The Champions Cup is closest the club game gets to Test level intensity and there will be a clutch of players looking to impress over the next two weekendsOn trial: Garry Ringrose's partnership with Robbie Henshaw is showing promiseBy Alex Shaw The European Rugby Champions Cup makes its 2016-17 bow this weekend and as early as round one, …Continue reading »
It was a weekend laden with tries as the Aviva Premiership and the Guinness Pro12 teams served up some scintillating rugby. Who were the major stars and who lost their sparkle?Flying start: Alofa Alofa scored a memorable try on his first start at the Stoop. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Silver service from the No 10s Harlequins outside-centre Alofa Alofa scored his first try for his new club …Continue reading »
Find out what’s inside the November 2016 issue of Rugby World – it’s a European special!Leading figures: English club captains at the Champions Cup launch. Photo: InphoFind out what’s inside the November 2016 issue of Rugby World – it’s a European special!
King of chaos: Mike Williams is being considered at seven in this England squadIn naming seven uncapped players in his England squad for a training camp before the upcoming autumn Tests, Eddie Jones has …Continue reading »
With the England squad for the Autumn Internationals set to be named, there are a bevvy of young players shining in the PremiershipRich promise: Joe Marchant has the ability to go all the wayThe Aviva Premiership salary cap may have risen this season and the quality of foreign imports improved as a result, …Continue reading »
