Softer toilet paper and being allowed to eat sausages were two of the treats sampled this week by the Fiji squad, who stayed at the deluxe Lensbury hotel in Teddington…
Tournaments
Analysis: Seven aspects of the Saracens gameplan
Mark McCall and his men still readily bring up 2014, when they lost two finals in the space of seven excruciating days. First, on May 24, Toulon outclassed them to…
Brexit: what would it mean for rugby?
This summer’s tours reach their climax on Saturday 25 June, but two days earlier it will be politicians rather than rugby fans eagerly awaiting a result. The people of Britain…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Chiefs duo shine at the Stoop Henry Slade had a cracking game for Exeter Chiefs in their 62-24 demolition of Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop in the last…
Jamie Heaslip and CJ Stander – a tale of two No 8s
They've both had great seasons but should Jamie Heaslip and CJ Stander feature in the same Ireland back row or battle for the No 8 shirt?
Why Exeter Chiefs are crucial to England’s future
Exeter Chiefs have continually impressed in the top flight, so will England make the most of their talented players and coaches?
Rugby World talks sevens with Jason Robinson
Rugby World sat down with England and Lions legend Jason Robinson to talk about the HSBC Sevens World Series. Robinson explains that he wishes sevens had been a viable career…
Nick Wood – my top 5 English Premiership matches at Kingsholm
Nick Wood already has a couple of notable records to his name: the highest number of competitive first-team appearances for Gloucester (277) and the first man to reach a double…
Top 14: The rise and fall of Stade Francais
How have Stade Francais gone from French champions to relegation battlers?
Rugby World talks sevens with George Gregan
Rugby World sat down with Wallabies legend George Gregan to discuss his views on the game of sevens and just how difficult it is to make key decisions in the heat…