From Freddie Burns’s fluffed try to Maro Itoje’s mock celebration, here’s what you need to know about the first weekend of European action in the 2018-19 season
RW Staff
Social Media Round-up 2018-19 Season: Week Six
Amazing comebacks by New Zealand and Australia, a Twickenham tribute for Rob Horne, and epic wins for Connacht and Worcester. There was a lot to discuss on Twitter this weekend…
Billy Vunipola’s show of honesty against Harlequins
Find out how Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola broke the mould in Saracens’ win over the Harlequins
Josh Matavesi is driven by family tragedy
Josh Matavesi’s ready smile belies the loss of his mother as a teen, writes Ali Stokes. This feature first appeared in Rugby world magazine in November.
Get your tickets for Barbarians v Argentina at Twickenham
The Barbarians will play Argentina at Twickenham later this year – and you will not want to miss out on this entertaining occasion
The World Cup to the Max. In Tokyo — and Beyond
Discover what to see and do in Japan at Rugby World Cup 2019
Social Media Round-up 2018-19 Season: Week Five
Another incredible Sinoti Sinoti sidestep Well it’s happened again. There were as many big discussion points as there were scintillating moments of rugby this weekend. But before we wade into…
What the Wales rugby jersey means to players
Wales internationals past and present talk about what the red shirt means to them
Five rest and recovery tips to survive a long rugby season
Pro player turned personal trainer Henry Barratt offers his advice on managing your body throughout a tough campaign
Social Media Round-up 2018-19 Season: Week Three
Blocking lines, bust-ups and Beauden Barrett blunders – and what about that red card for Tigers? We wrap up what happened on Twitter this weekend