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Kockott fizz has Castres bubbling in Bordeaux

14 April 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Abrasive: But Castres scrum-half Rory Kockott got the job done against Bordeaux-Begles “Doomed Perpignan would like to sign Steffon Armitage, who […]

I had to give Hughes poke in the eye says Dai

14 April 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Back on form: Nathan Hughes DAI Young has revealed he gave Nathan Hughes “a poke in the eye” to re-ignite the spark […]

Hadleigh Parkes aims to get Scarlets back firing

10 April 2019 0 comments

“Diamonds are built under pressure after all”

Dave Rennie commits to Glasgow Warriors

9 April 2019 0 comments

Sticking at Scotstoun and not replacing Cheika

Munster head coach Johann van Graan to stay until 2022

8 April 2019 0 comments

The South African wants to secure new deals for his coaching assistants next

Owens demands reaction after Blues ‘embarassment’

7 April 2019 1 comment

KEN Owens has warned it will be unacceptable if his Scarlets team become the first in the region’s history not to make the Champions Cup. […]

Edinburgh end-game scorches Scarlets

7 April 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE Scarlets are on the brink of missing out on qualification for next seasons Heineken Champions Cup as they were outmuscled by […]

Terrific Tipuric tracks down Cheetahs for flying Ospreys

7 April 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER THE Ospreys kept alive their Heineken Champions Cup qualification hopes with a stunning bonus point triumph over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Tries […]

Barritt assessed on ligament damage

7 April 2019 2 comments

SARACENS will monitor captain Brad Barritt this week after scans revealed he has minor ankle ligament damage. The 32-year-old centre was forced off during the […]

All-clear for Best softens Leavy’s Cup blow

7 April 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON IRELAND captain Rory Best has eased fears over his participation at the Rugby World Cup but flanker Dan Leavy is […]

Argentine veteran Marcelo Bosch to leave Saracens

5 April 2019 0 comments

Mark McCall hails ‘enormous integrity’ of centre

Saracens captain Brad Barritt suffers ankle ligament damage

3 April 2019 0 comments

Forced off against Glasgow Warriors at the weekend

Darren Cave pens letter to Ulster fans after announcing intention to retire

3 April 2019 0 comments

The Ulster centre will call it a day after 13 years with the province

Catrakilis keeps his nerve to win thriller for Quins

31 March 2019 3 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD DEMETRI Catrakilis kicked the crucial winning penalty four minutes from time as Quins left Warriors shell-shocked and booked themselves another European semi-final. […]

Rock ‘n’ roll rugby is on the bill at Racing

31 March 2019 3 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN The new Parisian home of Racing, the biggest indoor stadium in Europe, was inaugurated by three performances from the Rolling Stones. […]

Pocket rocket primed for European explosion

24 March 2019 0 comments

SCOTTISHrugby’s man of the moment Darcy Graham feels his tries against Wales and England will count for little if he cannot take that form into […]

Now we can get ready for Europe’

24 March 2019 0 comments

WILL Skelton fixed his sights on Sarries continuing their trophy hunt on two fronts after his brace of tries denied Harlequins. The imposing lock is […]

Rhodes cops three-week ban

17 March 2019 1 comment

FLANKER Michael Rhodes will miss Saracens Champions Cup quarterfinal clash against Glasgow after being suspended. Rhodes received a threeweek ban following a citing for dangerous […]

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals to support Doddie Weir foundation, EPCR announce

5 March 2019 0 comments

Newcastle and St James’ Park will host the two European finals in May

Bordeaux mayor puts boot into Teague

3 March 2019 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Finn Russell starred for Racing with a try and an assist The exciting surge of Bordeaux- Begles since the sacking […]

Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Josh Navidi commits to new deal

1 March 2019 0 comments

Josh Navidi has pledged his future to Cardiff Blues by signing a new contract to remain at the Arms Park. The versatile back-row has established […]

Pivac points finger at the officials after narrow loss

17 February 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS WAYNE Pivac criticised the performance of the officials as Benetton put a dent in the Scarlets’ PRO14 play-off hopes. With just six […]

Summerhill hat-trick can’t save the Blues

17 February 2019 2 comments

By ROGER PANTING On his way to a hat-trick: Aled Summerhill crosses the line to score for Blues PICTURE: Huw Evans GLASGOW won a ten […]

England hopeful raring for a ruck with Tigers

10 February 2019 1 comment

GIN-LOVING England hopeful Michael Rhodes aims for the perfect tonic after injury as he plots a return for Saracens this Saturday against Leicester. Teak-tough back […]

Competition: WIN tickets to Champions Cup & Challenge Cup finals!

