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We didn’t fire any shots – Kennedy

24 December 2017 0 comments

IRISH boss Nick Kennedy was unhappy with his side’s dsiplay: “It was a massive game for us and we played very poorly, making too many […]

Wallaby Ken was ‘a flash of light’

24 December 2017 1 comment

KEN Catchpole, who died on Thursday aged 78, is possibly a name that might not resonate with the modern generation but for much of the […]

Hard-man Stan never backed down

24 December 2017 0 comments

Enforcer: Stan Pilecki STANPilecki, something of a cult hero at Queensland and with Australia, has died after a short illness aged 70 after a remarkable […]

Freddie was no flop – in fact he was simply magic!

24 December 2017 0 comments

Pioneer: French fly-half Frederic Michalak FREDDIE MICHALAK has confirmed he is retiring at the end of the season so expect some stories about the great […]

RUGBY MATTERS

24 December 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points Flyer: Josh Adams Try of the week: Former Scarlet Josh Adams has been […]

Leinster academy scrum-half Patrick is going downhill fast

24 December 2017 0 comments

THERE was a time not so long ago that Patrick McMillan was an outstanding No.9 prospect in the same Leinster Academy team that has fast-tracked […]

Frustrated Kalamafoni calls for composure

24 December 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY DISCIPLINE holds the key to Leicester snapping a run of four successive defeats and inflicting more misery on Saracens, says No.8 Sione […]

Saracens braced for Tigers hostility

24 December 2017 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Turning point: Alex Lozowski scores Saracens second try in defeat to Clermont last weekend ALEX Lozowski is fed up of being reminded […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

24 December 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ TWICKENHAM has already hosted American Football this season and now Anthony Joshua could be about to defend […]

Stirzaker set to calm Saracens’ injury storm

24 December 2017 0 comments

Rebel: Nic Stirzaker SARACENS are set to sign London-born scrum-half Nic Stirzaker on a short term contract from the Rebels as cover for Richard Wigglesworth. […]

Bulldozer Bothma at Stoop to put Harlequins in the title mix

22 December 2017 0 comments

The Namibian number 8 wants to build on a strong finish in the league as Quins’ European hopes fade

Mike Haley’s honing basics for next England shot

20 December 2017 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to the Sale Sharks full-back who hopes to catch Eddie Jones’ eye by impressing in Europe

Workaholic Wray aims to keep Saracens up to the job

15 December 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain talks to Saracens’ Mr Consistent about Brad Barritt’s captaincy and the influence of Ernst Joubert

Jono Ross relishing new life in fast lane with Sale Sharks

14 December 2017 0 comments

The South Africa-born back row on a turbulent meeting between the Stade Francais president and Stade players

Gary Graham glad to resume family affair with Newcastle Falcons

14 December 2017 0 comments

The former Jersey flanker on emulating his father, George, at Kingston Park

Kingston: ‘It’s time Danny Care showed he can be the world’s best scrum-half’

14 December 2017 0 comments

Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston has thrown down a challenge to his number 9 in the lead up to the Japan World Cup

All-action Gloucester back row Ludlow flying high in top tackler race

13 December 2017 0 comments

The Gloucester back row is well out in front in the Premiership’s tackle count stats

Scots back in pole for takeover of Worcester

12 December 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Worcester are set to agree a takeover by the Scottish Rugby Union after a bid from former Swindon Town FC chairman Jed […]

Matt O’Connor reveals extent of injury to Leicester’s Veainu

11 December 2017 0 comments

Tigers fullback suffers double fracture to jaw in 33-10 defeat to Munster

Richards fumes at ineffectual Falcons

26 November 2017 0 comments

GLOUCESTER head coach Johan Ackermann praised the work-rate of his charges after their victory over Newcastle. Despite having a penchant for attacking rugby, Ackermann believed […]

Five-try Warriors silence the Tigers faithful

26 November 2017 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN WORCESTER deservedly recorded a first win at Welford Road to stun the huge Tigers support. A brilliant start was backed up by […]

O ‘Connor queries crucial Adams try

26 November 2017 1 comment

LEICESTER director of rugby Matt O ‘Connor claimed afterwards referee Greg Macdonald should have referred Jack Adams ‘ second try to the television match official […]

New Chief Kvesic gets chance to show he ‘s up to speed after summer transfer

26 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY EXETER flanker Matt Kvesic is handed a golden chance to remind England of his credentials as he dons the No.7 jersey for […]

Gone in 18 minutes… Quins buried by Bath

26 November 2017 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Causing havoc: Matt Banahan scores Bath ‘s fourth try PICTURES: Getty Images BATH scored the quickest bonus point of the season as […]

Kingston rues his missing players

26 November 2017 0 comments

HARLEQUINS director of rugby John Kingston was upbeat despite the convincing defeat. He said: “At 26-0 down after 19 minutes, it was a long long […]

