By NICK CAIN The RFU Board and its administrators, chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube, have been slammed by Championship clubs for conducting […]
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Ford: Shades of ‘19 in this team
By GARY FITZGERALD Mike Ford is growing more and more convinced England are on the right road to a dream Final stop off in Paris. […]
England cough up too much ball – Ojo
By BEN JAYCOCK England fans have been left frustrated at their side’s persistent kicking, with the travelling contingent echoing a chorus of boos during last […]
Arundell drives England revival
By NICK CAIN England …………………………71pts Tries: Arundell 20, 30, 48, 60, 69; Dan 24, 45; Rodd 35, Smith 40, 77; Willis 80 Conversions: Farrell 25, […]
Growing options for Borthwick
PAUL REES It was Chile, and England were hot stuff. They had three outside-halves on the pitch in the final 30 minutes and pulled their […]
We are ready to shock All Blacks, says Allan
By TOM BRADSHAW Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan is warning the All Blacks: We’ve never been in a better position to spring a World Cup surprise. […]
Chile’s enthusiastic approach helps England rediscover their mojo
BRENDAN GALLAGHER CHILE have given us many things. Some of the greatest vineyards and wines on the planet; soaring belching volcanoes, an extraordinary number of […]
Aki gives Ireland reason to believe
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER South Africa ……………….. 8pts Tries: Kolbe 51 Penalties: Libbok 5 Ireland……………………….. 13pts Tries: Hansen 33 Conversions: Sexton 34 Penalties: Sexton 58, Crowley […]
Portugal go so close to snatching thrilling win
By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia………….. 18pts Tries: Tabutsadze 2, Zamtaradze 78 Conversions: Abzhandadze 3 Penalties: Abzhandadze 16, 32 Portugal ………… 18pts Tries: Storti 34, 57 Conversions: […]
Scots want to put on dancing shoes
By TOM BRADSHAW PREVIEW… Scotland v Tonga Today. Kick-off 4.45pm, Stade de Nice NEVER mind a Springbok-style Bomb Squad – Gregor Townsend is planning to […]
England lack that wolf pack mentality
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK OWEN Farrell was back in the England starting line-up for Chile, and it will almost certainly be the […]
Wallabies battling to avoid early exit
By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Wales v Australia Today, 8pm, Parc Olympique Lyonnais Big test: Ben Donalson stars at fly-half for Australia PICTURES: Getty Images EIGHT […]
Morgan needs to lead way for Wales
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND ONE thing is certain about today’s vital Pool C clash between Wales and Australia in Lyon – both teams […]
Great to see Ardao shine on world stage
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK One of the great joys of World Cups is the platform that gives for us to discover […]
RFU hierarchy must address core financial issues
NICK CAIN The reaction to the landmark RFU Council letter in which 30 members have challenged the current leadership of RFU Board chairman Tom Ilube, […]
Prem Cup shows the sham of no relegation
NICK CAIN The early rounds of the new Premiership Cup has shown the RFU-endorsed ring-fencing of English rugby’s top league to be an utter sham. […]
Ryan’s ready to help US get back on track for 2031
By JON NEWCOMBE Paddy Ryan’s career has taken off in a big way in the last few months and the Coventry and US Eagles player […]
Reid aims to be Bath enforcer
By JON NEWCOMBE Miles Reid is looking to raise his game to new heights and play the role of Bath’s enforcer in attack and defence. Bath-born […]
Biggest boots are made for winning
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED If catches win cricket matches – a fact of sporting life mischievously underscored by the recent joke about Jonny “Butterfingers” Bairstow […]
Sure you are in the right place, Sonny Bill?
