When rugby players stroll out onto the pitch or line-up to sing their National Anthems, it’s easy to spot some have strapping or tape wrapped around their legs. So why…
Tournaments
What is a mark in rugby?
A mark is called by a player after catching a ball in their 22
Australia Rugby World Cup jersey unveiled
The Australia Rugby World Cup jersey has been officially unveiled by the Wallabies and kit supplier Asics. There’s a heritage look to Australia’s new playing shirt with gold dominating and…
Champions Cup pools released
The Champions Cup pools were drawn today at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The competition has changed format again, with 24 teams split into four pools of six. The takeaways from…
What is the Rugby Championship?
What is the Rugby Championship? Not to be confused with the Championship (the second tier of English club rugby), the Rugby Championship is an annual tournament that features the best…
Why Rugby World Cup ball is ‘most balanced’ yet
This year’s Rugby World Cup will feature the ‘most balanced rugby match ball’ ever used at the sport’s showpiece event. Gilbert, who have supplied balls for every tournament since 1995,…
Opinion: My dreams for Rugby World Cup 2023
There’s a strange excitement coursing through my veins every time I think about this year’s Rugby World Cup, and for once it’s not reckless optimism regarding England’s chance of lifting…
Remembering France in the Rugby World Cup final
France have been in the World Cup final three times
Who is Pablo Matera: Ten things you should know about the Argentina flanker
Matera is a legend of Argentine rugby
Who is Cadan Murley: Ten things you should know about the Harlequins wing
Murley is one of the best wingers in the Premiership