When did you start playing rugby? When I was nine, at my local club Newport HSOB. My dad used to play. I started right at the end of a season…
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Analysis: How England’s lineout will launch their attack on Australia
Back in January on selecting their first England squad, Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick stressed the importance of set-piece variation. As well as reasserting their team’s traditional muscle, they wanted…
Five of rugby’s talking points from May
League caps need to be included in union eligibility May saw Ben Te’o selected for the England squad. A decision which saw a few rolled eyes when it shouldn’t have,…
World Rugby U20 Championship: Eight players to watch
By Alex Shaw The World Rugby U20 Championship begins next week, as the best and brightest talents from around the world converge on Manchester for age-grade rugby’s annual showpiece event.…
Wales: Five things we learnt v England
Wales missed a legit openside Be it Sam Warburton, Justin Tipuric, Ellis Jenkins or James Davies, the Welsh openside debate has become increasingly polarising. Nearly as polarising as whether you…
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England 27-13 Wales
The lowdown on the England-Wales clash at Twickenham – how did the sides shape up before their summer tours?
Why the England v Wales game really matters
If a few rounds of verbal sparring between Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland can’t whip up enthusiasm for a Test match at Twickenham then the old game really is in…
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England v Wales
Rugby World teamed up with leading corporate hospitality providers Keith Prowse, to talk more about the forthcoming Old Mutual Wealth Cup, England v Wales at Twickenham (SEE VIRTUAL TOUR). With…
Brexit: what would it mean for rugby?
This summer’s tours reach their climax on Saturday 25 June, but two days earlier it will be politicians rather than rugby fans eagerly awaiting a result. The people of Britain…
Bolters: Who will be the surprise selections for the summer tours?
By Alex Shaw With the announcement of the home nations squads for the summer tours just days away, the subject of bolters is one which is on many people’s minds.…