Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
It’s time to pick your greatest amateur XV. We’ve compiled a list of the greatest players in every position from the amateur* days of rugby. The players played all or most of their significant careers pre-1996 and YOU can choose who gets in each jersey. 88 men have been brought together in a who’s who […] READ MORE
With the ‘halt in play’ affecting the 2020 seasons in both hemispheres, a retrospective look at some past players is due. Some of the rugby royalty from the 1970s is as better place as any to start. Being a child of that era, my own reflection on this generation has been learned over the years. […] READ MORE
World Rugby is coming to a halt as stated by global politicians throughout this month, we are in the midst of unprecedented times. The rapid spread of the Coronavirus has had an impact on all nations and everyday life as we know it. Sport no different to other industries in preventing virus Elite athletes are […] READ MORE
“Why was Manu Tuilagi only sanctioned?” That is the reaction after World Rugby suspended the England Rugby player yet, excluded any reprimand for head coach Eddie Jones, who seemed to rebuke the match officials in last weekend’s Six Nations International. The England supremo had been explicit in his disdain for New Zealand referee Ben Skeen, […] READ MORE
If the last ten years have dawned on a defining era, it will be recalled as the growth of the All Blacks brand, and rugby’s Global Capitalization (and the rewards earned). This period, from 2010 to 2019, has seen a wealth of investment and capitalization from not only the New Zealand union but as much, […] READ MORE
Even before the head coach is appointed, the pressure of the 2020 All Blacks season has been set in stone with the schedule announced for a mammoth International season. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced the dates and venues for the All Blacks home 2020 Steinlager Series and Investec Rugby Championship tests with Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin […] READ MORE
Knowing that the rugby-frequency is just about to wound up to full volume, fans welcome in another Super Saturday, with International rugby at the forefront. The selection has been limited thus far. The Rugby Championship entertaining an eager appetite; especially in the all-important Rugby World Cup calendar year. That was complemented perfectly by the Pacific […] READ MORE
The International Rugby calendar is full, with July fixtures spread right across the globe. With tournaments and International Championships to please global rugby fans from Brazil to Suva, Fiji. Viewing the World Rugby calendar, it has begun early with the International Women’s Super Series in San Diego. That five-team competition pips the top-seeded nations against […] READ MORE
Possibly, before rugby union was televised, there were referees who could communicate with players as well as a certain, Nigel Owens. But hands down today, he is by far the most charismatic referee in the modern history of this game. Recent evidence is clearly supporting that reasoning. No longer a question of ‘if’ but, of […] READ MORE
Looking down the barrel of another Premiership Rugby season, fans will find a focus on the players. The squads are in full readiness, for the opening Round. As well, the one person left standing after every rugby game, plays his or hers part too – the rugby referee, and the referees assistants. No glory is afforded […] READ MORE
Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
Scott produces content on both Rugby, League and contributes towards his other passion - Motorsports.
Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.