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Westcombe-Evans storms home to light up Lightning

20 October 2024 0 comments

By JAMES LOGAN ENGLAND wing Bo Westcombe-Evans, below, struck twice as Loughborough Lightning recorded their first win of the PWR campaign. Loughborough scored six tries […]

Daley-McLean backs Harrison

20 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Battle for No. 10: Zoe Harrison and, inset, Holly Aitchison Star: Katy Daley-McLean KATY Daley-McLean is backing Zoe Harrison over Holly Aitchison […]

Steve Borthwick’s work in progress

20 October 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees takes a look at England’s options, and talks to the Newcastle chief about turning things around… Steve Borthwick’s squad for the autumn internationals […]

Diamond still has faith as Falcons battle on

20 October 2024 0 comments

THE Premiership’s bottom two sides, Newcastle and Exeter, faced each other at Kingston Park on Friday night – a match which ended in victory for […]

Joe Batley sets sights on reaching top

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Joe Batley has two remaining targets in a career that started at Gloucester 10 years ago – help Bristol win the Premiership […]

Bowring’s proud links to grand Welsh dynasty

20 October 2024 0 comments

THE rugby world was awash with tributes, praise and thanks from grateful coaches – many English as it happens from Stuart Lancaster downwards – who […]

It’s not a wing and a prayer for Esher’s bigger boys

20 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Prop star: Esher’s Conor Ganley HAVING previously been unbeaten for several years in Hong Kong and only tasting defeat four times last […]

Priddey hat-trick powers Cambs to glory

20 October 2024 0 comments

By PAUL BOLTON Bournville…….. 12 Camborne………40 CAMBORNE demonstrated why they are favourites to win promotion to National One by ending Bournville’s eight-match unbeaten home record […]

Titans pin down valuable victory

20 October 2024 0 comments

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians………….. 12 Taunton Titans…..23 TAUNTON Titans used their superior nous against a miss-firing Luctonians to gain a well-earned victory. Two minutes in, […]

Taylor eyes promotion push despite testing start

20 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Tough test: Cinderford’s Nathan Taylor NATHAN Taylor admits Cinderford are bearing a weight of expectation to secure promotion back to National One […]

Life with Welsh was such a roller coaster

20 October 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY MATT CORKER THE CANTERBURY HEAD COACH AND FORMER WASPS, LONDON WELSH & RICHMOND FORWARD TO play professional rugby was such a privilege […]

Don’t sub captain just after half-time

20 October 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME In charge: Jamie George in action for England PICTURE: Getty Images WE have only a few […]

Stylish Sarries have model for success -Nick

20 October 2024 0 comments

On the charge: Nick Auterac in his Bath playing days nBy CHARLIE ELLIOTT FORMER Premiership prop Nick Auterac believes Saracens’ success is down to the […]

Will Hoskins Sotutu make the switch to England?

18 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Blues loose forward Hoskins Sotutu is at the centre of plenty of speculation following his withdrawal from the All Blacks side for the Autumn Internationals. The main talk is […]

Five Key Things to Look Out for in the Premiership this weekend

18 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Premiership goes into the fifth round with fixtures as varied as they come, with the top two teams facing each other and the bottom two […]

Series 4, Episode 7: Nick Auterac’s Journey from Rugby to Music Composition + England Squad Reaction

17 October 2024 0 comments

We love a prop episode! The self-professed ‘oddball’ Nick Auterac joins host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain for this one. The […]

RGC: Flying The Flag For North Walian Rugby

17 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports “This is RGC, this is North Wales rugby” is an excellent mantra for an essential team in Welsh rugby. In […]

Steve Borthwick confident in his England approach despite exit of key coaches

16 October 2024 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has defended his England coaching regime by insisting the sudden departure of Felix Jones and Aled Walters is not a reflection of the […]

England omit Alex Mitchell from Autumn Internationals squad due to neck injury

16 October 2024 0 comments

Alex Mitchell has been left out of England’s squad for the autumn with a neck problem that places his involvement in the series in doubt. […]

Richard Wigglesworth named Steve Borthwick’s number two ahead of Autumn Internationals

15 October 2024 0 comments

Richard Wigglesworth has been installed as Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s finalised coaching team for the upcoming autumn series. Wigglesworth’s duties overseeing the attack […]

Zainab Alema scores to smash more stereotypes

15 October 2024 0 comments

By Saope Soko Zainab Alema became not only the first PWR player to play with a hijab earlier this month, the trailblazer marked her topflight […]

Mastering the engine room – The crucial role of second row combinations

15 October 2024 0 comments

By Will Hartshorn – @RugbyCollective In a world where people 6 foot 6 and above make up for less than 1% of the population, finding […]

Stephan Lewies back in familiar spot with Alex Dombrandt out

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw Stephan Lewies has enjoyed his time away from the Harlequins captaincy but now finds himself donning the armband once more. England No.8 […]

