Rugby

By William Stanton — A majority of the student population at Southern Virginia University are student-athletes. Southern Virginia athletes compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III level… All except for one sport. Southern Virginia’s rugby team is a part of the Rugby East Conference that competes at a Division I Varsity…

Bristol has a long and storied history of rugby and is widely considered one of the hotspots for the sport in the UK with a whopping 53 rugby clubs in Bristol and its surrounding area, which includes North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. From its early roots in the city’s schools…

I wanted to share a few more tall tales from some of my rugby club tours. There is a strict code of “what goes on tour stays on tour” but I felt that some of these stories were simply too good to be forgotten. To give you a quick bit…

Let’s compare attitudes of rugby players towards their opponents in order to develop this question further. Check out my website, www.MattOwensRees.com for a more readable version, with-wrap around text, and an easier way to view the videos. And please feel free to comment. Your views and opinions are encouraged as…

We challenged ChatGPT to put together the greatest rugby XV lineup of players from various eras and regions, and here is the result. 1. Os du Randt (South Africa) 2. Keith Wood (Ireland) 3. Carl Hayman (New Zealand) 4. Martin Johnson (England) © 5. John Eales (Australia) 6. Richie McCaw…

For this interview, I spoke to my friend Daniel Palmer, an experienced innovation manager currently working for Upstream Tech and former rugby player for the University of Notre Dame. Dan has a diverse background, having worked in consulting, local government, and startups, where he has gained valuable insights into problem-solving…

Worrying about legacy is stifling your joy — In the ancient Greek world, there was a concept called ‘kleos’. This roughly translates as ‘glory’. It is what people hear about you, your reputation and the way that you are remembered after death- it’s your ticket to immortality. …

A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Rugby: 5 Tips for Enjoying the Game ‍Image Source: Unsplash‍ Rugby is a high-intensity sport that involves a lot of physical contact and strategic gameplay. It is a sport that has been played for over 200 years and is popular in many countries worldwide. If you are new to rugby, it can be overwhelming to understand the…

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” — Greek Proverb Newly-minted CEOs face a stubborn dilemma. Do I prioritise short-term strategies that boost the company’s stock in the short term? Or do I take the long-term view and risk…