1. Gym Monkeys There are too many robots trying to pass off as rugby players nowadays. I’ve played at a number of clubs where players […]
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Nick Cain : Ben Morgan set to fire with Telfer ‘bullet up his bum’
Ben Morgan couldn’t be in more illustrious company. A quick scan of who the Gloucester and England No.8 will be contending with in this season’s […]
Young Gun: Matt Blandford – London Wasps back row
As a discus-throwing back-rower London Wasps‘ Matt Blandford doesn’t have far to look for inspiration. His training partner is Olympic discus finalist and former Wasps […]
Jeremy Guscott: No Manu Tuilagi? Then send for speedy Jonathan Joseph
How could England lose at home to the old enemy after beating New Zealand so convincingly? It’s so fresh in the mind it feels like […]
20 Questions: Marlan Yarde – London Irish winger
Tough season for you and the club? No one enjoys watching us lose but we’re focussed and working really hard to be better. I’m getting […]
France v Wales: teams
Justin Tipuric has been named at openside for Wales as they travel to Paris on Saturday in a crucial clash against France. The Ospreys flanker takes […]
Scotland v Italy: teams
Ross Ford has been recalled by Scotland to face Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday. The British and Irish Lion hooker replaces Glasgow’s Dougie Hall who […]
Premiership round 14: teams
Bath v Worcester Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Eastmond, Banahan, Biggs; Donald, Stringer; Beech, Webber, Perenise; Day, Attwood; Louw, Fearns, Skirving. Replacements: Batty, Catt, Palma-Newport, Spencer, Gilbert, […]
RaboDirect Pro12 round 14: teams
Cardiff Blues v Leinster Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Jones; Hobbs, R. Williams, Filise; Cook, Down; Paterson, Watts-Jones, Copeland. Replacements: […]
Nick Cain: the Scots are no pushovers
Two months ago there was not a single scribe, broadcaster, or media pundit anywhere who predicted England would beat New Zealand. And with England and […]
Ireland v England: teams
James Haskell will start for England in Sunday’s RBS Six Nations match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The London Wasps forward comes in […]
Captain Dean Schofield wants a halt to Worcester exodus
Dean Schofield has spoken of the need for Worcester to keep their homegrown players at the club if they want to move onto the next […]
Ireland U20 v England U20: teams
England U20 have made four changes ahead of their clash with Ireland in Athlone on Friday. Sale Sharks Mark Jennings comes in at outside centre […]
Mathieu Bastareaud to start for France
Toulon powerhouse centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been named in France starting line-up for the first time in three years as France prepare to face Wales in Paris on […]
My Life in Rugby: Justin Bishop – former London Irish and Ireland winger
I scored twice in the Powergen Cup final London Irish won in 2002, but I’m still not sure what my celebration was for the second […]
Peter Jackson: Bonus points could cost Grand Slammers the title
Six years ago France went into the final match of the final round knowing exactly what they had to do to win the Six Nations […]
Alex King can help Northampton Saints be kings of England
Alex King is the man to end Northampton‘s reputation as the nearly men of English rugby, according to two men who have worked with the […]
French players take the blame for Italy defeat
Yoann Meastri didn’t try to hide behind fitness excuses following France‘s shock 23-18 defeat in Italy last Sunday in the opening round of the RBS […]
Dream Team: Danny Gray – Worcester and former Bristol and Exeter fly-half
1. Alex Corbisiero – Alex is a fantastic scrummager and will anchor the scrum. He’s been outstanding in England‘s scrum recently. 2. Schalk Brits – […]
Three more years for Jebb Sinclair at Irish
Canadian International back row Jebb Sinclair has signed a three-year contract extension with London Irish. Sinclair has been in impressive form since his return to […]
Jeff Probyn: Scotland must prove they should not be demoted
Just one more week and the wait is over for the most eagerly awaited Six Nations Championship in years. Each of the participating countries has […]
Worcester sign Mieres and Creevy
Worcester have announced the capture of Argentinean duo Ignacio Mieres and Agustin Creevy from next season. 25-year-old fly-half Mieres had a year left on his contract […]
Matt Kvesic joins Gloucester
As revealed by Neil Fissler nearly two weeks ago, Worcester Warriors flanker Matt Kvesic will be moving to Gloucester for the 2013-14 season. The 20-year-old, […]
Courtney Lawes’ power hit changed Gonzalo Tiesi’s life
Courtney Lawes made his usual powerful impact off the bench at Twickenham yesterday – bringing painful memories for Gonzalo Tiesi. Outside centre Tiesi, London Welsh‘s […]
O2 Inside Line: Six Nations episode 2
This week we have Brad Barritt and Alex Goode reviewing the win against Scotland while looking ahead to Ireland and their infamous choke tackle. Go […]
