The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) is excited to announce the signing of former Australian Schoolboy and New Zealand U20s backrower Joe Brial.The son of Wallabies hardman Michael, Joe will return home after three-years with the renowned Crusaders Academy in Christchurch.The 21-year-old represented the Australian Schools and U18s side...
It’s an area that isn't usually talked about within Australian Rugby glowingly but maul consultant Pierre-Henry Broncan is looking to embrace the ‘dark’ maul at the World Cup.Broncan has slowly built up his reputation as one of the best coaches in France, starting in the second division of...
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxingSign up to our free sport email for all the latest newsWorld Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at...
The campaign comes as today marks the start of Blood Pressure Awareness WeekAuthor: Oliver MorganPublished 9 minutes agoRugby players and cricket fans are joining the NHS' blood pressure check campaign here in the South West.It's part of a drive to prevent strokes and heart attacks - the Cornish...
Richard Wigglesworth has suggested that Steve Borthwick will have a full squad to choose from – bar the suspended Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola – when he names...
A capsule look at all 20 Rugby World Cup teams in France. The 10th tournament starts on Friday.
POOL A
FRANCE
World ranking: 3
Captain: Antoine Dupont. Regarded as the best player in the world, for which he has been well rewarded. Six Nations Grand Slam, European and French club titles, world...
Former Bulldog Josh Morris has defended coachSource: Getty Images Cameron Ciraldo and blasted the current “generation” of players amid the reported criticism that training methods at the club were too harsh.It has been a torrid week for the Bulldogs, who have copped plenty of heat after claims a...
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Saturday, September 2.
Edwards' World Cup fear
Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards fears disciplinary issues are going to have a huge impact on the outcome of the Rugby World Cup.
France's defence guru says up to eight teams...
Ireland have been placed in a tricky Pool B alongside reigning world champions South Africa and Scotland.RadioTimes.com has rounded up Brian O'Driscoll's Rugby World Cup predictions for Ireland ahead of the tournament.By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. You can...
The author describes the intimate liaisons with several international sports stars
He walked over and wiped away the droplets of water that had settled on my cleavage. I took a sharp breath in. 'Did that feel nice?' he asked.I looked at him. I knew I should say:...
