This past weekend marked the start of the autumn internationals where the Southern Hemisphere teams travel to the North in a battle to see whose brand of rugby is superior. The rugby powerhouses of New […]
6 Nations reaches pivotal week
What we have learnt and what we can expect. Recent history tells us that the year after a World Cup greets a Six Nations Grand Slam winner; France in 2004 and Wales in 2008 and […]
The Inspirational Life of Nigel Owens
Nigel Owens is a fantastic referee. As every ardent rugby fan will surely agree, one cannot help but release an audible sigh of relief when finding that their highly-anticipated ‘big game’ is in fact going […]
Poor Weather Dampens Sunny Season
It has been a positive season for men’s Rugby Union, with something on offer for each of the four teams at this late stage in the season. The wet weather of late has led to […]
Opening Six Nations weekend closely contested
THE start of February usually means one thing for rugby lovers: the start of the Six Nations. As ever, the stadiums were packed, the crowds were in great voice, the anthems were rousing and the rugby […]
Jones era comes with brutal cull
EDDIE Jones’ RBS 6 Nations squad has ruffled more feathers than anyone expected and with the Calcutta Cup looming, it’s time for the debutants to stake their claim for a place. Of course, we’ve been here […]
Can Eddie Jones Save English Rugby?
AUSTRALIAN-RAISED coach Eddie Jones has been appointed the new head coach of the English International Rugby Union squad, and quite frankly, most fans cannot wait to see what he has to offer. Jones certainly has […]
Global Rugby Union Giant Johan Lomu passes away
FORMER New-Zealand rugby union player and global sporting icon Jonah Lomu has died at the age of 40. Lomu scored 37 tries in 63 matches for New Zealand between 1994 and 2002 before being diagnosed with […]
Dominant Durham Drive Through Leeds
Men’s Rugby Union University of Leeds 14 – 31 Durham DURHAM men’s rugby union 1s proved too strong for their Leeds counterparts, running out 31-14 winners on a misty afternoon at Weetwood. The […]
Mature Baby Blacks topple English champions
England’s reign as champions of the under-twenty Rugby Union World Cup was brought to an end last night by a remarkably efficient New Zealand side, in a final that highlighted Rugby Union’s bright future. The […]
Rugby Union: Aviva Premiership starts to take shape after early rounds
The Aviva Premiership is now five rounds in and the early matches have certainly thrown up plenty of exciting rugby and many shocks. There has been some predictably strong performances from the pre-season favourites and some […]
Sport – Six Nations – Home nations flourish as England set up triple crown showdown
England – Ireland England put in an industrious performance to end Irish hopes of a grand slam with 13-10 defeat of Ireland. England’s victory also opens this years competition wide open in what was also Brian O’driscoll’s […]