The Saints Hot stuff in the cold Connacht deserve absolutely all the plaudits in the world for playing through temperatures of around -20 celcius and managing to beat Enisei STM…
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European Champions Cup analysis: Brendon O’Connor makes excellent Leicester Tigers debut
Leicester Tigers gave an emphatic statement on Friday night with their 33-20 European Champions Cup defeat of Stade Francais at Welford Road. And an assertion of intent was uttered with a New…
Stuart Lancaster: An honest man who failed on the biggest stage
When looking at how England have found themselves coach-less 11 days after their own World Cup finished, it’s only right and proper to rewind to January 2012 when Stuart Lancaster…
Sevens rugby slideshow: vote for your favourite snap!
Sevens rugby is not only one of the most explosive and intriguing events on the global calendar – it will also feature in Rugby World magazine‘s next calendar too! That’s…
Five talking points from the last month in rugby
Burgess – one bad decision led to dozens more A single decision dictated the entire outcome of Sam Burgess’ career in union – was he a back or a forward?…
How will the French fare in the Champions Cup?
Gavin Mortimer runs the rule over the French contenders in this season's European Champions Cup
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Boot-iful work Elliot Daly reminded everyone what a fine player he is with a display of terrific goal-kicking and some decent contributions in open play too, as Wasps…
Sam Burgess leaves union fans wondering what might have been
Remember, remember the 5th of November. Lancaster, Burgess and flop? Okay, I’m being glib, but I feel for Sam Burgess. He didn’t ask to become the most-hyped league convert in…
All Blacks surprise Air New Zealand passengers after World Cup success
Watch a triumphant (and dare I say, slightly hungover?!) New Zealand team arrive at the airport to the applause and delight of their fans. Delighted fans take snaps and selfies with…
Rugby World Fitness: carry in heavy traffic like Sean O’Brien
The World Cup is over, and while things did not go entirely to plan for Ireland, there were a few bright spots – one of which was the ball carrying…