Roundup: November Internationals Week 3

A roundup of the international results from the final week of the test window, which again was a disappointing one for many sides, particularly for the Pacific Islanders.

Team News: November Internationals Week 3

Team lists for the final week of the November international window, which includes big games for Samoa and Tonga whilst the ENC sides attempt to salvage something from a poor month.

IRB announce Tier 2 November fixtures for 2014

The IRB have announced a complete list of fixtures involving the top 18 ranked sides in the world for the November Test window later this year. Some details are still yet confirmed.

Debate: What's the best approach to Japan's RWC dilemma?

Japan will be hoping to cause an upset at the next World Cup, but the scheduling of their opening 2 matches leaves them a bit of a dilemma of how best to approach the tournament.

Roundup: June Internationals Week 2

A roundup of the weekend's action from the second week of June, where Samoa dominate Italy, Canada lost out in controversially whilst there were two other high scoring PNC matches.

Team News: June Internationals Week 2

Team news ahead of the second week of the June test window. The Pacific Nations Cup matches continue, whilst 6 Nations Italy and Scotland move onto to face Canada and Samoa.

Roundup: June Internationals Week 1

A roundup of the weekend's action from the first week of June, which saw Fiji record their first win over a Tier 1 side for 7 years and Japan record an incredible comeback against Canada.

Team News: June Internationals Week 1

Team news ahead of the first week of the June test window. All of the Pacific Nations Cup sides are in action, with USA and Fiji both hosting big home games against Italy and Scotland.

Why the privately owned Club model is better for the global game than the Union run model

There are two diverging philosophies in the European club battle, one from the privately backed domestic game in England, France and the Welsh regions, the other from the Union run domestic game backed by the IRFU, SRU and WRU (who want more control over the regions). Here we say, from the perspective of the global game, who it would be preferable to triumph.

Clown of the week: Scott Hastings

As one of the ex-players asked about about Scotland's place in the 6 Nations tournament following the dismal defeat to England, in defending his home nation Scott Hastings went on a strange and ignorant tirade against the passion of Georgian support for their team.

JRFU and SRU to form partnership

Sankei Sports announced that the JRFU and the SRU are to form a partnership which will lead to a coaching and referee exchange, whilst JRFU Chairman Tatsuzo Yabe hopes for a regular possibly annual fixture between the two nations.

Sevens star Carlin Isles to make first foray into 15 man code

In exciting news for fans of the USA and rugby in general, it appears that Carlin Isles will be making his first foray into the 15 man code as RugbyMag reports he is to sign for Rabo Pro12 side Glasgow for the rest of the season.

Briefing: 6 Nations promotion and relegation

Following the recent media and fan discussion, here is a briefing on the chances of a promotion and relegation system being added to the leading international tournament in the Northern Hemisphere the 6 Nations.