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Prem and URC to make October starts

12 July 2023 0 comments

The Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC) will both start in October for the upcoming season, with each of their finals taking place in June. […]

Kiss favourite for Reds

9 July 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish boss Les Kiss has emerged as the clear favourite to replace former All Blacks star Brad Thorn […]

90 players in search of a new club

9 July 2023 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON | FRENCH COLUMN What links 16 props, 12 hookers, 10 second rows, 15 back rowers, 13 scrum-halves, 11 wingers, eight centres, two full-backs, […]

Richardson keen on Scotland role

9 July 2023 0 comments

By GRANT SHUB When Dylan Richardson was called up to play for Scotland against Japan at Murrayfield in 2021, the South African-born utility forward headed […]

Georgia and Israel in line for Challenge Cup

2 July 2023 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Teams from Georgia, Israel and South Africa are in the running to fill the two vacant spots in the 2023/24 European Challenge […]

Champions Cup draw suits Bears

25 June 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bristol Bears sneaked into the Champions Cup through the cat flap rather than the back door, but they will be more content […]

Toulon have No.9 White in their sights

25 June 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Top 14 giants Toulon are courting a move for Scotland scrum-half Ben White, who has been looking for a new club since […]

A new trophy, same old tricks …

25 June 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT It is one thing for a populist Prime Minister to ride a wave of duplicity before crashing head-first into the rocks: if a […]

An Upswing in Rugby’s Popularity from Niche to Mainstream

21 June 2023 0 comments

Rugby has an exciting and rich history, making it one of the world’s most popular physical sports. It has a massive geographical footprint with almost […]

Loader signs two-year deal with Stormers

18 June 2023 0 comments

Ben Loader is moving to South Africa this summer and will play in the United Rugby Championship after signing for the Stormers following the demise […]

Murley races to the top of the try pile

18 June 2023 0 comments

Peter Jackson sees the man overlooked by England lead the way when it comes to try time ENGLAND chose seven different combinations last season from […]

Miller Mills and Nonleh join Saints

28 May 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed props Elliot Millar Mills and Beltus Nonleh. Millar Mills, 30, impressed during a trial with Saints. Having been made […]

Chiefs keen to add Boyle to their roster

7 May 2023 0 comments

NEIL FISSLER Exeter Chiefs are in the bidding to bring young Leinster prop Jack Boyle to the Premiership this summer when his contract with the […]

Sharks in the market for Wallaby Latu

30 April 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks could bring bad boy Tolu Latu to the Premiership this summer after he expressed an interest in […]

Blackett in line to link up with Bath

30 April 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps boss Lee Blackett could return to the Premiership next season as part of Johann van Graan’s revamped […]

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 […]

Ulster seal second spot

23 April 2023 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Ulster …………… 18 Edinburgh …….14 John Cooney crowned his midweek contract extension with a stunning display to secure second spot in the […]

Gloucester in pole for Robinson

16 April 2023 0 comments

Gloucester are in pole position to snap up Ed Robinson to spearhead their attack coaching next season. Robinson, 29, has been working at Coventry since […]

Tall poppy syndrome or a case to answer?

16 April 2023 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER For all sorts of reasons, all conquering Leinster seemed to be getting […]

No guarantees for Leinster

16 April 2023 0 comments

WITH the Champions Cup Final being in Dublin this year I’ve been reading many comments saying that Leinster are being handed the title on a […]

Ashman signs for Edinburgh

9 April 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND hooker Ewan Ashman will join Edinburgh from Sale this summer on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old, who has seven caps, said: “I’m […]

Non-stop season to challenge the best

9 April 2023 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN No-one has ever denied – no-one has ever been able to deny – that the French rugby season is an ultra-marathon […]

Wales weather late storm to see off Scotland

2 April 2023 0 comments

By JAMES SKELDON Scotland ………..22pts Tries: Skeldon 33, Grant 48, Rollie 65 Conversions: Nelson 34, 49 Penalty: Nelson 38 Wales……………. 34pts Tries: Tuipulotu 4, 52; […]

Heineken Champions Cup Last 16 Preview

31 March 2023 0 comments

For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Champions Cup will see one-off Last 16 games played to decide who progresses to the quarter-finals. […]

Leicester SOS for new lock

26 March 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers have sent out an emergency appeal for a lock to cover for Ollie Chessum, who faces a […]

Falcons lining up swoop for Blackett

26 March 2023 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons are the latest club to be linked with a move for former Wasps boss Lee Blackett after […]

Young Guns: Leinster & Ireland U20s hooker Jack Boyle

26 March 2023 1 comment

After securing back-to-back Grand Slams in the U20s Six Nations, the future of Irish rugby is looking extremely bright, and Tyro Leinster hooker Jack Boyle […]

