Rugby

So England have exited the Euros in ignominy (again), the team have been branded as over-paid prima-donnas (again) and humiliation has led to a search for a new head coach (again). Does it not just leave you a little bit bored of it all? Fear not, however, as two...

Rugby fans across the UK braced themselves for the return of the six nations tournament last weekend. The oldest international Rugby competition in the world is a colourful and engaging spectacle watched and attended by millions. This year it is the 122nd edition of the tournament which began as...

The University of Nottingham extended their Varsity Series lead over Nottingham Trent University to 9-6 after a 20-12 Rugby League win at Lady Bay on Sunday evening. Despite rain threatening to spoil the boys’ fun, there was a thrilling display of hard-grafting rugby, every bit earning the result they achieved....

After the success of the women, the University of Nottingham men’s rugby union team hoped to continue with success of their own. However, facing a well-drilled Trent, Uni of fell 28-14. The game got off to a penalty filled start, with both teams getting called on numerous occasions and...

Lucy previews Saturday’s Varsity rugby fixtures… HERE COME THE GIRLS UoNWRFC have had a trying season, finishing 3rd in the table a point behind the rivals Trent. Having beaten each other once in the league this season, it’s winner-takes-all come May 2nd. The season began on a high with the girls...

Jack Hart wrote a piece for Impact a few days ago on the invigorating effect that Jonathon Joseph has had upon England’s Rugby Union side, with the Six Nations well underway. As demonstrated in the piece, Joseph’s jaunty forays through defensive lines have provided England’s backline with the variety...

Last month, Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths called for a complete abolishment of the salary cap for English Premiership clubs, claiming that he had the backing of six other major teams. As it stands, Premiership clubs are restricted to spending £5m on player’s salaries. Though this is rising to...