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Cheika among candidates for Gloucester job

14 June 2020 0 comments

New name in the frame: Michael Cheika FORMER Wallaby coach Michael Cheika is the surprise name being linked with an interview for the vacant head […]

Highlanders’ Bryn Gatland crushes Chiefs hopes of victory

13 June 2020 0 comments

Warren Gatland’s Chiefs condemned to defeat by son Bryn’s last-minute heroics

Humphreys in coaching power battle

25 May 2020 1 comment

GLOUCESTER director of rugby David Humphreys is locked in a power struggle with the Cherry and White’s players and board over the appointment of the […]

Stuart gets my vote

25 May 2020 0 comments

What about London Irish or Newcastle AFTER reading the Blindside story regarding Johan Ackermann’s departure, and the temporary promotion of Rory Teague, the rumour mills […]

Tigers want some magic from Potter

25 May 2020 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers are hoping that Harry Potter will cast a magic spell on the wing next season after luring him away from Australia. Wimbledon-born Potter […]

Nick Tompkins’ move away from Saracens hits problems

7 April 2020 0 comments

Negotiations stall over the length of deal for Wales international

Kirsten stays on at Chiefs

5 April 2020 0 comments

EXETER CHIEFS have rewarded South African lock Jannes Kirsten with a new deal after his outstanding season at Sandy Park. Kirsten, 26, joined the club […]

Yarde stays at Sale…with May?

22 March 2020 2 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLINDSIDE SALE Sharks winger Marland Yarde is unlikely to be heading to Leicester Tigers next season […]

Lydiate is crucial to Ospreys’ revival

22 March 2020 0 comments

Key signing: Ospreys blindside Dan Lydiate PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Lydiate could prove to be the signing of next season for the Ospreys. In these […]

Webber to join old mate Biljon

15 March 2020 0 comments

FORMER England hooker Rob Webber, who has announced he is retiring at the end of the season, might not be out of the game for […]

Lion Orie says No to the Tigers

15 March 2020 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER ON THE BLIND SIDE Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler MARVIN Orie, right, looks to have dealt Leicester Tigers a blow after Blindside sources […]

Sopoaga helps keep impressive Wasps on right road

8 March 2020 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING WASPS completed a hat-trick of Premiership wins for the first time since September 2018 as Gloucester crashed to their fifth consecutive league […]

Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit rejects Harlequins move

4 March 2020 0 comments

Paul Gustard’s personal journey to South Africa wasn’t enough to lure the Boks star to the Stoop

Du Toit snubs Quins to wait for Lions tour

1 March 2020 0 comments

HARLEQUINS have suffered a blow after World Player of the Year Pieter- Steph du Toit turned down a move to the Twickenham Stoop next season. […]

PRO14 bid makes Blackett wait on Cov offer

1 March 2020 0 comments

Decision: Blackett COVENTRY look to have late competition in their bid to land Lee Blackett as they look to replace head coach Nick Walshe. The […]

Leinster stretch unbeaten run to 12

23 February 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER OSPREYS coach Carl Hogg bemoaned his side’s inability to build enough of a first-half lead as Leinster made it 12 wins from […]

Mulvihill desperate for Blues response

23 February 2020 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Starting: Hallam Amos, and Seb Davies WALES’ Six Nations squad men Hallam Amos and Seb Davies start for Cardiff Blues as they […]

Courtney aiming to give Irish a shiner

23 February 2020 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Black eye: Lawes COURTNEY Lawes shrugged off a nasty training ground eye injury and insisted it will not stop him going blow […]

Deano rues missed tries and lack of organisation

23 February 2020 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Flyer: Adam Radwan scored his second for Falcons JOHNNY Williams’ scintillating break split Scottish’s defence for Adam Radwan to score his second […]

Romain holds glory in his gifted hands for France

23 February 2020 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Power: Paul Willemse scores France’s second try ANY lingering doubts that France are on their way back as a formidable force were […]

Jonathan Joseph on the wing for England, Daly to full-back

21 February 2020 0 comments

England head coach makes changes to the backline after George Furbank is ruled out of Ireland clash

Bid to beat the storm fails as rivals slog it out

16 February 2020 1 comment

By TIM LEWIS RGC 1404 ……..15 Carm Quins ….15 THESE rivals braved Storm Dennis to play out a draw in Colwyn Bay. Kick-off was brought […]

Young Guns: Sale Sharks scrum-half Raphael Quirke

14 February 2020 0 comments

Learning off former scrum-half and England Under-20s head coach Alan Dickens

Ben Youngs told to take pay cut if he wants to stay at Leicester

13 February 2020 0 comments

The scrum-half is out of contract at Welford Road at the end of the season

Kvesic back to Warriors?

