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Nick Auterac hits back after nightmare stint at Bath

11 July 2018 0 comments

The Harlequins loosehead says things went downhill for him at The Rec as soon as Neal Hatley left for the England job

Tim Visser vows allegiance to Harlequins revolution under Paul Gustard

4 July 2018 0 comments

The Harlequins wing is focussed on things at the Stoop under the new lead of Paul Gustard rather than Murrayfield

Chris Ashton leaves Toulon to sign for Sale Sharks

4 July 2018 0 comments

Heading ‘home’ to play his rugby in the North-West

Gloucester CEO Stephen Vaughan defends stance over foreign signings

28 June 2018 0 comments

The Cherry and White’s chief executive cools scrutiny over the signing of banned steroid user Gerbrandt Grobler

Springboks star quashes Bath link with Japan move

28 June 2018 0 comments

He starred against England in the June Tests

Bath fans can breathe easy as club announce Dave Attwood won’t be signing for Toulon

27 June 2018 0 comments

Attwood returns to The Rec after Toulon’s attempts to buy him out of his Bath contract fall flat

David Strettle has no doubt he can still star for England

27 June 2018 0 comments

Saracens-bound Strettle hasn’t lost hope of adding to his 14 England caps

Rugby comes together to support local and national charities in fight against cancer

27 June 2018 0 comments

Bristol Bears forward Joe Batley joins efforts after receiving the news he is in remission for Hodgkin Lymphoma

Ireland up intensity to force series decider

17 June 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Taking advantage: Tadgh Furlong crashes over for Ireland’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images GRAND SLAM winners Ireland showed their class in Melbourne […]

Healy facing anxious 48 hrs

17 June 2018 1 comment

CIAN Healy could face disciplinary action for his role in Australia scrum-half Will Genia’s departure through injury. Genia’s series is over after his arm was […]

Barrett hits French as they reel from red card

17 June 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD No stopping him: Jordie Barrett breaks through the tackled of Mathieu Babillot on his way to scoring for New Zealand PICTURES: Getty […]

Hansen: I wish ref let Fall stay on

17 June 2018 0 comments

STEVE Hansen sympathised with Benjamin Fall insisting he would have preferred the Frenchman to remain on the field. However, the All Blacks boss said referee […]

Graham Rowntree leaves Harlequins after two seasons

14 June 2018 0 comments

The British & Irish Lions coach is stepping down due to personal reasons, Harlequins confirm

Wasps sign Kieran Brookes after decision to leave Franklin’s Gardens

13 June 2018 0 comments

Moving on to the Ricoh Arena

Leicester Tigers centre George Catchpole retires from rugby

12 June 2018 0 comments

Calling it a day at the age of 24…

Polota-Nau takes summer break to repay Tigers and deliver play-off shot in 2019

6 June 2018 0 comments

The Leicester hooker wants to take a run at next year’s World Cup but only after taking Leicester to the Premiership play-offs

Foundations are in place for a long Saracens reign, says Wyles

6 June 2018 0 comments

The retiring American reflects on the club’s forged dynasty

Thomas the Tank rolls out of Exeter with mission complete

6 June 2018 0 comments

Back in New Zealand after eight enjoyable years in England with the Chiefs and Leicester

Gloucester sign Springboks forward Franco Mostert

30 May 2018 0 comments

Ackermann works his magic again to lure familiar face from his old club Lions

Mark McCall follows up Premiership title with new contract at Saracens

29 May 2018 0 comments

McCall will mark ten years at Saracens next year…

Wyles and Brits go out in style of champions

27 May 2018 0 comments

By NICK CAIN at Twickenham Flying low: Nathan Earle scores Sarries’ fourth Curtain call: Chris Wyles touches down for Saracens’ third try PICTURES: Getty Images […]

Absolute joke no Sarries player makes Dream XV

27 May 2018 2 comments

Forces of nature: Mako Vunipola, left, and Brad Barritt PICTURE: Getty Images BRENDAN GALLAGHER COMMENT In the match programme at Twickenham yesterday there was a […]

Eddie must unleash Te’o against the Springboks

27 May 2018 0 comments

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Explosive: At his best, Ben Te’o can tear defences apart PICTURE: Getty Images ALL three of England’s leading fly-halves are […]

Matt Symons joins Harlequins from Wasps

24 May 2018 0 comments

The former Saracens youth product, Matt Symons joins Paul Gustard’s Harlequins from Wasps

Alan Dickens and Phil Dowson complete Northampton’s coaching team

23 May 2018 0 comments

Dickens and Dowson join Kris Boyd’s coaching staff as defence and forwards coaches respectively

