Friday 28 February 2014
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Why the privately owned Club model is better for the global game than the Union run model
There are two diverging philosophies in the European club battle, one from the privately backed domestic game in England, France and the Welsh regions, the other from the Union run domestic game backed by the IRFU, SRU and WRU (who want more control over the regions). Here we say, from the perspective of the global game, who it would be preferable to triumph.
Tuesday 25 February 2014
Should Georgia drop their record point scorer Merab Kvirikashvili?
Sunday 23 February 2014
Saturday 22 February 2014
Clown of the week: Scott Hastings
Friday 21 February 2014
Bernard Lapasset offers encouragement on visit to Georgia
IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset is in Georgia this weekend ahead of their match with Russia, on his visit he offered some encouragement to the Georgians for progress in the future.
Thursday 20 February 2014
JRFU and SRU to form partnership
Sankei Sports announced that the JRFU and the SRU are to form a partnership which will lead to a coaching and referee exchange, whilst JRFU Chairman Tatsuzo Yabe hopes for a regular possibly annual fixture between the two nations.
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Thretton Palamo to return to rugby
Former Eagles centre Thretton Palamo is set to return to rugby and is training with the 7’s side after finishing a stint playing American Football with the Univeristy of Utah.
Sevens star Carlin Isles to make first foray into 15 man code
In exciting news for fans of the USA and rugby in general, it appears that Carlin Isles will be making his first foray into the 15 man code as RugbyMag reports he is to sign for Rabo Pro12 side Glasgow for the rest of the season.
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Monday 17 February 2014
Sunday 16 February 2014
Japanese pass master Harumichi Tatekawa
One of the most gifted and impressive players to have emerged in international rugby since the World Cup has been 24 year old Japanese midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa. A player the purists would appreciate for his fine passing skill and who recently signed a Super Rugby contract to play in Australia with the Brumbies.
Saturday 15 February 2014
RUR's Howard Thomas living in la la land
Friday 14 February 2014
Briefing: 6 Nations promotion and relegation
Following the recent media and fan discussion, here is a briefing on the chances of a promotion and relegation system being added to the leading international tournament in the Northern Hemisphere the 6 Nations.
Wednesday 12 February 2014
The farcical state of Russian rugby
If there was ever a match that pretty much summed up the complete farce that has been Russian rugby in recent times, it was last weekend's important Rugby World Cup qualifier with Romania, played in a random field in the little known village of Nebug.
Tuesday 11 February 2014
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