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Twinkle toes Vasily danced a merry jig at Blackrock

6 September 2020 0 comments

ONE of Blackrock’s more exotic recent products is Russia’s captain Vasily Artemyev, who made such a big impression at RWC2019, first for his fine play […]

Napoleonic air of disdain from diminutive Dominici

6 September 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 24 All […]

No place for BOD in Rock’s ‘96 all-stars

6 September 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Starter at 10: Brian O’Driscoll playing fly-half for Blackrock College in 1997 Blackrock v St […]

Young Guns: Leicester Tigers centre Dan Kelly

1 September 2020 0 comments

Kelly fielded a call from an unknown number last year where Geordan Murphy was on the other end when he picked up…

Let Lions play on without travelling supporters

30 August 2020 0 comments

THE suggestion by Jurie Roux, the South African rugby chief executive, that the 2021 Lions tour could be postponed if coronavirus restrictions mean fans from […]

Scott’s excited to develop his all-court game under Flannery

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By JON NWCOMBE Evolving: Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin WALES hooker Scott Baldwin is embracing the all-court game he is being encouraged to play at […]

Jackson column: Champion Bill Shankland showed Jacklin how it was done

26 August 2020 0 comments

Warrington RLFC’s Shankland possessed an expertise that spanned more than just one sport, as Peter Jackson recounts

Exclusive: The club which tried to sway Jack Willis to play for Ireland and not England

25 August 2020 0 comments

An offer was made to the Wasps flanker this summer to lay on the chance to play for Andy Farrell’s team

Day the towering red army tasted epic defeat

23 August 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 22 World […]

Radradra shows his class but work to do for Bristol

23 August 2020 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Unstoppable: Ben Earl goes over for Bristol’s fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images BRISTOL, and in particular Semi Radradra, warmed up for their […]

Q&A – Harvey Biljon: I’m proud to see so many of my players in the Premiership

21 August 2020 0 comments

Neale Harvey surveys long-term Jersey director of rugby Harvey Biljon on the state of affairs in the second tier

Hume worked miracles at Ampleforth

16 August 2020 0 comments

Star: Basil Hume in Ampleforth 1st XV, 1940 IT’S a funny thing but in the 850 odd years since Britain last produced a Pope – […]

Proud to see so many of my players step up to Premiership

16 August 2020 1 comment

Q&A HARVEY BILJON ON THE RECORD Proactive: Harvey Biljon Former Wasps No.9 Harvey Biljon has forged a successful career in coaching with Blackheath, Cornish Pirates […]

Zac wants to make a late splash in England

16 August 2020 0 comments

Neale Harvey talks to former All Black wing Zac Guildford about a Premiership switch High point: Zac Guildford scores for the All Blacks in 2011 […]

Nick calls it a day after six clubs

9 August 2020 0 comments

Success: Nick Williams celebrates after retaining the Ranfurly Shield for North Harbour in 2007 PICTURE: Getty Images ONE of his brothers, Tim Nanai-Williams, plays full […]

Quins boost prop options

2 August 2020 1 comment

HARLEQUINS have signed Scotland U20 tight-head prop Mak Wilson. The 20-year-old moves to London from Scottish Super 6 side Southern Knights and has played for […]

Rocky ride at times, but rugby is the best team game in the world

2 August 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher concludes his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union The History of Rugby: PART 20 STORY SO FAR… AND WHAT […]

Battle lines drawn in star player release row

2 August 2020 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON “A form of squad rotation could be agreed limiting the number of internationals for which a player can be selected” Centre of controversy: […]

Ruddock takes on new role at Ospreys

26 July 2020 0 comments

MIKE Ruddock has been appointed Ospreys development director on a three-year contract. The former Wales coach became the Welsh region’s performance director in January 2020, […]

Sam’s triple winners rivalSherri’s mean machine

26 July 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallaghercontinues his series looking at rugby’sgreat schools WINNING trophiesand reaching finalsisn’t everything inschools’ rugby butit’s nice when it hap-pens and DulwichCollege have hadtheir fair […]

Guscott column: So vital Warren Gatland goes for tried and tested coaches

23 July 2020 0 comments

A renewed link-up between Gatland and Shaun Edwards?

Gloucester’s two-man shortlist for defence coach include World Cup-winning Springboks coach

21 July 2020 0 comments

The Cherry and Whites are looking at up-and-coming defensive minds to fill hole in coaching staff

Cain column: Sotutu for England? Has Eddie Jones forgotten Dombrandt?

