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Eddie Jones on…

23 September 2018 0 comments

…breakdown issues “We haven’t (any). In South Africa we did incredibly well, we have improved our breakdown by about 80 per cent.” …20-year-old wing Joe […]

Eddie must get Cokanasiga in his side straight away

23 September 2018 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JOE Cokanasiga has had a big impact already at Bath even though he is only a few weeks into […]

Yes, those All Blacks are beatable England

16 September 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER SOUTH AFRICA yesterday sent a message of hope to England and their other World Cup rivals – the All Blacks aren’t invincible. […]

Sensational Slade keeps Chiefs on maximum momentum

16 September 2018 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR CLOSE-UP JACK NOWELL Exeter wing U DENNY SOLOMONA Sale wing Nowell, Eddie Jones’ preferred England choice, made a highenergy first appearance of […]

Boffelli the boot kicks Pumas to famous win

16 September 2018 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD FULL-back Emiliano Boffelli’s mighty boot helped the Pumas strike it lucky on the Gold Coast and end a 35-year wait. Boffelli succeeded […]

Islanders showcase stars of the future

9 September 2018 0 comments

Talent: Filimoni Botitu THE lack of any involvement from the three major Pacific nations at this year’s best ever Junior World Cup in France was […]

Channel 4 to show Irish autumn Tests

9 September 2018 0 comments

IRELAND’S autumn internationals are to be televised live by Channel 4 for the next four years. The deal begins with the upcoming November series that […]

Baa-baas sign up stars for Twickers showdown

9 September 2018 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON FOUR leading South Africa and Australia players have accepted invitations to appear for the Barbarians when the famous invitation side returns to […]

Evans in hot pursuit of former Wales U20 graduates

9 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN EVANS JARROD Evans hopes to be the next player off Jason Strange’s Wales production line. Former Wales U20 coach Strange has played an […]

Barbarians invite Springboks and Australia stars to take on Argentina for the Killik Cup

8 September 2018 0 comments

Four leading South Africa and Australia players have accepted invitations to appear for the Barbarians when the famous invitation side returns to action this season. […]

It’s going to be physical at Scarlets says Steffan

2 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Hard edge: Blade Thomson PICTURE: Getty Images STEFFAN Evans has warned the Scarlets’ Guinness PRO14 rivals they won’t know what’s hit them […]

England ‘should blood hooker Singleton’

26 August 2018 0 comments

HIGHLY-rated Worcester hooker Jack Singleton is a viable World Cup candidate for England and must be given a chance to prove it, insists Sixways forwards […]

De Klerk gets Boks rolling in second half rout

19 August 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER SOUTH Africa, with Sale’s Faf de Klerk at the helm, turned up the wick after the break with four second half tries […]

Erasmus critical of sub-par display

19 August 2018 1 comment

SPRINGBOKS coach Rassie Erasmus was in surprisingly downbeat mood after what appeared to be a decent start to South Africa’s campaign. Erasmus said: “The only […]

Pumas need a leg up, not the Kiwis

19 August 2018 1 comment

YET again the Rugby Championship fixture draw is skewed towards the All Blacks. They are the only team to get three concurrent home matches. Year […]

Biggar: Good to get out of goldfish bowl

19 August 2018 1 comment

ALEX BYWATER talks to Wales fly-half Dan Biggar about life on the other side of the bridge World Cup ambitions: Dan Biggar playing for Wales […]

Rugby Championship: A look at the Springboks

15 August 2018 0 comments

Is it still a matter of rebuilding under Rassie Erasmus for South Africa?

Rugby Championship: Argentina team profile

14 August 2018 0 comments

Who else is on the Ledesma hype train?

Hansen right to decide that Beauden’s still tops

12 August 2018 0 comments

GLENN DELANEY, defence coach at the Highlanders and former London Irish and Nottingham coach, runs his expert eye over the Rugby Championship. GLENN DELANEY New […]

Sam pins his Scotland hope on Scarlets move

12 August 2018 0 comments

SAM Hidalgo-Clyne believes he has taken his career to the next level by swapping Edinburgh for last season’s PRO14 finalists Scarlets. The Scotland scrum-half tur […]

All Blacks must lose Rugby Championship

12 August 2018 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Kings again: All Blacks are crowned last year The Southern Hemisphere’s Rugby Championship starts next weekend, and unlikely though it is, it’s vital […]

DREAMTEAM

12 August 2018 1 comment

RICHARD LIST, DONCASTER AND FORMER NARBONNE PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Simon Bunting – Coming into senior rugby […]

Kvesic admits England days are numbered under Eddie

29 July 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY England incumbent: Sale flanker Tom Curry FRUSTRATED flanker Matt Kvesic admits his “ship has sailed” as far as any England hopes are […]

