South Africa side to play France in 1st Test

- June 8, 2017

Allister Coetzee has named four debutants in the starting XV to take on France in the first Test.What do you make of this lineup?South Africa 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Raymond Rhule, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Jan Serfontein, 11 Courtnall Skosan, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Ross Cronje, 8 Warren Whiteley (captain), 7

New Zealand Squad for the Lions Series 2017

- June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

Steve Hansen has named the All Blacks squad to take on the Lions in the three-Test series.There are three Barrett brothers, two Saveas and talent everywhere. What do you make of the squad?Forwards: Dane Coles, Codie Taylor, Nathan Harris, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Owen Franks, Joe Moody, Ofa Tu'ungafasi,

Community Article: My England XV for the 1st Test against Argentina

- June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Loosehead Prop - Ellis Genge This one for me is a no-brainer. The Aviva Premiership's Discovery of the Season, outstanding for Leicester in 2017 and made a good impression against the Barbarians, Ellis Genge has to start for England. He is an aggressive ball carrier and under the eye of Tigers

6 England players who starred at the weekend

- May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

Tom Curry impressed in the back row for EnglandI’m afraid I don’t have all the stats to back up this claim, but by my reckoning this was the most inexperienced England XV, let alone match-day 23, ever to take the field.Sure, it was an uncapped match and they were

Joseph: ‘I’ve got to prove my worth as a Lion’

- May 31, 2017May 30, 2017

Speaking to England's Jonathan Joseph and George Ford before the London 7s last weekend, there was one recurring theme; focus on the task at hand. Whilst they have differing summers lined up, the drive and determination in the voices was consistent.When asked about goals outside of rugby, the response

England Squad to Play the Barbarians

- May 25, 2017

Eddie Jones has named his England squad to play in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday. The inexperienced starting XV features eight uncapped players: Jack Singleton (Worcester Warriors), Will Collier (Harlequins), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Sam James (Sale

What is going on in Welsh rugby?

- May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

Whilst the rest of the rugby world ponders the Rugby World Cup draw and looks ahead to the Lions tour, developments which just might be the biggest shake up of Welsh rugby since 2003 have slipped under the radar. A historic vote sees the WRU takeover NG Dragons and the

Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool Draw

- May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

How do you rate your team's chances?

Scotland Squad for Summer Tour 2017

- May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

Head Coach Gregor Townsend today named three uncapped players in a 34-man Scotland squad for next month’s three-test summer tour, the first under his stewardship.The national team will face their opponents on consecutive Saturdays, starting with an historic test match against Italy in Singapore (10 June), followed by Australia in

Martin Corry: ‘The Lions have a genuine chance’

- May 5, 2017May 4, 2017

Dave Beach spoke to former Lions and England captain Martin Corry about Lions leadership, his rivalry with Paul O’Connell and exactly how to beat the All Blacks.He also offered his views on the back-row, the work he’s doing with NatWest Rugby Force as well as rugby as a family and