Owen Farrell has admitted that he has found his four-match ban ‘challenging’ but lumped praise on fellow fly-half George Ford for his performances so far at the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign.

In 2013, Saracens made a landmark move from Bramley Road to the Allianz Park, where they would become the first Premiership rugby side to play on an artificial grass pitch (AGP).

Women’s rugby union is one of the world’s fastest-growing female sports, with more than 2.7 million women currently participating in the game globally.

With the announcement of the 2021 British & Irish Lions touring squad almost upon us [May 6 being the big day], Ed Carruthers caught up with former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best to get his thoughts.

Former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best believes Ireland will need to build on their squad depth if they are to become one of the best sides in the world.

From the pre-engagement ‘Mexican stand-off’ to repeated resets, players, coaches and fans alike continue to be frustrated by the sheer volume of minutes killed in the game of rugby due to scrums.

Former Ireland Captain Rory Best believes Ireland will need to “front up” to defeat England in their final match of the Six Nations this Saturday.