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Amy Perrett on refereeing in the Olympics
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…
Top Ten South Africa v Lions Tests
Tom English selects the best encounters between the Springboks and the British & Irish tourists throughout history
First Scots in Lions Test XV since 2001
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…
Follow Scotland to Rugby World Cup France 2023
Follow Scotland to Rugby World Cup France 2023 AT THE last Rugby World Cup in France, in 2007, Scotland fans didn’t get to see too much of the unknown –…
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…
What should the Lions Test XV be for game one?
What should the Lions Test XV be for game one? After nearly 18 months of wondering if the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour would even go ahead, it’s finally the…
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…
The debate behind 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 in Lions win over Stormers
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…