THE FESTIVE season always leads to an increased intake of food and drink. But try to keep your diet in check, maintain some sort of training routine and get rid…
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Pershore – Team of the Month (October 2012)
TOMMY HAYES has been around the block but he never forgets the words of one of his first coaches, Waikato’s Kevin Greene. “He encouraged us to have the confidence to…
Future Faces: Alex Matthews and Jonathan Evans
Meet two youngsters with the potential to reach the top
Chill-out chat with Brad Barritt
The England centre has an off-the-wall chat with Sarah Mockford RUGBY WORLD: Do you have any nicknames? BRAD BARRITT: My family call me ‘Dub’ as I was the double of…
Pro’s Playbook: Target Blindside Return
EVERY MONTH we rack the brains of the professionals to bring you the best tips to help you improve your game! We speak to Lyn Jones, ex-Wales flanker and head…
Marlborough College – School Team of the Month (October 2012)
A FIRST Team of the Month award for Marlborough, who, under No 8 Charlie Pascoe, made their finest start to a season in living memory. Wins at Monmouth and Clifton,…
Apocalypse Now: The greatest rugby moments of all time
OK, SO the Mayans were wrong. The World did not end today. However, to be fair, if you are going to set your watch by an ancient civilization you have…
Will Wales pick Hook at 10 after Priestland injury blow?
THE CHANCES of a white Christmas in Perpignan would seem about as likely as Wales one day beating Australia. Down in the deep south of France, the winters are mild…
How to – Stay in Top Condition
AS THE festive season looms, you will need to manage your time and social life well, writes John Dams, Harlequins’ head of strength and conditioning. So while others take a…
Old Haberdashers – Team of the Month (September 2012)
HOW MANY players are lost to the game because they’re loath to commit to training? Sweden back-row Seb Taylor had doubts himself when first arriving in London, but he now…