The Lack of Rugby in State Schools Cripples Growth
“It simply cannot be right that state educated athletes are so woefully under-represented in our elite [...]
So How Good are the Wallabies?
The Wallabies’ shock victory against the once indomitable All Blacks in Perth last week tore the [...]
Half Game Rule: A Positive Step for Grassroots
This September a new RFU regulation will come into place at age group level: the half [...]
Ruaridh McConnochie Shows the System Misses Talent
Of all the surprises in Eddie Jones’ surprising World Cup squad, perhaps the biggest was Ruaridh [...]
The Risk of a World Cup Ruined by Red Cards
At the weekend, the thrillingly unexpected defeat of New Zealand by Australia was aided by a [...]
Eddie Jones’ England Could Prove to Be One Dimensional
Yesterday, Eddie Jones announced his England squad. "We have taken the decision to go early because [...]
The Most Open World Cup Ever?
Grand Slam champions with tried and tested combinations, world number one, defensively solid – all this [...]
Does the Academy System Harm Grassroots Rugby?
It is beyond dispute that the academy system effectively moulds young players, those that ‘make it’ [...]
The Blediscoe Cup Remains Interesting, If Not Important
With the opening Blediscoe Cup test approaching, Wallabies and All Blacks selectors face the dilemma of [...]