By Ben Jaycock England women’s attack coach Lou Meadows was delighted with not only her side’s victory, which maintained the Red Roses’ Six Nations title […]
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Phil Dowson: Rest rules are ‘dysfunctional’
By James Logan Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson feels more needs to be done to allow English clubs to hit their potential. Dowson agrees […]
Cardiff Rugby deal costs Welsh Rugby Union £780,000
The WRU revealed the acquisition of Cardiff Rugby last week cost about £780,000. The Cardiff Arms Park team were placed into administration by their directors […]
Premiership News: Six-game ban for Steve Diamond
Newcastle director of rugby Steve Diamond has been handed a six-match ban by the RFU for abusing match officials after Newcastle’s 17-15 defeat at Exeter […]
West Country derby is the best – Jordan
■ By PAUL REES Hard man: Cam Jordan in action for Gloucester PICTURE: Alamy CAM Jordan thought that the East Midlands derby between Leicester and […]
Dewi Lake still dreaming of becoming a British and Irish Lion
By Simon Thomas Dewi Lake says it would be “a dream” to fulfil “the ultimate goal” of being selected by the British & Irish Lions. […]
Ciaran Donoghue’s glad to take centre stage
Ciaran Donoghue is relishing being part of Bath’s charge towards the treble having enjoyed a breakthrough season.
Fin Baxter: The baby-faced assassin who has his sights set on England
Fin Baxter went under the radar last season as he rose quickly up the front row ladder and he has learned how to deal with the extra attention he now demands.
Curtis Langdon’s out to add to his cap collection
Curtis Langdon is aiming to make up for lost time and add to the two England caps he won in 2021 when the Lions were in South Africa.
Worcester deserve place back in Tier 2
I READ with interest the views of Cai Griffiths (DoR at London Welsh, one of my alltime favourite clubs) in TRP of April 6, and […]
Jeremy Guscott: Power of four will be crucial for Andy Farrell
In terms of pedigree, the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad selected by head coach Andy Farrell next month to tour Australia will not have a “generational” player like France does in Antoine Dupont.
Northampton Saints 51-16 Castres: Job done! Alex Mitchell makes it simple for Saints
Northampton Saints, putting their foot down after the break, breezed past Castres to book a repeat of last year’s Champions Cup semi-final against competition favourites Leinster in Dublin.
Champions Cup: Damian Penaud is back to his best to guide Bordeaux into the semi-finals
By Gary Fitzgerald Bordeaux ……… 47pts Tries: Penaud 5, Lucu 12, Samu 25, Echegaray 34, Lamothe 57, Bielle-Biarrey 78 Conversions: Jalibert 14, 26, 35; Lucu […]
Toulon v Toulouse preview: France’s big two collide in battle of the heavyweights
The weather in Toulon is normally mild, but the Stade Mayol will reverberate this afternoon to the sound of thunder as two of the tournament’s heavyweights collide.
Glasgow Warriors were bullied in every aspect of the game, admits Franco Smith
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith admitted his side were taught a lesson in Dublin. “Leinster were brilliant,” he said. “I’m not going to make excuses […]
Nick Cain: Premiership clubs need to set higher standards
The most concerning aspect of the Harlequins no-show against Leinster at Croke Park last weekend, which finished in a 62-0 European Cup rout, is that the club’s leading England internationals, and would-be Test players, lacked the motivation to battle for places on this summer’s Lions tour.
Time to dismantle the ivory towers
TV adverts are a mixed bag, but at their best they paint a picture that nails an irksome aspect of modern life, but manage to […]
Challenge Cup: Racing 92 too strong for battling Connacht
By John Fallon Connacht ……….40pts Tries: Aki 3, Prendergast 9, 30, Penalty 13, Murphy 73, Forde 79 Conversions: Hanrahan 4, 10, 31, 80 Racing 92 […]
Ospreys 18-20 Lyon: It’s heartbreak for Ospreys as Dan Edwards sends kick wide
Dan Edwards missed a touchline conversion to end Ospreys’ hopes of reaching their first ever European semi-final on a frustrating night for them against Lyon in the Champions Cup.
Challenge Cup: Edinburgh hold their nerve to fight off late Bulls revival
By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh …….. 34pts Tries: Lang 3, 24 Bradbury 13, Gilchrist 42 Conversions: Thompson 4, 14, 25, 43 Penalties: Thompson 37, 59 Bulls […]
Bath v Gloucester preview: Cherry and Whites go to Somerset ‘fully loaded’
A year ago George Skivington prioritised the cup competitions with Gloucester in the bottom two of the Premiership, but he has told his players to go hard in all the remaining games this season.
Chris Robshaw tips George Ford for British and Irish Lions selection
By Luke Jarmyn Chris Robshaw believes his former team-mate George Ford’s recent cameo in England’s Six Nations victory over Wales has reminded the Lions selectors […]
Chris Ashton: Designated away sections will build atmosphere
By Ben Jaycock Chris Ashton is backing Premiership Rugby’s away end trial later this month, believing it will enhance the atmospheres at stadiums across the […]
Dream Team – Matt Sturgess
MATT STURGESS THE SEDGLEY PARK AND FORMER SALE SHARKS, SALE FC & FYLDE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH… 1. Bevan Rodd […]
Chris Hewett: Dan Biggar’s lessons in staying strong
The last time Wales won a game of rugby against someone other than the Barbarians – those struggling to recall that landmark event can be forgiven on the grounds that the average elephant doesn’t remember it either – the world was a very different place.
