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Lions fail to roar ahead of Australia tour
Lions fail to roar ahead of Australia tour
RUGBY: The razzamatazz surrounding the announcement of the British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia was abruptly halted in Dublin against an equally depleted Argentinian side last Friday (June 20) with a 24-28 loss.
Local rugby continues to flourish
Local rugby continues to flourish
RUGBY: In all my years of global rugby coaching I thought I had seen everything. Then I received a message from Phuket International Rugby 11s organiser Pat Cotter explaining that 11s rugby will be taking place at club Mykonos at Langebaan in South Africa early next year!
Leadership and coping with pressure
Leadership and coping with pressure
RUGBY: What makes a good leader?
The importance of good housekeeping
The importance of good housekeeping
RUGBY: In January 2024 Abi Tierney became Welsh Rugby’s new CEO with a brief to make cultural and economic change. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” she recently admitted.
The crucial role of a sponsor in rugby
The crucial role of a sponsor in rugby
RUGBY: It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, the search for a good sponsor for your sporting team and club remains a constant battle.
Lions’ pot heats up ahead of tour Down Under
Lions’ pot heats up ahead of tour Down Under
RUGBY: All eyes are on Andy Farrell as the Lions coach edges closer to naming his squad for the upcoming tour Down Under, having recently confirmed his coaching staff.
Women’s rugby steps into the limelight as Six Nations kicks off
Women’s rugby steps into the limelight as Six Nations kicks off
RUGBY: The euphoria surrounding the end of the men’s Six Nations has evaporated and now it is the turn of the women’s teams to take centre stage.
A new world order in international rugby on the horizon?
A new world order in international rugby on the horizon?
RUGBY: It was a bizarre weekend of Six Nations rugby where, overall, the best team won but many questions were raised, not least of all whether there is a new world order on the horizon?
France give a reminder of rugby’s attraction as opponents lumber
France give a reminder of rugby’s attraction as opponents lumber
RUGBY: At a time when competition for sport’s vast army of supporters has never been more keenly fought, France reminded us last weekend in the Six Nations of the beauty of rugby, when it is played with fluency and style.
Why Sunday mornings are so crucial in the rugby development world
Why Sunday mornings are so crucial in the rugby development world
RUGBY: Sunday mornings can mean many different things to many different people. In the rugby world, however, the day is crucial to the development of the game.
Riveting action in Six Nations and Super League
Riveting action in Six Nations and Super League
RUGBY: There was so much classy rugby last weekend from the Six Nations in the northern hemisphere to the Super league franchises in New Zealand and Australia in the south.
Southern hemisphere rugby kicks off
Southern hemisphere rugby kicks off
RUGBY: During the Six Nations rest week last weekend (Feb 14-16), Super Rugby kicked off in the southern hemisphere with teams from New Zealand and Australia competing for first-round victories.
England edge France, Wales facing wooden spoon
England edge France, Wales facing wooden spoon
RUGBY: England’s much vaunted change of moving Marcus Smith to 15 and replacing him with Fin Smith at 10, had some merit as the home team edged out France 26-25 in Round 2 of the Six Nations Championship at a rainswept Twickenham last Saturday (Feb 8).
Mixed fortunes as Six Nations kicks off
Mixed fortunes as Six Nations kicks off
RUGBY: The opening round of Rugby’s Six Nations Championship last weekend didn’t produce any shocks, but some team performances were below the required standard, regardless of win or loss.
Six Nations set for kick-off
Six Nations set for kick-off
RUGBY: Today (Jan 31) sees the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France take on Wales in the tournament curtain raiser.
Is Itoje the man to lead the Lions?
Is Itoje the man to lead the Lions?
RUGBY: New England rugby Union captain Maro Itoje is now firmly in the frame to lead the British Lions on their upcoming tour to Australia.
Mixed bag for English clubs in Champions Cup
Mixed bag for English clubs in Champions Cup
RUGBY: Five Gallagher Premiership teams contested the 3rd round of the Champions Cup last Saturday (Jan 11), while the Newcastle Falcons played the Ospreys in the Challenge Cup.
Superstar Maher spurring growth in women’s rugby
Superstar Maher spurring growth in women’s rugby
RUGBY: The recent news of Ilona Maher joining Bristol Bears to compete in the UK’s Premiership Women’s Rugby league is further evidence of the improvement in quality performance and expansion of the women’s game.
The unpredictable nature of the Gallagher Premiership
The unpredictable nature of the Gallagher Premiership
RUGBY: Christmas is always a difficult time for players and coaches. Juggling playing and training schedules, family festivities as well as personal and professional commitments can all affect performance outcomes.
Searching for Rugby Union superstars
Searching for Rugby Union superstars
RUGBY: There is so much negativity surrounding English Rugby Union that Steve Diamond the Newcastle Falcons coach says the game needs more superstars, players that are on both the front and back pages, players who can reinvigorate pub talk.