The Battle of Pretoria
The 2009 Lions Second Test was one of the most brutal games ever seen
Sam Peters
Former Mail on Sunday and Sunday Times rugby journalist
An award-winning sports journalist and media campaigner with almost two decades experience working across national newspapers, Sam spearheaded The Mail on Sunday’s Cudlipp Prize shortlisted “concussion in rugby” campaign. In 2014 he was short-listed for sports journalist of the year at the Press Gazette Awards and was subsequently named one of Rugby World’s 50 most influential figures in rugby. Sam began his journalism career at the Press Association before moving to Hayters Teamwork. He has subsequently written for, among others, The Sunday Times and The Mirror and is author of two books.
Balancing the books
Like it or not, rugby has been cast, headfirst, into a new financial landscape where it will either thrive or wither
Pomp to ‘poison’
After five years in charge, now bereft of the Saracens swagger, it is increasingly unlikely Eddie Jones is the man to rediscover England’s mojo.
Pressing his case
Max Malins was once compared to Beauden Barrett and the Bristol full-back is now ready for the grandest stage
Making a head start
Progressive Rugby want to help the sport deal with the head injury crisis but will anyone listen?
Under the spotlight
Under fire Eddie Jones has reverted to type for the Italy game among calls of conservatism
Ticking time bomb
Neil Spence’s legal case against the game’s authorities is leading to more players coming forward
Opportunity knocks
Harrowing real-life stories from former professionals should force rugby into swift action
Moral courage
Dan Leo’s tireless campaign has shone a light on the need for leadership within the English game
Prime suspect
Fans are focusing on Leicester’s ‘sell-out’ yet turning a blind eye to Amazon’s TV deal