The ‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod returns for another week of rugby news, game analysis and ranting with Andy and Paddy. Big Story Roundup Eddie Jones sidesteps Jonathan Joseph and pulls the plug on Kyle Sinckler in his latest England squad announcement. We talk about Sean O’Brien diving head first into post-Lions tour gossip, and […] READ MORE
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British and Irish Lions battle past Crusaders: LWOR player ratings
The British and Irish Lions handed the Crusaders their first defeat for over 10 months, with a 3-12 success in Christchurch. The outstanding Owen Farrell kicked all 12 points in his first start for the British and Irish Lions on this tour. It was a welcome win for the Tourists after they had come in for some fierce criticism […] READ MORE
All Blacks just too good for Lions: LWOR player ratings First Test
As expected the All Blacks fortress that is Eden Park delivered once again, as Steve Hansen’s side ran out 30-15 winners over the Lions. it proved true, with the All Blacks just too good for the Lions, who entered this match with high expectations. Ironically the Lions conducted themselves very well, and will be pleased with […] READ MORE
10 Biggest Overseas Premiership Summer Signings
As the 2018/19 season has drawn to a close, all eyes begin to look towards the Rugby World Cup and beyond. A lot of business has gone on for Premiership clubs over the past few months with some big signings incoming. Premiership signings David Challis focuses on those coming into the Premiership from overseas. Expect […] READ MORE
Can Leinster win again in 2018/19?
2018 was a pretty good year to be a Leinster fan. First, their players provided the backbone of the Grand Slam-winning Irish squad. Then they won their first Champions Cup for five years, before storming to the Guinness Pro14 title. Finally, those same players, at the end of such a long season, helped Ireland win […] READ MORE
Hartley: The Highest Profile Victim of World Rugby’s Recent Directives
Six minutes. That is all the time it took for Dylan Hartley to become the latest and the highest profile victim of World Rugby’s recent directives. Some say that is all the time it took for Hartley to remind us what a thug he is, all the time it took for the demons to return […] READ MORE
Ireland v New Zealand: A Re-match Worth Waiting For
One of the most anticipated rugby test re-matches for some time was played out in Dublin today. It was certainly memorable, as the Ireland v New Zealand game captured the rugby world’s attention. In the end, the All Blacks reversed the result from Chicago, 9-21. Well worth the wait, the second match was a better result […] READ MORE