The most colourful character in rugby! With his flaxen mane, JEAN-PIERRE RIVES was one of the world’s greatest players – now he’s a renowned artist and speaks to JEFF POWELL about risks, revelry and renaissance Jean-Pierre Rives has transitioned from rugby legend to a renowned artist He expects the team he once captained to glory to complete a renaissance Rives has also tipped England to reach the semi-finals despite their
If any team can break new ground, it’s this one… Andy Farrell’s Ireland have so much in their favour but sport’s cruel unpredictability could yet derail the bid for ultimate glory Andy Farrell’s Ireland enter the World Cup with real momentum behind them They are looking to become the first Irish side to make it past the quarter-finals Ireland look well-placed to go far this time, but World Cups are
Live: New Zealand head coach speaks ahead of Rugby World Cup opener Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Watch live as New Zealand head coach Ian Foster holds a press conference after announcing his team for the opening
England’s Jonny May reveals how he lost his rag with Steve Borthwick and almost walked out of Rugby World Cup camp Jonny May has discussed how he got annoyed with Steve Borthwick last month England winger nearly quit the Rugby World Cup camp but dust has now settled May opened up on wanting to leave to be with his young son and first child Jaxon Tucked away in a shady
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Phoenix Crossland earns a little more than 10 per cent of Kalyn Ponga’s record $1.4 million salary and has worn more than his fair share of social media and face-to-face criticism already in his short NRL career. Which is just how he likes it. Because, alongside fellow playmaking bargain Tyson Gamble, the self-declared
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And with superstars wherever you look, Penrith in ominous touch and Brisbane leading a chasing pack that’s closing fast, we run through each week one finals clash and look at where the biggest contests of the year will be won and lost. Broncos v Storm
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Danny Cipriani has likened Eddie Jones to “a horny teenager” in a recent autobiography, revealing that the former England head coach pressed him for details about his sex life at a team hotel. In the latest extract from Who Am I?, which has been exclusively serialised by The Times and The Sunday Times,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England are significant underdogs for their World Cup opener against Argentina, Steve Borthwick’s side should beat Japan despite Billy Vunipola’s absence and will want plenty of tries against Chile England’s chances against Argentina show how far the national team fell so far After taking on the Pumas they face Japan, Chile and Samoa in France Borthwick’s side are up against it as they participate at the Rugby
Leading into AFL finals and the start of the AFLW season, we have chosen the top 50 people who will influence footy over the next decade. Here is the top 10. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It is a remarkable fact that the two of three current players elected as the most likely to shape the future and
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Joseph Manu will not play in the team’s do-or-die final-round clash with South Sydney after picking up a hamstring injury in last week’s clash against the Tigers. It’s a massive blow for the Bondi club, who have to win Friday night’s game to make the finals, and are