Rugby Rugby Features

The latest Rugby Features and Columns from the Rugby Rugby writers based around the globe.  Check out what they are saying about the latest issues of the game.

  • Thursday, 31. January, 2013

    Calcutta Cup: The oldest trophy

    The Calcutta Cup is the oldest rugby trophy and a private affair, going back to 1878, and it is up for grabs this Saturday.

  • Monday, 28. January, 2013

    French Should Follow English Example

    France rugby should follow England's example when it comes to looking after their players and not overloading the schedule French coach Philippe Saint-Andre said.

  • Sunday, 27. January, 2013

    Six Nations a two-horse race

    France and England will battle for Six Nations supremacy when Europe’s finest kick-off the international season this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 23. January, 2013

    World Rugby Shop.com Savings

    The World Rugby Shop.com has regular sales and soccer coupon codes out all the time and it can be hard to keep up. Rugby Rugby.com will try and help you find the best deal when you are looking for rugby gear.

  • Friday, 21. December, 2012

    The referee's Christmas tree

    Lots of people celebrate Christmas, amongst them lots of referees, so we thought we should decorate a Christmas tree for referees.

  • Tuesday, 4. December, 2012
    Have A Rugby Christmas

    Have A Rugby Christmas

    With most rugby teams winding down from the fall season, Rugby Rugby’s David Martin looks at some of the rugby Christmas traditions.

  • Friday, 12. October, 2012

    View from the Couch

    View from the Couch this week begins the promised analysis how rugby is run in SA and NZ

  • Sunday, 9. September, 2012

    No quick fix for Boks

    The Springboks’ woes are set to continue for the remainder of the year due to the severity of their shortcomings, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.

  • Friday, 7. September, 2012

    Does the Currie Cup still matter?

    The Currie Cup is 120 years old this year, the oldest provincial competition in the world. Paul Dobson asks if interest in the Currie Cup is waning?

  • Wednesday, 15. August, 2012

    YouTube Eliminates Rugby Video Starvation in America

    The chance to watch top level rugby in the past was hard to come by but that void is being filled by full length rugby matches on YouTube and Rugby Rugby’s Baron Christopher Hanson talks about the importance of watching these and other rugby videos.

  • Tuesday, 14. August, 2012

    CanAm Rugby, Always a Special Weekend

    Over 100 rugby teams came together in the towns of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid at the end of July for the annual CanAm Tournament and Rugby Rugby’s David Martin gives a look inside what makes this tournament so special.

  • Monday, 28. May, 2012

    Healey Tackles New Challenge

    Austin Healey, the former England, British and Irish Lions and Leicester Tiger rugby player, will jump out of his comfort zone to take part in the Blenhiem Triathlon for Sport Relief and is looking for the support of the rugby community in raising money for a good organization.

  • Thursday, 24. May, 2012

    An American Rugby Player in South Africa

    After picking up the game as a 14-year-old, Trevor Cassidy decided early he wanted to make a career of the sport. The Vermont native took advantage of his opportunities and is now playing in South Africa and hoping to one day make the cut for the U.S. Eagles squad.

  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012

    What SARU will get from World Cup deal

    SARU has welcomed the new compromise agreement between SANZAR and the IRB that will see financial compensation for national unions in World Cup years and a new kick-off date for the global showpiece.

  • Monday, 7. May, 2012

    Which is the brightest Sevens star?

    New Zealand stars Tomasi Cama and Frank Halai and South African-born Engand speedster Mat Turner have all been nominated for the IRB Sevens Player of the Year Award.