Bath Rugby: Francois Louw reflects on favourite club memories...
9 years ago by Bath ChronicleFor six seasons he's been Bath Rugby's scavenger-in-chief. And, on Sunday against Saracens at Allianz Park, Francois Louw will clock up his 100th game for the Blue, Black and Whites. Since joining...
Why ‘versatility’ is no longer a dirty word in rugby
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAustin Healey might not agree with the title of this article. Back in 2003, he lost his place in the England World Cup squad precisely because of his versatility. Healey played at both positions in the...
The amazing stats that made Bath Rugby's Zach Mercer best in the...
9 years ago by Bath ChronicleHe emerged as a leader when Ben Earl got injured and went on to wear the captain's armband as England under-20s lifted the Six Nations title and scooped a Grand Slam. But, on top of that, Bath Rugby...
It’s official: New Zealand’s unbeaten record is better than England’s
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auSince Ireland upset England on Saturday and halted their winning sequence at 18 – just as they did to the All Blacks in November – there has been a lot of appendage swinging as to whose record is the...
Tuesday Afternoon Round-Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt O' Connor rejoins Leicester Tigers Matt O'Connor will return to Leicester in the role of head coach from the start of April. The Australian will replace Aaron Mauger, who is departing...
Thompson: Dublin crowd phenomenal
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyLydia Thompson believes England’s Grand Slam-clinching win in Dublin is the perfect preparation for this summer’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Owen Farrell in the mix to captain Lions: Gatland
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland playmaker Owen Farrell is world class and among the contenders to captain the British and Irish Lions on this year’s tour of New Zealand, coach Warren Gatland says. Farrell, who plays flyhalf...
Deacs' Week: English Lions despite Ireland defeat and Wayne...
9 years ago by Gloucestershire EchoEngland have a host of Lions despite defeatEngland travelled to Dublin with a history of the Irish spoiling the red rose party and this was how it transpired, with Eddie Jones protecting his players by...
'I used to break out in cold sores' - Brian O'Driscoll 'appalled' that Ireland players didn't enjoy a 'Super Sunday' session
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland legend Brian O'Driscoll is disappointed that Joe Schmidt's squad didn't enjoy a knees-up together the day after they ended England's dream of back-to-back Grand Slams and the world record for consecutive...
Warren Gatland refines search for bearers of Lions pride | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianCoach has four weeks to put together a squad capable of overpowering the All Blacks for the first time since 1971Picking the best British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand has long been a fraught...
