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MY LIFEIN RUGBY

6 January 2019 0 comments

FORMER LEINSTER, MUNSTER, MOSELEY, BEDFORD, SARACENS AND IRELAND WING DARRAGH O’MAHONY IWENT from absolutely nowhere to all of a sudden being called up for Ireland’s […]

Jackman frustrated Dragons left derby win so late

6 January 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA SACKED Dragons boss Bernard Jackman insists that he has left the Rodney Parade region in a better place for his […]

Middleton: Contracts will drive bid for No.1

6 January 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Reward: Katy Daley-Mclean has over 100 caps WORLD Cup winners from 2014 Katy Daley- Mclean, Sarah Hunter, Marlie Packer and Vicky Fleetwood […]

Strets insists he’s fresh for one more at Sarries

6 January 2019 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Still got it: David Strettle may play into his late 30s EVERGREEN Saracens wing Dave Strettle has no intention of retiring and […]

Underhill set to miss Dublin showdown

6 January 2019 0 comments

ENGLAND flanker Sam Underhill will likely miss the opening rounds of the Six Nations after he damaged ankle ligaments in Bath’s victory over Leicester on […]

Ludlam’s determined to keep Saints marching on

6 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Repaying the faith: Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images Starts at 13: Fraser Dingwall NORTHAMPTON go into battle minus topranked hooker […]

Ulster caught cold by early try-double from Cronin

6 January 2019 0 comments

By RONAN O’BRIEN ULSTER slipped down the Conference B standings as Sean Cronin’s first-half double helped Leinster to a bonus point derby win at the […]

Billy shows he will soon be back to his best

6 January 2019 0 comments

Fit again: Billy Vunipola BILLY VUNIPOLA has been backed to return to his devastating best in double-quick time after making a successful Saracens comeback. The […]

Goode: RFU should have held onto Farrell

6 January 2019 0 comments

ENGLAND rugby bosses blundered by not ensuring Andy Farrell was groomed as Eddie Jones’ successor. Saracens full-back Alex Goode claims the RFU should have ensured […]

Palmer late show breaks Sheffield hearts

6 January 2019 2 comments

By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield T …22 S leicester …23 A DRAMATIC stoppage time penalty from Ben Palmer snatched victory for South Leicester in only their […]

RFU hand 28 full-time contracts to England Women stars

3 January 2019 0 comments

Lydia Thompson, Poppy Cleall, Abbie Scott and Marlie Packer all get contracts

Jackson column: Wales’ route to hitting expectations at the World Cup

3 January 2019 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at how the northern hemisphere’s two in-form teams, Wales and Ireland, could meet in the RWC2019 semis

THEY SAID WHAT…

30 December 2018 1 comment

Sir Clive Woodward, right, before Ireland’s Grand Slam clincher at Twickenham on March 17: “What with the added expectation of a St Patrick’s Day win, […]

MOST DECORATED SUBSTITUTE:

30 December 2018 0 comments

Sean Cronin (Ireland) During the 11 years when Sir Gareth Edwards never missed a match for Wales, a number of very fine scrum-halves played out […]

HIGHEST CLIMBERS:

30 December 2018 0 comments

And the Oscar for the steepest climb up the World Rugby rankings over the course of the year goes to…the United States of America. As […]

MOST EFFECTIVE MUSICAL INTERLUDE:

30 December 2018 1 comment

Ireland treating their players to a private session with the celebrated folk and protest singer Christy Moore. “He sang Ordinary Man at one stage,’’ said […]

Wales’ new belief makes them real World Cup hopes

30 December 2018 0 comments

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON Dragons roar: Shane Williams scores Wales’ first try as they beat Ireland 22-10 at RWC2011 PICTURE: Getty […]

Humble Beaumont to become Sir Bill

30 December 2018 0 comments

WORLD Rugby chairman and former England and Lions captain Bill Beaumont said it was ‘humbling’ to have been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours […]

2019 is set to be a big year for new rugby betting sites

28 December 2018 0 comments

This is set to be a seminal year for the sport of Rugby Union, with the latest iteration of the World Cup set to take […]

John Mitchell came in with new ideas, says George Kruis

28 December 2018 0 comments

The England and Saracens lock talks World Cup hopes after an autumn playing in Mitchell’s defence system

Burns: I don’t feel let down by Gloucester

28 December 2018 0 comments

The Ulster fly-half talks about his new life at the Kingspan

One big wish for 2019… and I’m certain it can come true

23 December 2018 0 comments

SO IT’S NEARLY the end of 2018 and it’s been a great year for Welsh rugby. What is my Christmas wish for 2019? Well, that’s […]

Supreme Stour too good for Tigers in stunner

23 December 2018 1 comment

By NICK PULLEN Stourbridge… 51 Sheffield T… 39 STOUR staged a stunning recovery by coming from 31-7 down to secure a vital victory which keeps […]

Six Nations fitness race

23 December 2018 2 comments

ULSTER and Ireland forward Iain Henderson has been ruled out for ten weeks after with a thumb injury. The 26-year-old will miss most of Ireland’s […]

Mitchell has helped us take big steps towards our World Cup goal says Kruis

23 December 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hitting top form: George Kruis made a big impact in the Autumn PICTURE: Getty Images Lock stocks: Courtney GEORGEKruis is over his […]

