One of England's largest tens tournaments takes place at Loughborough in July. Behind the event are two poignant stories that sparked the local rugby community into action Spirit of rugby: Robbie's Rugby Festival has done much for charities combating cancer and brain tumours Created out of tragedy, Robbie's Rugby Festival has become one of England's largest tens tournaments
England win an epic in Argentina after late Denny Solomona try, Scotland show Gregor Townsend's hallmark in Singapore and Israel Folau ends his try drought for Australia
Focused: George Ford takes a selfie with fans after his superb performance for England in Argentina (Getty)England win an epic in Argentina, a winning start for new Scotland coach Gregor Townsend and Israel Folau ends his try drought for Australia
The Lions have been pilloried for two under-par performances and they're unfancied against the Crusaders, but don't write them off...yetStand together: The Lions must keep on building ahead of the TestsSo far, it’s all been entirely predicable. The Lions have been written off from Invercargill in the South, to Auckland …Continue reading »
With more than 40 players away with the Lions, a host of young talents get their opportunity in Argentina, Singapore and the USA this weekendStepping up: Dylan Hartley with his England team at the San Isidro club (Getty Images)Rugby World looks at the new-look England, Scotland and Ireland teams ahead of their first 2017 summer Tests
The Lions loss to the Blues was dissected by fans and experts alike on social media. Here are a selection of tweets that caught the eyePointing the way: social media has plenty to say about the Lions v Blues gameThe British & Irish Lions’ loss to the Auckland Blues this morning will have left those stirring with a coffee …Continue reading »