CHRIS HEWETT There are still those of us, generally of “a certain age”, who continue to defend the BBC as though our lives depend on […]
Madigan takes his skills to Blackrock
ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Bristol Bears fly-half Ian Madigan is starting a coaching career at his former club, Blackrock College, after announcing his retirement after […]
French keen to recruit yet more
Target: George North THE exodus of players from England and Wales to France is set to continue next summer, with one source claiming as many […]
That’s my girl, says Els
ON THE BLINDSIDE SAMANTHA Els, the daughter of golfing legend Ernie, became the first member of the famous sporting family to pull on a Springbok […]
Old boy Catt in line for Bath approach
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Mike Catt could be offered the chance to return to Bath if the Springboks come calling for head coach […]
Dream Team with Martin Purdy
The former Wasps, Bath, Gran Parma, L’Aquila, London Welsh, Massy and Grasse lock chooses the the best XV he has played with or against… 1. […]
Bath run rings around Scottish
By NATHAN EDWARDS Bath …………………………47pts Tries: Annett 8, Hennessey 20, Cloete 35, Lee-Warner 66, Penalty 69, de Glanville 74, 76 Conversions: Francis 9, 36, 66, […]
French keen to recruit yet more
The exodus of players from England and Wales to France is set to continue next summer, with one source claiming as many as 13 players […]
Pirates put on a show to demolish Cambridge
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge ……. 17pts Tries: Hema 4, Caven 14, Dawson 76 Conversion: James 5 Cornish Pir …… 64pts Tries: Moyle 3, Dugmore 10, […]
Newcastle on top after Radwan races home
Newcastle……..23pts Tries: Radwan 15, Penalty 28 Conversions: Connon 16 Penalties: Connon 31, 59, 61 Sale ……………….. 10pts By LUKE JARMYN Tries: Onasanya 73 Conversions: Curtis […]
Gloucester hold off Harlequins fightback
By SAM BYTHEWAY Gloucester …….25pts Tries: Reeves 4, Jones 10, Morris 17 Conversions: Evans 11, 18 Penalties: Evans 16, Evans 68 Harlequins ……. 17pts Tries: […]
Exeter’s ‘golden 20 minutes’ leaves Jersey struggling
By TOM INNES Jersey ………… 22pts Tries: Van Breda 2, Sullivan 41, McHenry 73 Conversions: Bennett 2, Barton 73 Penalties: Bennett 12 Exeter …………. 43pts Tries: […]
Saracens break their Cup duck with dominant display
By EDDIE MCATEER Saracens ……….73pts Tries: Lewington 7, Segun 12, Knight 28, 52; Van Zyl 33, 47, Penalty 40, Woolstencroft 41, Stonham 57, Hartley 60, […]
Ealing hang on to deny Doncaster in day of drama
By ALEX REED Ealing……………. 34pts Tries: Holmes 17, Bird-Tulloch 27, O’Brien 34, Cornish 49, Smid 68 Conversions: Shingler 18, 35, 50 Penalties: Shingler 77 Doncaster………32pts […]
Mitchell hits high notes to keep Cov on front foot
By LUKE JARMYN Hartpury Uni …. 19pts Tries: Short 63, Penalty 73, Crane 79 Conversions: Chamberlain 64 Coventry ………..35pts Tries: Titherington 6, Mitchell 25, Ryan […]
Ibitoye steals it for Bears in a thriller
By TOM VICKERS Bristol ………………………… 39pts Tries: Thacker 8, Caulfield 12, Bates 30, Marmion 66, Ibitoye 78 Conversions: MacGinty 8, 12, 30; Sheedy 67 Penalties: […]
Battling Bedford come out on the right side after Caldy dogfight
By DAVID ROBINSON Bedford ………….32pts Tries: Adamson 28, King 33, Conway 43, Venter 53 Conversions: Maisey 29, 44, 54 Penalties: Maisey 40, 73 Caldy …………….. […]
Minnows beginning to prove their worth
Paul Rees reports on how World Rugby’s investment below decks has started to make a difference THE Adelaide Oval is arguably the most scenic venue […]
Red Roses: Lark Atkin-Davies
HOOKER Birthplace: Ludlow, Shropshire DOB: 03/03/95 Position: Hooker Community Club: Luctonians RFC Club: Bristol Bears Red Roses Debut: USA, June 2015 Caps: 50 Why I […]
Ford does not need escort to guide England
Joe Marler likes to say it as it is. The England prop is not one to cloak his words in euphemism or disguise his thoughts […]
Macron’s winning ways with Shaun
PETER JACKSON Shaun Edwards has been winning friends and admirers all his rugby life. Now he has a new one who calls the Elysee Palace […]
Classy Kildunne fires up England
By MARK STEVENS England …………………. 50pts Tries: Rowland 2, 68; M Packer 6, Carson 14, Kildunne 25, 55; L Packer 30, Allen 76 Conversions: Rowland […]
The double agents who have enjoyed two lives
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW “We can have no 50-50 allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing […]
Sale see off new girls Leicester
Sale………………………36 Leicester…………….. 19 By FRANK REYNOLDS Sale Sharks picked up a bonus point victory in a dominant opening day of the Allianz Cup against Leicester […]
Champs Chiefs make winning start
Worcester……….7 Exeter…………….39 By CALLUM CRABTREE Champions Exeter kicked off the competition with a convincing victory over Worcester Warriors. Chiefs got off the mark quickly with […]
Sing winner gives Cherry and Whites opening win
Gloucester-H………. 19 Loughborough……. 17 By LUKE JARMYN Replacement Emma Sing ran in from distance to score the crucial try to give the reigning Premiership champions […]
Cleall shines as Quins edge London derby
Saracens……………..29 Harlequins…………..36 By BEN CONEYBEARE Harlequins began their Cup campaign with a win as they defeated rivals Saracens 36-29. The losing finalists of two years […]
Time for Italy to play like big boys
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER AS keen observers of sport, we are all amateur psychologists and, with that in mind, it’s been fascinating watching Italy grapple […]
Shillcock lives his dream of being a Tiger
By JON NEWCOMBE It’s been a long time coming but Jamie Shillcock has finally experienced the joy of running out at Welford Road as a […]
Another fine mess! Pinto ban so unfair
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER WORLD Rugby and their disciplinary officials have come up with some crass […]
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