Autumn Internationals
Maro has crucial skill of leading by example
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK MARO Itoje did not need the help of acting classes when he captained the England U20s to win...
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Feature
/ 3 years agoFor Total Rugby, you first build a bedrock
NICK CAIN TOTAL Rugby is the holy grail of the game. The seamless link and flow between forwards and backs that...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoURC must be transparent on what happens next
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND In limbo: Cardiff and Scarlets players do not know when they can return to Wales...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBest thing about England’s autumn was their tries
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE last round of the autumn series made everyone’s weekend – it was pretty...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSkivington has been a breath of fresh air says Varney
From Italy U20s to the Azzurri, Varney credits his sharp development through 2020 with the arrival of 'Skivs' at Kingsholm
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSteve Diamond leaves Sale Sharks in shock exit
A huge shock in the Premiership at the club that challenged for a play-off spot last season
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoInverdale: February date for League Cup
NCA chair John Inverdale tells TRP when National League clubs can expect to return to action in a new cup competition
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoEarle: I’d like to think my mental strength got me through injury rehab
Harlequins winger Nathan Earle had been in Eddie Jones' plans prior to suffering a knee injury in 2019
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 4 years agoHarlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen sets sights on Lions tour
8-cap Springbok Esterhuizen talks Quins, Paul Gustard, and being on the receiving end of an Owen Farrell tackle
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoBen Loader aims to emulate Jonny May’s dazzling ability to reach England call-up
The London Irish wing/full-back tells Neale Harvey about his England ambitions and the solid base being built at the Exiles
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Featured
/ 4 years agoAnthony Watson the only change made by England for Autumn Nations Cup final
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face France at Twickenham this Sunday
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Featured
/ 4 years agoQ&A – Allan Robson: We are home again and want to build our Irish fanbase
London Irish chairman Allan Robson puts into words the significance of the Exiles' return to the capital
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoJackson column: Christophe Dominici, so strong on the pitch, so fragile off it
Peter Jackson writes on the troubled childhood of the late France wing, who was freed from dark days by bringing light...
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Featured
/ 4 years agoPablo Matera reinstated as Argentina captain, as UAR lift suspensions on trio
Trio at the centre of racism storm have their suspensions lifted by UAR, who claim the disciplinary process is ongoing
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSouth Africans provide great bang for your buck, says Schalk Brits
There are only two Premiership clubs who have no South Africans amongst their squad
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoBristol lead race for out-of-favour Leicester No.10 Tom Hardwick
Hardwick is one of five fly-halves at Welford Road after Tigers recruited heavily at the position this year
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Featured
/ 4 years agoJohnny Sexton says there is ‘no reason’ why he can’t play at RWC2023
Johnny Sexton is on 94 caps for Ireland and insists there is still plenty of aspirations he would like to realise...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoShane Williams: It still wasn’t enough but Wales took a step forward
Read Shane Williams' verdict on Wales' loss to England at Parc y Scarlets, and how it relates to the pressure on...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoChampionship consider a return to play-off system
Neale Harvey has the latest on the RFU finalising plans for the new Championship season to kick off in January
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Featured
/ 4 years agoSimon Shaw interview – Jamie George has the right temperament to lead Lions
As a two-time tourist with the Lions to South Africa, Shaw explains his thoughts on the players who are captaincy material
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Featured
/ 4 years agoWounded Welsh Lions face battle for survival
The plight of Wales this autumn could hinder the number of Lions tourists selected by Warren Gatland, should their faults not...
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Featured
/ 4 years agoRoom 101: Sale Sharks forwards coach Dorian West
The former Leicester Tigers and England former offers up three pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoRugby Matters: Dan Leo’s powerful plea for Pacific Island justice is a must watch for all
Brendan Gallagher says it is time for rugby's cartel of powerbrokers to change their attitudes towards the Pacific Island nations
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Featured
/ 4 years agoFirma Stella – the ultimate gift for the legend in your life this Christmas
Firma Stella has established itself as one of the leading retailers of authentic signed sports memorabilia in the UK. They sell...
