Fans furious there are too many Tigers in England's RWC squad
Leicester's worst-ever Premiership season - an 11th place finish - wasn't reflected in Eddie Jones' England RWC squad as the Welfo…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2019, 8:40
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Woodward's advice to England after Watson's long-awaited Test return
Anthony Watson's long-awaited return to fitness has given England a luxury of riches in the back three and former World Cup winnin…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2019, 6:15
Fans fuming after Gareth Ansombe injury - 'exactly why we don't play these meaningless games'
After Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe was ruled out of the World Cup today after suffering an ACL injury against England on Sunday,…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2019, 22:12
England's squad has sparked fears that too much is expected of Billy Vunipola
Billy Vunipola was immense in England's win over Wales on Sunday, but some fans are worried after Monday's RWC squad announcement …
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2019, 13:46
All Blacks fans call for Barrett to return to fly-half
With New Zealand winless since a scrappy opening round Rugby Championship win over Argentina, Steve Hansen's experiment of selecti…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2019, 9:07
The Welsh fans' pick to replace to Taulupe Faletau
Wales fans on social media are tipping Aaron Shingler to make the final World Cup squad, after a clavicle injury ruled Taulupe Fal…
Josh Raisey
03 Aug 2019, 4:15
Eight backs that could follow 'Basta' into the pack
After 54-cap France centre Mathieu Bastareaud was announced as number eight for Lyon today against Grenoble, he could start a tren…
Josh Raisey
03 Aug 2019, 3:01
Bastareaud moves into pack for first game with Lyon
Lyon have made the much-anticipated announcement that new signing Mathieu Bastareaud will start for them this evening against Gren…
Josh Raisey
02 Aug 2019, 6:22
Twitter: Welsh fans' somewhat surprising reaction to Taulupe Faletau injury
Welsh fans on social media are remaining upbeat despite the news that number eight Taulupe Faletau will miss the World Cup with a …
Josh Raisey
01 Aug 2019, 12:18
NRL fans already plotting how Radradra will fit into Eels backline
As rumours of the return of Fijian Semi Radradra to rugby league continue to grow, fans of his former club Parramatta Eels are plo…
Josh Raisey
01 Aug 2019, 8:49
Brexit's weak pound will play into Irish hands post-RWC
The Brexit situation is having an effect on the currency exchange markets that could play into Irish hands when they seek to recru…
Josh Raisey
31 Jul 2019, 7:48
How England's Class of 2015 is faring heading into RWC 2019
It's nearly four years since England spectacularly crashed out of their own home World Cup at Twickenham... RugbyPass assesses how…
Josh Raisey
31 Jul 2019, 6:31
Fans jump to Peter de Villiers' defence
Former Springboks coach Peter de Villiers' reputation has been under fire in recent times, but fans have his back after he was for…
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2019, 8:55
All Blacks fans baffled by kicking strategy
Despite the draw against the Springboks at the weekend, it is unfair to judge the All Blacks combination of Richie Mo’unga and B…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2019, 12:01
A backfiring All Blacks gamble could pay off handsomely for Wales
Even World Rugby boss Brett Gosper has been busy spreading the message that the No1 ranking coveted by the All Blacks since 2009 i…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2019, 12:44
Fans fear the latest doping case is 'tip of the iceberg'
It has been a bad week for rugby's image as Hendre Stassen returning a positive B sample doping test has left fans believing drug-…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2019, 9:16
Biggest All Blacks/Springboks test match since the last World Cup?
Matches between the All Blacks and the Springboks are always momentous, but this weekend’s match in Wellington is surely the big…
Josh Raisey
25 Jul 2019, 16:56
England fans react to the return of Alex Dombrandt
The return of Alex Dombrandt has largely been hailed by England fans on Twitter.
Josh Raisey
25 Jul 2019, 11:08
5,000 days - returning Wallabies' incredible stats
Michael Cheika’s Wallabies team to face Argentina this weekend is littered with players that have spent a very long time away fr…
Josh Raisey
25 Jul 2019, 10:35
All Blacks fans delighted to see a combination they have been campaigning for
It takes a lot to please All Blacks fans, but Steve Hansen's selection to face South Africa this Saturday in Wellington has been r…
Josh Raisey
25 Jul 2019, 5:55
