2018 – A Rugby Year For The Brave

What kind of vintage was the Rugby Year of 2017 in the context of Japan, land of the Rugby World Cup 2019?
A Chill Autumn Wind Blows for the South

Now that the Domestic and European programme has finished its first phase, excitement is building for the Autumn Internationals, tempered however by the various unavailabilities through injuries or simple resting of key players.
TACKLING NOT ALWAYS A PAINFUL ISSUE

The season to date has been a revelation in some ways. Players are running out of contact and into space with short intensive bursts of passing. The All Blacks have shown the way – again – and have lit a touch paper. Take a look at Lyon of the Top 14 and Newcastle in their opening matches.