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Leicester move has taken Jonny May’s game ‘to new level’

21 February 2018 0 comments

The England international says he has no regrets about leaving Gloucester for Welford Road after bagging two game-clinching tries against Wales

Allen: Unlike me, these England U20s boys will be Test ready

21 February 2018 0 comments

England U20s coach Anthony Allen profers two youngsters not far away from a senior Test berth

Can England take the Six Nations for a third consecutive year?

20 February 2018 0 comments

After a bruising and sometimes scrappy victory over Wales at Twickenham, the Six Nations title – and the Grand Slam – are still in England’s […]

Why women’s rugby is thriving in Australia in light of Sydney 7s victory

14 February 2018 0 comments

Raelene Castle, rugby’s first woman CEO of an organisation, speaks to CNN World Rugby about parity in Australia’s game

SRU suspend several members of U20 backroom staff after late-night fracas

14 February 2018 0 comments

Investigation launched after team’s physio required hospital treatment for incident at Llandudno bar

Eight players axed by Brunel after headline-grabbing night out in Edinburgh

13 February 2018 0 comments

Despite police ruling no crime had been committed by France players on Edinburgh night out, Brunel dishes out the punishment

Eddie Jones names England team to play Wales and plays mind games with Rhys Patchell

8 February 2018 0 comments

The England head coach warns Patchell to expect a more robust defence when he sees England players running to tackle him

Top international rugby referee has say on football’s VAR teething problems

6 February 2018 0 comments

The Northern Hemisphere’s first professional referee, Ed Morrison, talks about the evolution of the TMO in rugby

Warren Gatland names unchanged team to face England at Twickenham

6 February 2018 0 comments

Gatland confirms Liam Williams will be allowed to play for Saracens this weekend as he recovers from injury

Ben Youngs suffers suspected ligament damage

5 February 2018 0 comments

Leicester Tigers scrum-half to have a scan on Monday

Allister Coetzee’s fruitless reign in charge of Springboks ends

2 February 2018 0 comments

Rift between Coetzee and SARU in wake of damning letter sees contract terminated

Eddie Jones names England squad to take on Italy

2 February 2018 0 comments

Ben Te’o beats Jonathan Joseph to start at inside centre

Stockdale and Aki named in Ireland team to play France

1 February 2018 0 comments

Ireland’s last trip to Paris in the Six Nations ended in a 10-9 defeat

Six Nations spotlight – Ireland: Joe Schmidt must unleash his terrifying dogs of war

30 January 2018 0 comments

Ireland head coach spoilt by riches of big-name players and new dynamics brought to the table by young up-and-comers

Courtney Lawes has big appetite for success – Eddie Jones

30 January 2018 0 comments

Eddie Jones on the upward trend of Courtney Lawes since he took over the England job

Halfpenny’s kicking can win it for Wales, says Sir Gareth Edwards

30 January 2018 0 comments

Wales legend gives his backing to the Scarlets full-back to kick Wales to victory against Scotland

Wales name squad for Six Nations opener

30 January 2018 0 comments

Scarlets players dominate Warren Gatland’s squad for Scotland match

Owen Williams can be Wales’ flexible back, says Gloucester partner Burns

26 January 2018 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Owen Williams’ flexibility across the back-line can propel him into Six Nations starting contention for Wales, says Gloucester half-back partner Billy Burns. […]

Injury-hit England sweat on fitness of Robshaw and Brown

24 January 2018 0 comments

Eddie Jones left with selection worries ahead of Six Nations opener as injury list grows to 16

Halfpenny ‘needs to offer more ball in hand’ warns JJ Williams

24 January 2018 0 comments

Welsh rugby great says Halfpenny hasn’t been the same since returning from Toulon

Is this the end of Rugby Union in Australia?

18 January 2018 0 comments

With the recent news that Rugby Australia struck a deal to guarantee the same base pay for men and women’s sevens and Super Rugby starters, things are […]

Eddie Jones signs contract extension as England head coach

17 January 2018 0 comments

Australian signs on to 2021 and RFU confirm steps being taken to bed in his successor for smooth transition

Barclay continues as Scotland captain despite Laidlaw’s inclusion for Six Nations

16 January 2018 0 comments

Gregor Townsend also names four uncapped players in squad expected to challenge for Six Nations title

Gatland hands Worcester wing Josh Adams Six Nations call-up

16 January 2018 0 comments

Full details of the Wales squad named by Warren Gatland

No X-Factor, but captain Hartley’s still the right man to lead out England

10 January 2018 0 comments

Nick Easter says the Northampton Saints hooker is still the man for England despite Jamie George no longer being his main competitor

