Another week of off-field has action has gone by and incase you missed any of it Robert Rees has compiled all the major contract news from the rugby union universe into one handy article. Tom O’Flaherty The 25-year-old winger has re-signed a deal with Exeter that’ll likely see him add to his 15 tries in […] READ MORE
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EPCR speak out on ‘Club World Cup’ proposal
The news broke on Monday morning of discussions regarding a Club World Cup in the place of the current European competitions. EPCR have since given a statement on the current state of affairs. Robert Rees brings you the latest on the proposal. Club World Cup proposal Much like football, there is a want from some […] READ MORE
Six Nations matches under threat due to Coronavirus
Italy has seen an outbreak of the Coronavirus, and 11 towns in Italy have now been quarantined due to the deadly virus. Travellers returning to Great Britain have been told to “self-isolate” themselves at home, and worries over the coronavirus’s spread have caused upcoming Six Nations fixtures to be under threat. Italy’s men’s and women’s […] READ MORE
Pro14 controversy: is squad rotation bad for the league?
Three rounds into the 2018-19 Pro14 season and already there’s another controversy over squad rotation. In at least two games, fans and pundits have bemoaned the strength of the sides put out. Why do teams do it, what are the pros and cons, and is it really bad for the league? We take an in depth […] READ MORE
D.C. expansion proposed for Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby kicked off its inaugural season late last month with matches in the southern and western U.S., but talks of eastward expansion are already underway. The Guardian’s Martin Pengelly reported on Tuesday that a Washington, D.C. team will enter the league 'no later' than 2020. READ MORE
BBC axed from Guinness Pro14 TV deal
The BBC have seen their Guinness Pro14 live coverage axed following recent TV deal discussions. The Pro14 TV deal has been finalised, just not yet fully released to the public. It seems Premier Sports will take over the main coverage on a pay-to-view channel, rather than the accustomed FTA (free to air). Last Word on […] READ MORE
The Next Generation – Wales Rugby Breakthrough Players to Watch
With a new season commencing, and Wales’ Coach Warren Gatland’s return from another successful British and Irish Lions Tour, it would be interesting to identify some of the young talent that may be Wales rugby breakthrough players to watch in 2017/18. This article intends to also apply context, and consider the feasibility of a number […] READ MORE
Dragons Rugby – A Region Reborn
2017 proved an eventful year for supporters and stakeholders of the Welsh Professional Rugby Region, newly entitled as ‘Dragons Rugby’. With the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) recently installed as the new owners of both Rodney Parade and Dragons Rugby, what does the future of the Region hold? Newport Gwent Dragons – Urgent Need for Change Historically, […] READ MORE
Proposed PRO14 – Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain
Hindsight will obviously decide on whether this brave move proved to be a catalyst to a large step forward for the competition. But proactively trying to rectify many of the challenges and concerns within the game should be applauded, and the proposed PRO14 intent provide optimism for the team's involved. READ MORE