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Ronan O’Gara’s diamonds can come up trumps | James Harrington

29 August 2021 0 comments

James Harrington previews the new Top 14 season and sees promise in La Rochell’s hopes of banishing heartbreak in the final

End this Springbok farce says Lions ace

15 August 2021 2 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD SOUTH AFRICA’S goslow spoiling tactics against the Lions must finally force rugby chiefs into taking urgent action to avoid the game becoming […]

My Life in Rugby – Jeremy Davidson: Beating the Boks was pinnacle of my career

15 August 2021 2 comments

Now running things up at Brive, Jeremy Davidson reflects on his time as a Lion

Jonathan Davies fighting for his future in Welsh midfield

15 August 2021 0 comments

Captain for Wales this summer, Jonathan Davies sees plenty of competition coming his way in the national team

Sevens was thrilling, give us more on TV

8 August 2021 2 comments

THE Olympic Sevens was a wondeful event and I would like to congratulate New Zealand and Fiji for winning the gold medal in the Women’s […]

The Flying Fijians: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Men’s Sevens Champions

5 August 2021 0 comments

Profiling the gold medal-winning Fiji Men’s team which added to its history in Rio by triumphing in Tokyo

Ditch the tech like Anna did to strike gold | Chris Hewett

1 August 2021 2 comments

Purity and simplicity are not among the nouns most commonly associated with Rugby Union in its current state of confusion: prop forwards were routinely described […]

Such brilliant rugby deserved the mightiest of crowds to applaud it

1 August 2021 2 comments

Brendan Gallagher looks back at the Olympics and 30 minutes of the most intense sevens rugby he’s seen

Gareth Baber gets his hands on a medal at last | Peter Jackson

1 August 2021 0 comments

Welshman Gareth Baber followed the successes of Ben Ryan five years ago in Rio by taking Fiji to gold in Tokyo

Fiji’s double gold shows they have so much more to give | Jeff Probyn

1 August 2021 0 comments

How can World Rugby set a structure to aid the development of Fiji and the Pacific Islands?

My Life in Rugby – Geoff Evans: Poisoned anchovies sabotaged my tour

25 July 2021 0 comments

Former British & Irish Lions centre Geoff Evans details a hellish night at the team hotel in 1974

All Blacks tell Wales: We’re still coming OK

25 July 2021 0 comments

A major boost for the WRU as the All Blacks reiterate their commitment to the autumn Test at the Principality

Fiji favourites but anything can happen

25 July 2021 2 comments

Jon Newcombe looks ahead to the men’s rugby Sevens competition at the Olympic Games which gets underway in Tokyo on Monday, July 26-28 WALES winning […]

Simon Amor’s Tokyo Olympics verdict on the Men’s Sevens

25 July 2021 1 comment

The former Team GB Sevens coach previews the action in Japan

Kiwis are on a mission to turn silver into gold, says Heather Fisher

25 July 2021 1 comment

Looking at Team GB Women’s chances of claiming a medal in the sevens competition at Tokyo

New Zealand 60-13 Fiji: Reece hat-trick as All Blacks run riot

18 July 2021 0 comments

SEVU REECE scored a hattrick as the All Blacks thrashed Fiji at FMG Stadium before turning their attention to next month’s Bledisloe Cup. The Crusaders […]

Semi Radradra sprinkles his stardust on Tokyo Olympics

11 July 2021 1 comment

The stars of XVs who will switch to sevens this summer at the Tokyo Olympics

New Zealand 57-23 Fiji: Four-try Coles is too much to handle for battling Fiji

11 July 2021 0 comments

Four tries from replacement hooker Dane Coles push the All Blacks ahead of fighting Fiji

What carnage as All Blacks hit a century against the troubled Tongans

4 July 2021 1 comment

■By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..102pts Tries: McKenzie 2, Papalii 5, 37; Weber 7, 16, 50; Jordan 9, 20, 47, 55, 68; Jacobson 42, Mo’unga 54, […]

Team GB face Pool rematch with Fiji

4 July 2021 1 comment

Previous: Great Britain take on Fiji in 2016 Olympic final PICTURES: Getty Images SQUADS GB men: Dan Bibby, Alec Coombes, Alex Davis, Robbie Fergusson, Harry […]

Looking Forward To The Wales v Argentina Double-Header

22 June 2021 1 comment

Well, well, well, do we have some rugby to look forward to. There’s a whole bunch of international rugby union matches taking place in July […]

Baa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong

30 May 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? Smile please chaps, […]

Fiji hero Osea in hunt for DC Glory

25 April 2021 1 comment

MLR ROUND-UP By SAM JACKSON OSEA KOLINISAU will make his MLR debut for Old Glory DC today five years on from leading Fiji to Sevens […]

My Life in Rugby – Neil Doak: Lara wicket highlight of my international career!