George Furbank: I can’t wait to take on All Blacks

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway George Furbank missed a chance to get one over the All Blacks in July – now he has his eyes trained on […]

French lessons inspire Joe El-Abd

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Joe El-Abd, England’s new defence coach, revealed his time with Toulon’s Galacticos helped him realise you need more than talent and money […]

Premiership Rugby chief defends Phil Morrow approach

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Premiership chiefs have rushed to defend their handling of the Phil Morrow situation which caused a split among clubs. And Premiership Rugby […]

Red Roses improving all the time

13 October 2024 0 comments

Star player: Emily Scarratt in action for England PICTURE: Getty Images I’VE been thoroughly impressed by England during this WXV tournament. Having dominated Europe for […]

DREAM TEAM

13 October 2024 1 comment

RHYS HAYES, THE CHESTER HEAD COACH AND FORMER CHESTER, CALDY, CHESHIRE & ENGLAND COUNTIES FLY-HALF/FULL-BACK CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… […]

Tommy Freeman can take charge of England’s defence

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week Tommy Freeman is one of those players who, when he gets the ball and sees an […]

Hat-trick for Gabriel Ibitoye seals Bristol Bears revival

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ……………… 35pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 19, 57; Feyi-Waboso 39, 62 Conversions: Hodge 40, 58, 63 Penalties: Hodge 10, 45, 75 Bristol […]

Ollie Chessum leads the Leicester Tigers’ power pack

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Leicester Tigers ………… 24pts Tries: Steward 2, Cracknell 54, Chessum 61 Conversions: Pollard 2, 54, 62 Penalty: Pollard 23 Northampton Saints ……..8pts […]

Rob Du Preez in charge as Sale Sharks dominate

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Sale Sharks ………………… 43pts Tries: Reed 4, 21; Penalty 28, Addison 35, Roebuck 44, 71 Conversions: R du Preez 5, 22, 36, […]

Danny Wilson: Harlequins determined to put on a show

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Harlequins v Saracens – Match Preview Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Harlequins have not beaten Saracens in the Premiership for almost five years […]

Will Collier shows what England are missing

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Will Collier’s command performance for Castres against Toulouse in the Top 14 last weekend should […]

10k run to training pays off for Temo Mayanavanua

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Every time Temo Mayanavanua sits down to watch the children’s TV show Cocomelon with his young son Elnathan, the Northampton lock is […]

Worldwide Springboks still get it together

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed Assuming those with their ears to the ground haven’t gone deaf, Handre Pollard, the Springbok with the Midas toecap, […]

Borthwick struggling to find unifying spirit

13 October 2024 0 comments

CALL it a “Sue Gray moment” in rugby boots – yet another one, to go with all the other instances of England’s back-room operation elbowing […]

Victor Matfield: Eben Etzebeth can reach 150 caps

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Grant Shub Victor Matfield, who played 127 Tests for the Springboks and recently relinquished his record to Eben Etzebeth, believes that his protege can […]

Mark Ella & Co were the true pass masters

13 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Nineteen eighty four might have been one of the most […]

Mitchell: We’ve got another gear to go

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… England v Canada Today. Kick-off 3am, BC Place, Vancouver THE Red Roses head into their final Test of the year against […]

Hat-trick for Breach as England stun New Zealand

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Style: Jess Breach scores against New Zealand JESS Breach scored a hat-trick as England produced an attacking masterclass to score nine tries […]

From 1 to 15: It’s all change

13 October 2024 0 comments

THEN AND NOW: BRENDAN GALLAGHER LOOKS AT HOW THE GAME HAS EVOLVED OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS, POSITION BY POSITION FIFTY years ago, British rugby […]

Nancy returns after lay-off

13 October 2024 0 comments

Preview Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers Today. Kick-off 3pm ENGLAND hopeful Nancy McGillivray returns to action today against Leicester following a 17-month spell on the […]

Fran has hit ground running

13 October 2024 0 comments

Preview Trailfinders v Loughborough Today. Kick-off 12.45pm LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning’s new signing Francesca Goldthorp makes her second club debut today. The England rugby league international has […]

High ticket prices for All Blacks cast dark shadow

13 October 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW WHEN the RFU finished doing their sums for the autumn series of Twickenham’s centenary season, the revenue […]

Loyalty paying off for Alex Lozowski

13 October 2024 0 comments

Short of borrowing Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and strumming his way through a few chords of O Sole Mio, Conor O’Shea could hardly have done more […]

Back Jnr is finding his footballing feet

13 October 2024 0 comments

IT’S not every day that a surname synonymous with England’s World Cup triumph appears among the goalscorers for a Premier League club. Fin Back, born […]

Playing out in France was brutal -it really was

13 October 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY BRIAN MULLEN THE FORMER LONDON IRISH & CLERMONT FLY-HALF NOWADAYS it is a trend: players moving across the English Channel to play […]

JONNOBALDING

13 October 2024 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U18 LOCK England U18s second row Jonno Balding is hoping performances for Radley College can impress his club Gloucester enough […]