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Skivington considers how to replace ‘Zam’
By PAUL REES George Skivington is considering whether to add to his squad after the departure of Louis Rees-Zammit, but not necessarily on the wing. […]
Paver: Championship a great launchpad
By MARK STEVENS Alan Paver insists the Championship still remains the ‘perfect launchpad’ for young players and coaches to reach the very pinnacle of the […]
Smith chases his American dream
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit is not the only rugby player from the English leagues set to try his luck in America. Despite […]
Rees-Zammit: I still can’t believe this is happening
By SAM JACKSON Louis Rees-Zammit is targeting a hybrid role in the NFL, combining the running back and wide receiver positions. His speed and catching […]
Beard: To get the call was a dream come true
By PAUL REES Oscar Beard missed the call he dared not expect. The Harlequins centre had shut himself in his room at home at the […]
It’s unbelievable! Mann delighted as he’s called into Wales squad
By SIMON THOMAS Alex Mann hadn’t started a single game of regional rugby before this season – now he’s in the Wales Six Nations squad. […]
Alldritt to captain France
La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt will lead France in the absence of Antoine Dupont, who will miss the Six Nations to join France’s Sevens programme […]
Quesada turns to Vintcent
Exeter’s South Africa-born No.8 Ross Vintcent has been called up by new Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada. Vintcent joins prop trio Matteo Nocera, Luca Rizzoli […]
Townsend: Important to strike right balance
By BRYN PALMER Gregor Townsend believes Ben White and Blair Kinghorn will become better players after experiencing French rugby but doesn’t want more of his […]
Gallagher set for Munster return
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath full-back/winger Matt Gallagher is in advanced talks with Munster about a return to Thomond Park when when his […]
Sale swap Wiese for Roets
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale have recruited Le Roux Roets, a second row enforcer for Sharks in the URC, to replace Cobus Wiese […]
Now Slade holds talks with Stade
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has had a […]
Harrison happy at Provence
ON THE BLINDSIDE Former England back row Teimana Harrison has pledged his future to ProD2 promotion hopefuls Provence for at least another season after signing […]
Willis rules himself out of England
England won’t have Jack Willis available for selection for at least another two years after he activated a one-year option in contract to remain playing […]
Dream Team with Morgan Eames
The CS Bourgoin-Jallieu and former Nottingham, Doncaster, Bristol & Beziers lock, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Campese Ma’afu – […]
England must play with the ‘wow’ factor
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK ONE of the biggest talking points of Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad is the selection of Jamie […]
Spirited Sarries show champions pedigree
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens …………………….. 39pts Tries: van Zyl 3, Itoje 43, 55; Gonzalez 68, Cinti 75 Conversions: Farrell 44, 56, 68, 76 Penalties: Farrell […]
Bordeaux fightback falls short as van
By BEN JAYCOCK Bulls ……………… 46pts Tries: Coetzee 7, 27; Williams 17, Kriel 40, Le Roux 43, Papier 53 Conversions: Goosen 8, 18, 27, 44, […]
Caulfield sees red as Bears bomb out
By JOHN FALLON Connacht …………………….. 27pts Tries: Bolton 9, Aungier 20, Blade 33, Smith 46 Bristol……………………………10pts Conversions: Tries: Carty 47, Hanrahan 21 Penalty 80 Penalties: […]
‘Building block for our fresh chapter’
ON the night Sportsground was renamed Dexcom Stadium, Connacht coach Pete Wilkins was proud his side rose to the challenge and started the next chapter […]
Lynagh lets rip with stunning try double
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins ………………….. 47pts Tries: David 4, 64; Lynagh 24, 32; Care 47, Esterhuizen 58, Evans 72 Conversions: Smith 5, 25, 33, 48, […]
‘Louis added so much at vital time’
Harlequins boss Billy Millard was thrilled with Louis Lynagh’s impact off the bench in their thumping win against Ulster on Saturday. “Louis was unbelievable when […]
Sherratt proud of courageous Cardiff lads as Racing superstars turn on the style
By SIMON THOMAS Racing 92 …….. 48pts Tries: Kamikamica 18, Kolisi 25, Tabuavou 32, Tedder 43, Wade 46, Baudonne 50, Tarrit 76 Conversions: Tedder 19, […]
Reid: We are out to finish on a high
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Toulouse v Bath Today. Kick-off 3.15pm Stade Ernest-Wallon EVEN for five-time champions Toulouse, achieving a perfect 15 points from 15 record […]
Lawes leads Saints to fightback victory
By JOHN FALLON Munster ………………………. 23pts Tries: Frisch 38, O’Mahony 40, Coombes 49 Conversions: Crowley 39 Penalties: Crowley 32, 64 Northampton………………. 26pts Tries: Mitchell 19, […]