21 July 2020 0 comments

Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu has been one of the breakthrough players in Super Rugby Aotearoa, and Eddie Jones has been watching

So vital Gatland goes for tried and tested coaches

19 July 2020 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Winning team: Warren Gatland, right, with Rob Howley in 2017 PICTURE: Getty Images THE big positive from the […]

Clubs like Amman so vital to the local fans

19 July 2020 0 comments

THE countdown is on in the Williams household to August 1, when local rugby clubs can get back to training in small groups. My young […]

Memo to PRO16: Dublin to Cape Town is 15 hours

19 July 2020 3 comments

COLIN BOAG If Coronation Street is our longest-running soap, then the PRO14 is doing its best to rival it. Its chequered history dates back nearly […]

Welsh regions fret over government’s ban on scrums

15 July 2020 0 comments

The Welsh Assembly has issued a blanket ban on scrums from taking place due to fear of COVID-19 spike

World Rugby seek new referees chief as Alain Rolland moves on

15 July 2020 0 comments

The former Leinster scrum-half is leaving his role as high-performance officials manager

Ireland players agree 10 per cent wage cut for rest of 2020 with IRFU

14 July 2020 0 comments

Wage deferrals will also impact players earning over a certain wage and discussions on wage cuts reach outcome

Short-term deal then coach job for Gareth

12 July 2020 0 comments

Coach: Gareth Steenson EXETER Chiefs will announce this week that veteran fly-half Gareth Steenson has signed a contract until the end of the season. Steenson,36,will […]

Quins to swoop for Scotsman Steele

12 July 2020 1 comment

Switch: Scott Steele HARLEQUINS are poised to sign London Irish scrum-half Scott Steele who was one of nine departures confirmed by the Exiles. The former […]

Super Rugby South Africans would boost the PRO14

12 July 2020 1 comment

EXPANDING the PRO14 to include two South African sides received a mixed reception at first. The Southern Kings weren’t a very well-known team and the […]

Pressure mounts on PRO14 broadcaster

12 July 2020 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER THE PRO14’s main broadcaster,Premier Sports,have cancelled their contract with production company Sunset+Vine with immediate effect as they feel the pain of rugby’s […]

Warburton gets it wrong on world’s biggest stage

12 July 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 17 Sam […]

Gatland’s big challenge is to outsmart Nienaber

5 July 2020 0 comments

2021 LIONSA YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CREDENTIALS OF THE MEN IN CHARGE THIS WEEK… HEAD COACHES Attention to detail: Jacques Nienaber, […]

Underdogs Cranleigh are kings of the circuit

5 July 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Jumping for joy: Cranleigh clinch the Daily Mail trophy with a win over Cranford Back-to-back […]

Bloemfontein victory turns tide for England to become world beaters

5 July 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union The History of Rugby: PART 16 2000 – 2005 ENGLAND CONQUER […]

Top 20 Rugby Playing Doctors countdown: 10-1

1 July 2020 0 comments

The second and final part shining the light on the remarkable medical professionals who played rugby for their national team

World Rugby calls end to 2020 World Sevens Series

30 June 2020 0 comments

New Zealand Men’s team win first title since Gordon Tietjens left and Black Ferns Sevens go back-to-back

Ben Earl in a hurry to make his mark at Bristol Bears

29 June 2020 0 comments

The Saracens back row says Bristol were quick to make their interest in a loan move known

James Hook aims to inspire the next generation as kicking coach

29 June 2020 0 comments

James Hook reflects on his career following his retirement and talks doing coaching courses with Leigh Halfpenny and Justin Tipuric

Top 20 Rugby Playing Doctors countdown: 20-11

29 June 2020 0 comments

We begin a new Top 20 feature ranking the greatest medical professionals blessed to rugby

Hogg can finally show his Lions credentials

28 June 2020 0 comments

2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION THIS WEEK… FULL-BACKS Waiting his chance: Stuart Hogg was injured […]

Forget protein, players need shrinking pills!

28 June 2020 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Human Bowling Ball: England’s Manu Tuilagi PICTURE: Getty Images When it comes to progress, rugby stands on the brink of herd […]

Islanders snub reeks of a new apartheid

28 June 2020 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Shameful: Segregated crowds in South Africa The Lions tours of 1962, 1968, […]

Can Robbo be crowd pleaser San Diego and USA need?

28 June 2020 0 comments

IT might not have been uppermost in his decision but social-distancing is unlikely to be an issue when Chris Robshaw joins the latest band of […]

Furbank: I don’t plan to be 2-cap wonder

28 June 2020 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY England rivals: Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson Ambitious: George Furbank attempts a break for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images WITH the groin strain […]

Rugby fans have been left in dark

28 June 2020 0 comments

ENGLISH football has returned along with other sports such as horse racing and snooker. Sadly, I am still unable to see a set date for […]

Leinster’s glory trail runs into a roadblock

21 June 2020 1 comment

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Had the season run its natural course, one team might well by now have succeeded where every other failed. […]

All Black-slayer Carwyn deserved better than this

21 June 2020 1 comment

WHAT Carwyn James achieved during successive seasons had never been achieved before, nor since. He coached three teams to celebrated victories over the All Blacks: […]

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