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Top 14 clubs in pursuit of Du Preez brothers

26 June 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Sale forwards Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez are on the shopping list for a […]

Warriors sweat on Deano amid American interest

26 June 2022 0 comments

GLASGOW are sweating to see if former Newcastle boss Dean Richards, their first choice to replace Danny Wilson at Scotstoun, will take the job. Blindside […]

Wade weighs up his options

5 June 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER CHRISTIAN Wade has claimed that teams in the Premiership, France, Australia, South Africa and the United States have offered […]

Saints eager to strike a deal for Sale lock Wiese

5 June 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted man: Cobus Wiese NORTHAMPTON Saints are interested in signing Sale Sharks lock Cobus […]

Griffiths departure will suit top agents

29 May 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER THE departure of Bath chairman Eddie Griffiths last week was certainly welcomed by some of the country’s leading player […]

Blindside on the money – again

29 May 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER BLINDSIDE continues to deliver the very best in transfer news – and last week brought confirmation of two moves […]

Racing change mind on Eddie

22 May 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER RACING 92 are no longer considering a move for England coach Eddie Jones when his contract with the RFU runs […]

Sharks could be in for a fight to buy AJ Bell

22 May 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER SALE Sharks’ bid to buy the AJ Bell Stadium, which has stalled in recent months, could now be in doubt […]

Leicester Tigers sign Anthony Watson

12 May 2022 1 comment

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Bath and England winger Anthony Watson ahead of the 2022/23 season. The move was first revealed back in […]

Tian Schoeman joins Newcastle Falcons on three-year deal from Bath

26 April 2022 0 comments

Bath fly-half Tian Schoeman will join Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal. The South African, 30, is already on Tyneside in readiness for the move, […]

Cope shows his class as Reds turn up the power

24 April 2022 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN L Scottish …………7pts Tries: Trenholm 50 Conversions: May 51 Jersey …………..54pts Tries: Thompson 1, 55; O’Connor 30, Penalty 38, 78; Cope 42, […]

Richards confirms talks over new role

24 April 2022 2 comments

NEWCASTLE director of rugby Dean Richards confirmed he is negotiating an alternative role at the club as reported in last week’s Blindside column. Richards, who […]

Emergence of Richards the silver lining to Bath’s cloud

24 April 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES WHEN Bath rake over the ashes of a season they will not be in a hurry to look back on, they will […]

Llanelli finish rock bottom

24 April 2022 0 comments

Premiership By STEFFAN THOMAS Llanelli………………29 Llandovery ……….36 LLANELLI will end the season rooted to the bottom of the Premiership table after their home defeat by […]

Haywood swoops to snatch it for Saints

24 April 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bath ………………..31pts Tries: Clark 22, Muir 32, Spencer 55, 58 Conversions: Cipriani 23, 33, Spencer 56, 59 Penalties: Cipriani 40 Northampton ..36pts […]

Contepomi ready for Pumas return

17 April 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEINSTER are set to suffer a blow to their coaching staff when they lose their influential backs coach […]

Deano to step down at Falcons

17 April 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER DEAN Richards is set to stand down at the end of the season and take on another role […]

Harlequins make one change as they aim to claw back 14-point deficit in crunch Champions Cup second leg

15 April 2022 0 comments

Harlequins have made one change as they look to claw back a fourteen-point deficit in the second leg of their Champions Cup last 16 tie […]

‘No decision to be made’ on futures of Semi Radradra and Charles Piutau, says Pat Lam

12 April 2022 1 comment

Pat Lam has played down speculation linking Bristol Bears’ marquee players Semi Radradra and Charles Piutau with a move away from Bristol this summer. Bristol […]

Toulon join queue for Radradra

10 April 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Options: Radradra TOULON are the latest Top 14 club to show an interest in signing Fijian international Semi […]

Tshituka try puts Lions in control

3 April 2022 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Lions …………….15 Edinburgh ……..9 EDINBURGH could not make it two wins from two from their South African sojourn, falling just short in […]

Seibold linked with Rhinos job

27 March 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BOOKIES are quoting England defence coach Anthony Seibold at 6/1 to be the next boss of Super League big […]

Aussie franchises chasing Nadolo

20 March 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo has been linked with Rugby Super outfits New South Wales Waratahs and Queensland […]

Maddock excited for Bath return

6 March 2022 1 comment

FORMER Bath winger Joe Maddock is returning to the club as attack coach. Maddock, 43, played 130 times for Bath from 2004 to 2010, and […]

Trailfinders are early suitors for veteran Brown

6 March 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted man: Mike Brown EALING Trailfinders have inquired about former England fullback Mike Brown who is leaving Newcastle […]

Lydiate returns to starting grid

6 March 2022 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON PREVIEW… Ospreys v Zebre Today. Kick-off 2pm, Swansea.com Stadium WALES flanker Dan Lydiate will make his first start in 13 months as […]

