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Ulster caught cold by early try-double from Cronin

6 January 2019 0 comments

By RONAN O’BRIEN ULSTER slipped down the Conference B standings as Sean Cronin’s first-half double helped Leinster to a bonus point derby win at the […]

Carbery fires Munster clear after brace from Goggin

6 January 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON JOEY Carbery said this was a defining victory for Munster as they start heading into the business end of the season. The […]

Local gem Lester adds sparkle to the Parisians

6 January 2019 1 comment

What a find: Stade Francais flyer Lester Etien PICTURE: Getty Images ■Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has been suspended by Pau following an altercation […]

Davies becoming a triple threat for World Cup

30 December 2018 0 comments

SEB DAVIES believes his versatility can be a point of difference as he bids to make Warren Gatland’s Wales World Cup squad. The Cardiff Blue […]

Ward: No stress, one win puts us back in Top Six

23 December 2018 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Developing fast: Falcons centre Chris Harris PICTURES: Getty Images NEWCASTLE need to sort out their discipline or run the risk of being […]

Wasps ready to flick attack switch

23 December 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Big impact: Ross Neal WING sensation Ross Neal reckons Wasps are ready to hit the heights of old as they bid to […]

Hudson out to put heat on Gloucester big guns

23 December 2018 2 comments

Versatile: Tom Hudson GLOUCESTER miracle man Tom Hudson starts in the No.12 jersey today at Newcastle intent on proving to head coach Johan Ackermann he […]

Exeter Chiefs revival starts with beating Saracens, says Tom Lawday

21 December 2018 0 comments

The Exeter number 8 on the top-of-the-table clash with Sarries

Exeter Chiefs’ European problems keep raising the same questions for Rob Baxter

19 December 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott on the Chief’s form that still leaves them with a mountain to climb despite beating Gloucester

Scarlets sent packing by Stockdale and Co

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By LEE JONES Four in four: Prolific winger Jacob Stockdale scores Ulster’s second try Late try: Tom Prydie ULSTER are on the verge of their […]

Do-or-die time now after Paris improvements

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY HARRY Wells knows it is win or bust for Leicester if they are to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive. Tigers produced […]

Takulua tells Falcons to front up

16 December 2018 1 comment

■By JON NEWCOMBE Tongan ace: Sonatane Takulua SONATANE Takulua is confident the return of Newcastle’s big guns can help fire them back to the top […]

McConnochie muscling up for his shot at Bath

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY SPEEDSTER Ruaridh McConnochie says he would never have been able to live with himself had he not given 15s a crack at […]

Smith still dreams of calling the big one at St James’

16 December 2018 1 comment

■By JON NEWCOMBE BBC RADIO Newcastle rugby commentator Ian Smith celebrates a milestone today that modern-day professional players can only dream of – 500 games […]

Bristol Bears flanker George Smith on how long he has left at the top and Pat Lam

13 December 2018 0 comments

The evergreen Australia back row feels he can reach four decades playing the game

Burrows loving high life since switch to Falcons

9 December 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Aiming for an 80-minute performance: Ryan Burrows PICTURES: Getty Images Rival: John Hardie RYAN Burrows achieved another memorable milestone in his career […]

Evergreen Smith targets ‘four decades’ at the top

9 December 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Target: George Smith wants to go on past 2020 PICTURE: Getty Images Ambitious: Pat Lam BRISTOL’s veteran back row star George Smith […]

Patched-up Falcons no match for Cockerill

9 December 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Over the line: Hamish Watson scores the opening try for Edinburgh PICTURES: Getty Images Scragged: Sonatane Takulua can’t get through for Falcons […]

Deano: We have spirit to hit back

9 December 2018 2 comments

DEAN Richards insists his Falcons need to turn things round quickly if they are to get back to winning ways when Edinburgh visit Kingston Park […]

Ben Moon intent on casting shadow over Mako and Genge

6 December 2018 0 comments

‘I enjoyed the entire experience during the autumn’

Pack will have to be at Test standard to beat Leinster, says Bath’s Ewels

5 December 2018 0 comments

England lock anticipating ferocious clash against kings of Europe

Cowan-Dickie pledges himself to the Chiefs

2 December 2018 0 comments

No-go to Quins: Luke Cowan- Dickie LUKE Cowan- Dickie is set to reject the chance of a move to Harlequins to pen a new contract […]

Edinburgh powerless against Munster big guns

2 December 2018 3 comments

By BARRY MURPHY Munster …44 Edinburgh …14 RICHARD Cockerill took pride from his side’s performance even though they slumped to a bonus point defeat away […]

Bolter Holmes has Lions pair in his sights

2 December 2018 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY WALES’ newcomer Jonah Holmes insists he will not consider himself a Test player until he is named in the Six Nations squad. Holmes, […]

Lancaster the prime candidate for Ireland – Maggs

2 December 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By JAMES GRAY ANDY Farrell could give his old boss Stuart Lancaster a job when he takes over from Joe Schmidt as Ireland […]

