The 19 year old hooker/flanker hit the headlines last night, and for all the right reasons. However, lets look into the making of the man and whether Alfie Barbeary has what it takes to fulfil the potential often spoke about. What was witnessed on Wednesday night was definitely an impressive performance from a dominant and […] READ MORE
Tag: England
Reasons why England can’t scoop up Louis Rees-Zammit
Louis Rees-Zammit was chosen in Wayne Pivac’s initial squad, but hasn’t been named in any of the five games in this year’s tournament. Despite the lack of a cap the winger isn’t eligible for England yet and here’s why. Residency eligibility issues The laws for World Rugby’s eligibility now lie at five years, not three, […] READ MORE
Will Saracens’ relegation impact England?
As Saracens prepare for life in the Championship, Eddie Jones must potentially begin to prepare for a year without a full strength team. Despite Saracens’ relegation a large chunk of the core ‘Wolfpack’ has opted to remain in North London. Owen Farrell, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly and both Vunipola boys have put pen […] READ MORE
The four teams still in Six Nations contention
With the Six Nations set to finish up over the course of two weekends in October, Last Word look at what needs to be done by the four teams who can still claim victory. Who isn’t in contention? It’s pretty simple for Wales and Italy, the latter of which have two games in hand, as […] READ MORE
Top 20 rugby union countries with most registered players
The world of rugby union is full of countries who sit at the forefront of discussions and success, but many whom have a huge rugby culture sit deeper in the shadows and may shock some fans when they see them in our list of top 20 countries with the most registered players. World rankings will […] READ MORE
Chris Robshaw “pleased I’m going state-side,” amid English rugby civil war
Chris Robshaw, who will leave Harlequins for San Diego Legion ahead of next year’s Major League Rugby season, has spoken to the media on why he’s making the move, and what it means for him. Robert Rees brings you the latest from The Stoop. A home return not ruled out… “It’s been in my mind […] READ MORE
Northern Hemisphere Rugby Cities: Union and League representation
The Northern Hemisphere has a few cities that have both rugby union and league. These cities have one rugby code in the first-tier and a second-tier in another code. Furthermore, all three of these cities could very easily have a tier-one team in both codes of rugby. Two of them had first-tier teams in both […] READ MORE
Why Warren Gatland is likely to take Roberts and Te’o to New Zealand
Despite suggestions from many in the Twitter-verse that the only way Jamie Roberts could feature on the Lions tour to New Zealand this year is through a role as a team medic, it seems increasingly likely that he is to be named as one of the centres selected in the squad to be announced on […] READ MORE
BREAKING – Wayne Pivac announces Wales’ final Six Nations squad
Wayne Pivac has announced his squad to take on Scotland in Wales‘ final 2020 Guinness Six Nations match. In the only game in the final round of action due to cancellations over Covid-19 fears Wales have a chance to keep their hands on the Doddie Weir Trophy. Wales’ final Six Nations squad Wayne Pivac has […] READ MORE
Six Nations: French full back clears lines with 85m rocket kick
During the first half of France vs England’s round one match in the Six Nations 2020 the hosts full back Anthony Bouthier sent a clearing kick 85 metres down field in a remarkable move. The monster boot! Bouthier’s first half clearance kick was an absolute brute! ? ? #FRAENG pic.twitter.com/9LMgMvaWXy — Robert Rees (@Rreesrugby) […] READ MORE