While the Samoan players are forced to seek public support with such meagre resources, there maybe a much bigger crisis on the horizonComing together: The England and Samoa side pray after the game at TwickenhamBy Ed King As we approach what has been a controversial lead-up to Saturday’s game against Samoa, England’s players, after …Continue reading »
Gatland's grenades are back, the tough life of a referee, inter-nation training, long-term earnings and the RFU's controversial plea are all coveredPlenty to ponder: Warren Gatland has a book out and he's shooting from the hipReferees need less to do The modern referees’ job has become a laughably difficult task. Rugby has essentially become a …Continue reading »
Francisco Isaac reviews the ups and downs of the 2016-17 Portuguese season, which saw CDUL lift their 20th Premiership title and AIS Agronomia scoop a cup double Capital class: Lisbon side CDUL celebrate their play-off win in the Premiership final (Miguel Rodrigues)Francisco Isaac reviews the 2016-17 Portuguese rugby season that brought silverware for Lisbon clubs CDUL and Agronomia
Myerscough College and home side CDUL produced a perfect finale to another successful event in Lisbon. Reporter Francisco Isaac was among the spectators Lisbon lions: The CDUL team from Portugal that upset the odds to take the U19 title (Move Sports)England, Ireland and Portugal shared the age-group titles at the ninth Rugby Youth Festival in Lisbon
With 16 titles, Olympic gold medallists Fiji have more Hong Kong wins than anyone else. Here is a look at what makes them so special.Together as one: The Fiji stars come together to give thanksBy Oliver Pickup Fiji men’s sensational success at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, in last summer’s inaugural rugby sevens competition, …Continue reading »
