John Winter Which English rugby players are the greatest to have played for their country? Who had the greatest skills and contributed the most to England and English rugby? At least one of our choices is not as well-known as modern international stars. But we have chosen players who reinvented their positions and changed how rugby is … Read more
A knock on in rugby occurs when a player drops the ball forward or the ball hits off their hand or arm and moves forward. If the ball hits the ground or another player catches it, the referee awards a knock on infringement. If the ball moves backward from a fumble, a knock on does … Read more
Rugby Union is one of the more popular sports in England and has a higher fan base than Rugby League. However, the playing numbers and TV audience in England are much lower than for football (soccer). This article compares rugby’s popularity with other sports in several different categories: Number of professional rugby clubs General participation … Read more
Do you know the difference between a maul, a rolling maul, and a ruck in rugby? This article uses video and pictures to explain all aspects of mauls. Plenty of rugby fans don’t like mauls and there are occasional calls from commentators to remove them from the game. But we may convince you to love … Read more
Are you looking for a great pub where you can watch rugby in Boston, Massachusetts? Some pubs that were well-known rugby venues years ago have unfortunately shut down or changed hands. However, the arrival of the New England Free Jacks as a professional franchise has breathed new life into rugby in Boston. Current Recommendations For … Read more
Which Australian rugby player is so famous that even Aussies who don’t follow rugby still know their name? Which Australian player would be recognized by casual sports fans in Britain or France? We’ve picked a shortlist of players that every rugby fan would know. Then we measured them on how famous they are beyond the … Read more
Which English rugby player is so famous that even English football fans who don’t follow rugby still know their name? Which English player would be recognized by casual sports fans in Australia or New Zealand? We’ve picked a shortlist of players that every rugby fan would know. Then we measured them on how famous they … Read more
Here is our pick of the greatest Irish rugby players that we’ve seen play. As we run through their most memorable achievements, we explain why they are top of our list. How We Chose Our Shortlist We restricted selection to players that played since 1980. Why? Because we saw them play! That rules out Irish … Read more
Looking for the best rugby jokes on the internet? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected rugby jokes from around the world to make you laugh, no matter where you’re from. Everyone has their favourite type of jokes. We’ve got special collections of one-liners and puns if those are what tickle your fancy. We’ve … Read more
If you watched the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, you may have noticed that the international players didn’t have traditional collars on their shirts. But go back to the first World Cup of 1987, and you’ll see collars on every shirt. Traditionally, rugby shirts have had collars since the sport began. This article … Read more