MOST RUGBY teams prepare for a new season with lots of hard work on the training pitch, but the Blues decided to undertake a more unusual challenge as they gear…
Sarah Mockford
Rugby World editor
Magic moment: Brian O’Driscoll try for 2001 Lions
THE LIONS don’t travel Australia for another 18 months, but it’s a good enough excuse to delve into the archives and remember the fabulous try scored by Brian O’Driscoll on…
Train with London Irish, courtesy of Kinetica
Every rugby team deserves the best and now here’s your chance to deliver the best to your club team, courtesy of London Irish and their official sports nutrition provider, Kinetica. The…
Saracens 31 Ospreys 26 – The Verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Wembley THE X FACTOR finals were taking place next door at Wembley Arena but on the pitch here it was a chance…
Harlequins undone by Toulouse
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor HARLEQUINS’ 14-MATCH winning run had to come to an end at some point and there’s no shame in losing to Europe’s most successful…
Rising star Anthony Watson
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor THIS WEEKEND’S Heroes Rugby Challenge will see many legends of the sport take to the Twickenham turf, but it’s also worth looking out…
James Haskell on life in Japan
JAMES HASKELL has been able to move on from England’s disappointing World Cup campaign by playing in Japan. The England back-rower has joined Ricoh Black Rams and will be playing…
Shane Williams – King of the Wingers
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor IT’S THE end of an era. The days of Shane Williams delighting crowds all over the world with his dancing feet, jinking runs…
Jamie Heaslip’s charity work
JAMIE HEASLIP is best known for his feats on the rugby field for Leinster and Ireland. After all, he has starred on the world stage with strong performances from No…
World Cup Final – The Verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Eden Park NEW ZEALAND’S wait is over. They are world champions once again and Richie McCaw is the first All Black to…