Deacon ‘s Diamond geezers dig deep

26 November 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Dangerman: Faf de Klerk makes a break PICTURES: Getty Images PERHAPS Steve Diamond should be absent more often? In the Sharks ‘ […]

Mallinder: We were right to go for broke

26 November 2017 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder insisted that it was the right decision to go for the victory after turning down a shot at the […]

Mulchrone confident Exiles can finally snap their seven-match losing streak

26 November 2017 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish defensive linchpin Fergus Mulchrone believes his side possess the resolve and attacking firepower to upset in-form Wasps. Exiles are rooted […]

Ackermann ‘s acumen for attack rubbing off

26 November 2017 1 comment

By COLIN NEWBOULT Try-scorer: Andy Symons makes a break for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Held: No way through for try-scorer Mark Wilson THAT 57-10 thrashing […]

Cowan-Dickie is back and gunning for Tom Dunn’s spot in England squad

23 November 2017 0 comments

The Exeter Chief hooker adds that Rob Baxter has recruited as well as anyone

More key skills for Marcus Smith to master, says mentor Evans

22 November 2017 0 comments

After a breakout start to the season, Nick Evans cools expectations on the young Quins fly-half

Mugabe’s thugs sent Don Armand on the rugby trail

22 November 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain talks to the Exeter Chiefs back row about his upbringing in the African state and his career in rugby

Gloucester CEO keen not to lose best players after win over Saracens

20 November 2017 0 comments

Gloucester are already at work on recruitment for next season, says Stephen Vaughan

Festive run-in key to Quins’ season

19 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HARLEQUINS stalwart Mark Lambert has urged his side to dig in ahead of a “massive” period of league games without their foremost […]

Premiership start against old club

19 November 2017 0 comments

Tom Dunn and Zach Mercer return to the Bath line-up. The duo who have been away on international duty with England, take their places at […]

Bench men make big impact at Kingsholm

19 November 2017 3 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW THIS was an evening of implausible stories. It was implausible that Gloucester should beat table-topping Saracens despite having just 16 per cent […]

Fearless Glaws target top four

19 November 2017 0 comments

ATTACKcoach Tim Taylor believes Gloucester are genuine top-four contenders after another top-half team succumbed at Kingsholm. “Yes, top four is our goal,” he said. “The […]

How Clem seized once in a lifetime opportunity

19 November 2017 2 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Even now, more than 20 years after his death, Clem Thomas remains as central a figure as […]

Sadly Ireland couldn’t match the big money

19 November 2017 0 comments

ONCE those behind the unsuccessful bid to land the 2023 World Cup stop feeling sorry for themselves, Irish rugby will have to ask itself a […]

Aki opens his Test account in some style

19 November 2017 0 comments

BUNDEEAki’s shuddering launch of his international career in Dublin last weekend would have been felt 12,000 miles away back home in Auckland. It would certainly […]

At last! Warriors get reason to be cheerful

19 November 2017 2 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT AFTER all the pain, disappointment and frustration that has enveloped Worcester’s season, the fans – finally – have something to cheer. It […]

Spencer is simply sublime says Gold

19 November 2017 1 comment

WORCESTER director of rugby Gary Gold believes that lock Will Spencer should be in the England reckoning following his performance against Northampton. “The absolutely immense […]

High-speed Wade gets impressive Wasps off to a flyer

19 November 2017 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN WASPS blew away Newcastle last night to demonstrate that they are beginning to find their best form after a stuttering autumn. Run […]

Eastmond deserves success says Dai

19 November 2017 0 comments

WASPS boss Dai Young hopes Kyle Eastmond will make a quick recovery from a head injury sustained when making a try-saving tackle on Sinoti Sinoti. […]

Sharks in pursuit of big away day catch

19 November 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE SALE talisman Faf de Klerk Still harbours hopes of playing in the next World Cup for South Africa despite his move to […]

Fit-again flanker Northcote-Green gets first

19 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish flanker Max Northcote-Green will put a year-long injury nightmare behind him today when he lines up for his first Premiership […]

Freddie Burns admits England days are numbered under Eddie

15 November 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Freddie Burns will put body and soul into winning silverware at Bath after accepting his chances of an England recall under Eddie […]

Gloucester’s Ruan Ackermann considers playing for England

2 November 2017 0 comments

The Gloucester back row could be eligible for England in 2020 and says it’s a possibility if the Springboks don’t come calling

Harlequins wing Marland Yarde completes switch to Sale Sharks

1 November 2017 0 comments

John Kingston says he is trying to create a ‘positive environment’ at Quins

Focused Tait will ignore family ties

29 October 2017 0 comments

PREVIEW… Newcastle v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park By GARY FITZGERALD On the charge: Mathew Tait takes the ball up for Leicester. PICTURE: Getty […]

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