Considering Premiership Rugby home-field advantage, you can question whether it is a constant benefactor? or a changeable one? A discussion for fans and stakeholders alike, home and away sides both. In this season to date, it is not a sole contributor to the current standings although, it will always play it’s part in every sport. […] READ MORE
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#7 ‘Lions Flashback’- South Africa v British and Irish Lions 1997 series
So, with the Webb Ellis Cup tucked away at SARU House, they looked at the next challenge--the British and Irish Lions. And what a challenge. The might of the four home unions, the strong leadership of Martin Johnson, it would hold the attention of the 'rainbow nation' over the 13 match tour. READ MORE
Gloucester Rugby’s Joe Simpson on his England past and Jacob Umaga
Gloucester Rugby scrum-half Joe Simpson says he was left ‘frustrated’ by his lack of opportunities with England throughout his career. Simpson, who is in his debut season at Gloucester, has only picked up one cap across his 14-year career. The 31-year-old scored 31 tries in his time at Wasps. The single cap came in the […] READ MORE
A classic rugby-rivalry: New Zealand v England, RWC semifinal one
If ever there were a classic rugby-rivalry, then you can look at the New Zealand v England fixture as a ‘little brother boxing hard against the big brother’. The colonial outpost taking on the motherland – fought over generations, and being played out at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. In rugby terms, one might think […] READ MORE
England vs Wales: a Rugby Rivalry that holds a Long Proud History
Many ask who their main rivals in International rugby are? and how does this come about? Is it something that sparks off on the pitch? or, is it deeper than that. England vs Wales is one of those rivalries that goes a long way back in history and is always one of the most awaited games of the year. READ MORE