Irish may move for Jackson

23 December 2018 2 comments

PADDY Jackson is in talks with a number of clubs about a possible move away from Perpignan if, as expected, the Catalan club are relegated […]

Mako Vunipola: ‘The gap is closing on New Zealand’

20 December 2018 0 comments

The loosehead prop talks competition for his place in the England squad, Saracens and New Zealand’s favourites tag for RWC2019

Jackson column: Steve Hansen has known ups and downs like no other

20 December 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at Steve Hansen’s time at the WRU

Scarlets sent packing by Stockdale and Co

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By LEE JONES Four in four: Prolific winger Jacob Stockdale scores Ulster’s second try Late try: Tom Prydie ULSTER are on the verge of their […]

Why does no Englishman want to lead national team?

16 December 2018 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Settled: Stuart Lancaster trains his Leinster team. Would he come back for England? PICTURE: Getty Images […]

Ever-improving Mako’s back to show he’s still England’s No.1

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY Loosehead pecking order: Ben Moon, Ellis Genge and Alec Hepburn MAKO Vunipola believes England are genuine World Cup contenders but knows he […]

Kyle is becoming the all-court prop England need – Jones

16 December 2018 0 comments

One of the best: Quins star Kyle Sinckler KYLE Sinckler’s stock is rising but mentor-in-chief Adam Jones has challenged his protégé to achieve the levels […]

Jackson, Olding bid for costs rejected

16 December 2018 3 comments

THE two Irish players who were acquitted of rape have lost a court bid to recoup legal costs. Ex-Ulster players Paddy Jackson, 26, and Stuart […]

Bonus point puts Ospreys in pole position in Pool 3

9 December 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE OSPREYS moved top of Pool 3 with a six-try bonus point victory over Stade Francais. Cory Allen grabbed a brace with […]

Lions joy as Tigers tamed by stunning fightback

9 December 2018 2 comments

■By SIMON MOYLE P’boro Lions …28 Sheff Tigers …27 AN exciting finish saw Peterborough Lions come from 27-7 down to win and pick up a […]

NEWS EXTRA

9 December 2018 2 comments

Wales line up ‘perfect’ World Cup training schedule ■By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ bid for World Cup glory will see them undertake training camps at the […]

Laporte rides the outcry over £7m loss

9 December 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES Dogged: Bernard Laporte is still fighting to stage the 2023 World Cup in France ”Laporte asked an annual meeting of clubs in Agen […]

De Kock column: Northern hemisphere’s no.9s are getting better and better

6 December 2018 0 comments

Neil de Kock analyses the Lions options at scrum-half

Alun Wyn can be the greatest of them all

2 December 2018 3 comments

Captain colossus: Alun Wyn Jones celebrates victory with the trophy after the Test against South Africa PICTURE: Getty Images If you watched the Ospreys win […]

Morgan is class above as Zebre hit for six

2 December 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS LUKE Morgan lit up the Liberty Stadium with a scintillating hat-trick as the Ospreys thrashed Zebre on Friday night. Morgan’s triple, plus […]

Edinburgh powerless against Munster big guns

2 December 2018 3 comments

By BARRY MURPHY Munster …44 Edinburgh …14 RICHARD Cockerill took pride from his side’s performance even though they slumped to a bonus point defeat away […]

Black Ferns double up as Roses settle for sixth

2 December 2018 1 comment

ENGLAND Women topped their pool with wins over Australia, USA and China to progress to the quarterfinals in Dubai but a second day collapse left […]

Classy Collins dazzles as Sedgley soar

2 December 2018 0 comments

By MARK COOPER Sedgley P …43 S Leicester.24 SOUTH Leicester were on the receiving end of a firsthalf blitz as Sedgley Park Tigers scored five […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

2 December 2018 0 comments

FORMER NEWBRIDGE, NEWPORT & WALES FLY-HALF NOW HEAD COACH AT AMPTHILL PAUL TURNER Probably the first results I look for on a Saturday are those […]

Lancaster the prime candidate for Ireland – Maggs

2 December 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By JAMES GRAY ANDY Farrell could give his old boss Stuart Lancaster a job when he takes over from Joe Schmidt as Ireland […]

Andy Farrell to become head coach of Ireland after 2019 Rugby World Cup

26 November 2018 0 comments

Joe Schmidt’s successful reign to come to an end, IRFU confirms

Blackadder: Testing autumn has been a gift for All Blacks

25 November 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Under fire: All Blacks’ Sonny Bill Williams NEW Zealand’s November tribulations against England and Ireland will only strengthen their bid to become […]

Ollie shows Dad he’s up to speed

25 November 2018 0 comments

Neale Harvey talks to Jon Sleightholme about his son Ollie’s explosive debut Winging in: Ollie Sleightholme scores for Saints with his first touch in the […]

RUGBY SHORTS

25 November 2018 0 comments

Visagie joins Gloucester BULLS hooker Jaco Visagie has joined Gloucester on a short-term loan deal to cover Franco Marais. Gloucester boss David Humphreys said: “We’re […]

Bordeaux give Joe the big job – for now!

25 November 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Joe Worsley does not talk a lot in public. In fact, you don’t see him for dust when there are mics […]

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