Joe Harvey

3 weeks ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

A drop goal in rugby union is a method of scoring points and has been a useful tool throughout the sport’s history There are a variety of different ways to score points in rugby union. You can score a try for five points, convert it for two and kick a penalty or drop goal for three. The drop goal in rugby union is perhaps the most artful way for a team to get points and are often utilised when a game hangs in the balance.

3 weeks ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

The Hong Kong Sevens is one of the most iconic rugby events in the world and has recently relocated to a new stadium This weekend HSBC SVNS will roll into Asia for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. A centrepiece event in the rugby sevens calendar, 17 men’s and women’s teams will descend upon the South China Sea to become the latest champions of the much-heralded tournament.

4 weeks ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

Rugby World looks at the bookmaker's favourites to lead Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions in Australia this summer. With the Guinness Men’s Six Nations having come to a close all eyes are now on the British & Irish Lions’ tour of Australia this summer. After his successes with Ireland, Andy Farrell has been named head coach for the Lions Men’s Series and has also named his coaching staff.

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

The Women's Six Nations starts o Saturday 22 March as England go in pursuit of a seventh consecutive championship. Here’s all you need to know about the northern hemisphere’s biggest tournament... TAGS: Highlightwomen's six nations The 29th edition of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 gets underway on Saturday 22 March.

1 month ago | rugbyworld.com | Joe Harvey

With one final round of games to be played on Saturday 15 March, three teams can still win the Six Nations championship… TAGS: EnglandfranceIrelandSix Nations Super Saturday has never been more important in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Heading into the final round of action in 2025 there are a myriad of reasonable scenarios which could see France, England or Ireland end the Six Nations as champions.