Johan: Europe will be tough

25 November 2018 1 comment

JOHAN Ackermann admitted it is going to take a “massive effort” for his side to turn the tables when they meet Exeter twice in eight […]

DREAMTEAM

11 November 2018 1 comment

JAKE COOPER-WOOLLEY, WASPS AND FORMER DORKING, CARDIFF AND BEDWAS PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE PLAYE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Matt Mullan – […]

Tigers cub Heyes hard at work to mimic Cole

4 November 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY UPWARDLY mobile Leicester prop Joe Heyes is ready to burst into the limelight and show why Dan Cole is not the only […]

Clermont win again but Parra’s ruled out

28 October 2018 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Hammer blow: Morgan Parra has broken his wrist and misses the Autumn Clermont strengthened their grip on the Top 14 by […]

Mulvihill expects an all-court battle as Blues aim to consolidate away day win

21 October 2018 0 comments

By ROB COLE THE last time Cardiff Blues won their opening two games in the Champions Cup, they reached the knock-out stages. That was way […]

Itoje ensures Sarries don’t lack firepower

21 October 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD BRAD Barritt’s face was left cut and bruised as Saracens were made to scrap their way to a crucial bonus-point victory over […]

Bath put in request for replay

21 October 2018 0 comments

BRUCE Craig is demanding Bath’s Champions Cup match with Toulouse be replayed due to what he claims is “gross negligence” by the officials. Toulouse pair […]

Tomane wings in for the clash of European titans

21 October 2018 0 comments

JOETomane will make his first European start for champions Leinster in today’s Pool 1 clash in Toulouse as the Irish side aim to win their […]

Lozowski and Kaino cited for Champions Cup incidents

16 October 2018 0 comments

More fallout from Saracens win over Glasgow

Young unfazed by Toulon galacticos

14 October 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Big game experience: Falcons scrum-half Micky Young PICTURE: Getty Images Ace: Julian Savea A TRIP to the Mediterranean to play Toulon at […]

Olowofela making case for more games at HQ

14 October 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Foot race: Jordan Olowofela runs in a try against Northampton at Twickenham PICTURES: Getty Images Twin: Ryan Olowofela ULTRA-CONFIDENT Leicester flyer Jordan […]

Freddie’s horror show

14 October 2018 1 comment

PICTURE: Getty Images Freddie Burns drops the ball over the line after blowing kisses in a display of showboating that cost Bath victory over Toulouse […]

Gloucester prepared to live or die by the sword

14 October 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Confident: Tom Hudson FULL-BACKTom Hudson promises Gloucester will adopt a rip-roaring approach to their first Champions Cup campaign in five years. The […]

Stretts: No regrets, but now let’s win it

14 October 2018 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY Second spell at Sarries: David Strettle PICTURE: Getty Images DAVID Strettle has been on the receiving end of a Saracens onslaught and […]

Gareth’s fatal error costs his Scarlets in late drama

14 October 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Determined: Racing No. 8 Antonie Claassen can’t stop Scarlets’ scrum-half Gareth Davies going over PICTURES: Getty Images Opening try: Racing’s Baptiste Chouzenoux […]

Cockerill rues the famous victory that got away

14 October 2018 0 comments

By PETER WILLIS EDINBURGHmissed a golden chance to cause a major Champions Cup upset in Montpellier after dominating their hosts. As well as keeping the […]

Dean Richards can’t wait for Newcastle’s return to big time after a wait of his own

11 October 2018 0 comments

The Falcons travel to Toulon for Sunday’s opener

Brian O’Driscoll backs a team not named Leinster or Saracens for Champions Cup glory

11 October 2018 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs strength on home soil gives them an advantage over the other contenders, says the three-time champion

Champions Cup preview: A look at all five pools as Leinster seek to retain European crown

11 October 2018 0 comments

Leinster and Wasps kick things off on Friday night at the RDS

Glasgow Warriors usher in Petrus du Plessis to depleted front row

9 October 2018 0 comments

The tighthead prop moves to Scotstoun from London Irish

Wing king Lowe the difference for Leinster

7 October 2018 1 comment

By RONAN O’NEILL JAMES Lowe scored twice as Leinster made it five wins from six to stay top of Conference B and continue their brilliant […]

Anscombe class paves the way for Blues late surge

7 October 2018 0 comments

By ROB COLE GARETH Anscombe put his hand up for the Wales No.10 jersey next month with a masterful performance to guide the Blues to […]

Thomas on the attack to claim Cole’s jersey

7 October 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hard yards: Henry Thomas trucks the ball up into heavy traffic against Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images AMBITIOUS England tight-head Henry Thomas knows […]

Saracens sweat on latest Barritt blow

7 October 2018 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS SARACENS captain Brad Barritt has undergone surgery on the facial injury he sustained against Bath last Saturday. The former England centre, 32, was […]

Ulster hit by injury to midfielder Cave

7 October 2018 0 comments

ULSTER will be without experienced centre Darren Cave for eight weeks after he suffered a fractured thumb against Munster last weekend. Cave is likely to […]

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