The Rio dream, not as easy as some thought. January saw Sonny Bill Williams make his debut for the New Zealand Sevens team in Wellington. Despite being part of the…
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Brookes and Kvesic among eight England players released ahead of Scotland clash
Eddie Jones releases eight players back to their clubs ahead of England's clash with Scotland, as three uncapped players remain in the final 25
Phil Larder: ‘We solved the problem in 2003, now Eddie must do the same’
Eighteen years separate the appointments of Phil Larder and Paul Gustard as England defence coach but a strand exists between the two, because Gustard was a Leicester player during their…
Rugby World’s guide to the Americas Rugby Championship
Find out what this new Pan-American competition means to the six countries taking part – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the United States and Uruguay
Rugby World tours Clermont Auvergne’s cutting-edge training facility
After a quick bout of wrestling with team-mate Jamie Cudmore, just before he grabs his gear and heads home, Clermont Auvergne legend Aurelien Rougerie wanders up to Rugby World for…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Goode job Newcastle lifted themselves off the bottom of the Aviva Premiership with a 26-19 win over Harlequins on Sunday. Trailing 19-10 with just over 20 minutes to…
Six Nations: 10 players with a point to prove
By Alex Shaw Coming back from a long-term injury? Looking to break into a team and fill the boots of a legend? Struggling at domestic level but given a lifeline…
HSBC Sevens World Series: Players to watch at the Wellington Sevens
By Alex Shaw The HSBC Sevens World Series sets up camp in Wellington this weekend and the leg will play host to more than its fair share of superstars. As…
Six Nations: Eddie Jones playing the short game
By Adam Hathaway Ever since Eddie Jones was appointed as England head coach just before Christmas he has fed us the line that he is only worried about the Scotland…
Six Nations preview: selection, soundbites and sandwiches
The Six Nations phoney war has started in earnest. With the skies, grey and foreboding on a dank morning in South West London, six men, conspicuous by their national attire…