUGBY WORLD: What are your summer plans? Ollie Phillips: My mother’s getting married at the start of June, but after that the plan is to go stateside with my Leicester…
Help for Heroes 2 – North v South match
Three years after the first Help for Heroes rugby match raised £1.4m for our servicemen and women, we’re going back to Twickenham on 3 December for Help for Heroes 2.…
Edinburgh seek stronger relationship with their fans – Jim Calder
It’s only two short years since Edinburgh finished second in the Magners League and there is a great belief that we can return to those great days of top-four finishes…
Munster stand up for their Man
If you’re looking for a change of pace this month, take a leaf out of Donncha O’Callaghan’s book. He’s urging rugby fans in Ireland and the UK to get on…
Tried and tested players should be picked – Toby Booth
When England name their World Cup squad I don’t expect there to be any untried young players in the 30, writes London Irish Director of Rugby Toby Booth. If you’re…
John Steele leaves the RFU
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Board of Directors can confirm that John Steele has left the Union with immediate effect. Current RFU chairman and now acting Chief Executive Martyn Thomas…
Half time in World Cup matches will be 12 minutes
The half time break in matches at this year’s World Cup will be extended from 10 to 12 minutes, organisers have confirmed so you have 120 more seconds to load…
Jury’s out on Mason experiment
Just when you thought messieurs Henson and Cipriani had cornered the market in bad boy behavior, a seasoned professional arrives to show them how it’s done, writes Rugby World reader…