“A coach is a servant to the players. We’ve got to ensure that we give the players everything they need to perform well.” Last week, ahead of naming his first…
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RW’s players to watch for 2016
By Alex Shaw With 2015 and the Rugby World Cup now well and truly in the history books, it’s time to start looking ahead at the next cycle. International sides…
Can Matt Symons complete his incredible journey?
Not the least of Graham Rowntree’s achievements during his time with England was a chat he had in New Zealand during England’s 2014 summer tour. It was there that he…
30 Minutes with… Joe Moody
New Zealand prop Joe Moody provides an insight into the life of a world champion
The Big Pro12 Interview: Can it keep pace with the Premiership and Top 14?
With the Aviva Premiership and Top 14 growing ever more powerful, RW spoke to Pro12 Managing Director Martin Anayi and Pro12 Chairman Gerald Davies about the challenges ahead and reasons…
Six French stars of the future
Guy Noves has named his first training squad ahead of next month’s Six Nations, and among the familiar faces are several young players unblooded at Test level. We profile six…
Saracens’ unblemished start gives England pause for thought
By Adam Hathaway When Richard Cockerill walked into the press room at Allianz Park on Saturday he jokingly asked the reporters if he could do his press duties standing up…
Five things we learnt about rugby – December
Tepid Bath Bath lie eighth in the Aviva Premiership with a squad that could and should be league contenders. This is a club that splashes the cash like Michael Jackson…
What’s in Rugby World’s latest issue?
A full list of contents for the February 2016 edition of Rugby World
February 2016
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