ENGLAND LAUNCHED their new home shirt in Leeds this week. Here coach Stuart Lancaster and wing Marland Yarde talk about the tradition of the jersey as well as the challenges…
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Could Sonny Bill Williams return to Union?
Sonny Bill Williams has missed out on selection for New Zealand’s Rugby League World Cup squad having dithered over his desire to play for the team, saying he probably shouldn’t…
Buckle up for Munster v Leinster
ON SATURDAY several Irish rugby fans may feel compelled to abandon their other halves, lock themselves in the living room and turn on the telly. Partners may be left to…
England announce mammoth fixtures for 2014
ENGLAND HAVE announced a doozy of a fixtures list for next season’s QBE autumn Internationals. In 2014, England will play New Zealand on November 8, South Africa on November 15,…
Wales in Focus: Five things we’ve learned
THE EUROPEAN crisis has huge ramifications for Northern Hemisphere rugby. The quest for a fairer qualification system, which is fully justified, and the desire to control the game with the…
Aviva Premiership One to Watch: David Strettle
David Strettle, the 30-year-old Saracens wing who is hoping to help his team maintain their 100% record in this season’s Aviva Premiership when they take on Harlequins at the Twickenham…
Wholesale changes at Cardiff Blues?
THE CARDIFF Blues are not exactly falling to pieces, but they are hardly enjoying bright skies and calm seas at the moment either. So when news comes in that Leigh…
International and club options in front of Jake White
Shock caught most of the Brumbies fans when Jake White finally pulled out of the Super Rugby franchise. He had two years left on his current contract and had recently…
Treviso and Zebre have no leverage, but potential
Zebre got their first ever win and Treviso thumped Munster during a great Italian weekend
Rugby Championship: Rumblings and shifts in the off-week
IT’S NOT even a Rugby Championship weekend and there’s enough goings on to twist several pairs of knickers with all the whip of Lulu on repeat. The big news in…