Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
There are certain moments in sport where a player just has to deliver. Alan Shearer taking a penalty; Stephen Curry from the free-throw line, or Ian Poulter in the Ryder Cup. In rugby, a reliable kicker can be the difference between relegation or staying up. For the Sale Sharks, the desire to have that role […] READ MORE
Sale Sharks have reacted to their current plight by bringing in Dorian West as forwards coach. The former Leicester Tigers hooker and Northampton assistant coach joins Steve Diamond’s side with immediate effect. CLUB STATEMENT – Sale Sharks Announce Dorian West as Forwards Coach. More here ? https://t.co/OLXPEgdBm6#SharksFamily #SharksByName pic.twitter.com/Aj31VBJVZJ — Sale Sharks? (@SaleSharksRugby) September 25, […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones announced his latest 36 man training squad without England’s most talked-about player. The Danny Cipriani ‘trust’ issues have returned with a fervour after a summer of promise and optimism. “At this stage Danny is not in the top two stand-offs” (BBC Sport) That’s simply not true. Cipriani’s form for Gloucester this season has been […] READ MORE
There are only four rounds to go before the end of one of the most arduous competitions in recent memory. Everything points towards an exciting finale to the Aviva Premiership season. Teams are battered, bruised and craving a summer of break yet must stay fully focused on the seasons goals and objectives in 2017/18 READ MORE
It’s been a whole week since the end of the 6 Nations and it may feel like European rugby is over – but never fear! The best players from the continent face-off in the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup, domestic rugby’s biggest competition. European Rugby Champions Cup Let’s take a look at the match-ups […] READ MORE
England’s poor execution, and a tactical ineptitude resulted in a 22 – 16 loss at the Stade de France this weekend. And crushed any hope of retaining their 2017 Six Nations title. Ireland set the Bar Many in England’s camp had earlier watched the result come in from Dublin. Not only had Ireland beaten Scotland, they […] READ MORE
Being thrashed by the Auld Enemy raises serious questions about England’s finishers. Eddie Jones’ side come away from BT Murrayfield without even a losing bonus point after a demoralising 25 – 13 beating. The Scots may have had sore heads the following day but none will be worse than that of the England Head Coach. […] READ MORE
Two pulsating rounds of 6 Nations action has whetted the appetite. A rest week has created the anticipation. Like boxers who have set sat on their stool for too long, the teams are ready for Round Three. Now we find out who will become contenders and who can be discounted. The pre-tournament consensus read that […] READ MORE
All the indicators were there. The weather, the selections and the pre-game discussions. This was going to be a tight game and a return of old school England for a 6 Nations test match. Eddie Jones has taken his England side to the hard grounds of Australia and Argentina and won. The Tasmanian has also […] READ MORE
Locked away in a dark room, Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards are discussing winning the 6Nations. In their minds is a genuine Scottish threat heading down to the Welsh capital. But Gatland’s experience tells him not to worry. The Welsh head coach and his trusted Defensive lieutenant can always fall back on the old rugby […] READ MORE
Rugby has been my sport ever since I picked up the egg-shaped ball at the age of 4. I've played Union, League, Touch and Tag in a variety of positions and love to talk about this brutal but brilliant sport.
I started writing about sport in 2015, blogging about the main topics of the day but focussed on my main passion, rugby, during the World Cup that year. My goal would be to get to the next one in Japan 2019!