You would be forgiven for thinking that the appointment of Warren Gatland in 2022 to return to his beloved Wales was a shrewd and excellent decision at the time. Gatland is arguably one of the greatest coaches of all time and has lead teams to success wherever he has gone, not just the Welsh nationalContinue reading “Gatland needs to change his approach or face the consequences”
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Mercer and his nightmare homecoming
Zach Mercer was once seen as England’s missing piece. The misfiring Billy Vunipola, the unimpressive Alex Dombrandt and the strange lack of inclusion for Ben Earl meant a return for Mercer would ensure he would thrust straight into the starting XV. Especially as the 2023 Rugby World Cup was just around the corner, Mercer wouldContinue reading “Mercer and his nightmare homecoming”
Louis Rees-Zammit and the American Dream
Louis Rees-Zammit sets off on a new adventure. Is it going to be a successful one? It takes a pretty big news story to overshadow the squad releases for the 6 Nations, but that’s exactly what we got this week. Welsh wing superstar Louis Rees-Zammit announced that he was to leave the world of rugbyContinue reading “Louis Rees-Zammit and the American Dream”
What the England squad could look like for Six Nations opener
With England’s Six Nations squad being announced on Wednesday morning, questions start to appear over where which players will start and which will be not involved at all. Steve Borthwick led his England side to a fourth-place finish last year in his first Six Nations as head coach and will be keen to improve onContinue reading “What the England squad could look like for Six Nations opener”
The State of Anglo-Welsh Rugby
An examination into the affairs of both English and Welsh rugby union and what is going on. Over the history of rugby, Anglo-Welsh clashes have been sights to remember. With two great rugby nations going head to head in club rugby form, these matches always provide great entertainment. And that is no different heading intoContinue reading “The State of Anglo-Welsh Rugby”
Neuroscience and ‘Rainy Day’ chats – Alex Sanderson on Toulouse week
Alex Sanderson is known for his open, honest and blunt nature. In his own words, Steve Borthwick tells him nothing because, “he knows my mouth is like a tap”. But off the back of a stirring win over Harlequins and days away from a game against Toulouse, with the opportunity to avenge one of theContinue reading “Neuroscience and ‘Rainy Day’ chats – Alex Sanderson on Toulouse week”
Why Italy can now beat anyone in the world
Italian rugby has long been, rightly or wrongly, the butt of many jokes in the rugby world. Annual 40-50 point drubbings in the Six Nations were common and expected and seven years without a Six Nations win was a large monkey on their backs. Not so long ago it was trendy and vogue for fansContinue reading “Why Italy can now beat anyone in the world”
Ranking the 10 best Premiership signings of 2022
https://record.revmasters.com/_LKUn9zI7CY2h_7RUBh20pWNd7ZgqdRLk/1/ With the dust still settling on an historic seventh Premiership title for Leicester Tigers all eyes are turned upon the challenge of the new season, a chance for glory and consolidation for some and a chance for redemption for many others. After arguably the most erratic and headline-grabbing year of player movements the PremiershipContinue reading “Ranking the 10 best Premiership signings of 2022”
Ranking Every Premiership Fly Half From 1-13
Fly Half is seen by many in the rugby world as the most important position on the pitch. Nicknamed the ‘pivot’, the number 10 acts as a link between the backs and forwards and often makes headlines as the primary kicker on the team, both in open play and for goal. Many of the gamesContinue reading “Ranking Every Premiership Fly Half From 1-13”
The Regional Disparity in English Rugby
By Ben Nurse Rugby prides itself on being a game for all shapes and sizes and for every type of person. A game that transcends occupation and ethnicity to unite everyone under one mutual passion. Every region in England loves rugby equally but unfortunately rugby doesn’t love the regions equally. The regional distribution of professionalContinue reading “The Regional Disparity in English Rugby”
The Match Report 