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Featured
/ 4 years agoQ&A – Sid Sutton: Why I took over as CEO at Sale Sharks at a time when rugby has been hit hard
Neale Harvey talks to new Sale chief executive Sid Sutton who stresses his defence to keep the club's pathway system active
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSquad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season
An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night
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Featured
/ 4 years agoWilliams column: Wales’ set-piece is shocking but the worst thing would be to get rid of Pivac
Shane Williams shares his concern over Wales' scrum and lineout ahead of facing Georgia this weekend
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoArgentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival
Former Exeter Chiefs fans' favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSale Sharks expected to be cleared of wrongdoing for COVID-19 outbreak which cost them semi-final place
The results of a six-week RFU investigation into the outbreak which saw 27 people test positive at Sale Sharks will be...
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Featured
/ 4 years agoStephen Vaughan interview: All Premiership clubs are in trouble but all will survive
Wasps chief executive Vaughan talks government bailout talks, pride at the job Lee Blackett is doing, and academy plans
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoRugby Matters: Romania can flourish with Robinson’s expertise and new home stadium
Brendan Gallagher finds former Bristol Bears head coach Andy Robinson buoyant about Romanian rugby
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoCain column: Italy are hanging over the cliff edge in face of no coaches
Nick Cain looks at how the development of Italian coaches in the professional era is virtually non-existent
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Featured
/ 4 years agoJackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December
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Featured
/ 4 years ago10 key moments in Exeter’s double-winning season in eyes of Rob Baxter
Rob Baxter talks to Neale Harvey on the events which showcased to him Exeter's capabilities to win the domestic-European double
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoDave Dennis is off to chase new dream in Major League Rugby
The Exeter Chiefs flanker reveals to TRP he has committed his future to rugby in the USA
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Featured
/ 4 years agoQ&A – Steve Boden: Exeter’s vault to dominance will inspire every Championship club
Steve Boden talks all things Castle Park after taking over first-team duties from Clive Griffiths this year
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Featured
/ 4 years agoTEAMS: Alun Wyn Jones to surpass Richie McCaw as most-capped Test player
Wales captain to win 149th cap in Test rugby in clash with Scotland at Parc y Scarlets
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Featured
/ 4 years agoJonny Hill hunts for third piece of silverware in as many weeks on England debut
Exeter Chiefs lock Hill will partner Maro Itoje in Rome as England go for Six Nations glory
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoChampions Cup finalists Racing 92 show an interest in Gloucester forward
Loosehead prop Val Rapava-Ruskin has emerged as a target for Top 14 club Racing 92
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoI made the right decision for me, says ex-Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye
Ex-Harlequins wing Ibitoye tells TRP how he is settling in to life in France and the Top 14
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoThe Verdict: There won’t be an asterisk next to this team
Brendan Gallagher analyses the Premiership final and how Wasps faced up to their uphill battle
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Featured
/ 4 years agoEngland v Barbarians called off after RFU discover second ‘bubble’ breach
RFU chief executive speaks out on Sunday's clash at Twickenham having to be cancelled
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Featured
/ 5 years agoThe Maunder dynasty’s arrow is pointing up in Exeter’s era of success
Nick Cain discusses the Champions Cup final and the journey of Exeter Chiefs with scrum-half Jack Maunder
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Featured
/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Why was JP Doyle made redundant?
Respected referee JP Doyle discusses in length his career in Premiership and European competition
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Featured
/ 5 years agoManaging your rugby club during Covid-19
Covid-19 has challenged rugby clubs in all kinds of ways from volumes of guidance to adapted gameplay. Grassroots sports technology firm...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoYoung Guns: Exeter Chiefs centre Corey Baldwin
Neale Harvey talks to the England-born centre who arrived at Sandy Park from Scarlets this summer
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Featured
/ 5 years agoBracken column: Ben Spencer must be given his chance against Italy
Guest columnist Kyran Bracken analyses the options to take England forward at scrum-half
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Featured
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Mark Lavery: If we can’t have a crowd we can’t have a Championship
Neale Harvey gauges the views of Ampthill director of rugy Mark Lavery on the issues facing a league short of income
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoGovernment hits pause button on return of fans to stadiums
Fears for RFU, Premiership and Championship finances as government orders matches to be played behind closed doors
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