This is the season for handing out gongs so Rugby World takes a sideways look at 2016 and presents its prestigious, unofficial, end-of-year awardsQuick wit: Eddie Jones has come out with a procession of one-linersThe Eddie Jones Award for Sound Bite Merchant of the Year Winner – Eddie Jones A no-brainer to kick off …Continue reading »
Wales secured only their third victory over South Africa in 31 attempts with an improved performance but the Autumn Series could have wide reaching ramificationsShining light: Justin Tipuric's finish was the highlight of the match
‘Warrenball’ is officially dead Wales beat South Africa by 27-13 in a game in which the ‘Warrenball’ was finally given …Continue reading »
England cantered to their first win over South Africa in 10 years at a packed out Twickenham, but the performance was far from perfectWinners are grinners: George Ford celebrates his tryBy Alex Shaw Eddie Jones’ England kept their undefeated year on track on Saturday, recording a 37-21 victory over South …Continue reading »
While the household names will be arriving en masse from the Southern Hemisphere, there will be glut of newer, young bucks set to make a big impression...Star dust: Reiko Ioane is only 19 but is already an Olympian
By Alex Shaw The southern hemisphere’s ‘Big Three’ have named their squads to tour Europe next month and amidst the …Continue reading »
The Barbarians are preparing to play South Africa, the Czech Republic and Fiji next monthRematch: Andy Ellis in Baa-Baas action against the Boks in 2010. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Barbarians are preparing to play South Africa, the Czech Republic and Fiji next month
