The centre knew instantly when it happened in March. It was as typical as any training session can be – there are ups and downs through every season and some…
Investigation
Life After Rugby – A Rugby World special report
This summer many pro players put away their boots for the last time, but retirement can be challenging. We report on the trials of transition…
The life of a Journeyman – a Rugby World special report
Beneath the household names in elite rugby lies a huge number of fine professionals making a living off the world game. RW salutes those who are hustling from job to…
What the players think about rugby’s biggest issues
Find out what Test stars think about workload, concussion, money, agents and international rugby
The opportunities and the obstacles for Pacific Islands rugby – a special report
Following Rugby World's recent trip to the Pacific Islands, we celebrate the importance of the game in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga – and highlight the running battles taking place off…
Hitting the Bottle: An Investigation into Alcohol Issues in Rugby
Hitting the Bottle: An Investigation into Alcohol Issues in Rugby JAMES HOLBECK played for the Wallabies seven times. But while his injury-hit career ended early, who knows what the centre…
The Great Migration: a Rugby World investigation into player movement
Rugby World investigates the good and bad experiences of athletes who have emigrated to play – from exploitation to prosperity.
Playing through the pain: an investigation into painkiller use in rugby
“OUR DOC used to walk around with a frisbee full of painkillers before the game.” It’s the kind of sentence that stops you in your steps, but as it was…
Gambling in rugby: a Rugby World investigation
Gambling in rugby: a Rugby World investigation Facing up to gambling addiction “I SAT on the bridge waiting for the next train, just psyching myself up to jump in front…
Concussion: A special report
THE LINE wasn’t great but you could pick up the slight slur in his words. “I’m still trying to get over the last head knock, over two years ago,” Glen…