Amy Perrett

THE PLAN for referee Amy Perrett was to prioritise the Olympic Games in Tokyo, and not spread herself too thin trying to be at the top of her game in…

Scots in Lions Test XV

First Scots in Lions Test XV since 2001 Not since 2001 with loosehead Tom Smith, has a Scotland international started a Test for the Lions. But that has all changed…

The debate behind Owen Farrell's tackle technique

The debate behind Owen Farrell’s tackle technique Following Warren Gatland’s complaints about Faf de Klerk’s high tackle against the British & Irish Lions, Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has…

Pre-season begins again in pro rugby

Pre-season begins again in pro rugby It is a phrase to strike fear in the hearts of rugby players the world over: Pre-season is back! Hello creeping dread, old friend…

Selecting a Lions XV

The debate behind selecting a Lions XV British & Irish Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy described it as “one of the toughest things” he has been part of in his…

Alun Wyn Jones returns

Alun Wyn Jones returns in Lions win over Stormers In commentary, former British & Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton said, “I’m watching him like a hawk” about one player. That…