Billy Twelvetrees and Manu Tuilagi look set to take on Ireland
Billy Twelvetrees storming debut for England yesterday has opened the way for him to partner Manu Tuilagi in a lethal centre partnership in Dublin next […]
Saints sign Wallaby prop Salesi Ma’afu
Northampton Saints today announced the capture of Australian international prop Salesi Ma’afu for next season. The 6ft, 126kg, tight-head Ma’afu, who has 14 Wallaby caps […]
All-English LV=Cup semi-finals as Harlequins beat Ospreys
Premiership Champions Harlequins claimed a 16-12 win over Pro12 champions Ospreys yesterday meaning there will be no Welsh representative in this year’s LV=Cup semi-finals. Harlequins, […]
O2 Inside Line Six Nations preview
In this week’s O2 Inside Line, the weekly behind the scenes show from O2 – proud sponsor of England rugby – and the RFU, Chris […]
Lead out Harlequins at The Stoop against Leicester
Etihad Airways, Harlequins Main Sponsor, are offering ONE lucky youngster the chance to lead out the AVIVA Premiership Champions when they take on rivals Leicester […]
Mad Dog set for world’s toughest ultra marathon
Former England captain Lewis Moody in what as been billed as the toughest Ultra Marathon in the world, the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Supported by Land Rover, […]
Dominant Italy claim French scalp again
Italy made a dream start to their RBS Six Nations campaign yesterday with a dominant 23-18 win over arch-rivals France at the Stadio Olimpico in […]
England Sevens’ triumph in pictures
Relive England Sevens‘ triumph in Wellington this weekend with our exclusive photo gallery. Pictures courtesy of Ross Setford/MB Media.
Room 101: Austin Healy – ESPN consultant and former England and Leicester star
1. Snooty horse riders For some reason people who ride on horses on country lanes think motorists have the ability to see around corners and […]
Nick Cain talks to England and Tigers hooker Tom Youngs about Toulouse and Six Nations
Tom Youngs talks as he plays. Direct, to the point, honest, and over the past year his hard-working, uncomplicated attitude has opened up an international […]
Young Gun: Kieran Low – London Irish lock
Kieran Low credits forwards coach Glenn Delaney for turning him into the Exiles’ commander-in-chief at the lineout. The work of New Zealander Delaney, who came […]
England win the HSBC Wellington Sevens
England have snatched a thrilling victory in extra time to beat Kenya 24-19 and win the New Zealand Sevens title. Sam Edgerley pounced to score […]
Jeremy Guscott: Tiger tanks needed to halt the Toulouse titans
For a club the size of Leicester Tigers going another season without the Heineken Cup up for grabs has to be seen as a failure, […]
Gutsy Scotland A claim England Saxons’ scalp again
Scotland A earned a very gutsy 13-9 win over the England Saxons in Newcastle tonight. This is the second win in as many years for […]
England U20 get under way with win over Scotland U20
England U20 have began the defence of their Six Nations crown with a 15-6 win over Scotland in Plymouth tonight. Scotland fly-half Tommy Allan put […]
England v Scotland: Teams
Billy Twelvetrees will make his England Test debut tomorrow after the Gloucester centre was named at inside centre to face Scotland in the RBS Six […]
Live: England Saxons v Scotland A
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as the England Saxons take on the Scotland A at Kingston Park in Newcastle. Live coverage will […]
20 Questions: Andrea Masi – Wasps centre
How’s life at Wasps? I’m really enjoying it. I’m playing constantly and am very happy with the club, the coaches and the players. The fans […]
Live: England U20 v Scotland U20
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as the England U20 take on the Scotland U20 in the opening round of the RBS U20 […]
England beat All Blacks to reach Wellington Sevens quarter-finals
England Sevens reached the quarter finals in Wellington to set up a Calcutta Cup sevens showdown with Scotland on the other side of the world […]
LV=Cup Round 4: teams
Cardiff Blues v London Irish Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Walker; Trevett, R. Williams, Bourrust; Hill, Down; Paterson, Young, Copeland. Replacements: Dacey, […]
Wales v Ireland: Teams
Dan Biggar will lead the Welsh attack tomorrow after the Ospreys’ play-maker was named at fly-half to face Ireland. After a troublesome Summer and Autumn Test series, […]
Nick Cain: Wasps good enough for Dally, so why not Billy?
Billy Vunipola‘s decision to leave Wasps and join forces with his brother, Mako, at Saracens is surprising given that he is only in his second […]
Italy v France: Teams
Former captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named in the France starting line-up for the time since last March ahead of their clash with Italy on Sunday. […]
You should have stayed a Leicester boy, George
George Ford could be making the biggest mistake of his life by quitting Leicester this summer, according to former fly-half prodigy Ryan Davis. Ford, 19, […]
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