The Intercept: Newcastle Try Against Exeter In this series, Rugby World talks to those involved in big moments in matches to find out the detail involved – the hows and…
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Rugby Rant: Premiership fantasy game missing
Rugby Rant: Premiership fantasy game missing PREMIERSHIP RUGBY has plenty of opportunities to grow the game. Although, they may be found wanting in this critical department. Let’s focus on the…
Eben Etzebeth concussions see him stood down for three months
Eben Etzebeth concussions see him stood down for three months Toulon announced today that imposing Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will be stood down from rugby for a three-month period after…
Covid latest: URC teams explore exit strategies as new variant hits South Africa
Covid latest: URC teams explore exit strategies as new variant hits South Africa An outbreak of a new Covid-19 variant in South Africa and impending travel bans to the country…
Should we have a Rugby World Cup final half-time show like the Super Bowl?
Should we have a Rugby World Cup final half-time show like the Super Bowl? The sporting spectacle unquestionably looms large on the US calendar, but the NFL’s Super Bowl is…
Springboks hold onto place atop Men’s World Rugby Rankings
Men’s World Rugby Rankings After all the fallout of the Autumn Internationals, there has been some rejigging of the men’s World Rugby rankings, but the Springboks did just enough to…
Owen Farrell out for up to 12 weeks with ankle injury
The fly-half is one of several internationals who face spells on the sidelines
Fans hear referee decisions over Stadium PA system
For the first time, rugby fans in-stadium could hear referee decisions played out over the stadium’s PA system, with conversations between match officials broadcast during Gloucester’s 71-10 Premiership Rugby Cup…
Explained: the dispute between Premiership clubs and agents
An ongoing dispute between Premiership clubs and agents stemming from the interpretation of recent HMRC guidance on the payment of agents’ fees, has caused a stand-off that could potentially see…
How Steve Borthwick has revived Leicester Tigers
Joseph Mullane looks at how the head coach has turned things around in a short space of time