Rugby World

Aug 22, 2018

Former rugby star Alex Gray captains NFL’s Atlanta Falcons

Captaining the @AtlantaFalcons one year on from playing my 1st ever game. Massive honour and a very surreal moment in …Continue reading »

Aug 21, 2018

Watch: The Brodie Retallick dummy that fools the cameras

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick’s dummy in the lead-up to his try against Australia even had the cameraperson going the wrong wayClean through: Brodie Retallick runs in his try against Australia in Sydney (Getty Images)All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick’s dummy in the lead-up to his try against Australia even had the cameraperson going the wrong way

Aug 20, 2018

Rugby and the NFL: The exchange of ideas between union and American Football

From tackle techniques in Seattle to drills learnt in Miami, we look at how American Football is learning from rugby and vice versaHitting his man: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner makes a play against San FranciscoRugby and the NFL: The exchange of ideas between union and American Football “I love this example because it encompasses …Continue reading »

Aug 20, 2018

Exeter Chiefs tapping into new technology

The Chiefs are gearing up for the 2018-19 Gallagher Premiership season by using a new fitness analysis suiteGroup hug: The Exeter squad come together after a pre-season session (Getty Images)The Chiefs are gearing up for the 2018-19 Gallagher Premiership season by using a new fitness analysis suite

Aug 18, 2018

Namibia qualify for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Win over Kenya seals Africa Gold Cup triumph for Namibia – and a place in Pool B at Japan 2019Boys in blue: Namibia have booked their place at next year's World Cup (Getty Images)Win over Kenya seals Africa Gold Cup triumph for Namibia – and a place in Pool B at Japan 2019