In terms of attacking trends, what we’ve seen over the last few months – and in particular as we get closer to the start of the Rugby World Cup –…
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Zander Fagerson ban means he will be available for World Cup opener
We now know the extent of the Zander Fagerson ban after we saw the TMO Bunker upgrade his yellow to a red card in Scotland’s encounter with France. Having charged…
Borthwick hints at key reason Slade and Dombrandt missed out on squad
The England head coach has prioritised versatility in his 33-man group
Team bases for Rugby World Cup 2023
We already knew the Rugby World Cup fixtures and the match venues – but did you know the team bases for Rugby World Cup 2023’s pool stages? Some of them…
How France debutant Émilien Gailleton could have played for Scotland
France's Émilien Gailleton is pushing for selection in France's Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
The surprising Scotland key player crucial to success at World Cup
Scotland's lineout will be pivotal at the World Cup
Celebrating forgotten 2003 World Cup winner who emerged in warm-ups
Stuart Abbott is part of the answer to a pub quiz question after being a support act in the 2003 World Cup final. And the 2003 World Cup winner could…
The unique Antoine Dupont kicking strategy unpacked
I was chatting with my Ulster team-mate Dave Shanahan when we stumbled upon how Antoine Dupont kicking from the ruck looks different. We generally talk about other scrum-halves, but in…
Samoa men into top ten of world rankings again
With the Rugby World Cup warm-ups now underway, Samoa got off to a winning start by beating Japan 24-22 in Sapporo. And in doing so, ensured that Manu Samoa are…
Shot clock to be used for World Cup warm-up matches
It was trialled behind closed doors during the Six Nations and now the ‘shot clock’ is ready to be rolled out during the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-ups – as…