The Champions Cup pools were drawn today at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The competition has changed format again, with 24 teams split into four pools of six. The takeaways from…
Tournaments
What is the Rugby Championship?
What is the Rugby Championship? Not to be confused with the Championship (the second tier of English club rugby), the Rugby Championship is an annual tournament that features the best…
Why Rugby World Cup ball is ‘most balanced’ yet
This year’s Rugby World Cup will feature the ‘most balanced rugby match ball’ ever used at the sport’s showpiece event. Gilbert, who have supplied balls for every tournament since 1995,…
Opinion: My dreams for Rugby World Cup 2023
There’s a strange excitement coursing through my veins every time I think about this year’s Rugby World Cup, and for once it’s not reckless optimism regarding England’s chance of lifting…
Remembering France in the Rugby World Cup final
France have been in the World Cup final three times
Who is Pablo Matera: Ten things you should know about the Argentina flanker
Matera is a legend of Argentine rugby
Who is Cadan Murley: Ten things you should know about the Harlequins wing
Murley is one of the best wingers in the Premiership
Who is Will Stuart: Ten things you should know about the England prop
Stuart is building more caps for England
Champions Cup returns to multi-pool format
The Champions and Challenge Cup are reverting to type
Who is Will Joseph: Ten things you should know about the England centre
Will Joseph is getting more international recognition thanks to his good form