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 »
This column first appeared in the September 2017 edition of Rugby World magazine.Bag men: The England squad go through some drillsThere are sports, football and basketball for example, whose global popularity lies partly in their intrinsic simplicity. Rugby is not …Continue reading »
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 »
Ireland U20 captain Paul Boyle has swapped Leinster for Connacht in the summer of 2017Leading role: Paul Boyle captained Ireland U20 at the 2017 Junior World Championship. Photo: InphoIreland U20 captain Paul Boyle has swapped Leinster for Connacht in the summer of 2017