Falcons decide against Brown contract option

27 February 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Heading south? Mike Brown MIKE Brown is set to face a decision about his future with Newcastle Falcons […]

Jones stars as Gogs overcome the Swans

20 February 2022 1 comment

Premiership By PAUL HOPKINS RGC………………………..29 Swansea…………….. 14 DION Jones struck twice to help steer the home side to a bonus-point win as they hit back […]

A mauling for Bears as Irish put on style

13 February 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol …………….32pts Tries: Whiteley 16, Naulago 32, Strang 77, Challenger 79, Kerr 80 Conversions: Whiteley 33, Eden 80 Penalties: Whiteley 3 London […]

Ghiraldini: Italy need more ball carriers to give momentum

13 February 2022 1 comment

IN THE first four of Leonardo Ghiraldini’s Test appearances against England (2008-2013), Italy managed to get a losing bonus point from the fixture. How they […]

England are torpedoed by Eddie’s call on subs

6 February 2022 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Scotland …………20pts Tries: White 18, Penalty 66 Conversions: Russell 19 Penalties: Russell 41, 72 England …………..17pts Tries: Smith 53 Penalties: Smith 17, […]

Icon Barrington is eyeying up France

30 January 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SARACENS prop Richard Barrington could be heading to France at the end of the season, with sources telling […]

Blackett seeking a fly-half and full-back

30 January 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS boss Lee Blackett is still looking to replace the spine of his backline next season and has […]

Diamond could put bite on his old club, Sharks

30 January 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Raid: Flanker Cameron Neild is wanted by Worcester SALE Sharks are bracing themselves for a raid from former […]

Hat-trick Alex looks ‘a must’ for Eddie

23 January 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ……..36pts Tries: Dombrandt 13, 42, 80; Jones 22, Taulani 27 Conversions: Allan 22, 28, 43; Smith 80 Penalties: Allan 39 Castres […]

Salter full of praise for his Clifton Lions tamers

9 January 2022 0 comments

By MIKE BARBER Clifton……………..40pts Leicester Lions…22pts First blood: Clifton flanker Harry Bate scores the first try early in the game PICTURES: Gary Learmonth LEADERS Clifton […]

DREAM TEAM

9 January 2022 0 comments

NICK WALSHE, THE FORMER ENGLAND, HARLEQUINS, SARACENS, BATH, SALE AND BEDFORD HALF-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Andrew Sheridan […]

Frost double helps Wasps seal first win in six games

2 January 2022 1 comment

Wasps …………….38pts Tries: Crossdale 7, Frost 16, 46; Barbeary 30 Conversions: Gopperth 8, 18, 47 Penalties: Gopperth 26, 36, 61, 69 London Irish ….30pts Tries: […]

Hero Hogg has final say as Chiefs get back on song

2 January 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Exeter …………….19pts Tries: O’Flaherty 13, Hill 31, Hogg 75 Conversions: J Simmonds 14, 76 Bristol …………….13pts Tries: Purdy 70 Conversions: Sheedy 71 […]

New club in salary breach probe

26 December 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER ENGLISH rugby is bracing itself for another salary cap scandal after Premier Rugby launched an investigation into a […]

MARTIN MASTERS WEEKLY BATTLE OF THE BASTARDS

19 December 2021 1 comment

THE back five of the young Leicester pack have the look of combatants who survived the ‘Battle of the Bastards’ in Game of Thrones. They […]

Superb victory crowned by King

19 December 2021 1 comment

By JON BATHAM Canterbury…….29 Guernsey………. 17 MAN-of-the-match Tristan King inspired Canterbury to a bonus-point win over Guernsey. The versatile forward was forced to vacate his […]

Versatility can boost Seb’s bid

19 December 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE versatility tag has been a hindrance for many players, but Seb Davies believes it can help him add to his 13 […]

Set-piece dominance will be key says Friend

12 December 2021 0 comments

Preview Connacht v Stade Francais Today, Kick-off 1pm CONNACHT are relishing the challenge of hosting Stade Francais as they look to bounce back from their […]

Five-try Ealing overcome first-half fluster

12 December 2021 0 comments

By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ……..24pts Tries: Worthington 5, 33, Dennett 66 Conversions: Dennett 6, 34, 67 Penalties: Dennett 12 Ealing …………….33pts Tries: Kelleher 45, Henning-Campher […]

Fekitoa could be preparing to leave Wasps

5 December 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler WASPS could be about to lose Malakai Fekitoa after Lee Blackett put a […]

Rugby was religion in the Douai sixth form

5 December 2021 2 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT’S over 22 years since anybody laced up their boots and played in anger for […]

Tigers join the battle to sign Pollard

21 November 2021 3 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER On the move: Pollard LEICESTER Tigers are locked in a battle to sign Springbok fly-half Handre Pollard after […]

Bears building for bright future from within

14 November 2021 1 comment

BRISTOL may have the wealthiest backer in the Premiership but they are intent on growing their own rather than splurging on imports. They have signed […]