We’re all desperately coping with the last weekend break of the 6 Nations, but ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod is here to tide you over! As always, winter can bring us ‘the best of times, or the worst of times’. And while the ice melts, players are ready to run off the cobwebs–just as Last […] READ MORE
Tag: Zach Mercer
Struggling Montpellier Hérault sign Gabriel Ibitoye
Following reports that Bath back row Zach Mercer will sacrifice his chances of England caps by joining Montpellier Hérault, it has been announced that Gabriel Ibitoye will join the club as a ‘medical joker’. Neither will be impressed by their new club’s current form, however. In Round 14 they lead 19-0 at half time away […] READ MORE
Mercer topples Radradra in Round 19 Premiership Stats
After a stellar week for Bath, Zach Mercer has toppled Radradra atop of the tackles list in round 19 of the Premiership stats. Last week Radradra topped almost all attacking categories demonstrating his worth to Bristol. He is still up there in most but with a bit more competition this week. Back again we take […] READ MORE
6Nations ‘Buzz’ never Diminishes
Despite all the complaints that there is too much international test match rugby played each year; amidst all the debates about ‘seasons being too long with players bodies crumbling all around’ there is one tournament that still holds creates a ‘buzz’ in February. The NatWest 6Nations holds all of the excitment, anticipation and rivalry that resists […] READ MORE
Title Holders England Kick Off World Rugby U20 Championship in Style
As round one draws to a close, England's intensity could be the difference as they progress further in the World Rugby U20 Championship. The competition's front runners will only seek to improve and with Wales and Australia to come, confidence will be sky high. READ MORE
World Rugby U20 Championship: 3 Key Players to Watch
The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off on Wednesday, with reigning champions England beginning their 2017 campaign against Samoa. The competition, now in its 10th year, has been renowned for producing some of the best players in the world. Aaron Cruden, Tyler Bleyendaal and Maro Itoje are just some of the names that have graced […] READ MORE