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Larkham delight as Brumbies rule
By BEN JAYCOCK Try time: Declan Meredith dives over to score for Brumbies against Blues and, inset, head coach Stephen Larkham PICTURES: Getty Images BRUMBIES […]
Shaun’s the best – Gethin
By SIMON THOMAS ASK Gethin Jenkins to pick out the person who has been the biggest influence on his career and one name is right […]
Cardiff march back to the top
Super Rygbi round-up By ROB COLE CARDIFF moved back to the top of the table with a six-point haul from a seven-try 52-19 victory over […]
11-try Merthyr go on rampage
Premiership round-up MERTHYR took perfect revenge for being knocked out of the WRU Premiership Cup by Cross Keys after extra-time last week with a 73-0win […]
Turner steps down at Ampthill
FORMER Wales flyhalf Paul Turner will step down as head coach of Ampthill at the end of the season after 14 years with the Championship […]
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Stade are willing to fight for Gustard
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN STADE Francais’ billionaire owner hinted last week that head coach Paul Gustard’s reported move to Leicester may not be quite as […]
Lynn excited to name his first Wales squad
NEW Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 48-player training squad ahead of the 2025 Six Nations. The Gloucester-Hartpury boss was named as Ioan […]
Spencer agrees new three-year Bath deal
BATH and England scrum-half Ben Spencer has signed a three-year contract extension to stay at The Rec until 2028. The 32-year-old, who has made over […]
Olamide Sodeke on the ‘brotherhood’ in the England U20s camp
By Charlie Elliott England U20s have been hugely successful in the past few years, having won the Six Nations and the U20 Championship last year, […]
Six Nations: ‘Really smart rugby brain’ – Jamie Osborne backed to shine in unfamiliar role
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby is confident versatile back Jamie Osborne can shine in unfamiliar territory during Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with title […]
Gregor Townsend: Scotland have a lot to play for in last two Six Nations games
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland still have plenty to play for in this year’s Guinness Six Nations despite back-to-back defeats against Ireland and England killing their […]
Super Rugby Americas: Round Three Review
By Joe Santamaria Pamoas 24 – 10 Peñarol Last year’s beaten finalists, Pampas, put the rest of the competition on notice with an impressive 24-10 victory […]
Six Nations: Marcus Smith dropped as England shake up backline for Italy clash
England have dropped Marcus Smith and Henry Slade in a dramatic shake-up of the backline for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy at Allianz […]
England keen to ‘unleash’ Marcus Smith late on after dropping him to the bench
England coach Steve Borthwick is looking forward to “unleashing” Marcus Smith once opponents Italy are fatigued after dropping him to the bench for Sunday’s meeting […]
PODCAST (S4, E25): Louis Lynagh on life in Italian Rugby and Six Nations Round Four!
A slightly new dynamic for you all today – host Ollie Little has given the columnists the week off! He is joined by Italy, Benetton […]
Six Nations: France v Ireland best moments
By Charlie Elliott France and Ireland have cemented their status as the two teams to beat in the Six Nations, being up there for the […]
Six Nations: A brief history of Ireland v France
By Charlie Elliott Recently, Ireland and France have been the biggest rivals in the Six Nations. While it isn’t geographical and historical like other games in the […]
Six Nations: France and Ireland combined 23-man squad
By Charlie Elliott Ireland host France this weekend in the Six Nations in the biggest match of the tournament so far. France must win to […]
Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: PWR finalists confirmed as Ilona Maher plays last game, for now…
By Charlie Elliott Ilona Maher’s time in the PWR has come to an abrupt end, as Gloucester–Hartpury dispatched Bristol Bears 36-20 in the semi-final. Although her time in […]
England’s Six Nations critics hit by Kevin Sinfield broadside
By Adam Hathaway Kevin Sinfield has hit back at critics of England’s style of play, declaring they are in it to win it after a […]
RFU offers grassroots more say
The RFU has promised to give grassroots clubs more control over community rugby as the governing body attempts to win support ahead of the Special […]
Lee Blackett’s backing for England pathway plan
By Mark Stevens Lee Blackett believes England Rugby have been meticulously developing its resources in a concerted effort to unearth a wealth of hidden gems […]
Ted Hill – Setbacks have made me stronger
By Adam Hathaway At the age of 25, Ted Hill has had enough knock backs to last a career but he believes the reverses have […]
Emanuel Brothers hitting the heights for Wales U20s