So near but yet so far for All Black sub Bono

22 July 2018 0 comments

THE World Cup Sevens this weekend calls to mind the strange tale of Benjamin Bono, the Uruguayan who found himself drafted into the gold medal […]

Maori globetrotters break new ground

22 July 2018 1 comment

Special: Dr Farah Palmer A HAT TIP to New Zealand Maori who are continuing their splendid tradition ‘have boots will travel’ and flying the rugby […]

Ospreys wing Keelan Giles still believing in World Cup dream

20 July 2018 0 comments

The 20-year-old accepts he is behind Steff Evans and Josh Adams in the pecking order… for now

Keelan still believing in World Cup dream

15 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS At full stretch: Keelan Giles has big ambitions for club and country PICTURES: Getty Images KEELAN Giles insists he hasn’t given up […]

PAT LAM ON…

15 July 2018 2 comments

…captaining Northampton to their European Cup triumph in 2000, playing the entire final against Munster with a badly damaged shoulder “I was on a bit […]

Kiwi McNicholl on Pivac hit list

15 July 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Wanted man: Scarlets sensation Johnny McNicholl WAYNE Pivac wants Johnny McNicholl to join him on his Wales journey. The New Zealand-born speedster […]

Scarlets pair set for national service

8 July 2018 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES are close to putting the future of their national squad in the hands of their dream ticket –Wayne Pivac and Stephen […]

Record win in Argentina salvages Scots’ pride

1 July 2018 0 comments

SCOTLAND wrapped up their summer tour with a record 44-15 victory over Argentina last weekend. Scrum-half George Horne scored the first of his two tries […]

Vernon brings Test pedigree to Exiles

1 July 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY MARQUEE signing Richie Vernon is ready to spearhead London Scottish’s charge for a top six Championship place after quitting Glasgow for a […]

Barbarians return to Twickenham this December for Argentina grudge match!

28 June 2018 0 comments

The Barbarians team packed full of global superstars, will light up the stadium with their unique brand of rugby, proving perfect opposition for the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-finalists.

Four weeks for Moriarty

24 June 2018 1 comment

WALESNo.8 Ross Moriarty has been given a four-week suspension following his red card against Argentina. The 24-year-old reacted to an off-the-ball push in his back […]

Wales flyer aiming high after breakthrough campaign

24 June 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY JOSH Adams’ fairy tale start to international rugby has got him dreaming of a first World Cup appearance. The Worcester Warriors wing […]

Shane Williams Column: Edwards is a must for whoever takes over

21 June 2018 0 comments

While Wales narrow down their search for a successor to Warren Gatland, I think they’re missing a trick when it comes to planning for life […]

Pack power tells for Pumas

17 June 2018 0 comments

Wales …………..15 Argentina……..39 WALES can finish only seventh after defeat in the sixth-place semi-final. Wales were ahead briefly in the first half through tries from […]

D’onofrio hat-trick in vain

17 June 2018 0 comments

Italy………………15 Australia ……..44 AUSTRALIA prevailed in the fifth-place semi-final despite going down to 14- men after 20 minutes. Lock Michael Wood was sent off for […]

Pumas well and truly tamed by Gat’s lads

17 June 2018 0 comments

From ALEX BYWATER in Santa Fe Full stretch: Hallam Amos scores Wales’ second try PICTURES: Huw Evans WALES secured their first series win in Argentina […]

Hogg leads young Scots into battle for first time

17 June 2018 1 comment

STUARTHogg will captain Scotland against the USA as head coach Gregor Townsend makes 12 changes from the team that started last weekend’s 48-10 win over […]

Argentina to host 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship

13 June 2018 0 comments

U20 Championship can deliver legacy for rugby in Argentina, says country’s rugby chief

Pumas look to capitalise on Ledesma gameplan

10 June 2018 0 comments

From ALEJO MIRANDA in Argentina Changing mindset: Mario Ledesma AFTER finishing fourth at RWC2015, Argentina struggled to push on and their introduction to Super Rugby […]

He likes a joke but Evans is no clown

10 June 2018 0 comments

ALEX BYWATER sits down in Argentina with jovial Welsh loosehead Rob Evans Coming force: Rob Evans PICTURES: Getty Images ROB Evans is the joker from […]

Pichot is picking on wrong target in Shields

10 June 2018 0 comments

AGUSTIN Pichot wants to make the eligibility laws in rugby more stringent, so more power to his elbow. They are an almighty mess almost entirely […]

North is a winger, let him do his thing

10 June 2018 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Best on the wing: George North PICTURE: Getty Images IT’S going to be vital for Wales to have versatile […]

Back Jenkins to be in the starting XV come Japan

10 June 2018 0 comments

AS Warren Gatland’s boys prepare for their second Test with Argentina this week, a special word on back row co-captain Ellis Jenkins. He looks like […]