Neutrals think Ireland are heading to Chicago in hope rather than expectation, but can Joe Schmidt's team cause a major upset and defeat the All Blacks? Facing off: Ireland will face the Haka in Chicago this weekendBy Alex Shaw The 27-man Ireland squad jetted off to Chicago this week with the most difficult question in rugby …Continue reading »
The first round of the Champions Cup brought showcased talent from all over Europe. Here are seven players who caught the eyeSlotting back in: In his first game of this season, Owen Farrell played heroicallyChampions Cup rugby was back with a bang this past weekend and though it was tinged with huge sorrow at …Continue reading »
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 »
Project players are flooding the European game and it is time for World Rugby to kick them into touch, or at the very least tighten up qualification rulesMan with a plan: Kiwi Rhys Marshall has joined Munster and could play for Ireland in three years Another day, another project player and another kick in the teeth for anyone who thinks you should play for the …Continue reading »
England increasing tally of injuries shouldn't be feared but seen as an opportunity to increase squad depth towards the 2019 World CupTreatment bench: Manu Tuilagi has had wretched luck with injuriesBy Alex Shaw There are two words rugby fans and coaches the world over fear to hear – injury crisis. …Continue reading »
