Category Rugby

Rugby, the greatest sport in the world

I played rugby in France, the UK and Japan. The game gave me more than I gave it — an understanding of trust, leadership, and what it means to back the person next to you.

This is where I write about rugby union — the Six Nations, the culture of the game, and what happens when you apply its lessons to the rest of life.

Rugby, politics and the courage to govern

Stade de France, Paris, Six Nations 2026

What a weekend. On Saturday, France retained the Six Nations title with a last-kick penalty from Thomas Ramos, 48-46 against England. Back-to-back champions. Their 20th title. Galthié’s third. Pure theatre from start to finish. For the uninitiated: the Six Nations…