Saracens face unprecedented penalty in wake of salary cap
Saracens are in hot water, there is no doubt. 35 points down and £5.36m out of pocket – is English rugby about to witness the fall of a dynasty? As…
Before the flood: England’s defeat of All Blacks shows real progress
There is no doubt in my mind that 26 October saw a defining moment in world rugby history. An engagement of two nations, dressed in a royal pride of black…
After the flood: heartbreak again as England fall short in final
England have been waiting for an opportunity to raise the Webb-Ellis Cup for over a decade. Their form this World Cup has been indisputably good: they are strong favourites walking…
Spirited Scotland fall short against the Mighty Blossoms
We have had anticipation, excitement and world-class rugby. Japan 2019 has left nothing to the imagination, gifting rugby fans worldwide with a tournament destined for the history books. The recent…
England on track: is rugby coming home this year?
The last decade of English World Cup rugby has seen much controversy and little consistency. 2011; England’s ‘antics’ and ‘off-field’ distractions took over Martin Johnson’s grasp of their World Cup.…
Rugby World Cup Spotlight: can Tonga exceed expectations?
The stage is set. Rugby’s worldwide fanbase draws teams from hats, excitedly reading the names of South Africa, New Zealand and England from the back of torn pieces of paper.…