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Preparations for the coronation of George Tupou V have been marred by demonstrations and talk of revolution. Following the declaration of a republic in Nepal and the request by the British Queen for more money from her subjects, Tonga’s wrestle with democracy is part of a growing question over the rationale for feudalism. The Tongan [...]

England have this evening completed a 24-13 victory over France in Paris to prove that last year’s Rugby Union World Cup Quarter Final was no fluke, and re-alight their RBS Six Nations campaign after a hugely disappointing opening defeat to Wales.
Tries from Paul Sackey and Richard Wigglesworth along with Jonny Wilkinson’s 14 point haul from [...]

Following our introduction to the forthcoming RBS Six Nations 2008 rugby union tournament, we’ve been asked by a few people what the schedule for the tournament is. I also promised to shed a bit of light on where to get tickets for the matches.
I’ll also let you know the TV schedule information too (for those [...]

The RBS 6 Nations rugby union tournament begins in a couple of short weeks, on 2 Feb, and provides England with the first opportunity to show that they have retained some of their Rugby World Cup impetus. Now, as then, I will be watching every game with interest, and will in all probability be writing [...]

Tomorrow sees Great Britain take on New Zealand at Rugby League in the second test of the three test tour at Hull.
The Kiwis will be eager to avenge last week’s Huddersfield defeat, whey they lost 20-14 to Great Britain, losing a half-time 2 point lead to lose by just one converted try.
I’ve had the pleasure [...]

As a fair chunk of people have been coming to this site looking for “Rugby Jokes” - following the few poor efforts I had made during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, I have decided to give these people what they are so clearly looking for: the most comprehensive collection of funny rugby jokes available anywhere [...]

The Rugby World Cup Final for 2007 takes place this Saturday, 20 October, at 21:00 CET (8pm UK time, or 5am Eastern Australian Time) between England and South Africa. It is time for the final match preview of RWC 2007.
As with the past two knockout round matches, I am going to continue my modus operandi [...]

England have been improving the longer this years Rugby World Cup goes on, somehow making it into the Final of the tournament despite being upstaged hugely in their opening match against South Africa, 36-0.
As they meet the same nation in the final, it will really demonstrate just how far they have come in a few [...]

South Africa are clear favourites going into the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final.
As their coach, Jake White, rightly pointed out in the first press conference following their Semi-Final trouncing of Argentina, South Africa is a squad that has been together for four years. They have spent the bulk of that time preparing for this tournament, [...]

After England’s wonderful display in the Rugby World Cup 2007 Semi-Final versus the host nation, France, I have decided to get hold of the key pictures of the event. These photos have been sourced from around the globe for everyone’s enjoyment, visit the links below the photograph to see the image in its original context. [...]