Eddie Jones met the press this week and warmed up by quipping that New Zealand ran world rugby – has he got a point?Do New Zealand run world rugby?Eddie Jones rarely resists the chance to have a crack at opposition, or anybody else, and this week he was …Continue reading »
South Africa's Schalk Burger has a fearsome reputation as a hard-hitting tackler, a loyal servant to the Springboks, he is one of the greatest blindsides of all time South Africa's flanker Schalk BurgerMajor teams: Western Province, Stormers Country: South Africa Test span: 2003-2015 Test caps: 86 (72 starts) Test points: 80 (16T) …Continue reading »
After four rounds of Top 14 action, La Rochelle are sitting pretty at the top of the table. Can they keep it up? Surprise package: Could La Rochelle win the Top 14?A gambler would have got enticing odds if he’d bet a few euros on La Rochelle to be leading the …Continue reading »
Maro Itoje has started off the season as he finished the last, topping the statistics charts and setting an example. Just how far can his potential take him?The rise and rise of Maro Itoje: The England and Saracens lock has started the season in-formBy Alex Shaw Everyone in the rugby world knows the name Maro Itoje. The 21-year-old has been riding the crest …Continue reading »
Tries were still plentiful, as were away wins, as the second weekend of Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 fixtures were completed. Who played a starring role and who fluffed their lines?Smiling assassin: Tommy Seymour had an extremely happy day at Scotstoun. (Photo: Inpho)The Saints Four more from Seymour Scoring two tries against champions Connacht last week seemed like a good start to …Continue reading »
