There are a couple of questions that need urgent answers since Stuart Lancaster‘s extraordinary elevation this week from being the England head coach, for just […]
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Live: London Wasps v Gloucester
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as London Wasps take on Gloucester in the 15th round of the Aviva Premiership at Adams Park […]
One-year extension for Tom Johnson
Tom Johnson has today put pen to paper to sign a one-year contract extension with the Exeter Chiefs. With 153 appearances and 30 tries to […]
Leigh Halfpenny boots Lions’ fly-half debate into new territory
Former Lions fly-half Stephen Jones insists the form of Leigh Halfpenny means this summer’s No.10 battle is not as simple as a two-way shootout at […]
My Life in Rugby: Lloyd Burns – former Cross Keys, Dragons and Wales hooker
If you’d told me in 2010 I could go to the following year’s World Cup as Wales‘ kit man I’d have bitten your arm off, […]
RaboDirect Pro12 round 15: teams
Connacht v Ospreys Connacht: Henshaw; O’Halloran, Griffin, Tonetti, Poolman; Parks, Marmion; Wilkinson, Harris-Wright, White (Capt.); Swift, Kearney; Muldoon, Faloon, McKeon. Replacements: Reynecke, Ah You, Loughney, […]
Peter Jackson: WRU see sense with price cut
When he retired after captaining Wales at the 1995 World Cup in Johannesburg, Mike Hall began to make the most of his degree in land […]
Cian Healey hit by three-week ban
Cian Healy will miss the next two Six Nations games after being banned for three weeks for stamping in Sunday’s defeat by England. The Ireland prop […]
Exeter signs Gloucester’s Dave Lewis
Dave Lewis will be donning the colours of Exeter Chiefs next season after he agreed a move from Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester. The former England […]
England on agenda if Sale survive says Danny Cirpiani
Danny Cipriani believes his rollercoaster season could yet culminate in a call-up for England‘s tour of Argentina – if he can engineer Sale’s Premiership survival. […]
Dream Team: James Hudson – Newcastle and former Bath, London Irish and England Saxons lock
1. Jonny Golding – The first of a pair of surfing props. Jonny is a great aggressive scrummager for us at Newcastle with a phenomenal […]
Season over for Jimmy Cowan
Jimmy Cowan will not play for the remainder of the season after it was revealed the Gloucester scrum-half damaged his ligament on Saturday. The All […]
Gatland will pick Lions on form not nationality
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland is adamant he will make his selection for the up-coming tour to Australia purely on form and not […]
Jeff Probyn: Memo to Telfer: the Scots are most elitist of them all
So the English are too arrogant, too pretentious and too condescending and the Welsh are lazy, or so says former Scotland coach Jim Telfer. For […]
Billy Twelvetrees never fazed by mistakes, says Mike Rayer
If at first you don’t succeed try, try again – that is essentially Billy Twelvetrees’ mantra according to former coach Mike Rayer who oversaw some […]
James Scaysbrook remains a Chief
James Scaysbrook has ended rumours about a move to Leicester by agreeing a new two-year deal with Exeter. The openside flanker has been outstanding for […]
Legend Pete Buxton to quit Gloucester
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Gloucester legend Peter Buxton will call time on his playing career at Kingsholm at […]
Chris Ashton has flyer Rory Underwood’s record in his sights
Chris Ashton runs out in Dublin today outlining his ambition to be England‘s greatest ever try scorer. The former Rugby League ace would love to […]
Scotland v Italy: highlights
Relive Scotland‘s 34-10 triumph over Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Ireland v England: highlights
Watch the highlights of England’s 12-6 win over Ireland in Dublin yesterday.
France v Wales: highlights
Wales ended a eight-match losing streak with a 16-6 win in Paris on Saturday night. Relive all the action below.
Premiership round 14: Try of the Week
Gloucester flyer Jonny May‘s stunning effort against Northampton on Saturday has been voted the Try of the Week.
England beat Ireland in Dublin and dream of Grand Slam
England‘s Grand Slam hopes are still alive after they secured a gutsy 12-6 win over Ireland in Dublin today. In difficult weather conditions, what was […]
Room 101: Chris Briers – Fylde centre
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 […]
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 […]
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