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Henson on target but Dragons fade

10 September 2017 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY On the attack: Gavin Henson flips out a pass for Dragons PICTURE: Huw Evans EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill insists there is […]

Nights on town will help Blues bond like Saracens says Gill

10 September 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER RHYS Gill believes the implementation of a Saracens- style ‘wolf pack’ mentality can be the key to helping Cardiff Blues to success […]

Shane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

7 September 2017 0 comments

The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on South African newcomers Southern […]

I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

3 September 2017 2 comments

Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 […]

Springboks could call time on Cheika’s reign

3 September 2017 4 comments

COLIN BOAG Crunch time: Michael Cheika faces a difficult match in Perth It has been open season on Australian rugby for the past few months, […]

DREAMTEAM

3 September 2017 3 comments

TIM VISSER, THE HARLEQUINS AND SCOTLAND WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Joe Marler – He’s a formidable man […]

Harries’ first try downs Falcons

27 August 2017 1 comment

By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh …14 Newcastle …10 EDINBURGH posted a victory in their final preseason friendly before the PRO14 season begins, defeating Newcastle in Melrose […]

Sarries to face Saints in European opener

27 August 2017 0 comments

Two in a row: Saracens win the Europen Champions Cup last season CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1 FIXTURES Friday October 13 Ulster v Wasps Saturday October […]

DREAM TEAM

27 August 2017 0 comments

MATT WILLIAMS, THE LONDON SCOTTISH & FORMER MOSELEY WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Mark Irish – He just […]

Southern stars shine in their adopted skies

20 August 2017 1 comment

TWO more recruits from what used to be the British Empire take up residence this week in Scotland’s training squad. Anton Bressler arrives via Windhoek […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

13 August 2017 1 comment

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps Friday August 18/19/20 Ospreys […]

Wizards weaved magic on field and off it too

6 August 2017 1 comment

EVERY club has its share of characters but only one can lay claim to a Labour life peer as president (Baron Heycock of Taibach), two […]

Scarlets can get Leigh back to attacking best

6 August 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND NOW the Guinness PRO14 is all sorted, I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead because I think there have […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

30 July 2017 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 3 Leicester Lions v Coventry Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter […]

Nick Cain: Baxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed

28 July 2017 0 comments

One of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is that their homegrown international […]

Baxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed

23 July 2017 1 comment

ONE of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is that their homegrown international […]

Playing ‘tour’ games at home will solve problems saysWray

9 July 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS chairman Nigel Wray reckons staging Lions ‘tours’ within the British Isles would offer a radical solution to the rancorous issue of […]

Marfo’s off to join the Edinburgh front row

18 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER PROPDarryl Marfo has left Bath to join Edinburgh on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, started last season at London Welsh and […]

Bad boy Pape signs off in inimitable style

18 June 2017 1 comment

PETER JACKSON reveals his exclusive table of Europe’s saints and sinners Leaving his mark: Stade Francais second row Pascal Pape PICTURE: Getty Images Gerard Cholley, […]

Edinburgh sign prop Marfo from Bath

16 June 2017 0 comments

Prop Darryl Marfo has joined Edinburgh Rugby from English Premiership side Bath on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, made three appearances for Bath since […]

Plenty of changes for Scotland for Australia Test

15 June 2017 0 comments

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named eight personnel changes to his starting XV to face Australia at Allianz Stadium. Townsend has bookended his selection […]

Exiles signal Premiership intent with Nalaga signing

4 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER LONDON Irish have celebrated their return to the Premiership with the capture of Top 14 try-scoring machine Napolioni Nalaga. The Fijian wing, […]

Wing Tim credits Quins for improving his game

4 June 2017 0 comments

TIM VISSER believes the two years he has spent at Harlequins has improved his game “immensely” – and now he wants to become a leader […]

SQUADS for Twickenham, kick off 3pm

28 May 2017 3 comments

ENGLAND: * new cap Mike Brown (Harlequins, 60 caps), *Nathan Earle (Saracens), *Sam James (Sale Sharks), *Alex Lozowski (Saracens), Jonny May (Gloucester, 25 caps), George […]