Jack Willis ruled out of England’s South Africa tour with ACL injury

22 May 2018 0 comments

Willis’ England dream put on hp;d after being ruled out for nine to 12 months with ACL injury

Gerbrandt Grobler signs for Gloucester

22 May 2018 0 comments

Johan Ackermann adds some South African firepower to their engine room with signing of Grobler

Flawless Farrell sets records tumbling as Saracens power on

20 May 2018 0 comments

By NICK CAIN at Allianz Stadium OWEN Farrell was the chief executioner – a flawless 11 from 11 goal-kicks for 27 points giving the new […]

Our big players stood up well says McCall

20 May 2018 2 comments

OWEN Farrell earned the praise from Saracens boss Mark McCall after his commanding 27-point display against Wasps, which overhauled the previous best semi-final tallies of […]

Imperious Exeter give Falcons the runaround

20 May 2018 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER HOLDERS Exeter Chiefs, at their remorseless and efficient best, reached their third consecutive Premiership final with this commanding performance against a Falcons […]

Baxter hails Chiefs mental toughness

20 May 2018 1 comment

EXETERChiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter praised his side’s patience and ability to remain focused when the pressure mounted. “Winning is great, but the manner […]

Declan Kidney can ‘revive’ London Irish spirit, says Donncha O’Callaghan

19 May 2018 0 comments

Having been coached by Kidney as an 18-year-old into his pro years, the retired lock says things are sure to pick up at the relegated Exiles

TEAMS: Exeter play Newcastle for a place in this year’s Premiership final

18 May 2018 0 comments

Following being named Discovery of the Year, Sam Simmonds starts at eight ahead of this crunch match

TEAMS: Saracens come up against Wasps in first Premiership semi final

18 May 2018 0 comments

Jackson Wray to join Saracens’ 200 club in Premiership semi final

Nick Malouf confirms return to Australian Sevens

18 May 2018 0 comments

Australian Malouf to return to Sevens circuit

Tony Swift bamboozled by Matt Banahan’s departure from Bath

17 May 2018 0 comments

Legendary Bath winger Swift admits the club’s action in allowing Banahan to leave has left him feeling ‘confused’

Tom Hudson signs new deal at Kingsholm

17 May 2018 0 comments

Young Cherry and White full-back secures a new deal

Newcastle clinch three top Premiership awards

17 May 2018 0 comments

Falcons sweep the board at end of season Premiership awards

Juan Figallo and Duncan Taylor pen new deals at Saracens

16 May 2018 0 comments

Argentinian tighthead extends his stay in North London till 2021

Danny Cipriani signs for Gloucester

15 May 2018 0 comments

Danny Cipriani will move to Kingsholm this summer

James Haskell to join Northampton on a one year deal

15 May 2018 0 comments

England international becomes seventh signing to join Saints ahead of 2018/19 campaign

Saracens tighthead Vincent Koch desperate to play part in Boks resurgence under Rassie Erasmus

12 May 2018 0 comments

The prop reveals he has held discussions with new South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus

EXCLUSIVE: Paddy Jackson signed for Sale before the outcry

10 May 2018 0 comments

Neil Fissler reveals details of what Sale offered the fly-half, per sources

London Irish seek to bounce back with Stephen Myler signing

9 May 2018 0 comments

33-year-old Premiership winner join Kidney and Kiss’ mission at Exiles

Kyle Eastmond joins Cipriani and Haskell in leaving Wasps

8 May 2018 0 comments

Eastmond tops quartet not offered new deals by play-off contenders Wasps

Ruthless Sarries send a message to Wasps

6 May 2018 0 comments

By NICK CAIN BY THE time Schalk Brits went off in the 51st minute to a standing ovation from the Saracens fans who have watched […]

Injured should be OK says Dai

6 May 2018 0 comments

DAI YOUNG allayed fears a number of his key men could miss the forthcoming play-off semi-final against Saracens. Danny Cipriani and James Haskell both departed […]

McCall: We got a good lesson

6 May 2018 1 comment

MARK McCall said there is still plenty for Saracens to improve on before they meet Wasps in the Premiership semi-final playoff in two weeks. The […]

Straight-talking Johann has Gloucester on track

6 May 2018 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK JOHANN Ackermann has steered Gloucester out of their lengthy spell in the doldrums in his first season […]

Quins must ensure they can finance big changes

6 May 2018 3 comments

HARLEQUINS have not exactly hit the ground running since they celebrated their 150th season last year. Despite their raft of England stars they are languishing […]

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