By Charlie Morgan 15. Luke Arscott (Exeter Chiefs) With characteristic defiance, the Chiefs carried the fight to the European champions in their own back yard at times. Statistics for full-backs…
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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
By Katie Field The Saints Renaissance men Walloped 40-7 at home by Leinster in the Heineken Cup last weekend, Northampton Saints produced one of rugby’s all-time great comebacks to beat…
Three reasons why England are better off in European exile
By Charlie Morgan The title of this piece has probably riled a few readers already – especially those of Celtic lineage. With that in mind, it’s best to offer a…
Championship blog: break for British & Irish Cup round three
By Richard Grainger If most clubs in England’s second tier used the third round of the British & Irish Cup to rest Greene King IPA Championship regulars, few coaches will…
Top 14: French rugby’s continued in-fighting
By Gavin Mortimer Paul Goze claims he doesn’t play poker but the English clubs have called his bluff. The president of the LNR, the body that runs the Top 14,…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Ireland's greatest player of all time is showing no signs of drifting quietly towards retirement. He was at his mercurial best as Leinster whupped Northampton 40-7 at Franklin's Gardens on…
Wales: Five things we learned in November
ON THE 1st February 2014 Wales will endeavour to make history by becoming the first team to win three RBS Six Nations titles in a row. However, in reality, making…
Heineken Cup round three: Team of the weekend
By Charlie Morgan 15. Robbie Henshaw (Connacht) Some believe him to be Ireland’s successor to Brian O’Driscoll at outside-centre. Some reckon full-back is his calling. Wherever Henshaw’s future lies, it’s…
Strength: the banded acceleration
IT’S COLD and wet outside, and the days are short. But we’re only half way through the season, so strength and conditioning for rugby is still a must! In the…
All Blacks’ kids could be in Wonderland for some time
By Charlie Morgan Every year, the Barbarians’ stay at Grosvenor House in London coincides with Winter Wonderland, a smattering of festive fair-ground rides that take over part of Hyde Park,…