Leinster and Ireland dealt injury blow as Ringrose ruled out for over a month

9 January 2018 0 comments

Centre out for remaining Champions Cup pool matches and first two Six Nations matches

‘I’ll do my best to stay on the level of other England locks’, says bulking Isiekwe

3 January 2018 0 comments

Nick Isiekwe on the unconventional diet which has helped him grow to over 18st

Wales advised to consider Vern Cotter as successor to Gatland

2 January 2018 0 comments

Mike Ruddock urges the WRU to consider the former Scotland boss he describes as a ‘class act’

How to make money on rugby betting

29 December 2017 0 comments

Rugby union is one of the world’s oldest team sports. From its origins in the British Isles, the game has spread to every corner of […]

Gordon Reid ready to play catch-up in Scotland ranks after concussion woe

20 December 2017 0 comments

‘If I play well for London Irish rewards will come’ says Scotland loosehead

The Ella brothers: the pop stars of Aussie rugby

30 November 2017 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher remembers the wonderful Junior Wallaby side that boasted a fabulous trio…

Cain column: Chatty refs have aided the growth of dissent

30 November 2017 0 comments

By Nick Cain Dissent is an evil genie that was always going to escape from the bottle when Rugby Union referees began to engage players […]

Shane Williams column: Learn lessons and put South Africa to the sword!

30 November 2017 0 comments

Wales must learn from New Zealand loss and be more clinical against the Boks this weekend…

Guscott column: Eddie needs more power to reach All Black level

29 November 2017 0 comments

(Picture: Getty Images) By Jeremy Guscott England are deserved No.2 in the world after beating Argentina, Australia and Samoa. That’s because the Wallabies are the […]

England rest Farrell and Itoje for Test against Los Pumas

9 November 2017 0 comments

Henry Slade beats Alex Lozowski to start in place of kicking ace, with George Ford at 10

Jackson column: Can Wales rise from the Ashes of defeats to Wallabies?

8 November 2017 0 comments

Wales have lost their last 16 matches against Australia

England’s back row looks exposed, but it’s time for Eddie to go for broke

2 November 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain writes why it’s time to gamble on the promise of rookies Sam Underhill, Tom Curry and Zach Mercer

Rob Howley talks O’Brien, Byrne and his future after the 2019 World Cup

1 November 2017 0 comments

The Wales and Lions coach made peace with Sean O’Brien in 20 minute phone call

Set an example with more cash for struggling Samoa

1 November 2017 0 comments

With no mandatory obligation to cough up more money, Colin Boag writes why the RFU should offer cash-strapped Samoa a higher share

World Rugby report recommends South Africa as 2023 host in a blow to Ireland and France

31 October 2017 0 comments

Tight vote sees South Africa the preferred bidder in close race – official decision made 15 November

Joe Marler available for England selection after ban for striking changed

27 October 2017 0 comments

Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston gives evidence to EPCR which overturns ban period

Julian Savea to play for Barbarians against New Zealand

25 October 2017 0 comments

The Barbarians will take on New Zealand with one of the All Blacks‘ greatest-ever try scorers in their ranks. World Cup winner Julian Savea will […]

Gatland names Wales squad for autumn internationals

24 October 2017 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis Warren Gatland has named his squad for the autumn international and handed a recall to in form Bath fly-half […]

Greig Laidlaw ruled out of autumn Tests with fractured ankle

18 October 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will miss matches against Samoa, New Zealand and Australia this autumn after Clermont Auvergne confirmed he had fractured […]

Yes, it’s time for Jamie George to become king

13 October 2017 0 comments

Dylan Hartley or Jamie George? Past England hookers have their say

England cap record holder Jason Leonard challenges Eddie to continue unbeaten run

27 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Jason Leonard has challenged England to prove their World Cup credentials by creating Six Nations history, beating New Zealand and compiling a […]

Tonga Qualifies for Rugby World Cup After Fiji Victory

21 July 2017 0 comments

Fiji braved the rain to see off Samoa and take home the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2017

We proved England can reach top says Yarde

25 June 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WING ace Marland Yarde reckons England’s impressive Test series victory over Argentina has laid down a vital marker in the quest to […]

Ashton impressed by attacking mindset

25 June 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE BRIAN ASHTON has urged England to stick with the attack-minded philosophy that brought them eight tries and 73 points in the 2-0 […]

Regan: Hartley’s success has put pressure back on George

25 June 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY DYLAN Hartley’s “outstanding” leadership has earned him the right to captain England through to the 2019 World Cup, according to former Red […]

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