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Fowlie hits double but Irish crash out

21 January 2018 1 comment

Krasny Yar …17 London Irish …24 By SAM LEWIS LONDON Irish thought they had boosted their chances of qualifying for the Challenge Cup quarter- finals […]

Wronged Jon will get chance to state case

14 January 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Dejection: Greig Laidlaw, left, and Finn Russell are devastated after Scotland’s last-gasp loss to Australia in the 2015 World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images […]

Front row warriors bucking the trend

7 January 2018 1 comment

JON NEWCOMBE talks to Carnegie coach Steve Boden about his new endurance athletes Try time: Carnegie hooker Joe Buckle scores against Doncaster PICTURES: Andrew Varley […]

Why has the drop-goal gone way of the dodo?

7 January 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW At the Parc des Princes one sunny Sunday afternoon, Jannie de Beer launched five of them on […]

Whirlwind year for new Irish prop star Lovejoy

7 January 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY AFTER beating England cricketer Gary Ballance to become Zimbabwe’s UKbased sports person of the year for 2017, unheralded London Irish prop Lovejoy […]

Cockerill brings in prop reinforcement

31 December 2017 1 comment

EDINBURGH boss Richard Cockerill has signed Samoa loosehead Jordan Lay from New Zealand-based outfit Bay of Plenty until the end of the season. Lay, 25, […]

PRO14 pair banned following red cards

31 December 2017 0 comments

SCOTLAND prop Simon Berghan will miss the Six Nations opener against Wales after being banned for six weeks. Edinburgh star Berghan, 27, was red carded […]

Refs need to make sure justice is equal for all

24 December 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Escape: Sean Maitland got away with taking out Clermont’s Isaia Toeava Les Kiss, Ulster’s director of rugby, and formerly Ireland’s defence coach, has […]

Warriors whittle it down to three

17 December 2017 1 comment

WORCESTER are believed to now have a threeman short list for their next director of rugby. Blindside understands that Jim Mallinder is not in the […]

Suddenly iron men are starting to melt…

17 December 2017 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW One by one, the supposed indestructibles have been forced to take a knee in circumstances far removed […]

Solomons’ attacking philosophy rubbing off on Warriors

17 December 2017 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW WORCESTER will attack their way to Premiership survival says Gary Gold. Director of rugby Gold says the arrival of assistant coach Alan […]

Reid playing catch-up after concussion woe

17 December 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FIT-AGAIN London Irish prop Gordon Reid has vowed to put his concussion strife behind him as he bids to reclaim his Scotland […]

Gatland on Saints wish-list as they start from the top

17 December 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain talks to Keith Barwell about the search for Mallinder’s successor Keith Barwell says that Northampton will scour the elite coaching ranks for the […]

Saints need Deano to turn them into a big-time club

17 December 2017 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JIM Mallinder has had highs and lows at Northampton, starting with winning promotion back to the Premiership, to the […]

Humphreys says No to the top job with Blues

17 December 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Eye for the line: Anthony Watson breaks to score for Bath in their win over Toulon PICTURE: Getty Images JONATHAN Humphreys has […]

Scots back in pole for takeover of Worcester

12 December 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Worcester are set to agree a takeover by the Scottish Rugby Union after a bid from former Swindon Town FC chairman Jed […]

Scots back in pole for takeover of Worcester

10 December 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Failed bid: Jed McCrory WORCESTER are set to agree a takeover by the Scottish Rugby Union after a bid from former Swindon […]

YOUNG GUNS

10 December 2017 0 comments

ISAAC CURTIS-HARRIS LONDON IRISH BACK ROWER As a member of the London Irish youth side that became Premiership U18s champions in February 2016, much was […]

Japan making strides after Wallaby pasting

3 December 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks at the Autumn’s big winners and losers from Test rugby’s second tier BRENDAN GALLAGHER Stunner: Shota Horie scores Japan’s first try against […]

Townsend is showing Wales the way to play

3 December 2017 1 comment

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON Gregor Townsend last appeared in Cardiff on Six Nations business a long time ago, helping Scotland beat […]

Sam’s the man for Edinburgh in stunning late cameo

3 December 2017 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Kings 21 Edinburgh 48 SAM Hidalgo-Clyne came off the bench to bag a hattrick as Edinburgh surged to an impressive victory over […]

Hardie banned for three months

3 December 2017 0 comments

EDINBURGHand Scotland flanker John Hardie has been handed a three-month suspension by Scottish Rugby for “gross misconduct” over alleged cocaine use. The ban is “part […]

Five more tries, but Wales had them rattled

26 November 2017 0 comments

PETER JACKSON COMMENT The gulf in tries between the old rivals has widened with every mis-match since that blessed last Saturday before Christmas 1953. The […]

Ackermann leads race to sign Kriel

26 November 2017 1 comment

Lions skipper: Jaco Kriel GLOUCESTER head coach Johan Ackermann is keen on signing Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel, who played a major role for him at […]

Midfield combo key for Ospreys

26 November 2017 1 comment

ASHLEY Beck hopes his burgeoning midfield partnership with Sam Davies can help the Ospreys climb the table. Steve Tandy ‘s men currently sit bottom of […]

Cheetahs hit afterburners to cruise clear

26 November 2017 0 comments

By TOM LYONS Cheetahs ………33 Edinburgh………13 RICHARD Cockerill ‘s Edinburgh were beaten 33-13 by the Cheetahs in their first PRO14 encounter in South Africa. The […]

Magnificent Mickey, 93, digs in for another day to cherish

19 November 2017 0 comments

MICKY Steele-Bodger is a name to conjure with, one of those you might find in a ‘Flashman’ novel. What the 93-year-old former England flanker has […]

From Exiles junkyard to Test starter for Scotland

17 November 2017 0 comments

Neale Harvey talks to Scotland new cap Darryl Marfo about his time with the Exiles and working with Richard Cockerill

Edinburgh sign Bristol ace Hurrell

12 November 2017 1 comment

BRISTOL have lost their battle to keep centre Will Hurrell when his contract runs out at the end of the season. The powerful centre, who […]

Tovey turns it around as Edinburgh run riot

5 November 2017 2 comments

By GARY HEATLY False dawn: Dmitri Arhip, of Ospreys, crashes through the tackle of Rizzo Michelle to score the first try of the match PICTURE: […]

Watson ready to home in on Scots No.7 role

5 November 2017 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY HAMISH Watson knows the upcoming Autumn Tests are a chance for the Scotland team to show supporters how quickly they are improving […]

Sharks ace McGuigan earns Scotland call-up

29 October 2017 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE SALE wing Byron McGuigan has forced his way into Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad with his supreme try-scoring record at the start of […]

Quins target Savea to replace Yarde

29 October 2017 1 comment

All Black ace: Julian Savea JULIAN SAVEA could be heading to the Premiership and joining Harlequins on a short term contract after he plays for […]

Why Kiwi Parkes will feel at home

29 October 2017 0 comments

HADLEIGH Parkes will be following a well-trodden path when he makes his bow for Wales against South Africa on December 2 – a path that […]

Crossword

29 October 2017 0 comments

ACROSS 1. Aussie-born Scotland lock with Edinburgh, Leinster and Sale from 1999 5 3. Saracens and England second row – a 2016 Calcutta Cup try […]

Murphy promoted to Irish elite

22 October 2017 0 comments

FORMER Leicester No.9 Frank Murphy has been named among seven referees to take up professional contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union. Also on the […]

John Hardie suspended by SRU pending investigation

20 October 2017 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis Scotland openside flanker John Hardie has been suspended by the SRU with immediate effect to cast doubts over whether […]

Scottish RFU could step in to boost Worcester

15 October 2017 1 comment

WORCESTER Warriots could find an unlikely saviour in the form of the Scottish Rugby Union according to Blindside sources. We understand that discussions between the […]

Edinburgh can be sure of a warm welcome in Russia

15 October 2017 1 comment

■By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH face a trip into the unknown this coming weekend when they head to Russia to face European Rugby Challenge Cup new […]

Samson’s Scarlets’ tower of strength

8 October 2017 1 comment

By ROB COLE SAMSON Lee celebrated his 100th appearance for the Scarlets against Edinburgh two weeks ago and now he has his first try for […]

Lions return for Leinster but still lack killer instinct

1 October 2017 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL EDINBURGH out-half Jason Tovey scored all 13 points for his side, including an intercept try, but they came up just short of […]

Speedster Bellini adds potency to Zebre mix

1 October 2017 0 comments

ULSTER coach Les Kiss has demanded an immediate response from his men when they host Connacht next week after a shock defeat in Zebre. Michael […]

Tries galore, but few fans!

1 October 2017 2 comments

AS PRO14 champions, the Scarlets have started where they finished last season with those exhilarating Dublin defeats of Leinster and Munster in successive weeks. Friday […]

‘I want Edinburgh to be refereed fairly’, says frustrated Cockerill

25 September 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Richard Cockerill bemoaned the officiating in his side’s 28-8 defeat to Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets, but did concede the decision to […]

Scarlets dominate after Rizzo sees red

24 September 2017 1 comment

By ROB COLE SCARLETS bounced back from last week’s defeat in Ulster with their third bonuspoint win of the season by making the most of […]

Scottish duo beef up Tigers front row options

24 September 2017 1 comment

TRANFER WRAP TONGA international Atieli Pakalani is one of three new faces to join Leicester Tigers. Pakalani, 25, can play at full-back and wing and […]

Peter Jackson: Top Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee

21 September 2017 0 comments

Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back, just as he has woken up every Saturday for more than half […]

Trio signed by Leicester

21 September 2017 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have added three new players to their squad as Tongan international back Afa Pakalani, former Scotland international prop Kyle Traynor and young hooker […]