ARGUABLY one of the best scrum-halves of his time, Greig Laidlaw has evolved as a figurehead for Scottish Rugby. The nation’s most experienced skipper, and one of their most prolific goal scorers, Laidlaw has been a shining light for Scotland in recent years. Soon to make a move to France at domestic level, here’s what […]
SERGIO Parisse has been a regular in Italy’s match-day squad since his debut as an 18-year-old. Barely experienced in the world of professional rugby, the exciting backrower was thrust into the limelight during his debut against the All Blacks, and hasn’t looked back since. Often described as an extra back for his impressive ball handling […]
SAM WARBURTON has been named Lions captain for a second tour ahead of this summer’s series in New Zealand. The Cardiff Blues flanker has captained Wales more times than any other man, and led the Lions to victory in Australia in 2013. Regarded as one of the most talented openside flankers in world rugby, Warburton […]
DYLAN HARTLEY has been confirmed as England captain for the Six Nations by manager Eddie Jones. Hartley had been sweating over his position as the main man in the England side after he was banned for six weeks for a high tackle while playing for Northampton Saints. But he has now been given the […]
SINCE taking over from Stuart Lancaster in November 2015, Eddie Jones has not lost a game as coach of England. The Australian-born, former Australia and Japan coach has transformed a team that were eliminated in the pool stages of their own World Cup into an almost unbeatable, second-ranked nation in less than a year. But who […]