FROM TOM May: “I’m often asked about life in a team where the players come from all corners of the world. How can you knit team spirit, especially in Toulon…
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Nicky Robinson, Bryn Griffiths and Tom Willis cited
NICKY ROBINSON of Gloucester Rugby has been cited for a dangerous tackle on London Irish’s Darren Allinson during the LV= Cup match on February 5. Robinson has been summoned to appear…
Rugby is getting safer in England’s top flight
THE ANNUAL injury audit by Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Players’ Association and the Rugby Football Union shows a 20% reduction in the likelihood of sustaining a match injury in season…
North of England receives rugby boost
PROSPECTIVE ENGLAND rugby internationals of the future will be in action in the North West in two high profile matches in April. England Under 16s will play Italy Under 17s…
Graeme Morrison extends Glasgow career, but partner Max Evans to leave at the end of the season
THERE WILL be jubilations and sadness at Glasgow as centre Graeme Morrison is to celebrate a decade at Glasgow Warriors having penned a new two-year-deal with the club, but fellow…
Video of the Day – The effects of a rugby tackle
EVER WONDERED how much force actually goes into a rugby tackle? Well, this video will show you! In order to work out the impact of a car crash without actually…
Ireland 22 France 25 – video highlights
FRANCE BROKE Irish hearts with their three-point win in the RBS 6 Nations, ruining their chances of a second Grand Slam in three years. A single try from Maxime Medard and…
England 59 Italy 13 – The Rugby World Index Ratings
England racked up their best win in the Six Nations since hammering Italy 80-23 in 2001. It was England’s biggest win in all games since they beat Wales 62-5 in…
England 59 Italy 13 – The Rugby World Verdict
By Rugby World editor, Paul Morgan ENGLAND ARE starting to rumble back to their 2000 or 2001 levels, boosted by the new law interpretations which are suiting them down to…
Martin Johnson the joker, says Tindall
CHRIS ASHTON became the butt of a joke from England manager Martin Johnson once they had despatched Italy with eight tries at Twickenham. Ashton defied Johnson’s orders by swallow diving…