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Landajo talks ask questions about Care

18 November 2018 1 comment

HARLEQUINS are in advance discussions with Argentina No.9 Martín Landajo which will place a question mark over the future of England star Danny Care. Landajo, […]

19st Taqele barrels in to show he finally gets the game

18 November 2018 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN HEAVYWEIGHTWallaby Taqele Naiyaravaro made his powerful presence fully felt in this uplifting win for Northampton. The Wallaby wing – all 19st and […]

Daly deciding if he wants out of Wasps

18 November 2018 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Get-out clause: Elliot Daly ELLIOT DALY could swap Wasps for Saracens next season thanks to […]

Work is the only cure says Young

18 November 2018 1 comment

DAI YOUNG ordered his struggling Wasps squad to work harder after this dispiriting seventh successive defeat. “Northampton were good and we were poor. I was […]

Luke says No to new Chiefs offer

18 November 2018 1 comment

EXETER CHIEFS are losing their battle to keep England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie after he rejected a new contract. Cowan-Dickie is out of contract at the […]

Razor-sharp Thorley rips poor Tigers to shreds

18 November 2018 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING OLLIE Thorley scored two breathtaking tries to celebrate his return to Premiership rugby as Gloucester produced a season’s best performance. Due to […]

Cipriani: We knew how they would play

18 November 2018 1 comment

DANNY Cipriani returned after a three week suspension to steer his side to an emphatic win. He said: “Former Leicester players Ed Slater and Fraser […]

Bath’s Matt Garvey craving a trophy finish for mentor Booth

14 November 2018 0 comments

The early announcement of Booth and Darren Edwards’ exit haven’t destabilised the Bath dressing room

Huge boost for Bath as Anthony Watson and three other senior players agree new deals

13 November 2018 0 comments

Todd Blackadder talks about moves which sees key members of forward and backs sign

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg to move to Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season

13 November 2018 0 comments

Rob Baxter admits to previous pursuit of Glasgow Warriors back

Exeter’s young guns are too hot for Quins

11 November 2018 1 comment

By MIKE SINCLAIR EXETER’S faith in the seemingly endless Sandy Park production line paid off as they over-ran a poor Harlequins side to go top […]

Pellow: We’ve just got stronger

11 November 2018 0 comments

EXETERskills coach Ricky Pellow declared himself “really pleased” after his predominently young side showed just what benefits fringe players can earn from a sometimes-derided competition. […]

Solomons calls on academy Warriors to build on impressive start to campaign

11 November 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON WORCESTER Warriors have named three loan players in a much-changed squad for today’s match at Saracens as they look to build on […]

Penalty try earns Sale rare win over Tigers

11 November 2018 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Threat: Matt Postlethwaite makes a break for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images High rise: Tigers’ Graham Kitchener wins a lineout SALE edged to […]

Deacon: Discipline gave us problems

11 November 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER’S assistant coach Brett Deacon praised fit-again Mike Fitzgerald after the back row returned from a knee injury which had sidelined him since the opening […]

Grobler’s late TMO try drama seals it for Gloucester

11 November 2018 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING GERAINT Grobler sneaked over in the last minute to save Gloucester’s blushes as Saints looked set to remain unbeaten in the competition […]

Boyd: We had guts but little composure

11 November 2018 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON’S director of rugby Chris Boyd said: “It’s disappointing to lose it at the end but at times we were not composed enough so we […]

Costello’s crusade to bring better balance to Wasps’ attack and defence

11 November 2018 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE WASPS have recalled a host of big names for the showdown with Bristol following last Sunday’s 15-14 defeat to Northampton. Despite that […]

Falcons’ rain dance puts Bath under the weather

11 November 2018 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD SCOTT MacLeod believes Dean Richards has been given a selection headache by the Falcons who defied a wet and windy North East […]

We lost our way admits Clark

11 November 2018 0 comments

MAX Clark refused to blame the bad weather for Bath being comprehensively swept aside. Falcons put out a much more experienced side than Bath but […]

Joe Simpson talks Wasps future amid chance to express himself on the pitch

9 November 2018 0 comments

Long-serving Wasps scrum-half set for more starts after injury to Dan Robson

Zach Kibirige on Newcastle’s competition for places with Goneva, Sinoti Sinoti and the emerging Adam Radwan

9 November 2018 0 comments

Radwan is a massive ‘weapon for us’ says Falcons teammate

Ex-Quin Nick Easter dreaming big after Currie Cup success with Sharks

7 November 2018 0 comments

A few months in the job as assistant coach and the Sharks get their first Currie Cup triumph since 2013

Chris Boyd to rotate team for Saints’ clash against Gloucester

7 November 2018 0 comments

Youngster rested and experience to come in to Saints’ starting XV

Chiefs go surging along with their prop power

4 November 2018 1 comment

■ By MIKE SINCLAIR Going over: Tom O’Flaherty beats Alex Davies to score for Exeter Chiefs PICTURES: Getty Images EXETER’S dominant pack put them firmly […]

Bath will click soon insists Wilson

4 November 2018 0 comments

TWO-TRY winger Jack Wilson believes Bath are not far away from getting it right. Following their second successive Premiership Cup defeat the New Zealander said: […]

