With Guy Novès having been shown the door, new France coach Jacques Brunel has rung the changes for the Six Nations that starts on 3 February. Sam Tremlett reportsExciting talent: Matthieu Jalibert could be unleashed as Jacques Brunel turns to youth (Getty Images)Newly appointed France head coach Jacques Brunel names interesting squad for opener against Ireland
Paul Williams takes a look at the goings-on in the game at the end of 2017Saints smashed: Quins' Dave Ward leaves the Northampton defence trailing. Photo: Getty ImagesPaul Williams takes a look at the goings-on in the game at the end of 2017
As the global rugby landscape seemingly shrinks, Rugby World investigates the good and bad experiences of athletes who have emigrated to play – from exploitation to prosperity. This investigation first appeared in Rugby World magazine on 5 December.The Great Migration. Illustration by Simon ScarsbrookRugby World investigates the good and bad experiences of athletes who have emigrated to play – from exploitation to prosperity.
With a decision set to be made, we talk to those in charge of bids from France, Ireland and South Africa for Rugby World Cup 2023.The prize: The William Webb Ellis Cup on displayLAST MONTH, France, Ireland and South Africa made their final pitches to host Rugby World Cup 2023. On 15 November, …Continue reading »
Vern Cotter has recruited a team of highly talented expendables for his mission to storm Twickenham and the watching crowd are in for a treat...Unfancied: The wildly talented Alex Goode is a late Barbarians additionThe Barbarians got down to business training in South West London earlier today, and with their final complement now announced, …Continue reading »
