Ireland confirmed in top band for RWC 2019 draw
9 years ago by Irish RugbyFollowing their 13-9 win over England in the final match of the RBS 6 Nations at the weekend, Ireland will enter the 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool Draw in the top band of seeds for the first time since they...
6 Nations: Team of the Tournament
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 7 weeks, 15 matches and 653 points scored. This year's championship was full of intrigue. England retained the Six Nations title to give Eddie Jones back-to-back championship triumphs, Ireland’s...
Boks face fight for respect in 2017
9 years ago by SA RugbySouth African teams need to start beating their New Zealand counterparts on a regular basis for the Springboks to feature in the World Cup-contender conversation, writes JON CARDINELLI.
England’s defeat by Ireland a necessary wake-up call for Eddie Jones
9 years ago by The GuardianThere is no shame in losing 13-9 to Ireland but, regardless of the tricky conditions, England also made a major contribution to their own downfallIn 30 years’ time most people looking at the 2017 Six...
Jones: All Blacks 'there for the taking'
9 years ago by Rugby 365B&I LIONS SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones said New Zealand were "there for the taking" after his England side's bid to better the All Blacks' record winning streak ended with a defeat by Ireland...
Lions captain won't be certain of place
9 years ago by Rugby 365B&I SPOTLIGHT: British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has warned his captain for the tour of New Zealand won't be assured of a place in the Test side.
New Zealand media on England loss: ‘Stuffed plastic bags in need of a trolley’
9 years ago by The GuardianThe two sides’ winning record battle has ended in a draw, but the reaction to England’s defeat has turned up the heat on this rivalry, with some claiming it is in fact Ireland that are New Zealand’s...
Bravo England on 18 in a row but Cyprus beat rats, kicks and punches for 24 | Simon Burnton
9 years ago by The GuardianEngland may have felt aggrieved at missing out on topping New Zealand’s 18 consecutive wins, but they would still have been five behind the mighty MouflonsThe report on the official website of the Cyprus...
Pick your combined Eng/NZ team
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWho would you pick in a combined England/New Zealand team?
Boks face fight for respect in 2017
9 years ago by SA RugbySouth African teams need to start beating their New Zealand counterparts on a regular basis for the Springboks to feature in the World Cup-contender conversation, writes JON CARDINELLI.
