“In World Cups it’s a very unique experience. You’re playing in a World Cup quarter-final one week, then the next you could be away at Newcastle. For some people who’ve…

Exeter much more than just underdogs

When Exeter Chiefs arrived in the Premiership last year few thought it more than a flash in the pan; a plucky amateur stepping up for a shot at the big…

What’s hot and what’s not in rugby

By Rugby World Reader Larissa Falls Hot: Warm-Up Matches… Care’s sportsmanship, Tuilagi’s talent, Warburton’s work rate and North’s try scoring tally. Tindall becoming England’s equal most capped centre, sold out…

Television Match Official – when can they rule

The law states, in relation, to what happened in today’s New Zealand v South Africa game 6.A.6 REFEREE CONSULTING WITH OTHERS (a) The referee may consult with assistant referees in…

It was a win, but it certainly wasn’t pretty – however, England boss Martin Johnson was happy enough with his team’s first World Cup warm-up match. “It was what we…

Disappointed though they were to have lost to England at Twickenham, the Welsh management were still pleased with some aspects of the day’s work. The biggest plus from their point…

Queensland Reds

By Rugby World reader Larissa Falls HOT Queensland Reds… Super Rugby champions! Samoa… For their incredible 32-23 win over Australia and their first victory over a top-five international team. The…

Under the expectant lights of Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Queensland Reds last night claimed their maiden Super 15 title in the most impressive of ways. Facing a Crusaders team vying for…