How often do we hear it said by the French, South Africans and even these days the New Zealanders, that the scrum is a religion, a way of life? It is seen as primal, tribal, a battle pitching two ...

IRELAND boss Andy Farrell admitted Ireland would savour a ‘special day’ after their massive Six Nations victory over England in London. But the England-born coach insisted the ...

PARISPARIS — One of the surprises of the Rugby World Cup pool stage was the only team not to concede a yellow or red card: South Africa. The defending champion Springboks were also one of the least ...

PARIS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The All Blacks have a healthy respect for Ireland as the best team in the world but there will be no fear when the two teams clash in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final ...

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said his side’s comprehensive victory had set a new benchmark as they enter the second half of the championship.

MARSEILLE, April 20 (Reuters) - Money buys you a squad of World Cup winners and internationals but Toulon's 'galacticos' policy has worked because of the respect and admiration each player has for ...

The IRFU deserves to be commended for the stance it took with Bundee Aki’s dropping from the Ireland squad, following his run-in with the referee last weekend. The union got in ahead of the URC’s four ...

Former Welsh international Jonathan Davies has called out the Welsh Rugby Union, claiming that the governing body has shown their professional players a lack of respect AND support. “Feel sorry for ...

Stade Toulousain, Racing 92, RC Toulon, Stade Francais Paris, Stade Rochelais and Montpellier Hérault Rugby are French club teams most South Africans will know because of the many South African ...