Dominant France give Wales the runaround
■By SAM JACKSON France…………… 42pts Tries: Boulard 5, 16, Bigot 41, Feleu 44, Penalty 67, Champon 79 Conversions: Bourgeois 6, 17, 42, 45, 80 Wales […]
Women’s Six Nations: England take their time to turn up the heat and go on rampage against Ireland
England overcame a first-half wobble to restore their attacking mojo and maintain their Grand Slam quest in the Women’s Six Nations after defeating Ireland.
Two changes for Scotland as they face winless Italy
PREVIEW… ■By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Hive Stadium Captain: Scotland blindside Rachel Malcolm SCOTLAND host winless Italy today in a match […]
Championship: Cornish Pirates proud of formidable home record
By Ben Jaycock Maintaining Cornish Pirates’ formidable home record is a ‘non-negotiable’, says back row Alex Everett. The Pirates have been beaten only once at […]
Vermeulen: I must prove myself again
◼️By MARK STEVENS AS one successful chapter ends for Jacques Vermeulen at Exeter Chiefs, the hard-hitting South African forward says he’s ready to write a […]
Saint Fischetti
NORTHAMPTON have signed Italy prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre for next season. The 27-yearold, below, won his 50th cap during the Six Nations and has […]
Chapman to join Exeter
GLOUCESTER scrum-half Charlie Chapman has signed for Exeter Chiefs for next season. The 26-year-old, right, has been at Kingsholm since the age of 14 and […]
JPR jersey sale
THE jersey worn by the late Wales legend JPR Williams in the Barbarians’ famous 23-11 win against the All Blacks in 1973 has been auctioned […]
Quinnell’s quick pint at The Ferry Boat Inn
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW OF ALL the books written about the Lions, no reference can be found in any to The […]
Chabal’s sad state of affairs
ANOTHER week, another disturbing confession; this one from Sebastien Chabal, the Frenchman who became a folk hero as the battering-ram behind Sale Sharks’ Premiership title […]
Cardiff’s owners show no regrets
PHIL Kempe had tried his hand as a Formula 3 racing driver before he and investment banker Neal Griffith took the wheel of Cardiff, aiming […]
Jackson in right place to snatch it for Ampthill
■By PAUL SMITH Coventry ………..26pts Tries: Trotter 8, 30, Opoku 16, Maunder 23 Conversions: Mathews 8, 16, 23 Ampthill …………31pts Tries: Barton 13, Beaton 19, […]
Doncaster make it six on the bounce
■By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge …….17pts Tries: Williams 10, Baker 33, White 55 Conversions: Caven 34 Doncaster ………52pts Tries: Olowofela 2, Tait 8, Fox 12, 51 […]
Bazalgette’s on song to call the tune for Hartpury
■By LUKE JARMYN Caldy …………….. 10pts Tries: Weatherby 35, Hanson 40 Hartpury ………..41pts Tries: H Short 2, Protheroe 32, Lewis 62, Jeanes 66, A Benz-Solomon […]
Scottish can’t stop the Ealing cavalcade
■By OLLIE AUST London Scottish …………. 24pts Tries: Bradley 19, Sheppard 34, Kerins 38, Wallis 72 Conversions: Wilstead 35, 39 Ealing Trailfinders ………41pts Tries: Reid […]
Adamson on a high to lead Blues from front
■By STEPHEN BULL Bedford ………….87pts Tries: Adamson 1, 14, 36, 42, 45; Howard 6, 11; Titherington 17, Heffernan 25, Conway 33, Day 47, Frost 57, […]
Lethal McNab finds his form as Pirates deny Chinnor
■By JOHN VAUGHAN Chinnor ………….31pts Tries: Walker 8, Smith 29, Pascoe 60, Rafferty 71, 80 Conversions: Slevin 29, 60, 80 C Pirates ……….33pts Tries: Hiscocks […]
Clubs trapped in tangled web
PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY NORTHAMPTON WERE THE LAST ENGLISH TEAM STANDING IN THIS SEASON’S CHAMPIONS CUP AND then there was one. Northampton were the […]
Williams glad he’s back and wants to stay
■ By SIMON THOMAS Good return: Rhodri Williams playing for Wales this season PICTURE: Getty Images RHODRI Williams is the first to admit he thought […]
It’s the right time to bow out, says Dollman
■ By MARK STEVENS WHEN Rob Baxter took charge of Exeter in 2009, few could have predicted the incredible journey both he and the club […]
Memo to the suits: Give us some jeopardy
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER I FEEL the need to tap out a quick memo to the […]
How Saurel helped put some beef into Georgia
ONE of modern-day rugby’s most travelled and unheralded coaches – Claude Saurel – has died in the small French port of Meze aged 76. Saurel, […]
Dunne scoots to a double
On top: Adam Dunne with London Shamrocks, left, and, inset, playing for London Welsh LONDON Welsh’s Irish speedster Adam Dunne is celebrating a notable double […]
Titans all smiles as they down champs at the death
■By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham T ..40 Richmond ……..38 ROTHERHAM took the scalp of champions Richmond in a 12-try feast that could have gone either way. […]
Matt signs off for the Tigers in style
■By TOM MARKHAM Sedgley Park ……..63 Darlington MP …….24 TIGERS pulled out all the stops in their final home game with a formidable victory over […]
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