Face-off: Do red cards ruin rugby as a spectacle?
5 years ago by Rugby WorldAre fans being punished for the indiscretions of players? This debate first appeared in the February 2021 issue of Rugby WorldSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Wallaby walking: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto sees red (Getty Images)Face-off:...
A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...
South Africa requests that Lions tour go ahead as scheduled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions tour has become an even murkier cloud of uncertainty as the South African Rugby Football Union has reportedly now encouraged the Lions to observe the tour as scheduled...
The 80 minutes in Cardiff will be feral. Two men will ensure Ireland are in the right emotional state
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen World Cup winning Nick Farr-Jones hung up his boots in 1993 it freed him to indulge in the kind of overseas experience denied him when he was playing for the Wallabies.
Hepetema returns to the starting XV for Exiles
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish Director of Rugby Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that is set to host Gloucester Rugby at the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday in Round 8 of the Premiership (kick-off 3pm). An...
The Breakdown | State of the unions: Six Nations 2021 team-by-team prospects
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland must improvise, France and Scotland can thrill, Ireland need drive, Wales will focus on results and Italy look to youthThe champions are the favourites despite being without five leading forwards...
Inspirational Alun Wyn Jones team talk from 2013 gets fans hyped for Lions tour
5 years ago by Rugby DumpA video of Alun-Wyn Jones’ team talk to the British and Irish Lions ahead of their third Test against Australia in 2013 has gone viral online.
Wallabies eye Grand Slam, but need go-ahead from Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies are attempting to forge a Grand Slam tour in November by adding an Irish fixture to their existing ones scheduled against England, Scotland and Wales. Rugby Australia is in talks...
James Hanson leaves Gloucester as Santiago Socino joins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm the departure of Australian hooker, James Hanson. Hanson, 32, initially joined the Cherry & Whites on a short-term deal back in December 2017, before...
'Lions Raw' forgotten moments
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAfter being edged out 2-1 in the Test series 12 years earlier, the British & Irish Lions returned to Australia in 2013 celebrating their 125th anniversary.
