Bonus points experiment can enliven Six Nations with sense of positivity | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianRewarding attacking play, even in an otherwise lost cause, can bring relevance to mid-table encounters and shows rare and welcome flexibility from the organisersChange in rugby union rarely happens quickly....
2017 Wallabies Rugby Championship draw: Australia to host two Bledisloe Cup games
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies will enjoy the advantage of two home games against the All Blacks for the first time since 2014 following the release of the Australian domestic Rugby Championship draw for 2017. As was the...
Northern Hemisphere having their moment in the sun
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAbout 13 months ago, all four Rugby World Cup semi-final spots were taken up by Southern Hemisphere teams. Last weekend, Australia, South Africa and Argentina lost to Home Union sides, and the World Champions...
British & Irish Lions Partner With Temple Street Children's Hospital
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe British & Irish Lions have partnered with Temple Street Children's University Hospital for the 2017 tour to New Zealand.
A look back on a record-breaking All Blacks year
9 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's been another record-breaking year for New Zealand, having recorded 18 straight victories since August 2015, and despite the hiccup of Ireland's famous first ever win in Chicago, their strength is...
Cian Tracey: Sexton confusion reigns as Schmidt changes his tune
9 years ago by Irish IndependentJust as his press conference was drawing to a close after the All Blacks defeat, a final question was put to Joe Schmidt about whether there was a need for Johnny Sexton to take a prolonged period out...
Team of the weekend - Nov 26th
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola Another solid performance in an England shirt for Vunipola. Did everything well around the pitch and scrummaged well against a physical Argentinian pack. 2. Ken Owens In...
In Pics/Video Replay: Ireland Women 8 New Zealand Women 38
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe UCD Bowl got another taste of what's to come when the Women's Rugby World Cup hits Dublin next August. A passionate crowd of 1,810 watched the Ireland Women host New Zealand in their final November...
'You get kind of embarrassed': Tadhg Furlong gives brilliantly humble response when asked about his Lions prospects
9 years ago by Irish IndependentTadhg Furlong has admitted feeling "embarrassed" by being tipped to win selection for next summer's British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.
Monday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks drop to 6th in rankings Following their 27-13 defeat in Cardiff, the Springboks have dropped one position below Wales to sixth in the latest official World Rugby rankings. The...
