Rugby World Cup: Ireland v South Africa atmosphere unforgettable September 24, 2023 As The Cranberries’ classic Zombie caused metaphorical tremors across Paris following Ireland’s 13-8 Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa, it was hard to just stand there, take it in and not wish you had one of those teams as truly your own. What unfolded at the Stade de France on Saturday wasn’t the “joue [...]
Wales can leave Australia on brink at Rugby World Cup September 22, 2023 So many pairs of eyes are on the battle between South Africa and Ireland at the Rugby World Cup this weekend given it is world No1 versus world No2, and a match many are predicting to be a warm-up for the final. But I am fascinated by Sunday’s meeting between Wales and Australia. The Wallabies [...]
Where to watch England in the Rugby World Cup in London September 21, 2023 England take on Chile this weekend in the Rugby World Cup before the big game of the weekend, Ireland versus South Africa. Here are some hot spots in London to take in the rugby atmosphere. Tsaretta Spice, Twickenham Everybody loves an Indian after some live sport and Tsaretta Spice in Twickenham offers up some corking [...]
Ed Warner: Lessons for sport from the soft drink industry September 21, 2023 Ed Warner on the lessons from the soft drink industry for sports tempted to tinker with their formats, the wisdom of analytics, and Everton's takeover.
Smith set for England full-back shirt against Chile September 20, 2023 Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell are set to play in the same starting team as England take on Chile this weekend at the Rugby World Cup knowing a win all but secures their place in the last eight of the tournament. Squad captain Farrell returns from a ban he picked up in August for a [...]
Italy can make mark on Rugby World Cup… or blow it all away September 20, 2023 There’s an awful lot on the line this afternoon in Nice when Italy take on Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup. The Azzurri are the third highest ranked team in Pool B but could top the group today – temporarily, at least – depending on their result against a South American team who pushed France [...]
Former Wasps chair acquires Worcester Warriors but only wants lease September 18, 2023 The Worcester Warriors rugby brand has changed ownership yet again after former Wasps owner Christopher Holland was confirmed as an individual with significant control in the club’s parent company. Holland, through Loxwood Holdings Limited, acquired a 97 per cent stake in Atlas Worcester Warriors Rugby Club Limited, documents on Companies House confirmed yesterday. But in [...]
Rugby World Cup: England don’t need tries, but they’d be handy September 18, 2023 In England’s 34-12 victory over Japan on Sunday Steve Borthwick’s side achieved what they needed most: a win. England are now top of Pool D and are in pole position to qualify for the last eight, where they will likely face one of Fiji, Wales or Australia. But it was an 80 minutes which could [...]
England struggle to bonus point win over Japan at Rugby World Cup September 17, 2023 England laboured to a 34-12 bonus point victory against Japan in the Rugby World Cup last night as Steve Borthwick’s side remained unbeaten in France. The victory in Nice sent the side top of Pool D having beaten Argentina in their opener. George Ford and Rikiya Matsuda exchanged early penalties before the Japanese No10 added [...]
Rugby World Cup: Fiji upset, Boks dazzle and Sexton class September 17, 2023 Champions South Africa are in fine form and Fiji toppled Australia for the tournament’s first upset. The second round of fixtures at the Rugby World Cup had a little bit of everything. Here are four takeaways. Flying Fijians We’ve been hoping for an upset since the first match of this World Cup and yesterday it [...]