This is Italy in 2026, not 2006 - put some respect on their name
No longer Six Nations newcomers who claim the occasional scalp, Gonzalo Quesada's squad is laden with talent and should be treated…
Part-time rugby columnist, full-time rugby nerd and eternal member of the Hadleigh Parkes fan club. He writes columns for Rugby World, the PRO14 and features on the @UnderTheStix podcast. Loves a stat and a line-break.
No longer Six Nations newcomers who claim the occasional scalp, Gonzalo Quesada's squad is laden with talent and should be treated…
Fans who complain about missed tackles when a try is scored fail to realise rugby is at the highest level ever in attack and defen…
The English tyro is destroying perceptions and scaling new heights, but his outlandish style was always likely to draw criticism.
New Springboks star can't just run, kick and pass - he is doing things that look almost like AI.
The role of the TV rugby pundit has undergone a revolution and Dan Biggar and Ronan O'Gara have been at the forefront of that vang…
Hysterical bickering about team selection and the cost of merchandise remains an odd blight on what should be an incredible tour.
Props are vital cogs in winning teams but never seem to get the individual recognition their contributions deserve.
The rise of 'ballers' like Marcus Smith, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian McKenzie has seen excitement levels rise
Finger-pointing is a favourite pastime of Welsh rugby folk, so the proactive manner of Cardiff's WRU takeover was refreshingly wel…
The rangy Scotland full-back put in a stellar showing during the Six Nations and is in the box-seat for a No 15 Test shirt
The Wales captain excels in a struggling team, and that should propel him to the fabled red jersey this summer.
Ireland have been the premier team in British and Irish rugby for a decade, ranked number one in the world and deserve to dominate…
Some players were unlucky to miss out on our men's Top 100 list. Here are 10 who could have made it.
The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse
The Springboks have brought unity, innovation and relentless excellence to our rugby planet.
Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 served up a match of thrilling intensity with the Devonians worthy champs