With Billy Vunipola's admission that he might try out for the NFL after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the portents do not look encouraging if you look at previous attemptsStellar year: Billy Vunipola mooted that he could be interested in an NFL switchJust weeks after Twickenham played host to an historic NFL game, the influence and pull of the gridiron field looks …Continue reading »
He may only have just started but Guy Novès's job could be on the line should France falter in the autumn Tests. Gavin Mortimer explains why he's under such pressure Hot seat: Guy Novès has no excuses now that he has extended access to his players (Pic: Reuters)“Colossal” was the word used by Midi Olympique last week to describe the pressure on Guy Novès and his coaching …Continue reading »
Did Ireland’s hammering in Hamilton in 2012 lead to the cheering in Chicago in 2016?Best advice: Rory Best talks to his Ireland team after their historic win. Photo: InphoDid Ireland’s hammering in Hamilton in 2012 lead to the cheering in Chicago in 2016?
Ireland shocked the rugby world at the weekend with a first win over the All Blacks in 111 years and in doing so handed Steve Hansen's men their first defeat of 2016One for the scrapbooks: Munster's Ireland contingent celebrate historyBy the Whiff of Cordite blog Despite having a team entirely composed of players from the unfairly maligned Pro12, Ireland …Continue reading »
It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes for Ireland and Wales, as the former achieved a landmark win and the latter slumped to a dire defeat. With the Barbarians in action too, and Guinness Pro12 and Anglo-Welsh Cup matches to take in, there was plenty to write home about.Magic moment: Conor Murray (left) celebrates at Robbie Henshaw scores the final try. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints Conor Murray and Ireland Are there enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe Ireland’s 40-29 win over New …Continue reading »
