Since rugby union’s Premiership began in 1987, there has often been one team that has dominated over a period of time. In the 1990s, Bath were the powerhouse before a period of dominance from Wasps and Leicester Tigers during the 2000s where the two clubs were champions for 11 out of
Rugby Union
Kings Cross Steelers pledge support to honorary president Gareth Thomas amid Rainbow Laces weekend
Behind the scenes of the 2003 Rugby World Cup: Former England media manager Richard Prescott on the triumph 15 years later
Red Sparks Prop Masahiro Hibino discusses the Japanese Rugby World Cup, improving the Japanese rugby culture and recovery from the 2011 earthquake
When the Rugby World Cup makes its way to Japan in late 2019, it will be the first time it has been organised in an Asian country. The previous hosts — Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France — are all well-established rugby nations. They compete against one
Trick or Treat: A Halloween XV of the scariest rugby players
It's Halloween! And the Sports Gazette have put together a starting XV of rugby players who have struck fear into both their opponents and fans alike. Prop: Tendai Mtawarira http://gty.im/970486276 Nicknamed 'The Beast,' Mtawarira has been capped over 100 times by South Africa. He is a prop who can dominate virtually any opponent
A tale of redemption — Stuart Lancaster 2.0
This is the story of Shaunagh Brown: The firefighting England & Harlequins women’s rugby star
In an age obsessed with team-no-sleep hashtags and Mark Wahlberg’s daily routine, you are invited to delve into the life of Shaunagh Brown. Full-time firefighter. England and Harlequins Ladies back-row. Commonwealth Games bronze medallist. The Highland Games. Plus a brief stint in boxing. This proves just a glimpse into the CV
London Scottish forward Byron Hodge ready for “huge game” with exile rivals
On a weekend where two high profile Premiership local derbies take place in Twickenham, the Championship fixture between London Scottish and London Irish at the Athletic Ground in Richmond may have gone under the radar for some. Irish’s relegation from the Premiership in May means these historic clubs will meet once
