NORTHAMPTON boss Phil Dowson denied rugby has gone soft after Saints and Bath served up 18 tries in another Prem points fest. The 119 points, with Saints winning 71-48, was the second highest in the league’s history and the latest in a series of...
IT IS the age-old dilemma in sport: when is the optimum time to retire? The late world featherweight champion Willie Pep summed up the danger for boxers who hung on too long when he saidz: “First your legs go, then your reflexes go. Then your...
SHAUN Edwards has put an end to speculation regarding his immediate future by agreeing a deal to join the Argentina coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Edwards, 59, will continue his consultancy role with...
JASON Gilmore remains defiant in his belief that he has the leadership skills to turn Harlequins fortunes around. The Aussie claims he is the “right man” for the task and hopes the return of Marcus Smith for the visit to Sale today will start...
AUSTRALIA’S victory over South Africa a couple of weeks ago surprised everyone, including their fans, but you’ve got to go out and believe you can win, especially as the Springboks had a number of changes. That doesn’t detract from the 42-38...
NOTHING illustrates the farcical nature of the “Protecting the 9” law introduced by World Rugby in 2025 more than an incident featuring Australia’s new star turn at scrum-half, Ryan Lonergan. It came in the 52nd minute of the recent...
