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Top Five Rugby League to Rugby Union code switches in history

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott In Australia’s recent win against England at Allianz Stadium, there was one name that stood out in terms of rugby union careers. […]

Christian Wade rolls back the years with hat-trick

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol Bears ………………..41pts Tries: Ibitoye 1, Naulago 39, Randall 50, Malins 64, 68; Lane 72 Conversions: MacGinty 1, 50, 64, 68 Penalties: […]

Great to see Christian Wade back

22 September 2024 0 comments

It’s great to have Christian Wade back in the Premiership, with Gloucester. It’s hard to comprehend how such a prodigious talent was allowed to slip […]

Zebo calls time

26 May 2024 0 comments

Munster flyer Simon Zebo will retire at the end of the season. The 34-year-old was capped 35 times by Ireland, helping his country win the […]

Lawes is level with England’s greatest

19 May 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS Members of the Rugby Writers club have recently been voting for the Pat Marshall award which we scribes use to honour the outstanding […]

Without referees, there is no game

5 May 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at the pressures on the men and women in the middle and asks what can be done to help them Who would […]

Offiah Jnr ready to make mark at Bath

14 April 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Tyler Offiah is setting himself up for life on and off the field as the England U18s winger prepares […]

Pernas flying at table toppers Pampas

1 April 2024 0 comments

Some people regard try scoring as an art, others as a science. One gets the impression that Santiago Pernas couldn’t care less, so long as […]

I’m ambitious. I want to coach as high as I can

24 March 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby with Alex Rae – The former Northampton Saints, Saracens, Wasps and Bedford Blues lock, now head coach at Coventry, talks about […]

Joe puts his faith in Martin to impress

18 February 2024 0 comments

By PAUL MARTIN Joe Launchbury has backed the returning George Martin to make an instant impact in England’s Six Nations campaign. The Leicester forward, 22, […]

France vs Ireland will be game of the tournament – Ashton

30 January 2024 0 comments

Former England winger Chris Ashton says Friday’s clash between France and Ireland is the match he is most looking forward to in this year’s Six […]

I’ll protect new boys, promises Borthwick

21 January 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick has vowed to protect his Six Nations rookies from the social media trolls and insists there will be time for […]

Dazzling Penaud out for a repeat

7 January 2024 0 comments

Given what they achieved throughout the old year, perhaps only Mary Earps and Pep Guardiola had reason to ring in the new one with more […]

Freeman’s switch to 13 has sparked Borthwick’s interest

17 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Northampton’s decision to turn Tommy Freeman into a 13 this season has been far from unlucky for the 22-year old who had […]

Varndell: We need to help players to handle this abuse

10 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL FORMER Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in the professional game following […]

Varndell calls for better training around social media abuse

7 December 2023 0 comments

Former Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in the professional game following Owen Farrell‘s announcement […]

Hogg: Now is the time for young guns to shine

19 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs’ young talent have had to bide their time but are now the focus of Rob Baxter‘s side and former full-back […]

McKellar’s putting pieces into place

8 October 2023 0 comments

Premiership team-by-team previews: Leicester Tigers The Tigers did well to reach the play-offs last season after losing head coach Steve Borthwick and his right-hand man […]

Ignore the league tough guys, it’s better to be soft and safe

20 August 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT Contrary to popular belief, there are still differences between the two codes of rugby. Union still has its flankers and its lineouts, together […]

Borthwick prepares to make final calls

6 August 2023 0 comments

PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE OPTIONS AS ENGLAND’S HEAD COACH GETS READY TO ANNOUNCE WORLD CUP SQUAD TOMORROW STEVE Borthwick has never been one for the […]

All that glitters isn’t necessarily gold…

23 July 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at the big name players who have been on the move in the Premiership during this close season Player movement this summer […]

Wade would be my wild card on the wing

9 July 2023 0 comments

Q&A Ben Jaycock speaks to former Wasps, Leicester and England winger Tom Varndell about the state of the game in 7s and 15s Ben Jaycock: […]

Dream Team with Barry Everitt

28 May 2023 0 comments

Barry Everitt, the former Munster, Leinster, London Irish and Northampton fly-half, chooses the best XV he’s played with or against… 1. Carl Hayman – A […]

Roebuck aims to rise high for Sale

14 May 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Sale v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium IN-FORM Sale winger Tom Roebuck hopes to help fire his boyhood team […]

Cueto: Ashy has been incredible. He had it all

14 May 2023 0 comments

News By NICK POWELL MARK Cueto has paid tribute to soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off opportunities. Cueto and Ashton […]

Ashton one of the greats – Cueto

12 May 2023 0 comments

Mark Cueto has paid tribute to former international teammate and soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off opportunities. Cueto and Ashton […]

