In Form Players to Watch this Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe November Tests kick off this weekend with New Zealand facing Japan in the opening test of the weekend before USA and the Maori All Blacks clash complete a fantastic weekend of rugby. Ahead...
Brad Shields’ long England journey goes to Twickenham via Wembley
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s flanker has never been to the venue where he makes a home debut against South Africa on SaturdayIt is a great piece of sporting trivia: name the England rugby international who has played at...
England’s co-captains still to decide who leads team out at Twickenham
8 years ago by The Guardian• Owen Farrell and Dylan Hartley both in charge• Manu Tuilagi withdrawal an added headacheOwen Farrell and Dylan Hartley are so laid-back about Eddie Jones’s move to joint leaders that they will...
No hiding place for Eddie Jones and Twickenham is getting restless | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa and New Zealand are about to ask searching questions of the England head coach and a side that have been hit by a run of injuries to key playersSometimes international sport feels less like...
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi strives for more after All Blacks win
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Springboks’ first black captain reflects on the way he has adapted to the intense pressure on his shouldersThere is only one man still playing the game who knows what it is like to lead a team to...
Nominees for World Rugby Players of the Year announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2018, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Salle des Etoiles...
Chris Ashton replaces injured Manu Tuilagi on bench for England against Springboks
8 years ago by The Guardian• Latest groin setback for Manu Tuilagi before international• Eddie Jones brings Ashton back in to match-day squadManu Tuilagi has been ruled out of England’s match-day squad on the eve of their...
My story: Henry Slade on rugby and diabetes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and England centre Henry Slade on what it means to balance type one diabetes with a life in rugby.
Sports quiz of the week: Clásico, Superclásico and gymnastics genius
8 years ago by The GuardianWho scored for Chelsea? Who lost his job? Who said ‘yes’?What took 26 steps and lasted 9.96 seconds?Simone Biles’s gold medal vault at the World Gymnastics ChampionshipsPaul Pogba’s run-up...
Andy Goode questions England's chances heading into tough Autumn Internationals fixtures
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWith the Autumn Internationals starting this weekend, the boys over at The Rugby Pod have given their thoughts on England's chances. In particular, former England fly-half and co-host Andy Goode is a little...
