The Sun’s Jonny Fordham can't see why the England boss is allowed to consultEngland head coach Eddie Jones (Getty Images)Rugby Rant: Eddie Jones shouldn’t coach other teams EDDIE JONES is the Rumpelstiltskin of rugby. Not in the traditional fairytale …Continue reading »
It’s time bigger blokes got awards nods from the game's governing body, writes Russ PettyBig engine: Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong (Inpho)Rugby Rant: Give props their due in World Rugby awards HOW MANY of the 101 previous nominations for World Rugby …Continue reading »
Ali Donnelly explains why she feels let down by how rugby has been dealing with homophobic abuseCentral figure: Toulon's Mathieu Bastareaud in action against Treviso (Getty Images)Ali Donnelly explains why she feels let down by how rugby has been dealing with homophobic abuse
the referee needs more autonomy, writes BBC commentator and reporter Chris Jones. This Rant first appeared in the August issue of Rugby WorldDoing his duty: Wayne Barnes runs touch in the Aviva PremiershipTHERE IS little doubt that rugby union has never been a harder sport to referee. Players are not only quicker …Continue reading »
The proposed 11-month season from 2019 is frankly ridiculous, fumes RW’s Sarah Mockford. This first appeared in the June 2017 issue of Rugby World magazine.Working up a sweat: Exeter Chiefs during their pre-season trainingTHIS IS a rough schedule for an England player come 2019-20: July-Aug pre-World Cup training; Sept-Oct World Cup; Nov-June Premiership/European …Continue reading »