2 February 2020 1 comment

WORCESTER Warriors are weighing up whether to enter the race to tempt former England flanker Matt Kvesic, right, back to Sixways from Exeter Chiefs. Last […]

Sinckler deal done, now Bears eye Kvesic

26 January 2020 0 comments

BRISTOL Bears, who are now understood to have completed a deal for England prop Kyle Sinckler, are still in the hunt to strengthen their squad. […]

Kunatani opts for Castres

26 January 2020 0 comments

Move: Semi Kunatani CASTRES look to have won the race to land Harlequins ace Semi Kunatani in the face of competition from Northampton Saints. Blindside […]

Pirates braced for another humdinger

26 January 2020 0 comments

Preview Cornish Pirates v Bedford Blues Today, Kick-off 2.30pm CORNISH Pirates joint head coach Alan Paver is expecting another ‘ding dong’ affair when Bedford Blues […]

Battle-hardened Hill has Undercurry in his sights

26 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY TED Hill believes a season-and-half of hard yakka in the Premiership has made him a better contender for England selection second time […]

Harlequins sign Andre Esterhuizen after meeting lofty wage demands

22 January 2020 0 comments

Quins win race for Springbok centre’s signature after facing competition from rival Premiership club

Memo to Carre: Go low or you will suffer

12 January 2020 0 comments

RHYS Carre’s sending-off just five minutes into Saracens visit to the Liberty Stadium suggests the message that tacklers have to go lower is taking much […]

Bath want flanker Ellis to stay

12 January 2020 2 comments

BATH have opened talks with former England U20 flanker Tom Ellis, right, about extending his stay at the Rec beyond the end of the season. […]

OEs hold on for crucial victory

5 January 2020 2 comments

By JON EDWARDS Old Elthamians28 Sale FC………………21 OLD Elthamians withstood a late Sale fightback to begin the new year with a deserved bonuspoint victory. OEs […]

Blues keep climbing with fourth win on trot

29 December 2019 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING JOSH Navidi returned from his World Cup injury to lead Blues to a hard-fought victory before a sell-out crowd on Boxing […]

My worst night at Ospreys – Tipuric

29 December 2019 0 comments

Sneaking in: Kieran Hardy scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans ■By STEFFAN THOMAS BRAD Mooar was delighted with his side as they posted a record […]

Johnson’s late try seals historic win for Ampthill

15 December 2019 1 comment

By WARREN KAY AMPTHILL head coach Paul Turner hailed his benchmen as a dramatic late Billy Johnson try clinched victory over near rivals Bedford. Turner […]

CLOSE-UP

15 December 2019 1 comment

CAELAN DORIS Leinster blindside V LEWIS LUDLAM Northampton blindside Ludlam was the pick of the Saints’ pack and a couple of big carries either side […]

Nick Abendanon drawing interest from home as Clermont stay nears end

12 December 2019 0 comments

Nick Abendanon is keen on a return to the UK after five years in France

It’s much ado about nothing at Thomond

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Arm wrestle: Saracens lock Will Skelton is tackled by Tadhg Beirne and Billy Holland PICTURES: Getty Images No way though: Peter O’Mahony […]

Exiles hungry for home comforts

8 December 2019 0 comments

Preview Nottingham v London Scottish Today, Kick-off 3pm NOTTINGHAM took the spoils on the road against Cornish Pirates last Sunday but still sit third in […]

Feel the gap – Saints are hit by 7-try pummeling

8 December 2019 0 comments

■From NICK CAIN at Franklin’s Gardens Rout: Ed Byrne dives over for the final Leinster try PICTURE: Getty Images NORTHAMPTON may be sitting at the […]

Wales finish strong after Baa-Baas hit first-half high five

1 December 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Fast start: Dyddgu Hywel goes over to score the Barbarians’ second try THE Barbarians ran riot in the first half to score […]

St Andrews day delight as Bright stars for Scottish

1 December 2019 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN SCOTTISH broke their away duck with their highest score this season to secure a Cup quarterfinal for the first time in the […]

Resilient Saracens start their long climb

1 December 2019 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW THEY will remain in negative territory on the league ladder for some time, but Saracens delivered a barrel-load of positives on the […]

Back comes Dillane as Connacht aim to build some fresh Euro memories for fans

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS THE return of Ultan Dillane has handed a much-needed boost to Connacht’s depleted second row as Andy Friend prepares to welcome Montpellier […]

Lightning Lydia scoops winner

17 November 2019 0 comments

By JAMES WILSON Drama: Lydia Thompson scored the 80th minute winner 500 points: Emily Scarratt A DRAMATIC last minute try by wing Lydia Thompson earned […]

O’Brien leads Scarlets to real morale-booster

17 November 2019 0 comments

By ROB COLE Aberavon ……..11 Llanelli …………16 ABERAVON lost their unbeaten record as Llanelli moved clear of the relegation zone. It was a second win […]

Proud Solomons hails his muddy marvels

10 November 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Made amends: Jamie Shillcock on his way to the line for Worcester Warriors PICTURES: Getty Images Bright start: Harlequins no.8 Alex Dombrandt […]

Wolfpack use player bait to find a buyer

10 November 2019 0 comments

SUPER LEAGUE outfit Toronto Wolfpack are linking themselves to host of Union players as they try to find a buyer for club. The Wolfpack were […]

Hunter leads the French conquest

10 November 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Immaculate: Emily Scarratt kicked ten points for England ENGLAND began their autumn internationals with their first victory on French soil for seven […]

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