Michael Cheika’s playing career took in stints in Australia, France and Italy, and his coaching career is just as travelled. He started out in Italy, courtesy of a Wallaby legend,…
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Who is Joe Schmidt: Ten things you should know about All Blacks’ assistant
All Blacks’ assistant coach Joe Schmidt has enjoyed a storied career as a coach. He’s taken Leinster to the top of the European rugby tree, and guided Ireland to previously…
Watch: Ronan O’Gara in touchline scuffle with Clermont’s Benjamin Urdapilleta
La Rochelle are to demand that disciplinary officials take action after their head coach Ronan O’Gara was involved in a touchline scuffle with Clermont’s Argentinian fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta in a…
Opinion: Brilliant Biggar is clearly the best Wales fly-half of the pro era
August saw Dan Biggar announce his impending retirement after the Rugby World Cup in 2023. He will finish on a minimum of 109 Test caps and bring to an end…
Rugby thrives on innovation, 7-1 split is beautiful South African genius
Our columnist Paul Williams is a fan of the latest Springbok tactic that has divided opinion
“Unfit for purpose” – Scathing New Zealand Rugby review demands change
The NZRU governance structures and constitution have been panned
England face Rugby World Cup travel chaos amid strike
A planned walkout by French air traffic controllers could create Rugby World Cup travel chaos for several nations and their fans – including England and Wales. The SNCTA, the country’s…
What England players eat before a Rugby World Cup game
In the world of rugby, where strength, endurance, and precision are paramount, the importance of nutrition cannot be overstated. As England’s rugby players gear up for a high-stakes World Cup…
All Blacks handed boost for World Cup opener with France star ruled out
Fabien Galthié will have to make do without one of his frontline stars
Rugby World Cup power rankings after warm-up games
With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power rankings now the warm-up matches are done and dusted? While…