Legendary All Blacks Dan Carter and Ali Williams are among a consortium of Kiwi businessmen who looking to save the struggling London Welsh, according to a report in The Rugby…
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Six talking points ahead of the Six Nations
The Six Nations launch is usually a convivial get together, bordering on the mundane, but eyebrows were raised at Eddie Jones’ almighty shiner caused, we were told, by falling in…
Six Nations: What’s being said about the introduction of bonus points
This year sees bonus points introduced into the Six Nations, women’s Six Nations, and U20 Six Nations. Many are cheering because they believe it will foster some free-flowing, cutting-edge attacking…
Can improving tackle technique reduce concussion?
A look at a new coaching programme that aims to improve players’ tackling technique and reduce the risk of concussion
Hotshot: Ulster fly-half Johnny McPhillips
When did you start playing rugby? My older brother Patrick played at Northern (in Gosforth) and Dad did some coaching so I went to watch, then joined in when I…
Hotshot: Bath No 8 Zach Mercer
Your dad Gary was a NZ rugby league star. Did you play league? No. Dad actually pushed me towards union and I’ve never played a game of league. Where did…
Hotshot: Worcester Warriors back row Huw Taylor
When did you take up rugby? I joined my dad Lance and brother Ed at Bridgnorth when I was about seven. I stayed there until I was 14, then did…
Hotshot: Cardiff Blues full-back Rhun Williams
How did you get started in rugby? My two older brothers were starting at Caernarfon rugby club and I thought I would give it a go. I was about six…
Mini rugby video: How to anchor
A video showing mini rugby players how to anchor
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Glasgow Warriors How do you pick a star player from a team which inflicted a record European defeat on Leicester Tigers and became the first side to score…