Sanderson annoyed by Ashman’s move north

30 April 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson is unhappy with the departure of Ewan Ashman to Edinburgh next season, adamant the hooker would be better off staying […]

100 reasons why Ashton is one of England’s best

23 April 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK When Chris Ashton first came on the scene after leaving Wigan and rugby league for Northampton, they were […]

Mavericks who can light up the game

23 April 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at the big-match characters who cause problems for coaches but who delight fans Chris Ashton was always going to go out with […]

Lam: We must put blame on ourselves

26 March 2023 2 comments

Bristol boss Pat Lam was frustrated by injuries and poor discipline for a defeat which leaves his team struggling to make the play-offs. “It’s going […]

Dream Team with Glen Townson

19 February 2023 1 comment

The Bristol academy transition coach and former Sale, Sedgley Park, Bristol, Doncaster, Newcastle and Ealing lock, picks the best XV he’s played with or against… […]

My Life in Rugby with Joe Simpson: I loved Adams Park when it was rocking

31 December 2022 1 comment

The former England, Wasps, Gloucester, Saracens, Bath & Sale Sharks scrum-half My professional career has now come to an end and I look back with […]

“He’s been a special player” – Farrell and Cockerill pay tribute to Tuilagi on 50th cap

25 November 2022 1 comment

Captain Owen Farrell and assistant coach Richard Cockerill have paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi as he prepares to make his 50th England appearance on Saturday […]

Butt’s late winner makes it three in a row for Bath

13 November 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Bath……………………………….. 19pts Tries: Hill 29, Butt 81 Penalties: Bailey 3, 57, 70 Leicester………………………. 18pts Tries: Nadolo 5, Cronin 39 Conversions: Burns 6 […]

Keep it tight! Jones puts his faith in power game

6 November 2022 1 comment

PAUL REES ON WHY ENGLAND NEED TO CONVERT OPPORTUNITIES INTO TRIES AND EXPLOIT THE RARE TALENTS OF MARCUS SMITH EDDIE Jones has not been seduced […]

Steward hat-trick puts Tigers on top

25 September 2022 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY Northampton….21pts Tries: Mitchell 14, Freeman 16, Coles 45 Conversions: Biggar 15, 17, 45 Leicester ……….41pts Tries: Steward 38, 75, 78; Porter 46, […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Leicester

4 September 2022 0 comments

Head Coach: Steve Borthwick Captain: Hanro Liebenberg Ground: Welford Road Capacity: 25,849 PREDICTED FINISH: 4TH The Tigers clawed their way from the bottom to the […]

Dream Team with Carl Fearns

17 July 2022 0 comments

Carl Fearns, the Newcastle Falcons and former Sale, Bath and Lyon no.8, chooses the best XV he has played with or against. 1. Andrew Sheridan […]

I’m enjoying this crazy journey, says Ashton

3 July 2022 26 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Chris Ashton has described his latest title-winning journey as “crazy” and insists it has merely fuelled his desire to keep playing and […]

Pride of the Premiership

26 June 2022 1 comment

Paul Rees selects his team of the season – with a nod to those who came close FULL-BACK: Freddie Steward (Leicester) The older met the […]

Scrum-half or full-back? I made the right choice

19 June 2022 2 comments

BEN FODEN – 34-capped England International SCRUM-HALF or full-back? My dad still has that debate with me every time I go back home! There was […]

Gallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption

17 June 2022 0 comments

One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they announced their teams for […]

Chris Ashton: I’m never satisfied, I want a lot more!

22 May 2022 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to Chris Ashton about his insatiable desire to keep scoring tries Chris Ashton is at an age when most wings have their […]

England ace Watson opts for Leicester

15 May 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Heading to Leicester: Anthony Watson LEICESTER have confirmed the signing of Bath and England wing Anthony Watson for next season. Watson moved […]

Tigers miss chances as Gibson-Park pulls strings

8 May 2022 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ……….14pts Tries: Ashton 46, Dolly 78 Conversions: Ford 46, 78 Leinster …………23pts Tries: Van der Flier 16, Henshaw 21 Conversions: Sexton […]

Top gun Ashton still has so much to give

8 May 2022 2 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER History maker: Chris Ashton dives over to break the record of number […]

Chris Ashton set to start as Leicester Tigers make five changes for second leg against Clermont

15 April 2022 0 comments

Chris Ashton is set to start his first European game for Leicester Tigers as they look to defend a 19-point aggregate lead in the second […]

Genge fired up for next round of French hostilities

10 April 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Clermont v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Marcel Michelin ELLIS Genge can’t wait to sample the atmosphere inside the Stade Marcel […]

Ashton on track for the magic century

10 April 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Still got it: Chris Ashton dives over to score for Leicester against Exeter PICTURES: Getty Images STEVE Borthwick has backed Chris Ashton […]