Francis & Quill: World Cup Disciplinary Review

The disciplinary sanctions for foul play have been coming thick and fast at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. After Hodge, Lee-Lo and Matu’u were handed three-week bans for dangerous tackles (previously analysed here), it was hoped that players might take…

Rugby’s ‘World’ League: A Cash Cow Cartel

This article was originally published in The Rugby Magazine a new media platform bringing rugby to life; stories, history, analysis and the most comprehensive fantasy rugby game available.   "Fans want to see meaningful games; they don’t want to see fatigued…

Four-Year Doping Bans in Rugby: Davis & Ashfield Explained

On the same day last month, it was announced that two rugby players from opposite ends of the playing spectrum had received four-year doping bans. August 13 saw US Eagle Aaron Davis and Clevedon RFC’s Dean Ashfield both sanctioned by…