‘Huge’, ‘significant’ and even ‘uncharacteristic’ are some of the words used to describe the Steve Borthwick bold call to drop Owen Farrell from the England starting line-up to face France.…
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Owen Farrell dropped by England for first time since 2015
Owen Farrell has been dropped by England for the first time since 2015 after Steve Borthwick picked Marcus Smith at fly-half in his side to face France. Borthwick selected Farrell…
Who is Dorian Aldegheri: Ten things you should know about the France prop
Dorian Aldegheri has waited patiently to get back into the France squad
Six Nations Italy v Wales Preview
Italy will look to make it back-to-back Six Nations wins over Wales
Ellis Genge England captain: Rugby World exclusive interview
Ellis Genge will captain England for the first time against France, here’s our exclusive interview with the Bristol prop from the March 2023 issue of Rugby World. If all players…
Have France won Rugby World Cup?
Fabien Galthie's side are hosting in 2023 and will be aiming to lift the trophy
Abbie Ward on pregnancy policy, training and the future
In late January, England and Bristol Bears lock Abbie Ward announced that she was pregnant. The Rugby World Cup finalist will be the first to benefit from the Rugby Football…
Meet Sarah Chobot – female head coach in men’s professional rugby
The American Raptors coach fills us in on the "wild ride" in Súper Rugby Américas
How to build a professional rugby team from scratch
Coach Sam Harris saw Austin Gilgronis disappear before starting again with the Chicago Hounds in the MLR, writes Andy Elliottg
Ardie Savea cops one-week ban for throat-slitting gesture
The All Blacks No 8 ran his thumb across his throat after being sin-binned against the Rebels