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Matavesi: French victory has us all believing

2 December 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY WATCH out Wales, Fiji are coming to get you! That’s the warning from hooker Sam Matavesi after the freshly re-signed […]

Sam Burgess lets rip at ‘selfish players’ who cost England at the 2015 World Cup

27 November 2018 0 comments

Former England and Bath centre has his say on players who had their ‘own agendas’

Aphiwe Dyanti and Malcolm Marx added to cosmopolitan Barbarians squad for Argentina clash

26 November 2018 0 comments

Rassie Erasmus has named 13 of his South Africa tourists into the Barbarians group preparing to face Argentina on Saturday. They include World Rugby Breakthrough […]

Wales team to wear rainbow laces in show of support to Gareth Thomas

22 November 2018 0 comments

Wales make act of solidarity to LGBT community following attack on 100-cap Thomas

Twiggy’s Rapid Rugby may be fashionable in Oz

18 November 2018 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Ducking the issue: Jerome Garces let TMO Marius Jonker take control Super Rugby, the Southern Hemisphere’s troubled and unloved competition, have announced their […]

‘Historic day’ as Islanders join world Council

18 November 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON WORLD Rugby has welcomed Fiji and Samoa onto an expanded Council, while Burkina Faso and Lebanon were accepted as associate members on […]

This All Black attack on Shields is just hogwash

11 November 2018 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE prospect of Brad Shields lining up to play for England against New Zealand is something that […]

Second string Blues put Los Teros to the sword

11 November 2018 1 comment

URUGUAY lost against a reserve Cardiff Blues side at the Arms Park on Tuesday night. Wales will face Los Teros in Pool D at next […]

Wallabies call for Tiger Polota-Nau

4 November 2018 2 comments

TATAFU Polota-Nau has been drafted into Australia’s squad for the three-Test tour of Wales, Italy and England this month. The Leicester hooker will join up […]

Samoa to follow Fiji route to Australia

21 October 2018 0 comments

YOU sometimes worry about Samoan rugby – not just the habitual financial problems and the draining rugby politics – but their on-going ability to produce […]

President Laporte on passport control

21 October 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN When can a foreigner play for France these days? When Federation president Bernard Laporte says so, that’s when. That is the […]

Taqele sure Boyd’s ‘super’ style will bring success

21 October 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Feeling at home in Northampton: Taqele Naiyaravoro GIANT Northampton wing Taqele Naiyaravoro admits his fitness must improve if he is to take […]

Matavesi in frame for Fiji

21 October 2018 0 comments

CORNISHPirates hooker Sam Matavesi is in line to add to his three caps for Fiji after being named in the Autumn tour squad. Fiji begin […]

Cornish Pirates hooker Sam Matavesi gets Fiji call-up

16 October 2018 0 comments

Fiji’s 30-man squad to take on Scotland, Uruguay and France next month

DREAMTEAM

14 October 2018 1 comment

RONNIE MCLEAN-DENTS, RICHMOND, USA AND FORMER LEICESTER, COVENTRY AND EALING CENTRE, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Carl Rimmer – Played with […]

Semesa Rokoduguni to troop on for Bath after penning new deal

10 October 2018 0 comments

Todd Blackadder high of praise for the prolific wing

RUGBY MATTERS

7 October 2018 1 comment

International opposition getting Blues battle-hard BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points History boys: Oxford University line up in Madagascar THE […]

Winter restocks

30 September 2018 1 comment

COVENTRY boss Rowland Winter has added more international class to his squad with the signings of Tonga back five forward Daniel Faleafa and Canada fly-half […]

Rowntree to help Georgia

30 September 2018 0 comments

GEORGIA’S World Cup preparations have been boosted by the appointment of former England prop Graham Rowntree as their forwards coach ahead of next year’s tournament […]

Kinghorn waiting as Hogg is ruled out for Autumn

23 September 2018 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Young flier: Edinburgh full-back Blair Kinghorn STUART Hogg will miss Scotland’s Autumn Internationals after being ruled out for 10-12 weeks due to […]

Islanders showcase stars of the future

9 September 2018 0 comments

Talent: Filimoni Botitu THE lack of any involvement from the three major Pacific nations at this year’s best ever Junior World Cup in France was […]

Quins sign Fijian 7s gold star

26 August 2018 0 comments

HARLEQUINS have signed Fijian Semi Kunatani, an Olympic Sevens gold medallist. Kunatani, 6ft 3ins and 16st 8lb, played in all six matches in Rio 2016 […]

Evergreen Grifiths can’t hear the fat lady singing just yet

26 August 2018 1 comment

Jon Newcombe talks to Doncaster coach Clive Griffiths about the challenges ahead Passionate: Clive Griffiths loves the game CLIVE Griffiths’ passion for rugby still bur […]

Leo column: Unearth the root causes to end off-field violence

16 August 2018 0 comments

Dan Leo highlights the skirmish between Amanaki Mafi and Lopeti Timani as one instance of how Pacific Islander physicality can take on another, more darker, meaning

Leo column: Give Charles Piutau a reprieve after early capture by All Blacks

1 August 2018 0 comments

If an issue affects one Pacific Island, it affects all…

Murphy’s living the dream in Americ

29 July 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Advice: Nick Kennedy FORMER London Irish academy No.9 Connor Murphy can hardly believe his luck as he prepares to shoot for the […]

Gareth Baber must deliver success for Fiji after Ryan’s golden glory

19 July 2018 0 comments

After missing out on the Sevens World Series, how much pressure is there on Welshman Baber?

We believe England can win it, says talismanic forward James Rodwell

19 July 2018 0 comments

James Rodwell is not short of confidence aheading to the Sevens Rugby World Cup in San Francisco

Guscott column: Wayne Pivac will look to emulate All Blacks’ all-court game

19 July 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at some storylines that are set to develop once Wayne Pivac transitions into the Wales head coach role

Dan Leo column: World Rugby must act to redress this failing system

18 July 2018 0 comments

Dan Leo looks at how mistakes are allowed to re-occur and impact Tier 2 & 3 nations

Baber must deliver glory for Fiji after Ryan’s coup

15 July 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Power: Leone Nakarawa Pressure: Gareth Baber GARETH Baber is a man under pressure as he counts down the days to the Rugby […]

World Rugby must act to redress this failing system

15 July 2018 1 comment

DAN LEO EXPERT ANALYST ON PACIFIC NATIONS When images surfaced on social media last week of the Zimbabwean National Rugby team sleeping in the streets […]

Ma’afu to join Tigers not Ealing

15 July 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE LEICESTER have made a swoop for experienced Fijian loose-head prop Campese Ma’afu, who had only just signed for Ealing Trailfinders. The 33-year-old’s […]

Kiwi McNicholl on Pivac hit list

15 July 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Wanted man: Scarlets sensation Johnny McNicholl WAYNE Pivac wants Johnny McNicholl to join him on his Wales journey. The New Zealand-born speedster […]

San Fran can put Sevens World Cup back on map

8 July 2018 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks at how the World Cup Sevens has evolved since its 1993 inception World beaters: England celebrate their success at the inaugural 1993 […]

YOUNG GUNS

8 July 2018 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY RUS TUIMA EXETER NO.8 At 6ft 5ins (1.96m) and 19st (121kgs), Rus Tuima cuts an imposing figure. Little wonder the powers- that-be among […]

Barbarians return to Twickenham this December for Argentina grudge match!

28 June 2018 0 comments

The Barbarians team packed full of global superstars, will light up the stadium with their unique brand of rugby, proving perfect opposition for the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-finalists.

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

17 June 2018 0 comments

THE BAY OF PLENTY, CHIEFS, NEWCASTLE, NORTHAMPTON AND BRISTOL LOCK MARK SORENSON Iwas different to the norm in New Zealand because I played soccer until […]

Victory over Georgia makes it four on the spin for Fiji

17 June 2018 0 comments

PACIFIC NATIONS CUP ROUND-UP SCRUM-HALF Henry Seniloli scored two firsthalf tries and his replacement Frank Lomani added two in the second half as Fiji overwhelmed […]

No-brainer for Davies to sign on with Boyd at Saints

10 June 2018 1 comment

TRANSFER WRAP NORTHAMPTON Saints have bolstered their ranks at scrum-half by snapping up former Wasps and Dragons player Charlie Davies. The 28-year-old left the Welsh […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

10 June 2018 0 comments

THE FORMER NEW ZEALAND, ENGLAND AND HARLEQUINS CENTRE JAMIE SALMON Three years after being rejected by Kent at an U19 trial I found myself playing […]

Amor needs greater depth to challenge consistently

27 May 2018 1 comment

SIMON Amor concedes a lack of strength-in-depth has hindered his side’s chances this season. England head into the London event in confident mood after third […]

Tigers opt for Samoan powerhouse

6 May 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER TIGERS are continuing to make changes to their squad for next season by signing Samoan international prop Nephi Leatigaga. Blindside understands that Tigers flew […]

Quins look at Kennedy and Ryan

6 May 2018 1 comment

HARLEQUINS appear to be making progress towards revealing their new coaching set up after holding interviews for a general manager and head coach. Quins are […]

Victory on Saturday will place Nacewa in land of European giants

6 May 2018 1 comment

SHOULD Leinster justify their No.1 seeding and reclaim the Champions’ Cup in Bilbao on Saturday, Isa Nacewa will find himself on a pedestal alongside Ronaldo […]

Tim Visser calls time on Scotland career

3 May 2018 0 comments

Dutch born winger brings an end to his international career

SCARLETS

15 April 2018 1 comment

EURO SEASON SO FAR: Nerves set in a little against La Rochelle in their home quarter-final but Scarlets have learned not to panic this season […]

Galacticos of 1998 ensured Sevens was here to stay

11 April 2018 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher recalls the glorious arrival of Rugby Sevens to the Commonwealth Games

England get six-try lift-off

11 March 2018 0 comments

■ By GEORGE LAWRENCE VANCOUVER Hat-trick man: Dan Norton PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND opened day one of the World Sevens Series in Vancouver with a […]