Here is our pick of the five best blindside or openside flankers to play for England. This article runs through their most memorable achievements and why they’ve made our cut. Neil Back Wavell Wakenfield (revolutionized flanker play) Richard Hill Peter Winterbottom Chris Robshaw (yes, we said it!) So, how did we decide the player rankings? … Read more
It’s tough to pick the best English flanker, and we went back and forth between three different choices. The main reason that Neil Back is our choice it is that he wasn’t just one of the most highly skilled players. He proved that forwards who aren’t natural behemoths can dominate matches in the modern game … Read more
Here is our pick of the five best blindside or openside flankers to play for Ireland. This article runs through their most memorable achievements and why they’ve made our cut. Sean O’Brien Fergus Slattery David Wallace Stephen Ferris Gordon Hamilton (a left-field pick, we know!) Top Five Irish Flankers Three of our top five flankers … Read more
To decide on the best Irish flanker in rugby history, we drew up a shortlist of world-class players who played blindside or openside flanker for Ireland. Whittling down the shortlist was hard enough. But only one can be chosen as the best of all time. It’s a tough job, but someone had to step up … Read more
Here are the names of Welsh rugby players who played for Wales who made their international debut since the sport went professional. The International Rugby Board agreed to allow professional rugby in August 1995. This is why I cut off the list at this date. Welsh Rugby Player Names In the Professional Era The list … Read more
Irish players have played for the British and Irish Lions since the tours began in 1910. The first captain was an Irishman, and eleven in total have led the Lions into a test match. This article has a comprehensive list of all Irish Lions players. We haven’t listed players who were included in the original … Read more
Four countries have won the Rugby World Cup since it began. New Zealand won the inaugural cup in 1987 and won again in 2011 and 2015. South Africa won in 1995, 2007, and 2019. Australia won in 1991 and 1999, while England have one once in 2003. This table lays out the timeline of world … Read more
Here are the names of Irish rugby players who played for Ireland over a period of 25 years since the sport went professional. The International Rugby Board agreed to allow professional rugby in August 1995. But the Irish authorities dragged their heels reluctantly to enter the new era. This is why I’ve set the start … Read more
Are there really eleven types of passes in rugby? Maybe not! Some of the types we’ll describe in this article are close variations. However, you’ll hear these passing terms being used by coaches and commentators. You’ll enjoy the sport better if you’re familiar with the variety of passes in rugby. Types Of Passes In Rugby … Read more
There are forty-five South African rugby players currently playing in the England Premiership Rugby tournament. The players are spread across ten clubs, with Sale Sharks having the highest number. Seven players have been in recent Springbok squads. This article gives you the list of South African rugby players in each Premiership club. We’ll also dive … Read more