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All Blacks called but I’m a proud Samoan – Alapati Leiua

12 November 2014 0 comments

Brotherly love caused Wasps star to knock back New Zealand in favour of a Test career with Samoa.

Alex Sanderson backs Maro Itoje to take on the world

11 November 2014 0 comments

“Future England captain” is a potential RWC2015 bolter according to Saracens forwards coach.

Sam Burgess ‘will bring the best out of youngsters’ – Neale Hatley

8 November 2014 1 comment

Bath forwards coach hopes star signing will raise the standards of his entire squad.

Danny Care determined to prove he is the man

7 November 2014 2 comments

Scrum-half is a changed man with the alcohol-fuelled misdemeanours helped mould him into a more mature individual and player.

Wales put five more on national contracts

6 November 2014 0 comments

Two Scarlets, two Ospreys and one Dragon on Gatland’s wishlist.

Chris Robshaw is the real deal says Nick Easter, lay off him!

5 November 2014 1 comment

Quins veteran has urged critics of England captain to resist comparing him to Martin Johnson and judge him on his own merits.

Look after players or they could strike – Christian Day

4 November 2014 1 comment

Players’ union boss warns industrial action is possible if concerns are not adequately addressed.

‘Fantastic’ Stephen Myler has earned his England chance, says Luther Burrell

1 November 2014 0 comments

Centre reckons fly-half’s selection is not a conservative move by Stuart Lancaster.

Why Billy Twelvetrees is poised to silence his critics

31 October 2014 0 comments

Critics should prepare to be silenced according to Gloucester backs coach Nick Walshe.

Dan Leo: I had to quit France to get fit for World Cup!

30 October 2014 0 comments

French clubs rolling in money but their conditioning methods are rooted firmly in the dark ages according to London Irish lock.

Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons were never in danger

25 October 2014 1 comment

Falcons boss has never been looking over his shoulder despite third longest losing run in Premiership history.

Topsy Ojo left feeling frustrated by London Irish near-misses

24 October 2014 0 comments

Winger frustrated to pick up only losing bonus points against Saracens and Northampton.

‘I’d be stuffed’ without my insurance warns James Simpson-Daniel

23 October 2014 1 comment

Former Gloucester wing warns of a ticking time-bomb over player insurance.

Tom Wood: We’ve got plenty of world class stars

22 October 2014 0 comments

Flanker wants England to bin ‘plucky losers’ tag and adopt ruthless winning mentality.

EXCLUSIVE: London Welsh may sue Premiership Rugby over giant gap in funding

21 October 2014 0 comments

Exiles to receive a total of around £1.5m while others will receive more than £4m.

Rob Baxter: Plastic pitches bad for player welfare

18 October 2014 1 comment

Exeter coach questions the long-term future of artificial pitches.

Ignacio Mieres is benefitting from Paul Grayson’s weekly tutorial

17 October 2014 2 comments

Worcester fly-half says ex-England international deserves much of the credit for his improved accuracy in front of goal.

Globetrotter Asaeli Tikoirotuma takes aim at European glory

16 October 2014 0 comments

Flying Fijian believes his big game experience can help Harlequins scale the heights both domestically and in Europe this season.

I learned so much from that All Blacks nightmare says Kyle Eastmond

15 October 2014 2 comments

Plenty more to come from his burgeoning midfield partnership with Jonathan Joseph

Protesting fans urged to back Wasps FC

14 October 2014 1 comment

Former Wasps academy manager has urged the club’s fans to turn their back on Coventry and support the amateur side.

Dan Robson: I must get past Greig Laidlaw to earn Test call

11 October 2014 0 comments

Youngster ready to fight for Cherry and Whites No.9 jersey in Test bid.

James Rodwell unfazed by his Olympian task

10 October 2014 0 comments

England Sevens stalwart speaks to TRP ahead of World Series kick-off.

Pick our magic men – Bath tell Stuart Lancaster

9 October 2014 0 comments

Joseph, Eastmond and Rokoduguni on track for England call-ups this autumn according to Toby Booth.

Mitch Lees backs strongman Dave Ewers for England

8 October 2014 2 comments

Exeter back row must be promoted to England’s EPS, according to pack-mate.

Wasps move to Coventry confirmed

7 October 2014 0 comments

Wasps move to Coventry has tonight been confirmed with the news that the Coventry council have unanimously approved the sale of their shares of the […]

Guy Mercer’s rise from Rec super-fan to star man

7 October 2014 1 comment

Home-grown open side talks to Jon Newcombe about his brilliant start to the season.

