A standalone window for the women's championship is great, a condensed schedule is not, says Sarah Rendell
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Aaron Smith hails Antoine Dupont as world’s best
Aaron Smith hails Antoine Dupont as world’s best When one of the world’s true greats says you are the leading player in the world right now, it must feel amazing.…
New Super Rugby law variations announced
New Super Rugby law variations announced Golden tries, goal-line drop-outs and captain’s referrals: some law innovations are coming into Super Rugby that are “designed to speed up play and increase…
What Happens If A Player Is Sent Off In The Six Nations?
We explain the rules and regulations regarding sending-offs in this piece.
Peter O’Mahony banned for three matches
The Ireland back-rower will be available for final Six Nations match against England
Spotlight on Scotland prop Oli Kebble
Spotlight on Scotland prop Oli Kebble THE PROP is not even remotely sold on the idea. However neat a metaphor it might be for Scottish and South African cultures unifying,…
Six Nations Team of Round One
Who makes Jacob Whitehead’s composite team from the opening weekend of championship fixtures?
Louis Rees-Zammit produces sensational finish against Ireland
Louis Rees-Zammit produces sensational finish against Ireland Louis Rees-Zammit’s superb finish lit up an attritional Six Nations match in Cardiff. The winger’s try helped Wales to a 21-16 triumph over…
Face-off: Do red cards ruin rugby as a spectacle?
Face-off: Do red cards ruin rugby as a spectacle? LIAM NAPIER New Zealand-based rugby journalist RUGBY’S RED card sanction needs to change. It is too regimented and outdated. Everyone agrees…
Peter O’Mahony sent off against Wales
Flanker is first Ireland player to be red-carded in the Six Nations era