Ali Stokes argues that Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola needs to be deployed in a different way by England
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Rugby in China: Can the English Premiership make an impact?
Rugby in China: Can the English Premiership make an impact? RUGBY IS straining to expand, to conquer new frontiers. And just over the horizon, we are told, are new markets.…
Six things we learnt in rugby in December
Jonny May has become the complete winger There was a time when Jonny May was rugby’s version of the 1980s toy Micro Machines. Wind him up, point him in the…
Japan 2019: the top 10 sightseeing spots and historical attractions in Kyushu
Fans attending the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan won't want to miss Kyushu. Here are the top 10 sightseeing spots and historical attractions on the island
Blitzboks keen to inspire nation like Nelson Mandela, says Cecil Afrika
Blitzboks keen to inspire nation like Nelson Mandela, says Cecil Afrika The late, great Nelson Mandela will be front of mind at Cape Town Stadium this weekend, where the second…
Does South Africa hold the key to rugby’s future?
Does South Africa hold the key to rugby’s future? This is hard to imagine now but 23 years ago, when South Africa, New Zealand and Australia were negotiating to form…
Izzy Cerullo on internet fame after her engagement at the Olympic Games
Izzy Cerullo on internet fame after her engagement at the Olympic Games IT ALL happened so fast. At the end of the women’s sevens competition at the 2016 Olympics in…
Sporting passion becomes cultural discovery
A look at what Tokyo and Kamaishi have to offer at next year's World Cup
Feast in the East: four reasons why Rugby World Cup fans will love eating in Kyushu
What should supporters eat at the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Kyushu features a range of classic dishes, as this guide to gourmet food in the region explains
Ben Kay gearing up for Rugby World Cup 2019
Former England lock Ben Kay looks ahead at what to expect at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan