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It won’t be a cakewark for Cov’s cash warns Brightwell

27 August 2017 0 comments

NICK VERDIER previews the battle for promotion from National One where big-spending Coventry start as favourites Birmingham Moseley back-rower Chris Brightwell reckons Coventry deserve their […]

Grace: Plymouth can make mark in six-way title race

20 August 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY RETURNING Plymouth back rower Eoghan Grace reckons his side are ready to give big-spending Coventry a run for their money in what […]

Dogged Coventry make it tough for Islanders

13 August 2017 0 comments

By TOM INNES Jersey 26 Coventry 17 JERSEY were made to work hard by a team who have their sights set on the teams’ next […]

Room 101: Brett Daynes – Coventry back-rower

10 August 2017 0 comments

1. Literally Using literally in the wrong context is probably one of the most annoying things around; I “literally” can’t stand it! People use the […]

Hardmen have powered Wasps through 150 years of battle

6 August 2017 0 comments

BRENDANGALLAGHER plotsthe rise of Waspsfrom Hampsteadto Coventry over150 years WASPS’ 150thanniversaryseason isn’tfive minutesold and alreadythey have onetrophy in theCabinet having retained their PremiershipSevens title in […]

Winter’s content after watching young guns put Lions to the sword

6 August 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON L Lions …19 Coventry …48 COVENTRY began their promotion-chasing season with convincing friendly win on the road at Leicester Lions on Thursday […]

Peter Jackson: How Leigh Halfpenny went from hero to zero offers in less than six months

26 July 2017 0 comments

Six months ago Leigh Halfpenny found himself under a veritable bombardment of offers on an ever-escalating scale over his next move. They came raining down […]

From hero to zero in less than six months

23 July 2017 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Six months ago Leigh Halfpenny found himself under a veritable bombardment of offers on an ever-escalating scale over his next move. They came […]

Key’s Rotherham will have fear factor

16 July 2017 0 comments

By GUY WILLIAMS THE challenge facing Andy Key, Rotherham Titans’ new head coach, is huge: How to revive the reputation and credibility of the club […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

16 July 2017 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5 Bristol v Harlequins Friday […]

Room 101: Phil Boulton – Coventry captain

6 July 2017 0 comments

1. Pointless pets I’m a dog and cat owner and I don’t understand why anyone would want to have any other pet. What is the […]

Premiership clubs have overstepped the mark this time

2 July 2017 0 comments

IN last week’s paper Lions manager John Spencer said plans to shorten future tours are ‘bordering on insanity’. Nick Cain’s main column piece is headed […]

New dawn at Cov under Winter’s rule

2 July 2017 0 comments

WHILE Wasps are basking in the success of their move to the Ricoh Arena, Jon Newcombe finds that Coventry RFC are also thriving and looking […]

2017-18 Pre-season fixtures

25 June 2017 1 comment

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5 Bristol v Harlequins Friday […]

RFU are dividing the game says Maynard

4 June 2017 1 comment

COVENTRY managing director Phil Maynard insists his club will not comply with RFU salary caps for leagues below the Championship, which he claims are “unenforceable”. […]

Homespun Exeter turning sights on Euro domination

4 June 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY EXETER captain Jack Yeandle reckons a rapidly increasing level of international recognition offers compelling proof of why the Sandy Park outfit is […]

How Wasps have fared since the club moved to Coventry

26 May 2017 0 comments

In 1999, professional rugby union outfit Wasps RFC changed their name to London Wasps to differentiate themselves from amateur side Wasps FC. It was the first in a series of changes that eventually saw the club relocated to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in 2015.

National League One Dream Team

25 May 2017 0 comments

Hartpury College became the first team in history to win 30 from 30 in National League One as the West Country side took the league […]

Hartpury’s history boys take top billing after finishing the term with honours

21 May 2017 1 comment

Star quality: Hartpury College’s former Italy U20 back row Jake Polledri HARTPURY College became the first team in history to win 30 from 30 in […]

Kitchener confident Tigers can spring a surprise

14 May 2017 0 comments

Defiant: Leicester lock Graham Kitchener GRAHAM Kitchener reckons Leicester’s durability in adversity will enable them to ruin Wasps’ party and reach a first Premiership final […]

Students beaten on Morris’ farewell

30 April 2017 1 comment

By EVIE PROBERT Loughboro’ 22 Coventry 27 DIRECTOR of Rugby Dave Morris saw his Loughborough Students suffer a narrow defeat in his final game before […]

Northampton v Saracens

16 April 2017 1 comment

PREVIEW… NORTHAMPTON are unlikely to make the semi-finals this year but they’re still in the hunt for a Champions Cup spot and one thing is […]

It’s a chance of a lifetime say promoted Caldy

16 April 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE AFTER nine consecutive seasons at level four, Caldy head coach Simon Verbickas admits the club is stepping into the unknown next season […]

Trimble terrific as Cov go try crazy

9 April 2017 2 comments

By BRIAN QUINN Old Albanian …8 Coventry …73 MAX TRIMBLE scored a hat-trick as Coventry ran in 11 tries with Will Maisey racking up 21 […]

My Life in Rugby: Scott Hamilton – former All Blacks and Leicetser wing

28 March 2017 0 comments

The main reason I made the All Blacks team in 2006 was because I was in such a great Crusaders team. The Blues and the […]

