Head coach Stuart Lancaster’s departure from the England coaching team – officially by mutual consent – has drawn a veil on a four-year reign that will inevitably be remembered for…
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Part 4: Day of reckoning
This is a Rugby World advertorial. In the fourth and final part of the series in conjunction with Windows 10 and written in his own words, Rugby World welcomes #therugbybeginner. WEEK FOUR…
Five talking points from the last month in rugby
Burgess – one bad decision led to dozens more A single decision dictated the entire outcome of Sam Burgess’ career in union – was he a back or a forward?…
How will the French fare in the Champions Cup?
Gavin Mortimer runs the rule over the French contenders in this season's European Champions Cup
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Boot-iful work Elliot Daly reminded everyone what a fine player he is with a display of terrific goal-kicking and some decent contributions in open play too, as Wasps…
Part 3: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
This is a Rugby World advertorial. In the third of a four-part series in conjunction with Windows 10, Rugby World welcomes #therugbybeginner. WEEK THREE It’s Tuesday. Training day. I’m in and out…
Sam Burgess leaves union fans wondering what might have been
Remember, remember the 5th of November. Lancaster, Burgess and flop? Okay, I’m being glib, but I feel for Sam Burgess. He didn’t ask to become the most-hyped league convert in…
Sam Burgess returns to Rugby League with immediate effect
Sam Burgess has left Bath and England with immediate effect, with the Dewsbury-born player heading for Sydney and a welcome return to his Rugby League team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs…
All Blacks surprise Air New Zealand passengers after World Cup success
Watch a triumphant (and dare I say, slightly hungover?!) New Zealand team arrive at the airport to the applause and delight of their fans. Delighted fans take snaps and selfies with…
What’s in Rugby World’s 2015 World Cup review issue?
A full list of contents for Rugby World’s December 2015 edition