NZR chief scientist and Mike Ross explain 'axial loading' and why it's dangerous
After World Rugby announced the outlawing of axial loading in scrums yesterday, much of the rugby world have been left confused.
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2019, 9:15
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Fans hail the legendary AW Jones' show of faith to Ospreys and WRU
Alun Wyn Jones' place in the pantheon of Welsh greats had already comfortably secured, but his new WRU/Ospreys deal has only enhan…
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2019, 10:10
The XV that could miss the Rugby World Cup through injury
It is 74 days before the Rugby World Cup starts in Japan, and head coaches will be becoming increasingly nervous as to when their …
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2019, 11:14
Marler's tweet highlights how he can't wait to get stuck back into Test rugby
Joe Marler coming out of Test level retirement was one of the highlights of Eddie Jones' RWC announcement on Thursday and the prop…
Josh Raisey
05 Jul 2019, 11:12
England Rugby's unlucky 'Reject XV'
Eddie Jones announced a 38-man World Cup training squad on Thursday with some expected and unexpected exclusions... here's the Rug…
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2019, 12:00
Forgotten Scotland back returns to training two years since his last cap
Scotland and Saracens centre Duncan Taylor is back in training with Scotland ahead of the World Cup in September.
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2019, 11:36
Quade Cooper's omission from the Wallabies squad sparks heated fly-half debate
Michael Cheika has chosen just two fly-halves for Australia's Rugby Championship squad, but fans feel the excluded Quade Cooper sh…
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2019, 7:23
An unselected All Blacks XV that showcases staggering strength-in-depth
The All Blacks’ mission to win a third successive World Cup, and a fourth overall, started yesterday as Steve Hansen named his s…
Josh Raisey
03 Jul 2019, 9:16
Sale Sharks fans salivating at stacked backrow options
Sale Sharks’ busy summer continued today as they secured one of their biggest deals to date with the loan of Mark Wilson from Ne…
Josh Raisey
03 Jul 2019, 6:01
Leicester fans want even more signings for next season
Geordan Murphy went on a spending spree on Tuesday morning, recruiting two South Africans and an unheralded Irishman, but demandin…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2019, 11:04
All Blacks' exclusions spark fan debate about New Zealand's strength in depth
Twitter came alive in the wake of Steve Hansen announcing his first All Blacks squad of 2019 and the hottest topic was the list of…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2019, 6:00
'Bag of crap' - World Rugby come under fire over facilities at 'elite' womens' tournament
The third Women’s Rugby Super Series is underway in San Diego, but already a lot of criticism has been directed at World Rugby. …
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2019, 10:08
Welsh fans are thrilled that Warren Gatland isn't going to England
Warren Gatland insisted some weeks ago he would never coach England, but some Welsh fans refused to believe him until his Chiefs d…
Josh Raisey
28 Jun 2019, 12:57
Lions fans concerned about Gatland's new Chiefs role
Warren Gatland's decision to take up a Super Rugby role hasn't pleased British and Irish Lions fans who feel he won't be able to s…
Josh Raisey
28 Jun 2019, 6:53
Welsh fans taking positives as yet another talent lost to English system
A trend that has been worrying Welsh fans over the past few months is the number of uncapped regional players that are making a mo…
Josh Raisey
27 Jun 2019, 10:39
Tigers fans' delight at Pat Howard tinged with concern for club hero
Leicester Tigers fans are rejoicing after club legend Pat Howard has returned to Welford Road in a mentoring role to help head coa…
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2019, 15:11
Former World Cup winner tells Leicester where modern rugby is going wrong
Leicester's announcement of a back room reshuffle was the prompt on Wednesday for Neil Back to issue a reminder to the club that p…
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2019, 11:08
Anthony Watson to the fore in England's training ground social media footage
England's countdown towards the World Cup in Japan began this week at Pennyhill and RFU's social media footage has shown some prev…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2019, 13:46
Mike Catt's appointment as Andy Farrell's Ireland assistant has not gone down well with Irish fans
It was Sunday evening when the IRFU confirmed Mike Catt will work with Andy Farrell from 2020 onwards, but his appointment hasn't …
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2019, 9:29
The revelation that Leicester Tigers are up for sale has split its fanbase
Leicester Tigers revealed on Tuesday morning that they are putting the club up for sale but the revelation has caused a split amon…
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25 Jun 2019, 8:08
