Ryan Lamb believes his candid personality ultimately made him unsuitable for the rigid environment of international rugby, recounting a series of humorous missteps with England's coaching staff. On Stuart Lancaster’s first day, Lamb arrived late to a meeting and mistakenly called him “Steve.” His te
Lewis Moody identifies the 'special sauce' of the dominant Leicester Tigers era not as a single ingredient, but as a culture built on relentless hard work and deep, club-wide connection. He points to former players being embedded throughout the club's structure and a relentless demand for toughness
Elite rugby teams now meticulously prepare for the psychological “dark arts” employed by host nations, which can range from overly heated changing rooms to ball boys deliberately providing a wet, soapy ball for lineouts. Former England coach Eddie Jones was renowned for this, simulating hostile envi