Wing wonders Christian Wade and Shane Williams hog the limelight, an apt send-off for departing Tigers boss Aaron Mauger and time to get tougher on the neck rollSoaring: Christian Wade scores against Worcester, one of his 14 Premiership tries this season (Getty)THE SAINTS Heinz catch-up The sun came out at the weekend and the players captured the mood, with a number …Continue reading »
The dust has just settled on an explosive Six Nations which means the eyes of the rugby world will focus squarely on the April 19 Lions squad announcement. Who gets in?Inked-in: Owen Farrell is likely to play at No 10 or No 12 for the Test teamEveryone else has had a crack at predicting Warren Gatland’s party and Test line-ups for the British & Irish Lions …Continue reading »
The Six Nations brought intrigue, drama and lashings of entertainment but who were the individual stars of the show and shone in their position?World-class: Louis Picamoles has had a brilliant tournament for FranceBy Alex Shaw The 2017 RBS Six Nations is in the books. The national animosities can be put back in …Continue reading »
World Rugby have announced a new rugby calendar for 2020-32 – Rugby World looks at what it meansOn the move: South Africa and Ireland played three Tests last June but that window will move to July in 2020. Photo: Getty ImagesWorld Rugby have announced a new rugby calendar for 2020-32 – Rugby World looks at what it means
Wales finished a quite extraordinary match on the end of an excruciating loss but what could Rob Howley's men take from a turbulent Six Nations?Nightmare finish: Ross Moriarty can barely believe what he's witnessedScrums weren’t the culprit BBC’s new Saturday afternoon drama was quality viewing. Running at nearly 100 minutes, instead of the …Continue reading »
