‘Slammed’ is a rugby documentary from BBC Wales that takes a look at the ups and downs of the Welsh men’s international team between 1998 and 2008. There are contributions from big-hitting coaches and players, including Shane Williams, Steve Hansen, Gareth Thomas, Mike Ruddock, Tom Shanklin, and Colin Charvis. LWOS Rugby casts an eye over, […] READ MORE
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How might scars over World Rugby laws be healed? Wales vs Australia report
The Wales versus Australia match resulted in a narrow win for the hosts. Yet the fallout from ‘scars’ on World Rugby laws and interpretations will take a mild winter to heal. Wales hand in a ‘two wins from four’ scorecard for the Autumn Nations Series, which is probably about par. Due to player unavailability and […] READ MORE
#10 Lions Flashback: All Blacks v British and Irish Lions – 2nd test, 2005
#10: From 2005, the second test of the series on July 2 helped clinch the result for New Zealand. Played out at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington, the clash was one where several key memories were made. The atmosphere was super intense, and key moments would change the matches momentum. READ MORE
2005 Maori All Blacks v British and Irish Lions ‘flashback’
2005 Maori All Blacks v British and Irish Lions ‘flashback’ Today we look back at the historic 2005 tour that saw the Maori All Blacks take on the mighty British and Irish Lions. This is ahead of their ‘rematch’ under head coach Warren Gatland in 2017. From wikipedia: “In 2005, the British and Irish Lions rugby union team […] READ MORE