25 April 2021 0 comments

SPORT has played a huge part in my life. I played quite a lot of sports – football, golf, tennis – and I always hoped […]

County Championship reaches crossroads

18 April 2021 1 comment

The County Championship is at real risk of being axed by the RFU, with a survey commissioned seeking input from coaches and players

Green light for Pacific Islanders’ inclusion

18 April 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON PACIFIC islands teams Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a proposed Super Rugby competition […]

Why do Gambling Companies Sponsor Rugby Teams?

17 April 2021 1 comment

You’ve probably heard of sports ambassadors and sportsbook sponsorships. However, one of the current trends in the gambling industry is sponsorships offered to rugby teams […]

Ben Volavola likely to snub Newcastle Falcons

4 April 2021 0 comments

The Fiji international fly-half is currently playing in France with Perpignan

Semi Radradra leads by example says Lam – and what a towering example that is for all

4 April 2021 0 comments

Pat Lam delves into Bristol’s path to greater things after winning the Challenge Cup last season, and why Semi Radradra is at the centre of his plans

Helping Islanders stay home will aid England

28 March 2021 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Banned: Mateo Carreras should have seen red for his eye gouge of Josh Bassett It has taken longenough, but it finally looks as though […]

World Rugby to fund two Pacific Island teams’ inclusion in Super Rugby

25 March 2021 2 comments

£1.2m made available for two teams to be included in Super Rugby from Pacific Island nations

England’s eruption of joy as Billy Whizz explodes

7 March 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s November 22, […]

Fiji magic’s everywhere – except in World Cup | Chris Hewett

4 March 2021 0 comments

Could England hand a call-up to Bristol Bears flyer Siva Naulago?

Nick Mallett sad to see Italy’s fall but says it’s time for relegation in the Six Nations

21 February 2021 1 comment

After Conor O’Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former head coach says relegation should now be adopted

Dream Team with Dan Collier

14 February 2021 1 comment

The Plymouth Albion and former Ealing, Bridgwater, Manchester, Barking and London Welsh lock, chooses the best XV he’s played with or against 1. Martin Rice […]

World Rugby confirm schedule for 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

29 January 2021 1 comment

England will kick off their pool stage at Eden Park, where they will face Fiji on September 18

Waisake Naholo injury hell goes on at London Irish

24 January 2021 1 comment

The career of the World Cup-winning All Black is under threat, TRP understands, after having a knee operation last April

Dream Team: Northampton Saints and Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi

22 January 2021 2 comments

Sam Matavesi, Northampton, Fiji and former Toulouse, Cornish Pirates, Plymouth Albion, Redruth and Camborne, hooker selects a XV based on the best he has played […]

Georgian giant joins Wasps

10 January 2021 3 comments

WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup campaign, featuring against England, […]

JAMES HARRINGTON

3 January 2021 3 comments

FRENCH COLUMN Jalibert in box seat to replace Ntamack Blow: Romain Ntamack broke his jaw playing for Toulouse on Boxing Day The news broke on […]

Furious Lam spurs his Bears into the mood

27 December 2020 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Momentum: Dan Thomas scores Bristol’s first try despite the efforts of Marcus Smith PICTURES: Getty Images Doubling up: Quins’ Louis Lynagh is […]

Japan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup

22 December 2020 1 comment

Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

Centurion Nigel bows out on top

13 December 2020 1 comment

■By SAM JACKSON NIGEL Owens, the referee with the most appearances in international matches, has brought an end to his Test career. The Welshman, 49, […]

I’d love to play for Tonga with my brother Charlie

13 December 2020 0 comments

Daniel Gallan talks to Bristol Bears star Siale Piutau about passion and punch-ups There are few professions where a punch-up between workers from two different […]

Glasgow Warriors back row Matt Fagerson inspired by brother’s Scotland rise

3 December 2020 0 comments

The Warriors No.8 is intent on cementing himself as a starter under Gregor Townsend in the national side

Harrington column: Fabien Galthie names 16 newbies for Italian job

24 November 2020 0 comments

France took the unusual step of announcing their squad to play Italy even before their match against Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup

O’Brien returns to Connacht’s starting grid

22 November 2020 0 comments

Preview Zebre v Connacht Today, Kick-off 2.30pm DAVID Sisi starts at the back of the scrum for Zebre having returned from international duty due to […]

Galthie names 16 newbs for Italian job

22 November 2020 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN If you’ve been even vaguely wondering about nu-France’s potential in depth, the announcement to watch wasn’t the one unveiling the 23-player squad […]

Hogg fired up to make it six wins on the spin

22 November 2020 1 comment

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW… Scotland v France Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Murrayfield. Amazon Prime SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg insists his side will “meet fire with fire” […]