Sam Underhill cementing himself as All Blacks' budding bogeyman
England were dominant in their 19-7 win over New Zealand on Saturday and one man, Sam Underhill, is rapidly developing into the Al…
Alex Shaw
26 Oct 2019, 11:17
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Alex went from reporting on rugby and scouting out the best young talent in the game to heading up the player recruitment at Ealing Trailfinders. He still turns his hand to the odd article here and there whilst trying to help push the London club to the Premiership.
England player ratings vs New Zealand
England player ratings from their 19-7 win over New Zealand in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. They will play Wales or Sout…
Alex Shaw
26 Oct 2019, 6:13
Ford and Tuilagi switches show Eddie's hand ahead of All Blacks
The reintroduction of George Ford and positional switch for Manu Tuilagi promises a much more attacking England side than the team…
Alex Shaw
24 Oct 2019, 7:37
Three key areas for England to beat New Zealand
England will be up against it when they take on New Zealand in the semi-finals, but if they win these three key areas, they will g…
Alex Shaw
23 Oct 2019, 9:00
Joey Carbery can lead the Ireland rejuvenation... but not at No10
Ireland have been left to rebuild following another disappointing World Cup exit and Joey Carbery can be at the heart of it, just …
Alex Shaw
22 Oct 2019, 12:54
England versus New Zealand: Composite XV
A composite XV of the England and New Zealand Rugby World Cup squads, before the sides meet in the semi-final in Yokohama on Satur…
Alex Shaw
21 Oct 2019, 11:56
Love him or loathe him, Jones played the perfect hand against Australia
Whatever your opinion of England head coach Eddie Jones, his selections and game plan was perfectly suited to downing Australia at…
Alex Shaw
20 Oct 2019, 12:00
Japan player ratings vs South Africa
RugbyPass rates the Japan players after the World Cup hosts fell to a 26-3 quarter-final defeat to a powerful South Africa team in…
Alex Shaw
20 Oct 2019, 8:36
England player ratings vs Australia
England player ratings from their 40-16 win vs Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. England will now play Ireland or N…
Alex Shaw
19 Oct 2019, 5:11
Japan have captured the world's hearts... and a host of future stars are primed to keep the ball rolling after 2019
Japan have won over the hearts and minds of the rugby world with their displays at the RWC and here are the future stars who can s…
Alex Shaw
18 Oct 2019, 11:15
Weaponised Japan scrum on revenge mission after previous Bok humbling
Four years ago, the Bok scrum had no answer for what Japan threw at them. Under different guidance now, can the Brave Blossoms rep…
Alex Shaw
16 Oct 2019, 12:18
The USA would be a fine host for the 2027 RWC - but don't expect a replica of Japan 2019
With the Rugby World Cup in Japan proving to be a major success as the first non-T1-hosted tournament, would taking the 2027 RWC t…
Alex Shaw
16 Oct 2019, 5:56
Analysis: How European clubs are managing wage inflation, increased revenue and squad growth
The latest European Rugby by Numbers review from Esportif Intelligence is out and the comparisons between the Gallagher Premiershi…
Alex Shaw
15 Oct 2019, 10:39
The England 23 to play Australia at the RWC: Twist or stick?
England are set to play Australia in the quarter-finals of the RWC on Saturday and we have taken a look at the possible 23 that Ed…
Alex Shaw
14 Oct 2019, 6:52
Rugby World Cup 2019: State of tier two rugby
A review of the tier two rugby nations' performances at the Rugby World Cup and what the future holds for them, as they head towar…
Alex Shaw
13 Oct 2019, 10:20
Tyrese Johnson-Fisher set for Bristol debut after American football sojourn
New Bristol Bears signing Tyrese Johnson-Fisher is set for his club debut after spending a season playing American football at Coa…
Alex Shaw
11 Oct 2019, 9:09
Australia player ratings vs Georgia
Australia player ratings from their 27-8 win over Georgia in Shizuoka, a result which will likely see them line up against England…
Alex Shaw
11 Oct 2019, 8:43
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Week three's movers and shakers
RugbyPass' Rugby World Cup power rankings from week three of the tournament in Japan, where a number of teams secured their places…
Alex Shaw
09 Oct 2019, 12:18
Former England international Steffon Armitage to join Biarritz
Former London Irish and Toulon standout Steffon Armitage, who was found guilty of sexual assault in September, has joined Biarritz…
Alex Shaw
09 Oct 2019, 11:23
Wales player ratings versus Fiji
Wales player ratings from their 29-17 win over Fiji in Oita, a result that secures them a place in the quarter-finals and keeps th…
Alex Shaw
09 Oct 2019, 8:12
