Date of birth: 3 April, 1998. Country: WalesTeen talent: Ioan Nicholas on the attack for the Scarlets in August 2016. (Photo: Huw Evans Agency)How did you get into rugby? My father, Adrian, was a wing at Pontyberem and when I wanted to start …Continue reading »
After a distinguished career as a rugby journalist, the Sunday Times rugby correspondent Stephen Jones gives his tips on making it in the industryMelee: Martin Johnson is swamped during the 2011 Rugby World CupBy Graham Jenkins Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with leading rugby union journalists, broadcasters, presenters and …Continue reading »
Alex Shaw takes a look at the best of the Premiership and Pro12, coming up with his own all-star side from the head-to-heads between the leaguesAviva Premiership star: Bath star Semesa Rokodunguni is in fine formThe Guinness Pro12 takes an inordinate amount of flak from fans and media alike and is generally regarded as the …Continue reading »
Howlers and fouls grabbed some of the headlines in the Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 this weekend, but there were plenty of terrific tries and top tackles to enjoy too. Man on a mission: Luke Cowan-Dickie was unstoppable for Exeter. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Rare hooker’s hat-trick Exeter Chiefs No 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie became only the third hooker to bag a hat-trick …Continue reading »
From the sands of Taranaki to the stands of the Ricoh, learn about the New Zealander who's lighting the touch paper for Wasps this season in an unfamiliar roleBuzzing: Jimmy Gopperth takes on Tom Youngs and Freddie Burns during Wasps' win at Welford RoadOne of the most tantalizing prospects of the new season is what the Wasps back-line will look like when everyone …Continue reading »
