Find out more about Cardiff Blues blindside Shane Lewis-HughesShane's gain: Shane Lewis-Hughes in action against New Zealand U20 in 2016. Photo: Huw Evans AgencyFind out more about Cardiff Blues blindside Shane Lewis-Hughes
The sensational Hurricanes, the Blitzboks march on in windy Las Vegas and tweet dreams at Gloucester – it's been another eventful week in the world of rugby I'm back! Nehe Milner-Skudder scores one of his three tries for Hurricanes v the Rebels (Getty Images)THE SAINTS Beware of Hurricanes The Lions won’t need reminding of what awaits them in New Zealand this summer, but …Continue reading »
As the year's first big international tournament kicks off, here's a chance to revisit 2016 in this devilish quiz. Pride is all that's at stake if you tackle these teasers…"Quiz time? Get in!" A Canada fan having a ball at last year's Vancouver Sevens (Getty Images)IF YOU missed this quiz in the January edition of Rugby World, test your knowledge of the game now – …Continue reading »
It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes for Ireland and Wales, as the former achieved a landmark win and the latter slumped to a dire defeat. With the Barbarians in action too, and Guinness Pro12 and Anglo-Welsh Cup matches to take in, there was plenty to write home about.Magic moment: Conor Murray (left) celebrates at Robbie Henshaw scores the final try. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints Conor Murray and Ireland Are there enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe Ireland’s 40-29 win over New …Continue reading »
Several of this weekend's Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 matches turned on late scores - but who were the match-winning heroes and who were the villains who made the crucial mistakes?Dance of delight: Bath's players congratulate Rokoduguni on his late try. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Semesa Rokoduguni Bath stole a valuable away win at Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership thanks to an …Continue reading »