A proud moment as female players dominate new Rugby World coverFront foot: Emily Scarratt is one of four women's players to feature on the cover. Photo: Getty ImagesA proud moment as female players dominate new Rugby World cover
Five weeks ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season, the first trophy is up for grabs in the remodelled Premiership 7s. There's lots of talent on show at Franklin's GardensHome rule: Wasps won the 2016 trophy at Ricoh Arena and are favourites again this year (Getty Images)Holders Wasps will be the team to beat at the 2017 Singha Premiership 7s. Rugby World surveys the talent on show
No self-respecting tour would be complete without some frivolous awards, so without further ado, here are RW's Alternative Lions awards...Thumbs up: It was an unforgettable Lions Series for so many reasonsAt the end of an emotional, roller-coaster of six weeks on tour, it’s time for Rugby World to hand out …Continue reading »
Coach Warren Gatland’s insight into New Zealand culture played a crucial role in the Lions drawing the series with the back-to-back world championsTall order: Warren Gatland in front of the Remarkables mountain range in Queenstown. Photo: Getty ImagesCoach Warren Gatland’s insight into New Zealand culture played a crucial role in the Lions drawing the series with the back-to-back world champions
Warren Gatland and his squad were written off before the three-Test Series but through sheer force of will they earnt the respect of the All BlacksHonours even: The Lions and All Blacks drew their first ever SeriesWhen time allows for clarity of thought; after an evening of maddening, frenetic, passionate intensity, there will be no doubting …Continue reading »
