Rugby World looks at the six contenders for this year's Sports Book Awards at Lord'sFollow that: last year's rugby winner Paul O'Connell at a book signing in Limerick (Inpho)The contenders for Rugby Book of the Year The annual Sports Book Awards exist to showcase outstanding sports writing and …Continue reading »
Henry Slade shines as Chiefs power on, Nathan Hughes's act of kindness, Finn Russell's perfect 16, Matt Banahan chasing a record and Barrett-esque magic from Henry Trinder
Flying Saint: Ahsee Tuala collides with the corner flag during Northampton's 40-25 win at London IrishHenry Slade back to his best, respect for Nathan Hughes and Henry Trinder's moment of magic – all feature in the weekend's talking points
Sizzling Scarlets take top billing on a semi-final weekend to savour, Scotland reign at Twickenham and a hammer blow for the Lions as Billy Vunipola pulls out the tourCounted out: Billy Vunipola goes down with the injury that has cost him a Lions tour place (Getty Images)Injury to Billy Vunipola, forcing him out of the Lions tour, overshadows a sensational weekend of semi-final drama that includes an historic away win for Scarlets and last-gasp triumphs for Exeter and Wasps
The 34-cap Saracens and England No 8 has paid for the unrelenting nature of season in what is a significant blow to Warren Gatland's touring LionsOn the hoof: Billy Vunipola's absence deprives the Lions of a dynamic ball-carrying presenceThe British & Irish Lions have been rocked by the news that Saracens and England No 8 Billy Vunipola has …Continue reading »
The Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals were decided at the weekend and left fans either elated or crestfallen. Here are the game's talking points...Chasing pack: Billy Vunipola leads the charge with Munster scramblingSaracens out-Munster, Munster Over the years, we’ve witnessed the irrepressible red wave overcome lesser teams, yet no matter how many …Continue reading »
