BRAD SHIELDS finally met his new England teammates – weeks after being allowed into their WhatsApp group. The New Zealand-born flanker arrived in South Africa on Monday night and is one of Eddie Jones’ most controversial picks to date as he still plays outside of the Premiership, despite qualifying through English parents. And although he […]
LEWIS MOODY is uncomfortable with Kiwi Brad Shields touring South Africa with England this summer. The Hurricanes captain and ex-wannabee All Black will join up with his new side on Monday – after the RFU paid for his release from Super Rugby. Under normal rules players outside of the Premiership are not eligible for selection, […]
A SPY caused panic in the All Blacks camp before last year’s historic Second Test against the Lions. New Zealand boss Steve Hansen had to halt training at their Wellington base when he spotted a spook in the bushes. The revelations come to light in a new Amazon Prime documentary, All or Nothing: New Zealand All […]
DAN CARTER goes hunting for the one major trophy that has eluded him in world rugby on Saturday. The World Cup winner is looking to finish his European career at Racing 92 with a Champions Cup medal – adding to his three Super Rugby crowns and one Top 14 title in France. Ex England boss […]
SALE SHARKS boss Steve Diamond says mega-bucks Bristol are wrecking the game by splashing £1MILLION a year on All Blacks ace Charles Piutau. The newly-promoted Bristol Bears are funded by billionaire sugar-daddy Steve Lansdowne – who also owns football club Bristol City and share Ashton Gate with their egg-chasing brothers. And whilst teams can blast […]