Jonny Wilkinson today, in typically understated fashion, officially notified the rugby world that he was to hang up the boots that struck 1246 glorious points on the international stage at…
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Saints and Sinners: Rugby’s weekend talking points
The Saints Classic clash Some people are calling it the best Aviva Premiership game ever and the Northampton v Leicester semi-final certainly had drama, skill, physicality and passion by the…
The problems with the Amlin Challenge Cup
For all the excellent rugby and intriguing on-field plotlines, both of which have been abundant, 2013-14 will always be remembered for its ugly European saga. A very public process of…
Chris Robshaw hitting targets at the right time
The popular view on Chris Robshaw at the start of this season was that he needed to be involved in game-changing moments. Everyone knew his work-rate was phenomenal, but a…
Munster fans get a surprise
WHAT WOULD you do if you were faced with Paul O’Connell, Keith Earls and Conor Murray in a job interview? These Munster fans knew they were going to be interviewed…
The best of Manu Tuilagi
LEICESTER TIGER Manu Tuilagi has returned from injury and now he wants his England shirt back! The wrecking ball centre has admitted to Rugby World that it was a strange feeling…
Florian Fritz: Concussion a cause for concern
FRIDAY NIGHT was a disaster for Guy Noves. The quarter-final home defeat to Racing Métro was bad enough for the reputation of the Toulouse coach, it but it was the…
Rob Kearney’s try v New Zealand
REMEMBER WHEN Ireland nearly beat the All Blacks? This Rob Kearney try put Ireland 19-0 ahead of the World Champions last November, only for New Zealand to come back and…
Self-policing in rugby: Right or wrong?
As the second half of Harlequins’ thrilling win over Bath grew fractured and frantic on Saturday, BT Sport commentator Austin Healey indulged in a bit of a whine. Referee Wayne Barnes had…
Championship blog: Semi-finals first leg wrap
By Richard Grainger Bristol butterflies leaves tie in balance Bristol 17, Rotherham 14 Bristol have twice gone into the Championship play-offs only to fluff their lines and on Saturday’s evidence…