6 February 2019 0 comments

To mark the end of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stages, we have teamed up with European Professional Club Rugby to […]

Champions get a scare but keep home record in tact

27 January 2019 1 comment

By BARRY O’NEILL SCARLETS had to settle for a losing bonus point at Leinster on Friday night with captain Steff Hughes left ruing a great […]

Dead shot Thomson earns time in the sun

27 January 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE GLASGOW match-winner Brandon Thomson is heading home to South Africa this week to try to warm-up after steering his side to a […]

Malins staking long-term claim at Sarries

27 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FIRED-UP fly-half Max Malins knows it is time to shine and prove there is life beyond Owen Farrell at Premiership […]

England’s Euro display is a cause for shame

27 January 2019 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Last men standing: Saracens are flying the flag in the Champions Cup Iread a tweet last weekend celebrating the fact that of the […]

Battling Tigers just can’t get over line

20 January 2019 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Hurdles race: Leicester’s Matt Toomua is tackled by Marty Moore PICTURES: Getty Images Try scorer: Baloucoune A FEROCIOUS contest fell the way […]

Sharples: We’ll learn from Euro humblings

20 January 2019 0 comments

CHARLIE Sharples insists there is no crisis at Gloucester and believes they can still have a major say in the destiny of this season’s Premiership […]

Falcons ready to kick-start season in northern derby

20 January 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE NEWCASTLE prop Adam Brocklebank insists relegation is not on the agenda despite the Falcons resuming their Premiership campaign in a fortnight’s time […]

Gloucester top table despite Springbok influx

20 January 2019 1 comment

FEARS that an influx of foreign stars could stymie English player development have been allayed by official figures which show the number of Englandqualified players […]

Prydie set for pivotal role at Scarlets

20 January 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS TOM Prydie owes a great deal to the Scarlets and plans to repay them by getting their Champions Cup qualification hopes back […]

Pivac: Get out the cheque book, we must keep Johnny

20 January 2019 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Heavy traffic: Hadleigh Parkes on the ball WAYNE Pivac has urged the Scarlets board to do all they can to keep hold […]

Ireland international defies injury doubts to return for Munster

18 January 2019 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony fit to face Exeter

Richard Cockerill names unchanged side to face Montpellier

17 January 2019 0 comments

Edinburgh name unchanged team for Montpellier clash

Newcastle Falcons vs Toulon: Champions Cup Preview

16 January 2019 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons vs Toulon – 18/1/19 Dean Richard’s Newcastle Falcons suffered a heavy 8-45 defeat to French side Montpellier in their last Champions Cup match, […]

Edinburgh vs Montpellier: Champions Cup Preview

16 January 2019 0 comments

Edinburgh vs Montpellier – 18/1/19 It’s first versus second on Friday night in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup. Edinburgh have won four out of […]

Sinoti Sinoti commits future to Newcastle Falcons

15 January 2019 0 comments

‘The supporters have been awesome right from day one’ – Sinoti Sinoti

Luke McGrath ruled out of Six Nations with knee injury

15 January 2019 0 comments

Leinster scrum-half sustained ligament damage in Champions Cup victory over Toulouse

Wasps’ Nathan Hughes makes Premiership switch to Bristol Bears

15 January 2019 0 comments

Hughes signs three-year deal to make Premiership switch

Wales dealt major back row blow with Taulupe Faletau setback

14 January 2019 0 comments

Bath have confirmed that talisman Taulupe Faletau fractured his forearm during their clash with Wasps in the Champions Cup. The Wales international had just returned […]

Football boss Dyche gets Billy in the mood for a battle

13 January 2019 1 comment

BILLY Vunipola hopes an emotional speech words from Sean Dyche can help him get back into World Cup form and fitness…and take Saracens another step […]

Brilliant Mata adds gloss to epic Edinburgh win

13 January 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Star man: Bill Mata RICHARD Cockerill refused to get carried away with his side’s historic win at Stade Felix Mayol and pledged […]

‘World class’ French show their firepower

13 January 2019 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER DEAN Richards saw Newcastle’s European dream end as he admitted the Falcons were blown away by “worldclass” Montpellier who ran in seven […]

Asquith delighted to sign on with the Scarlets

13 January 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER HIS ARRIVAL in Llanelli went under the radar and in a Scarlets squad which contains Leigh Halfpenny, Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens, […]