Nick Cain’s Premiership of the Year

25 May 2017 0 comments

Saracens’ exceptional European Cup double explains why they have almost half the starting line-up in my 2016-17 Team of the Season. The European Cup is […]

Southern stars rush to beat deadline

21 May 2017 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON MORE than 30 Southern Hemisphere players will qualify for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales before the longer residency rule takes effect. World […]

2018 and 2019 Six Nations fixtures announced

16 May 2017 0 comments

The fixtures for both the 2018 and 2019 Six Nations Championships have been announced. Rugby‘s Greatest Championship will take place over seven weekends in 2018, […]

Goode: We just want to get better and better

14 May 2017 0 comments

SARACENS full-back Alex Goode praised the composure of his teammates after scoring another late matchwinning try to seal victory over Clermont. Long-serving Goode stretched over […]

Peerless Parisse leads his nearly men to glory

14 May 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Murrayfield STADE Francais have been Europe’s nearly men for so long they must have thought they were jinxed. However, the players […]

Warriors flop on Gregor’s farewell

7 May 2017 0 comments

Glasgow 18 Edinburgh 29 EDINBURGH ended their season of turmoil with a surprise victory over rivals Glasgow despite two firsthalf yellow cards. Edinburgh dominated at […]

Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack – Robbie Fruean

5 May 2017 0 comments

As a proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their downfall against the Lions this summer could come […]

Dragons are hit hard by late double sin-binning

30 April 2017 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH coach Duncan Hodge hailed his side’s stunning late comeback on Friday night which halted their run of poor form in the […]

Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack

30 April 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER Targets: Robbie Fruean insists Fruean AS A proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their […]

Young Gun: Rory McMichael – Scotland U18s centre

28 April 2017 0 comments

The journey to professional rugby can be a treacherous one for youngsters trying to break through, but Rory McMichael will take it to new horizons […]

Saracens show ruthless streak to stem tide of Foley’s red army

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Powering over: Mako Vunipola charges through Keith Earls for the opening try PICTURES: Getty Images OWEN Farrell was determined not to leave […]

We are only going to get better says coach McCall

23 April 2017 0 comments

Pleased: Mark McCall SARACENS recorded their 17th Champions Cup win on the bounce to book their place in the final once again and boss Mark […]

Valiant Edinburgh fightback falls short

9 April 2017 0 comments

Edinburgh…19 Connacht …22 CONNACHT just about held off a brave comeback from Edinburgh to edge a tight victory at Myreside. Having dominated the first 60 […]

Globetrotter Francis has eyes trained on England

9 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SUPER RUGBY star Piers Francis is determined to challenge for an England fly-half spot when he returns from New Zealand later this […]

Titans duo turning fortunes at Tigers

9 April 2017 1 comment

A WEIGHT counsellor cum winger and a 115kg prop from Borders farming stock may seem an unlikely double act but Jamie Broadley and Robin Hislop […]

We know it’s going to be physical says pack ace Harley

2 April 2017 1 comment

In the thick of it: Rob Harley of Glasgow tackles Edinburgh’s Damien Hoyland ROB HARLEY has been there and done it with Glasgow Warriors over […]

REVEALED: Champions Cup semi-final venues

28 March 2017 0 comments

BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium and Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton, as well as three French stadiums – the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, […]

Lions ban clubs from using their branding

28 March 2017 0 comments

The Lions are not making friends among the broader rugby community as their commercial team prevent other clubs from ‘unofficial’ use of the Lions name. […]

Lions ban clubs from using their branding

26 March 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN THE Lions are not making friends among the broader rugby community as their commercial team prevent other clubs from ‘unofficial’ use of […]

Northampton lure playmaker Francis back from Auckland

26 March 2017 0 comments

TRANSFER WRAP By STEVE RIGBY NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed Auckland Blues’ highly-rated playmaker Piers Francis for next season. Francis, 26, originally from Gravesend in Kent, […]

Nel stays at Edinburgh

26 March 2017 1 comment

EDINBURGH Rugby have re-signed Scotland international tighthead prop Willem ‘WP’ Nel on a three-year deal. Nel joined Edinburgh in 2012 and has made 102 appearances […]