Jake aims to shake up Wasps cup hopes as Saints promise a high-tempo

4 November 2018 0 comments

■ By NEALE HARVEY FRUSTRATED prop Jake Cooper-Woolley is set for his first run-out since May as Wasps aim to inject some momentum into their […]

Thomas inspires Bears to maul his old mates

4 November 2018 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING Triumph: Nick Haining crashes over for Bristol Held: Bristol’s Charles Piutau is tackled by Henry Trinder DAN Thomas came back to […]

Now Dan needs run of games says Lam

4 November 2018 0 comments

BRISTOL head coach Pat Lam hailed the performance of man of the match, Dan Thomas. He said: “He’s a phenomenal athlete and was one of […]

Deacon left red-faced by toothless display from his Tigers

4 November 2018 0 comments

■ By ROB WILDMAN BRETT Deacon did not hold back after a tame Leicester performance left the big home support stunned. Deacon, the assistant coach […]

Lewis is Test class insists Solomons

4 November 2018 0 comments

WORCESTER boss Alan Solomons singled out flanker Sam Lewis after another outstanding display by the 27-year-old. Lewis gained the plaudits for his turn-over which gave […]

Injury-hit Catrakilis eager to make a lasting impression in the battle for No.10

4 November 2018 0 comments

■ By NEALE HARVEY PERKY playmaker Demetri Catrakilis believes he is finally hitting his stride as a Harlequins player following an injuryhit first year at […]

Sharks bite back after Worcester shellacking

4 November 2018 1 comment

■ By COLIN NEWBOULT TWO games, no wins for Sale in the Premiership Rugby Cup but a performance on Friday night that left their academy […]

Powell predicts Malins reaction

4 November 2018 0 comments

SARACENS’ coach Adam Powell has backed flyhalf Max Malins to come back stronger after the former England U20 star struggled against Sale. Malins’ involvement was […]

Danny Cipriani opens up on the frustration of being overlooked by England

31 October 2018 0 comments

‘I know my skillset’

Franco Mostert in line for first Gloucester start after ‘touchy’ negotiations

30 October 2018 0 comments

The Lions had disputed the lock’s move to Kingsholm

Solomons to open contract talks with England ace Te’o

28 October 2018 0 comments

Wanted at Warriors: Ben Te’o WORCESTER Warriors are desperate for England and British Lions centre Ben Te’o to stay with the club beyond when his […]

Wales prop Francis gets the best of both worlds

28 October 2018 2 comments

TOMAS Francis will stay at Exeter and continue to play for Wales next season. Tighthead prop Francis is out of contract at Sandy Park at […]

Tigers feel full force of Tongan wrecking ball

28 October 2018 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Force of nature: Sione Vailanu looks to punch through the Tigers defence PICTURES: Getty Images ADAM Powell paid tribute to his “young […]

’Cursed’ Veainu forced off again

28 October 2018 1 comment

BRETT Deacon hopes Telusa Veainu will not face another lengthy spell out of action. The Tongan international had just returned form a five-week absence from […]

Vellacott magic sparks Gloucester dominance

28 October 2018 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING BEN VELLACOTT enlivened a miserable afternoon at Kingsholm to get Gloucester off to a flying start in the Premiership Cup. Callum Braley […]

Academy boys push case for first team honours

28 October 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Livewire: Alex Mitchell brings home the bonus for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images ■ England forward Courtney Lawes, 29, is a doubt for […]

Failure to adapt costs Wasps

28 October 2018 0 comments

WASPS academy manager, Jon Pendlebury, was frustrated with his side’s disappointing effort. “We trained all week in the sunshine but we didn’t come to terms […]

Vesty hails his half-back pairing

28 October 2018 1 comment

BRISTOL had no answer to Saints’ twin terrors Alex Mitchell and James Grayson at 9 and 10. “Mitch and Grayse managed the first-half really well […]

Skinner eager to seize big chance

28 October 2018 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HARVEY SKINNER aims to lay down a marker by proving he is a viable candidate to replace club legend Gareth Steenson when […]

Quins shrug off double yellow to drown Bath

28 October 2018 0 comments

■By ALBERT JAMES Big impact: Alex Dombrandt breaks the tackle of Alex Davies to score Harlequins’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images DOGGED defence and clinical […]

Quins unearth another Easter

28 October 2018 0 comments

MARK Mapletoft gave bruising back rower Alex Dombrandt the ultimate compliment. The 21-year-old was making only his second first-team appearance and his maiden start since […]

Canadians have to be wary of Halloween

28 October 2018 1 comment

HALLOWEEN is nearly on us and in rugby terms October 31 has often been accompanied by shocks, drama and tales of the unexpected. Especially if […]

An Eagle from Pago Pago via Toulouse?

28 October 2018 0 comments

Prospect: David Ainu’u IS David Ainu’u, 18, set to be the next American Samoan to play in Tests? The boyish looking prop made a good […]

RUGBY MATTERS

28 October 2018 0 comments

So Eddie, where have your bullying forwards got to? BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points WHEN Eddie Jones clocked on […]

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