A huge fan of rugby and Liverpool FC, Jonny has been writing about both for several years. Having played rugby to a high level Jonny likes to give analytical insights as well as staying up to date with the latest news. Jonny has been an avid Liverpool fans since a child and his oldest memory is watching Liverpool win number five in Istanbul at the age of eight.
Rhys Carre has become one of the most viral players in rugby after his incredible try against Ireland. Just three years ago, he was released from the Welsh Rugby World Cup squad in 2023 due to fitness issues. Rhys Carre and his early career up until the 2023 World Cup Carre came through the Cardiff […]
Drop goals are a rarely used point scoring system in rugby, but they can quite often be an incredibly decisive moments in rugby. 5- Stephen Larkham vs South Africa- 1999 World Cup semi-final Larkham sent his team on their way to the 1999 World Cup when he launched a 48m drop goal over the post […]
In July 2022, World Rugby brought into full effect the 50:22 law. This benefits attacking teams and is one of its welfare-based laws. The law was trialled before this in Super Rugby competitions and was seen as a positive addition to the laws. What is a 50:22? A 50:22 is a tactical kick for attacking […]
Bryn Ward has found himself in the Ireland squad, being completely unknown to the outside rugby world six months ago. The 21-year-old is experiencing a huge rise, but with his rugby family, it’s not a massive surprise that he has that ability in him. Bryn is the son of former Ulster and Ireland player Andy […]
Ireland made hard work of their 27-17 win over Wales to bring them to three wins for the Six Nations Championship. Ireland vs Wales will be a game that will be remembered by Welsh fans for a while. They will be chasing a Six Nations showdown for the Triple Crown against Scotland. They still have […]
The Rugby Nations Championship will bring competitive rugby to the international rugby calendar during the summer and autumn international periods. What is the Rugby Nations Championship? The new competition explained The Rugby Nations Championship is a new rugby competition that will take place in the summer and autumn international windows. In the past, these periods […]
The Rugby World Rankings are updated each week to determine which international side is the best in the world. What are the World Rugby Rankings? The World Rugby rankings are a system for determining the world’s best rugby national teams. The rankings were introduced ahead of the 2003 World Cup, and England were the first […]
France are chasing a Grand Slam in 2026 as they have been comfortable in their three wins so far this year. Victories against Scotland and England would see them win the first Grand Slam since 2023. The Grand Slam is awarded to any team which wins all of their games in the Championship. In total, […]
Rugby has traditionally been the game for players of all shapes and sizes. These players can find their own place in a rugby team based on their position. When Ireland played Italy in February 2026, Craig Casey (5 ft,5 in, 76kg) lined up for an international match beside James Ryan (6 ft, 7 in, 115kg). […]
Italy vs England Six Nations preview as both teams come into the match on one win from three matches. They have never won against England, but this feels like an opportunity after strong performances in the tournament from the Azzurri, while England comes into the match with a string of disheartening results and performances. Italy […]
Scotland vs France Six Nations preview as the top two sides in the competition meet heading into the penultimate weekend. France travel to Murrayfield with a Grand Slam still on the cards. This will be their final away trip before they welcome England to Paris on Super Saturday. Scotland have won two of the last […]
Scotland and Ireland could be preparing themselves for a Triple Crown showdown when the teams meet in Dublin for the final round of the Six Nations. The title is one of several honours competed for in each year’s Six Nations, but is one that the home nations love to secure. Defining the Triple Crown: The […]