Former dual code England international Sam Burgess has said that he “could not work” for England rugby union following the 2015 World Cup due to behind-the-scenes politics. As a guest on fellow rugby league legend James Graham’s The Bye Round podcast (whose head broke Burgess’ cheekbone in the 2014 NRL Grand Final), Burgess opened up […]
It is strange that after both the Gallagher Premiership and Top 14 finals this year, arguably the best player on each pitch was an England No8 that has been overlooked by Eddie Jones over the last year. In Saracens’ loss to Leicester Tigers, Billy Vunipola was monumental, and though he did not come away with […]
It was getting ridiculous- forwards were slotting conversions left, right and centre. One week George Kruis had a three from three record against England, including his now famous back heel, then his former England teammate Tom Wood had a two from two record against Spain on Saturday at Estadio El Molinon in Gijon. So it […]
We have all seen it. A team has conceded a try and some teammates do not seem best pleased with each other. But it never usually amounts to anything more than a few stern words with each other. Except for this occasion in New Zealand. Footage has emerged of a disagreement between two players which […]
