Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With a thrilling 2017 all but over, rugby fans can begin to look ahead to 2018 International Rugby. It will be a crucial year, with international teams beginning to ramp up preparations for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Equally individuals will be aiming to prove they warrant consideration for selection. Old-stagers will look to maintain […] READ MORE
There is a new man in charge of France; with the French Rugby Federation officially announcing the hiring of Jacques Brunel as their new Head Coach, replacing the outgoing Guy Novès after two years in charge. Brunel (63) has worked previously under FRF President Bernard Laporte as an assistant, during Laporte’s tenure as France Head […] READ MORE
Guy Novès’ hiring after France’s 2015 Rugby World Cup capitulation was met with praise from many corners of the rugby world. The former Toulouse coach had developed the rouge et noir into domestic and European juggernauts. He built a dominant pack and complimented it with a dynamic and entertaining backline led by the magician Frederic […] READ MORE
Harry Latham-Coyle is a sports journalist with particular penchant for American Football, Cricket and Rugby.