David’s back on the Paice as hunt starts to replace injured hooker Tom Youngs

4 October 2014 0 comments

London Irish man is the man to solve England’s hooking dilemma, according to forwards coach Glenn Delaney.

Chiefs’ new Brat pack have eyes on England

3 October 2014 0 comments

Time is running out but buccaneering back rower vows to bust a gut to attract the attention of Stuart Lancaster.

Danny Cipriani’s high profile for the right reasons says Steve Diamond

2 October 2014 1 comment

Sale boss Steve Diamond tol hold contract talks with star fly-half at the end of next month.

Charlie Hodgson: Stephen Myler can put the pressure on Owen Farrell

1 October 2014 1 comment

Farrell could become “one of the greats of the game” but ex-England maestro is tipping Myler to pose the biggest threat to Farrell’s supremacy.

Versatile Henry Slade can take Toby Flood path to top

27 September 2014 1 comment

Exeter backs coach Ali Hepher believes Slade’s ability to play anywhere in the backline can only enhance his Test prospects.

New-found grit puts Wasps in contention

26 September 2014 0 comments

Chris Bell insists his side are no longer push-overs with squad capable of slugging it out against the best.

Aussie Kieran Longbottom pledges his allegiance to England

25 September 2014 0 comments

Playing for England would be an “absolute honour” for Australian prop.

Cranky Karl Dickson on fast-track to follow in Glen Jackson’s footsteps

24 September 2014 0 comments

Harlequins scrum-half reveals how he aims to follow the lead of Kiwi Glen Jackson by becoming a top class Test referee.

“Step down won’t stop me getting to the top,” insists Worcester Warrior Sam Smith

20 September 2014 0 comments

Winger believes his England ambitions will be helped rather than hindered by playing in the Championship.

Will Skinner: Joe Marler’s the right man to captain Harlequins

19 September 2014 1 comment

Former Stoop skipper hails “an outstanding decision by Conor O’Shea”.

Forgotten man Brad Barritt sends out a reminder

18 September 2014 0 comments

Saracens centre determined to win back his England place and after Billy Twelvetrees and Luther Burrell’s shirts.

Chrysander Botha’s hoping for home advantage at Exeter

17 September 2014 0 comments

Namibian flyer reveals why he turned down offers from France to try his hand in the Premiership.

Worcester will fight Wasps plan to relocate

16 September 2014 0 comments

Warriors to lead a resistance against Wasps’ plans to relocate to the West Midlands.

Championship clubs can cash in during World Cup

13 September 2014 2 comments

Championship clubs hoping for a World Cup bonanza.

It’s great to be a Northampton Saint after summer in solitary – Jon Fisher

12 September 2014 0 comments

Agonising summer training alone finished in joy with a “surreal” move to Premiership champions.

Luke Arscott: I’ll help Anthony Watson but No.15 jersey is up for grabs

11 September 2014 0 comments

Full-back thrilled about leadership role at new club to get the most out of its talented but youthful backline.

Let’s put on the greatest rugby show in England! – Andy Robinson

10 September 2014 0 comments

Guiding Bristol back to the Premiership would match any of his previous achievements.

Why big bad Brad Thorn will be roaring at 40 for Leicester Tigers

9 September 2014 1 comment

All Black legend has the same hunger for the game.

Rejuvenated Sailosi Tagicakibau is hungry for new start

7 September 2014 0 comments

Revitalised wing has not joined Wasps to make up the numbers.

Chris Cusiter relishing Bryan Redpath link-up

6 September 2014 0 comments

Scotland scrum-half relishing opportunity to work with boyhood hero.

Bristol’s base is strong, we must be too – Mark Sorenson

5 September 2014 2 comments

Mental baggage after three failed promotion bids still there but club captain confident they can make it fourth time lucky.

Watch out I’m raring to go says Alex Corbisiero

4 September 2014 0 comments

Northampton prop is fit, hungry and ready to stake a claim for an England place this autumn.

I’m no mercenary insists Piri Weepu

3 September 2014 0 comments

World Cup winner not here to top up his pension fund.

Dangerous Danny Cipriani should be a definite says Olly Barkley

2 September 2014 1 comment

Barkley reckons one-time party boy is back to his best and should be given a chance this autumn.

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