By Simon Thomas From a warzone in the back garden to playing together for Wales, the Emanuel brothers have already come a long way. Prop […]
Playing for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his country overcome the Irish. […]
Jack van Poortvliet pleased to have Ben Youngs for support
By Mark Stevens Jack van Poortvliet knows that the road back to England’s No.9 jersey will be tough, but in clubmate Ben Youngs he has […]
Six Nations: Barnstorming Tom Curry shows Ben Earl how it should be done
By Adam Hathaway Being in England camp with Tom Curry has shown Ben Earl what a world class player looks like behind the scenes. Curry […]
Will Stuart proving his true worth, says Andy Robinson
By Jon Newcombe Former England boss and current Bath coach Andy Robinson believes consistency of selection is bringing the best out of Will Stuart. The […]
Felix Jones rejoins Springboks
Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’ coaching staff during their […]
Max Pepper is on his way to Bristol Bears to Steve Diamond’s disappointment
Newcastle wing Max Pepper will join Bristol this summer. Pepper, whose brother Guy quit Falcons for Bath last summer, will follow Pumas lock Pedro Rubiolo […]
Coaches stopping England evolving
Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The first is disappointment. England […]
Dream Team – Dan Pullinger
Dan Pullinger, the long-serving Plymouth Albion and former Exeter and England counties prop, who is celebrating a testimonial this year, chooses the best XV he […]
Jeremy Guscott: Go for it, England, and don’t play safe
By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken & unmissable every week… Sport can be about small margins, and it is amazing how quickly the public mood can […]
Premiership Cup: Blood-hungry Exeter Chiefs give Sale Sharks a lesson
By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ……………….50pts Tries: Wyatt 7, 30; Hodge 17, Brown-Bampoe 21, 44; Fisilau 61, Vermeulen 70 Conversions: Hodge 8, 18, 31, 45, […]
Sale Sharks were always chasing – Coach Gareth Harris
In a game dominated from start to finish by Exeter, Sale coach Gareth Harris admitted it had been a ‘tough day’ for his side at […]
Premiership Cup: Harlequins fall short as Bath turn on power
By Roger Panting Bath ……………………………… 39pts Tries: de Glanville 19, Carr-Smith 38, Dunn 45, Green 52, Coetzee 65, Hennessey 72 Conversions: O’Donoghue 19, 38, 52 […]
To win some silverware would be fantastic, says Tom Dunn
Bath hooker Tom Dunn confirmed his side’s intent on winning the Premiership Cup after sealing their semi-final spot on Friday night. He said: “The Premiership […]
Premiership Cup: Jamie Blamire treble sets up Bath showdown for Newcastle Falcons
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons …… 22pts Tries: Blamire 9, 52, 63 Conversions: Connon 53, 64 Penalty: Connon 14 Gloucester …………………… 17pts Tries: Hillman-Cooper 46, […]
Premiership Cup: Gloucester’s relentless effort was excellent – Dom Waldouck
Gloucester’s defence coach Dom Waldouck praised his side’s “relentless effort” despite being knocked out of the cup. The Cherries & Whites scored two tries and […]
Time to put foot down and let the turbo kick in
Paul Rees looks back on England’s performances so far and says they should take the hand brake off and race ahead WIN or lose, England’s […]
Tom Pearson excited as Northampton Saints facing ‘a big couple of months’
By Mark Stevens Tom Pearson says he and his Northampton teammates are targeting a ‘big couple of months ahead’ as they look to make their […]
Exeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau
Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been linked with a move […]
Ben Loader returning to Premiership
Gloucester have signed former London Irish flyer Ben Loader for next season from the Stormers. The 26-year-old, who can play wing or fullback, moved to […]
Susie Appleby leaves Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have not renewed head coach Susie Appleby’s contract for next season. The Chiefs finished fifth in Premiership Women’s Rugby this season, missing out […]
URC: Jack Walsh keeps his nerve as Ospreys down Glasgow Warriors
By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow ………… 31pts Tries: Mann 20, Schickerling 34, 40; Cordero 71, McBeth 78 Conversions: Weir 21, 40+1, 79 Ospreys ………….32pts Tries: Morse […]
URC: Leinster’s sweet 16 as Cardiff fall away
By Simon Thomas Leinster ………….. 42pts Tries: McKee 15, Boyle 40, Deegan 43, McGrath 50, Tector 53, Russell 80 Conversions: Byrne 16, 40, 44, 51, […]
URC: Dragons let early lead slip to hand it to Zebre
By Simon Thomas THOMAS Zebre ……………… 31pts Tries: Licata 16, Stavile 40, Prisciantelli 42, Paea 60 Conversions: Da Re 17, 40, 43, 61 Penalty: Prisciantelli […]
URC: Classy Connacht back in running
By Ben Jaycock Connacht …….38 Benetton ………30 Connacht secured back-to-back wins to restore their play-off aspirations and end their curse against Benetton. The Irish side […]
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