The eye gouge still occurs in rugby but it is something that needs to be stamped out of the game for fear of serious and permanent damage Not fair game: Interfering with the eye area is subject to heavy suspensions but still goes onNo one forgets their first gouge. Feeling another man’s finger burrowing into one’s eye is a frightening experience. It happened …Continue reading »
England increasing tally of injuries shouldn't be feared but seen as an opportunity to increase squad depth towards the 2019 World CupTreatment bench: Manu Tuilagi has had wretched luck with injuriesBy Alex Shaw There are two words rugby fans and coaches the world over fear to hear – injury crisis. …Continue reading »
Northampton Saint Harry Mallinder, who can play fly-half, centre and full-back, talks Disney films, degrees and dinner guestsSaint on the march: Harry Mallinder breaks the Wasps defensive line. Photo: Getty ImagesNorthampton Saint Harry Mallinder, who can play fly-half, centre and full-back, talks Disney films, degrees and dinner guests
The start of the Champions and Challenge Cup starts in 10 days time and for the tournament's organisers the action can't come quickly enoughThe Champs: Saracens are favourites to go back-to-backThe Champions Cup starts in earnest this month with enough high-profile clashes to whet the appetite of the most ardent …Continue reading »
Some stunning games lit up round five of the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 seasons, but there were some turgid tussles as well.The Young One: Wasps fans have a lot to thank Dai Young for. (Photo: Getty Images) The Saints Young and gifted Seven tries from seven different scorers and a 47-18 win over Harlequins – be in …Continue reading »
