In a land mark move for women’s rugby union, the WXV tournament has been launched and will begin in 2023. World Rugby is investing £6.4m into a tournament that will provide international test rugby to 16 teams. The WXV competition will be played in September and October, expect from in World Cup years. The tournament […]
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Ireland and Lions flanker CJ Stander announces retirement at end of season
Munster and Ireland international CJ Stander has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the 2021 season, making the announcement on Twitter this morning. Stander, who was born in South Africa but qualified for Irish residency in 2015, has made 50 appearances for Ireland, scoring 12 tries whilst also featuring for the […]
Jake Morris “very proud” after Gallagher Premiership debut for Gloucester Rugby
Jake Morris made his Premiership debut for Gloucester Rugby in the Cherry and Whites’ 20-14 loss to Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm on Saturday. Simon Morris, Jake’s dad, is a Shed legend having played for Gloucester 104 times in the 1990s and now his son is following in his footsteps 20 years on. Morris wasn’t set […]
Opinion: Italy in the Six Nations – Should they introduce relegation?
From 1910, the Five Nations has been the annual rugby event between England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France. In 2000, Italy joined the competition to create the Six Nations we know today, is it time that changes? Embed from Getty Images We already know that relegation exists in football and club rugby, whereby teams at […]
“I was shocked how close to death she was” Ex-Gloucester Rugby lock Charlie Beckett on first series of new podcast
When thinking about the best things to come out of a pandemic, some may say Captain Tom Moore’s heroism, others may say Liverpool’s historic title win or even further into the distance some may say the “Brew With Beckett” podcast. The first series features six episodes in total, all in the region of an hour […]
Wales on course to level England’s record of 13 Six Nations Grand Slams after 48-7 win over Italy
Following a dominant performance against Italy, Wales are just one win away from securing a joint-record 13th Six Nations Grand Slam title. Embed from Getty Images The record held by England is in serious jeopardy, and could be matched in Paris, after the final round of the 2021 Six Nations. Wayne Pivac’s men are one […]
OPINION: Where did it go wrong for England in this year’s Six Nations?
The the recent 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament has not been the best year for England. After being beaten by Scotland and Wales, England are unable to win the competition. Saturday evening’s game against France saw England win a close 23-20 game, meaning that Wales are the only team that can get the grand slam, […]
George Skivington labels Leicester Tigers defeat “disappointing” as Gloucester Rugby stay 11th in the Gallagher Premiership
Leicester Tigers beat Gloucester Rugby 20-14 at Kingsholm in Round 13 of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday. The Cherry and Whites’ head coach, George Skivington, labelled the defeat as “disappointing” and the result sees the Gloucestershire side stay 11th place in the league. Despite the defeat, Gloucester scored two tries through Santiago Carreras and Ed […]
SIX NATIONS – Maro Itoje stars; England player ratings from late victory over France
Maro Itoje shattered France’s Grand Slam dream, as his 77th minute try saw England return to winning ways with a 23-20 victory at Twickenham. Here’s how the players rated in the open affair. Mako Vunipola – 5 It wasn’t vintage Mako Vunipola this afternoon, who was guilty of a few careless knock-ons as well as […]
LIVE SIX NATIONS: England vs France
England host France in the Six Nations, with the visitors’ hopes of the title and a Grand Slam still firmly alive. Check out our live updates here.