Lancaster’s final challenge England’s clash with South Africa tomorrow afternoon offers more than a second shot at conquering one of the world’s top two sides this autumn. The Twickenham showdown…
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Responding to the haka
One-on-one At its heart, the haka is a symbolic ritual representing the challenge laid down by one team to another. But the Kapa O Pango’s group mentality belies the more…
Mini rugby video: How to spin pass
Learn how to perfect your passing skills
Ireland v Georgia: is Joe Schmidt the world’s best coach?
WE THINK in generalities but live in detail, wrote an English philosopher. It’s a creed that Joe Schmidt has taken to heart, the New Zealander’s latest triumph as Ireland coach…
Stuart Lancaster speaks out against abuse from the stands
WE WERE disappointed to hear allegations of homophobic and racial abuse of Welsh referee Nigel Owens by England fans during England v New Zealand at Twickenham, but it’s good to…
You can still get Rugby World Cup tickets!
IF YOU were disappointed when the results of the Rugby World Cup 2015 ticket ballot dropped into your inbox, then don’t despair – you still have a chance to go…
Autumn International player analysis: Anthony Watson, England
STANDING IN front of the assembled press at Pennyhill Park last Thursday after being named in England’s match-day 23 to face New Zealand, Anthony Watson was asked what part of…
Meet our Lucozade Sport competition winners!
WE WERE overwhelmed with interest from our amateur readers when we announced that we were teaming up with Lucozade Sport’s Kit-Out Project at the start of this season. The scheme…
Rugby World coaching: Kicking technique when going for touch
When it comes to kicking for the sideline from a penalty or free kick, which is your choice: do you focus on finding touch with a safe approach to the…
Scotland v Argentina: talking points
Confidence is everything Whatever Vern Cotter has instilled in his team since the summer seems to be working. The players had been given license to try things; to play heads-up…