The South Africa rugby jersey is up there with the most famous in the world. Sure, New Zealand’s all black kit may give the team its nickname, but the Springboks’…
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Who has captained England? Rugby union captains from Will Carling to Jamie George
This guide to the men’s England rugby union captains looks rather different to our selection of the best England rugby players of the professional era. Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Farrell and…
How do points in rugby work? Explaining the rugby union points system
The long-established rugby union points system arguably helps to make the game more exciting. With tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals each carrying different point values, matches can turn in…
England rugby players: The 12 best men to play in the professional era
This selection of the best England rugby players of the professional era is packed with members of the team who won the Rugby World Cup in 2003. That’s hardly surprising,…
Back to school rugby: a buyer’s guide
The 2024-25 rugby season is approaching with the unstoppable momentum of a galloping No 8. This means the academic year is also nearly upon us, as kids prepare to go…
Top 12 South Africa players: The best of the best to wear the Springboks jersey
Five million people in New Zealand will undoubtedly disagree, but an unequalled record of four Rugby World Cup victories arguably makes the Springboks the greatest of all time – especially…
When will the men’s Rugby Sevens medals be decided at Olympics 2024?
Nobody can say you don’t get value for money with the Olympics Rugby Sevens. Over the first two days of the tournament fans at the Stade de France in Paris…
How to watch Top 14 final: Live stream Toulouse v Bordeaux tonight
It may be the end of June but France’s premier rugby championship is still to crown its winner. That all changes tonight, when European champions Toulouse take on Bordeaux at…
How to watch Japan v England: Live stream Saturday’s summer tour match
Japan host a test match against England for the very first time on Saturday 22 June, and this article explains how to tune in. If you’re in the UK or…
How to watch South Africa v Wales: Live stream the midsummer Twickenham encounter
There’s something a little different about Saturday’s tussle between two old rivals because it’s taking place in the unlikely surroundings of Twickenham. We can still expect the usual no-holds-barred contest,…