Rowntree: We gave away daft penalties
Munster coach Graham Rowntree was left wondering how his side had thrown away victory against 14 men after they were beaten by Northampton Saints on […]
Jones stars with try double as clinical Warriors book knockout spot
By BRYN PALMER Glasgow…………29pts Tries: Rowe 21, 80; Jones 31, 63; McKay 60 Conversions: Horne 31, 61 Toulon …………….. 5pts Try: Drean 47 HUW Jones […]
Yeandle: Our good form is no surprise
By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Bayonne v Exeter Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Stade Jean-Dauger JACK Yeandle, one of Exeter’s longest serving players, has not been surprised by […]
Leicester left waiting for spot in knockouts
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ……………………… 10pts Try: Liebenberg 10 Conversions: Pollard 10 Penalty: Pollard 20 Leinster……………………….. 27pts Tries: McCarthy 28, Larmour 34, Sheehan 44, Doris […]
McKellar: We didn’t take our chances
Leicester boss Dan McKellar was frustrated for his players after his side’s second successive defeat to a top team in the Champions Cup. “I’m not […]
The talent is there – now let’s be bold
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick talked of England “turning a corner” when he announced his preliminary England squad of 36 […]
Not many will chase after Louis
Louis Rees-Zammit’s decision to chance his arm in American Football could be viewed as a blow to rugby union with the Gloucester, Wales and Lions […]
Wrong choice for England A
WHEN it comes to competition for places the appointment of Gloucester’s George Skivington and Dom Waldouck as England ‘A’ coaches for the match against Portugal’s […]
Sanderson hoping record crowd will inspire Sharks
PREVIEW… Sale v La Rochelle Today. Kick-off 1pm, Salford City Stadium By JON NEWCOMBE ALEX Sanderson wants La Rochelle to feel the noise as they […]
Libbok’s late try seals comeback win for Stormers
By TOM RILEY Stade F ………….. 20pts Tries: Timo 1, Etien 27, Hirigoyen 46 Conversions: Segonds 28 Penalties: Segonds 13 Stormers………. 24pts Tries: Jantjies 10, […]
We need a more exclusive guest list
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED HERE’S a little brain-teaser, just to make sure you’ve been paying attention at the back of the class: since 2014, when […]
Let Louis enjoy his crack at stardom
No one ever accused Louis Rees-Zammit of “training like Tarzan and playing like Jane”, to excavate a funny one-liner from the dim and distant past, […]
Edinburgh claim vital bonus point to proceed
By SIMON THOMAS Scarlets ………… 19pts Tries: Roberts 14, Conbeer 79, Penalty 80 Conversion: Lloyd 79 Edinburgh……… 31pts Tries: Vellacott 3, Nel 7, Van der […]
Gloucester seal home advantage for last 16
By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ………35pts Tries: Atkinson 9, Clarke 50, Hastings 68, Tuisue 72 Conversions: Hastings 9, 50, Carreras 68 Penalties: Hastings 25, 60, Carreras […]
Wales prop Thomas ruled out of Ospreys’ South African safari
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Lions v Ospreys Today. Kick-off 1pm, Ellis Park THE Ospreys have already qualified for the Challenge Cup knockout stages but know […]
Black Lion …….. 3 Clermont ………36
CLERMONT secured home advantage in the last 16 with a five-try rout of the Georgian newcomers. The Top 14 giants and three-time former winners ended […]
Pau ………………..28 Zebre …………….27
JOE Simmonds was the star of the show as he contributed 18 points in Pau’s win over Italian side Zebre. Zebre fly-half Geronimo Prisciantelli missed […]
Oyonnax ……….28 Cheetahs ……..27
JULES Solan stepped up to slot a match winning conversion in injury time to complete Oyonnax’s comeback victory after Adrien Bordenave scored a try in […]
Benetton ………27 Montpellier …19
TOMAS Albornoz ran the show to secure Benetton home advantage in the last 16 and boost his chances of taking over from Nicolas Sanchez as […]
Tough for Falcons as Diamond gets ready
■ By PAUL REES NEWCASTLE’S players will have their fourth boss in less than a year when Steve Diamond starts work as consultant director of […]
Brown returns as Dragons aim to make it four in a row
PREVIEW… Dragons v Sharks By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Rodney Parade THE Dragons are aiming for four victories on the spin at Rodney Parade […]
Scots should focus on developing own talent
The international merry-go-round continues. After the best part of a decade of striving for England honours Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn has suddenly decided he […]
Magnificent tome tells fantastic tales
Take a bow Neil Fissler and Adam Hathaway – much respected members of this parish – for completing a definitive Who’s Who of English rugby […]
Borthwick puts club form at top of his list
SIX NATIONS COUNTDOWN Paul Rees says change will be gradual rather than sudden as teams renew after World Cup THE first Six Nations after a […]
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