In-form Worcester aiming to shock Wasps

26 March 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON WORCESTER went a long way to securing their Premiership safety last time out but flanker Sam Lewis insists there is no chance […]

Premiership must take control of Championship

23 March 2017 0 comments

Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow fears Championship rugby will continue its downward spiral unless Premiership Rugby are handed control of the league. Amid a backdrop of […]

Mallinder misses out to Wasps flier Howe

19 March 2017 1 comment

WASPS’ wing Tom Howe has won the Anglo-Welsh Cup breakthrough player award. Howe won a public vote from a ten-strong shortlist of young stars with […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

19 March 2017 0 comments

SCOTT HAMILTON THE FORMER ALL BLACK, CRUSADERS AND LEICESTER WINGER/FULL-BACK The main reason I made the All Blacks team in 2006 was because I was […]

Bow: Premiership must take control of tier two

19 March 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Struggle: Nottingham in action against Cornish Pirates NOTTINGHAM chairman Alistair Bow fears Championship rugby will continue its downward spiral unless Premiership Rugby […]

Students convene for April double header

19 March 2017 0 comments

ENGLAND Students have announced their 42-man training squad ahead of next month’s internationals against Ireland Universities and French Students. The players, selected from universities across […]

Brendan Gallagher on the famous Lions bolters

2 March 2017 0 comments

As far as I can determine the term “bolter” was originally an Australian equine expression used to describe a horse that unexpectedly wins at long […]

Bentley is king of my Lions bolters

26 February 2017 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks at the proud history of Lions bolters coming up fast on the rails As far as I can determine the term “bolter” […]

Counties gain revenge with second-half surge

26 February 2017 1 comment

Impressive: Ampthill fly-half Joe Tarrant PICTURE: TRP photographer TEAMS ENGLAND COUNTIES: Mike Wilcox (Hartpury); Leo Fielding (Blackheath), Markus Burcham (Blackheath), Steve Leonard (Hartpury), James Stokes […]

Watson, Harris and Harris sign for Wasps

22 February 2017 0 comments

Newcastle wing Marcus Watson is one of three players to be joining Wasps ahead of the 2017/18 season. He will be joined by his Falcons […]

Hat-trick hooker Antonio joins the big time at Wasps

12 February 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE SCORING a ten-minute hat-trick for Nottingham has clearly done wonders for Antonio ‘TJ’ Harris’ profile as the Nottingham hooker has earned himself […]

Nuns are stunned by struggling Syston

12 February 2017 1 comment

National League 3 Midlands LEADERS Nuneaton suffered a shock 26-19 defeat at rock-bottom Syston – the home side’s second win in a row. Tim Douglas […]

Regular chats with Eddie help Cipriani stay positive

5 February 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER DANNY Cipriani might still be out of sight but he is definitely not out of Eddie Jones’ mind despite his omission from […]

MY LIFE IN RUGBY

5 February 2017 0 comments

SCOTT MORGAN THE FORMER WALES, BARBARIANS, BRISTOL, SCARLETS, LEEDS, CARDIFF BLUES, DRAGONS AND COVENTRY PLAYER Each and every time I pulled on a club jersey […]

EXCLUSIVE: Premiership giants will ‘buddy up’ to save the Championship

20 December 2016 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Premiership Rugby could assume control of the Championship as part of revolutionary plans to overhaul the top two tiers of English club […]

Room 101: Tom Wheatcroft – Covnetry centre

20 October 2016 0 comments

1. Non-social team-mates It annoys me when lads don’t turn up for social get-togethers especially when they’ve been arranged a good month in advance. Some […]

Nick Cain: Premiership gets richer; others can go swing!

6 October 2016 0 comments

Salary caps are causing strife again, with dire warnings emanating from the Premiership elite as well as from clubs in National One and below. This […]

EXCLUSIVE: RFU face uproar over wage cap proposals

22 September 2016 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Controversial RFU plans to impose swingeing wage caps on clubs below the Championship from 2018-19 are set to meet widespread opposition, particularly […]

I’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale

9 September 2016 0 comments

Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the game so it is […]

Room 101: Matt Price – Coventry hooker

18 August 2016 0 comments

1. Limp handshakes I struggle to think about someone in a positive light for quite a while if their handshake is limp. Handshakes should be […]

Greig Tonks to spearhead Irish bid for promotion

17 August 2016 0 comments

London Irish might be down but they are definitely not out and Scotland international Greig Tonks hopes last season’s frustration will fuel a promotion-winning season […]

Q&A with Wasps forwards coach Andy Titterrell

7 August 2016 0 comments

Two years ago, you turned to strength and conditioning but now you’re a full-time forwards coach. Why the change of direction? It’s strange how things […]

Young Gun: Ehize Ehizode – Wasps lock

5 August 2016 0 comments

It has been a challenging few weeks for Ehize Ehizode, but the highly-rated lock is settling in at Coventry and is ready to kick on […]

I’ll have to earn my place, says Matt Symons

30 July 2016 0 comments

Wasps lock Matt Symons is relieved to have been given a second Premiership chance after the nightmare of relegation at London Irish. Combative second rower […]