Articles
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Chasing the Egg: A Short History of the Rugby Ball
The rugby ball is one of the most recognisable aspects of rugby, but also one of the most bizarre. How exactly did we end up as eggchasers? If you asked… Read more.
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Meet the Valentines
The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Irish Women’s National Rugby Team On the 30th September 2024, Irish rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland… Read more.
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Why is Rugby Union Posh?
In many countries, Rugby Union is considered to be a sport for the middle classes. Stereotypically played in private schools by the sons of professionals, the sport often struggles to… Read more.
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Emily Valentine: The Female William Webb Ellis?
Emily Valentine was only ten when she picked up a rugby ball and played for Portora Royal School in Enniskillen. Since 2010 she has been hailed as the ‘female William… Read more.
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Barrette: The Original Female Rugby Code?
In the 1920s, feminists took part in ‘Rugby Féminin’. However the controversial sport faced its demise a decade after its first match. Did barrette influence the female rugby players of… Read more.
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'I wanted to play for Wales with my whole heart': An Exploration of the Players Lost to Welsh Rugby Due To Racism
For over a century, working class rugby players left Wales in order to be paid. However, for many men, “Going North” was a necessity as their skin colour was a… Read more.
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The Legacy of Las Leonas: The Addition, Success and Removal of Spain in the Women’s Six Nations
Spain took part in the Women’s Six Nations between 2000 and 2006 before being removed by administrators of the men’s game, a decision still viewed with ire by many within… Read more.
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Ohhhh Canada: The Canadian Women’s National Rugby Team have succeeded against all odds, but where do they go from here?
As Canada prepares for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, they are once again faced with balancing fundraising and on-field preparation. The Great White North may not seem like a natural… Read more.
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The cases of Sione Tuipulotu and Alfred Clunies-Ross: a brief look at the relationship between rugby and the diaspora
Sione Tuipulotu’s inclusion within the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia has ruffled feathers. This article looks at Alfred Clunies-Ross, Scotland’s first diaspora player. The inclusion of current… Read more.
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