Pollard helping to put life into Tigers

19 March 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Handre Pollard says that his experience in the Premiership with Leicester has made him a more rounded player ahead of his return […]

Scotland finish as best of the rest

19 March 2023 1 comment

By BRYN PALMER Scotland ……………………… 26pts Tries: van der Merwe 13, Kinghorn 30, 44, 80+1 Conversions: Kinghorn 31, 46, 80+2 Italy……………………………….14pts Tries: Allan 62 Penalties: […]

Diamond could be man for Bath

19 March 2023 1 comment

Steve Diamond starts work at Edinburgh on Monday after being appointed a consultant on a contract until the end of the season. The former Sale […]

Blackett’s waiting in wings for Edinburgh

12 March 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Steve Diamond starts work at Edinburgh on March 20 on a deal until the end of the season. Diamond, who, will work […]

Diamond takes over as Edinburgh head coach

12 March 2023 2 comments

NEWS EXTRA STEVE Diamond has been appointed Edinburgh head coach until at least the end of the season. Diamond was on a three-man shortlist, also […]

What’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)

3 March 2023 1 comment

The Six Nations has its second and last weekend off this Saturday and Sunday, but there’s plenty of top class action, exclusive interviews and in-depth […]

Rugby World Cup gets close; Favourites, dark horses and the talent

2 March 2023 1 comment

Outcomes from test matches in 2022 show that predictability is no longer present. There is more freshness in the air than there was in previous […]

Delight for Peel as Scarlets romp home

19 February 2023 1 comment

By ROB COLE Scarlets ……….. 42pts Tries: Conbeer 5, 46; Fifita 11, Evans 30, Davies 49, James 75 Conversions: Costelow 6, 13, 32; Jones 47, […]

Russell puts on a show as Scots run riot

12 February 2023 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON Scotland ……………………… 35pts Tries: Turner 30, Steyn 51, 58; Kinghorn 71, M Fagerson 79 Conversions: Russell 32, 53 Penalties: Russell 9, 15 […]

Pilgrimage to Murrayfield which is still going after 60 years

12 February 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON At six o’clock last Wednesday morning a bus pulled away from the Miners Arms out into Lewis Street on a pilgrimage north over […]

Plenty of effort but too much confusion

5 February 2023 0 comments

PAUL REES COMMENT The result may have been familiar, New England in another fall, but the approach hinted at sunnier days. There was an emphasis […]

France have the drive to stay on track

5 February 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Italy v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stadio Olimpico, Rome THE last time France won back-to-back Six Nations titles was in 2007. […]

Garside on target to keep Bath in charge

5 February 2023 0 comments

By Nick Powell Bath remain joint top of the table with Exeter after Alfie Garside’s last-minute penalty gave them a 20-17 win at Cardiff Met. […]

‘New’ England need to take their chances

29 January 2023 1 comment

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK A SIX Nations slip-up on home turf to Scotland in his first match as England head coach […]

George looking good for England

29 January 2023 0 comments

Mark McCall revealed after Saracens win over Bristol that hooker Jamie George looks likely to be available for England selection in next Saturday’s Calcutta Cup […]

Scottish link-up helping Scott to develop

29 January 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Edinburgh born and bred Cameron Scott has gone outside his comfort zone this season to play on loan at Championship side London […]

Cherry feeling tops after shock victory

29 January 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By ELISE HAMERSLEY Nottingham started their first game of 2023 in style with a nail-biting 20-17 win over Loughborough on Friday night. Loughborough, […]

Forthcoming fixtures

22 January 2023 2 comments

Week beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 EUROPEAN COMPETITIONS Champions Cup […]

Blair excited to face Castres

15 January 2023 3 comments

Preview Castres v Edinburgh Today. Kick-off 1pm CO-CAPTAINS Grant Gilchrist and Jamie Ritchie return for Edinburgh’s Champions Cup match against Castres at Stade Pierre-Fabre The […]

Heartbreak for Evans as Ospreys win Welsh derby

8 January 2023 0 comments

URC round-up First-half try: Dewi Lake scored for Ospreys JARROD Evans fell agonisingly short with the last kick of the game as Ospreys clinched a […]

Hastings ruled out of Scotland’s Six Nations

8 January 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND fly-half Adam Hastings will miss the Six Nations with a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old requires surgery after sustaining the damage during Gloucester’s […]

Turnbull calls for another Welsh scalp as rivals clash

31 December 2022 0 comments

CARDIFF back row Josh Turnbull has been impressed with his side’s strength of character in recent weeks and wants more of the same as they […]

Domachowski try kills off Dragons

31 December 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Match winner: Cardiff celebrate after Corey Domachowski’s late try downed the Dragons COREY Domachowski proved the unlikely match-winner for Cardiff as he […]

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