The Wallabies' visit offers another opportunity for Wales to heal a running sore – how to launch their autumn series with a victory. We look at their saga of slow startsOn your toes: Sam Warburton and Dan Lydiate man the barricades as Rocky Elsom carries in 2010 (Getty)Wales have a history of failure in their opening autumn Test, a running sore they hope to heal against Australia on Saturday
With a decision set to be made, we talk to those in charge of bids from France, Ireland and South Africa for Rugby World Cup 2023.The prize: The William Webb Ellis Cup on displayLAST MONTH, France, Ireland and South Africa made their final pitches to host Rugby World Cup 2023. On 15 November, …Continue reading »
A legendary Lion-bite, Sean O'Brien's verbal volley, the Premiership's American experiment and the Cheetahs proving a point, are all coveredLion tamer: Scott Baldwin's skirmish with a lion has gone down in rugby folkloreCan’t blame any outside half for wanting to leave Wales September saw Dan Biggar confirm his move to Northampton. It’s …Continue reading »
The Celtic League has brought in South Africa’s Cheetahs and Kings. Things will never be the same again. This feature first appeared in the September 2017 issue of Rugby World.Dive right in: The Cheetahs and Southern Kings when they met in Super RugbyHANG ON to your hats, this is going to be a bumpy ride. The Guinness Pro12 have upped their club …Continue reading »
The bold new era of the Pro14, Italian teeth troubles, rule changes and the introduction of the player sabbatical are all coveredSensible option: Ben Smith has decided to take time out from the game after concussionsPro 12 shows its cojones July saw the Pro 12 become the Pro 14 and with it, change the global …Continue reading »
