SOUTH African bruiser Jannes Kirsten says Exeter are hell-bent on putting one foot into the Champions Cup quarter-finals by making it three wins from three […]
JOHN Cooney feels his side’s nail-biting victory proves the Ulster men have the stomach for a real European dogfight this season. The scrum-half slotted the […]
■By NEALE HARVEY Hot prospect: Samuel Ezeala breaks through to score Clermont’s second try PICTURE: Getty Images Slicing through: Rhys Priestland goes in for Bath’s […]
FORMER Rec favourite Nick Abendanon haunted Bath on his 50th Heineken Cup appearance. He said: “Bath played well in the first half but our defensive […]
■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Arm wrestle: Saracens lock Will Skelton is tackled by Tadhg Beirne and Billy Holland PICTURES: Getty Images No way though: Peter O’Mahony […]
SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall hopes the losing bonus point will be significant. “I’m frustrated but proud of certain things, this is quite a […]
■By NEALE HARVEY BUSTLING centre Chris Harris says moving to Gloucester has provided the perfect pick-me-up after his World Cup heartache with Scotland. With a […]
POOL 5 PREVIEW… Toulouse v Montepellier Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Ernest Wallon WORLD Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe makes his return to Toulouse colours for today’s […]
NICK CAIN IS Premiership Rugby fit for purpose? Is the governing body of the multi-million pound club game in England understaffed, overworked or just plain […]
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER It’s a cracker: Rotimi Segun dives over to score Saracens second try PICTURES: Getty Images AFTER an eerily quiet opening quarter, debutant […]
ENGLAND hooker Jamie George, returning to action after the World Cup, said he hopes Saracens win over Ospreys made under-fire owner Nigel Wray proud after […]
Match-winner: Saints fly-half Dan Biggar on the attack PICTURES: Getty Images CHRIS Boyd set his sights on the Premiership meeting with Northampton’s biggest rivals Leicester […]
By NEALE HARVEY New lease: Joe Simpson is feeling rejuvenated at Kingsholm SCRUM-HALFJoe Simpson insists Gloucester are faced with no other choice but to rotate […]
By TOM PRITCHARD A RESILIENT defensive performance against a giant French opposition and a man-of-the-match display from Johnny Sexton saw Leinster triumph in Lyon to […]
By MIKE SINCLAIR Kick chase: Chiefs wing Tom O’Flaherty dives over to score their fourth try PICTURES: Getty Images Try: Henry Slade EXETER made it […]
By NEALE HARVEY Touchdown: Ben Meehan scores for Irish PICTURE: Getty Images FRANCO van der Merwe produced a colossal captain’s display as Irish held off […]
By STEFFAN THOMAS Dead-eye: Anthony Belleau kicks the winning points THE Scarlets were left heartbroken as Toulon snatched victory deep into injury time with the […]
By ROB WILDMAN Debut try: Malakai Fekitoa breaks clear to score PICTURES: Getty Images Valued: Jacob Umaga Skill: Matteo Minozzi WASPS needed to produce some […]
By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH Rugby head coach Richard Cockerill was frustrated that his side switched off in the closing stages to allow Bordeaux- Begles to […]
By GARY FITZGERALD Flair: Try-scorer Harry Randall threatens Brive again PAT Lam acclaimed his Bears romp in France as “a big statement” in their desire […]
By GARY FITZGERALD Star turn: Marcus Smith breaks the tackle of Christian Judge PICTURE: Getty Images PAUL Gustard praised the effort and energy of his […]
HARRY Thacker challenged his rampant Bears team-mates to keep on rolling out the wins and impressive displays after giving Brive a painful mauling. The hooker […]
By RONAN O’NEILL Accomplished: Billy Burns ULSTER head coach Dan McFarland was thrilled with his on-field generals after a crucial victory over Clermont in the […]
ROUND-UP STADE FRANCAIS edged out Zebre 12-13 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi with the boot of Argentine fly-half Nicolas Sanchez ultimately proving decisive. France centre Gael […]
STUART Hooper was left bemoaning his side’s failure to put scoreboard pressure on their rivals as Bath’s European campaign hit the buffers at the Stoop. […]
By JAMES CANDY In front: Jordan Coghlan goes over to score for Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images A LAST gasp Tom Hardwick penalty condemned the Cardiff […]
CHRIS HEWETT England’s coaching staff do not always sing from the same hymn sheet. Sometimes, they struggle to preach the same religion. Brian Ashton hardly […]
By STEFFAN THOMAS ANDYFRIEND praised the resilience of his Connacht side despite falling to defeat to Toulouse at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. Tries from Sebastien Bezy, […]
DISAPPOINTED Quins coach Paul Gustard could only be philosophical following the hammering, Quins’ third defeat in a row in all competitions, which he described as […]
By STEFFAN THOMAS All cheer: Munster’s James Cronin scores the bonus point try as players celebrate PICTURES: INPHO/Gary Carr THE Ospreys’ early season struggles continued […]
MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan stressed the importance of Munster’s lastminute try which secured them a winning bonus point. Replacement hooker James Cronin touched […]
By ADAM ELLIS THE return of Ultan Dillane has handed a much-needed boost to Connacht’s depleted second row as Andy Friend prepares to welcome Montpellier […]
By ROGER PANTING Breakthrough: Joe Simpson dives over for Gloucester’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Ball skills: Thomas Ramos was in fine form EVEN two […]
GLOUCESTER’S head coach, Johan Ackermann praised his side’s commitment. He said: “We defended well in the first quarter and Joe’s two great finishes gave the […]
By NEALE HARVEY Making yards: Taqele Naiyaravoro has worked on his fitness Back: Courtney Lawes RETURNING England stars Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam and Piers Francis […]
