Mervyn Davies, who passed away in 2012, will be remembered as a Wales and Lions legend for what he achieved during the Seventies. Had his career not finished so abruptly…
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Pat Lam
Though Auckland-born, Pat Lam is of Samoan descent and is revered on the rugby-mad island. Not only as a teak-tough No 8 who could offload, carry hard and drive attackers…
Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe
A treble champion of Europe and part of the backbone of Toulon’s star-studded team for six years, Juan Martin Fernández Lobbe is one of Argentina’s greatest players. Versatile enough to…
The greatest opensides of all time: Fergus Slattery
Major teams: University College Dublin, Blackrock College Country: Ireland Test span: 1970-84 Ireland caps: 61 (61 starts) Lions caps: 4 (4 starts) Test points: 12 (3T) With an all-court game…
The greatest opensides of all time: Michael Jones
Major teams: Auckland, Blues Countries: Western Samoa, New Zealand Test span: 1986-98 Western Samoa caps: One (one start) New Zealand caps: 55 (54 starts) Test points: 56 (13T) John Hart’s…
The greatest opensides of all time: Jean-Pierre Rives
Major teams: Toulouse, Racing Country: France Test span: 1975-84 France caps: 59 (59 starts) Test points: 20 (5T) Nicknamed Casque d’Or – Golden Helmet – Rives was the star of…
Ten big reasons why you have to buy RW’s sevens special!
The excitement levels are building as it is now less than a fortnight until the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro kicks off. From the 6 to the 8 August, 12…
Aviva Premiership: Would Stuart Lancaster fit in at Worcester Warriors?
He spent time with the Stormers in the build-up to the 2016 Super Rugby season, acting in an advisory role, before reports surfaced that he was actively looking for a…
PRO Rugby delivers plenty of positives in the USA
PRO Rugby’s director of operations Steve Lewis reviews the inaugural season of America’s first professional league
Allister Coetzee aims to widen South Africa’s game plan
Why South Africa coach Allister Coetzee is drawing inspiration from the Lions’ Super Rugby success