Calls to make rugby safer 'before player dies on TV' A group of former British and Irish players and coaches have called on World Rugby to implement changes which allow replacements only for injury to make the sport safer and help prevent the prospect of a player dying on the field. Rugby • 14 Aug 21
Calls to make rugby safer 'before player dies on TV' A group of former British and Irish players and coaches have called on World Rugby to implement changes which allow replacements only for injury to make the sport safer and help prevent the prospect of a player dying on the field. Rugby • 14 Aug 21
McBride and Gregg recognised in New Year Honours Irish rugby great Willie John McBride to receive a CBE in the New Year Honours while former Manchester United goalkeeper and Northern Ireland international Harry Gregg to receive OBE. Rugby • 28 Dec 18
McBride and Gregg recognised in New Year Honours Irish rugby great Willie John McBride to receive a CBE in the New Year Honours while former Manchester United goalkeeper and Northern Ireland international Harry Gregg to receive OBE. Rugby • 28 Dec 18
When television gave birth to the modern sports star We take a look at a time before globalisation and accessible air travel, when international achievements were magical and rare, while the domestic was magnified. Other sport • 21 Nov 17
When television gave birth to the modern sports star We take a look at a time before globalisation and accessible air travel, when international achievements were magical and rare, while the domestic was magnified. Other sport • 21 Nov 17
Lions concept saved by 2017 tour, claims McBride Willie John McBride believes the British and Irish Lions may have been saved from extinction by the performance of this year's side in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Jul 17
Lions concept saved by 2017 tour, claims McBride Willie John McBride believes the British and Irish Lions may have been saved from extinction by the performance of this year's side in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Jul 17
