Is there a more iconic jersey in rugby than the All Black No 7 jersey? In the last three decades alone, we’ve seen Michael Jones, the greatest player of his…
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Rate the viral videos: Former players star in World Cup advertising campaigns
Not too many years ago players retiring from the game of rugby would slip quietly into the sporting wilderness, maybe to enter the world of consultancy or take a position…
How does Jonathan Joseph’s injury affect England’s midfield selection?
With all the uncertainty over England’s 12 jersey, the one constant has been that Jonathan Joseph will start at outside centre in all the big games in the World Cup.…
Jared Payne relishing return of Robbie Henshaw in Ireland midfield
Robbie Henshaw returned to light training with Ireland this week after a hamstring injury and fellow centre Jared Payne can’t wait for the Connacht man to return to the starting…
Five things to do when there’s no World Cup rugby on television
Looking at the fixture list ahead of the Rugby World Cup a few days stood out – the ones where there was no rugby on. When the first round of…
Referees chief keen to cut down on TMO delays
World Rugby’s match official committee are looking at ways to cut down on time spent referring decisions to the Television Match Official (TMO), but it’s chairman insists the technology is…
Launchbury wary of Wales threat despite injury problems
England‘s Joe Launchbury expects Wales to put in a strong performance when the two sides meet at Twickenham on Saturday, despite their well documented injury problems. Wales lost influential players…
Eddie Jones to coach Super Rugby’s Stormers after World Cup
Japan coach Eddie Jones‘s rise in stock has not been bad news for all South African fans, with the Australian-born mastermind named as the new coach of Super Rugby side…
Analysis: Ten minutes that sealed a magical Japan win
If the endgame of these global tournaments is to catapult the sport into the wider consciousness and inspire fresh fans, Rugby World Cup 2015 may have already reached a zenith. A 34-32 victory for…
Australia coach Cheika shows his hand with strongest team to face Fiji
When Australia play on Wednesday against Fiji, only minnows Namibia and Romania will not yet have kicked off their World Cup. Having had a chance to see pool rivals England…