why do rugby players tape their legs

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…

Australia Rugby World Cup jersey

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

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…

Rugby World Cup ball

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,…

dreams for Rugby World Cup

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…