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Sam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants

30 December 2015 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps and would join exiles […]

20 Questions: George McGuigan – Newcastle hooker

2 December 2015 0 comments

Going into the unknown against Enisei today aren’t you? They’re an unknown quantity so we’re focusing a lot more on ourselves and make sure we’re […]

England announce 2016 November schedule

2 December 2015 0 comments

England will kick off their 2016 autumn international with a clash against South Africa on November 12 it was announced today. Eddie Jones’ side will […]

Brendan Gallagher looks back at the life and career of Jonah Lomu

26 November 2015 0 comments

During a lifetime in sport journalism I can’t remember anything more exhilarating and life enhancing than reporting on the young Jonah Lomu and then, for […]

Jeremy Guscott: England must rebuild their pack the way Michael Cheika rebuilt his Australians

19 November 2015 0 comments

My big concern from England‘s World Cup is that we saw a decline in their core strengths at the scrum and line-out. Those elements have […]

My Life in Rugby: Mark Jones – former Scarlets and Wales wing now Rotherham coach

17 November 2015 0 comments

Hopefully my rugby career has plenty of miles left on the clock – the long commute from Llanelli to Rotherham certainly suggests so – but […]

Wales bid to keep Shaun Edwards from RFU

17 November 2015 0 comments

Wales have presented Shaun Edwards with a brand new contract and asked him to sign on for four more years. The Red Dragons‘ favourite Englishman […]

Room 101: Michael Heaney – Doncaster scrum-half

12 November 2015 0 comments

1. Being ticklish I’m generally ticklish all over but it’s my feet that are the most sensitive. I find it hard not to kick out […]

Lions Tour 2017: Schedule threatens to undermine pinnacle

12 November 2015 0 comments

Lack of prep time and finals of Premiership and Pro12 could prove major blunder in the face of rugby’s biggest test, argues Nick Cain

My Life in Rugby: Roland de Marigny – former Italy, Leeds, Calvisano, Bangor and Natal Sharks full-back

10 November 2015 0 comments

For me not facing down the Haka hurt more than the result when Italy played New Zealand in our opening match at RWC 2007. Our […]

Jeff Probyn column: Why these jibes at England review panel are laughable

6 November 2015 0 comments

Am I the only England fan to be sick and tired of the continual criticism of everything the team or the RFU do when the […]

Shane Williams column: Taulupe Faletau veto good news for Wales and regions

5 November 2015 0 comments

Taulupe Faletau’s transfer saga may have been a mess but hopefully it could prove a turning point for Welsh rugby. For too long it has […]

Shane Williams column: Our packs lack skillset of the giants down South

28 October 2015 0 comments

It’s no fluke that this weekend’s World Cup semi-finals are like a UKIP manifesto – with no mention of Europe. Over the course of the […]

Get Warren Gatland in and sort RFU mess says Mike Friday

27 October 2015 0 comments

RFU chiefs must pay whatever it takes to buy Warren Gatland out of his Wales contract, according to former England 7s coach.

Premiership Rugby highlights to be shown in Ireland

21 October 2015 0 comments

Aviva Premiership fans in Ireland have been guaranteed match highlights for the next two years after a deal with Setanta was confirmed today. The Irish […]

Early blitz see Argentina beat Ireland to reach World Cup semi-finals

19 October 2015 0 comments

Two early tries laid the platform for Argentina to beat Ireland 43-20 and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. The Irish were hoping […]

Peter Jackson column: England’s debacle? It’s all fault of Boris Johnson!

16 October 2015 0 comments

Boris Johnson is addressing the great and the good on the occasion of the World Cup draw at the Tate Modern on the first Monday […]

World Cup quarter-finals teams

15 October 2015 0 comments

Australia v Scotland Australia: Kurtley Beale; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell; Bernard Foley, Will Genia; Scott Sio, Stephen Moore (Capt.), Sekope Kepu; Kane […]

Sean O’Brien receive one-week ban for punch on Pascal Pape

14 October 2015 0 comments

Sean O’Brien will miss Ireland‘s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina after being suspended for a week. The Ireland flanker was found guilty of punching France […]

End of the road for the injured Paul O’Connell

14 October 2015 0 comments

Paul O’Connell’s Test career is over after the Ireland captain tore his hamstring against France on Sunday. The Munster legend, 35, is moving to Toulon […]

Ireland claim costly win over France in Cardiff

12 October 2015 0 comments

Ireland suffered three key injuries but managed to claim a gutsy 24-9 win over France to secure top spot in Pool D. Second half tries […]

Scott Spedding aims to rule skies in epic battle with Rob Kearney

9 October 2015 0 comments

France full-back Scott Spedding is expecting an aerial dogfight with Ireland rival Rob Kearney. Les Bleus will battle it out with Joe Schmidt‘s side on Sunday […]

Brendan Gallagher: This golden generation of Pumas WILL top the world

9 October 2015 0 comments

As befits a good Yorkshire man, Les Cusworth is not a betting man. But if he was he would invest heavily in Argentina winning the […]

Nick Cain column: Kiwi coaches rule – and that’s good for game

9 October 2015 0 comments

Wales have done it with Warren Gatland, and so have Ireland with Joe Schmidt, and Scotland with Vern Cotter. However, England’s only foray into the […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Ireland’s big name players are enhancing reputations

8 October 2015 0 comments

My forecast for an England Ireland semi-final looks to be 50 per cent true at this stage, with Ireland pretty much assured of quarter-final qualification […]

We must play for the full 80 minutes warns Neil Jenkins

7 October 2015 0 comments

Neil Jenkins insists Wales will prove they have learned from their Wallaby woes when they meet at Twickenham. After winning six of their first eight […]

My Life in Rugby: Ollie Campbell – former Ireland and Lions fly-half

6 October 2015 0 comments

Rugby is not just a sport, it’s a way of life. At nine, my Dad took me to Lansdowne Road for the first time to […]

Ireland set up France decider with Italy win

5 October 2015 0 comments

Ireland have set up a pool D decider against France in Cardiff next week following a hard-fought 16-9 success over Italy yesterday. The Irish and […]

All Blacks by far the best 31 says Sean Fitzpatrick

30 September 2015 0 comments

England have no world-class players according to All Black legend.

Wales ranked second in the world

28 September 2015 0 comments

Wales have climbed to second in the World Rugby rankings following their 28-25 win over England on Saturday at Twickenham. It is their highest ever […]

20 Questions: Fraser Brown – Scotland hooker

22 September 2015 0 comments

How’s the Scotland camp one week away from the World Cup? Everyone was pretty happy to go through the warm-up games without any major injury. […]

Shane Byrne: Joe Schmidt will get Ireland into last four

18 September 2015 0 comments

Shane Byrne believes Joe Schmidt has found a formula which could lead Ireland to World Cup glory. The former Ireland international has backed Schmidt to […]

Serge Betsen backs Chris Robshaw and England to make it to the final

17 September 2015 0 comments

England’s back-row is not in the same class as Australia and Wales but the legendary French flanker is still tipping Stuart Lancaster’s side to reach the final.

Rugby World Cup teams

16 September 2015 0 comments

South Africa v Japan South Africa: Zane Kirchner ; Lwazi Mvovo, Jesse Kriel, Jean de Villiers (Capt.), Bryan Habana; Pat Lambie, Ruan Pienaar; Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck […]

Shane Williams’ column: Sam Burgess is a beast, but is he really ready yet?

16 September 2015 0 comments

Sam Burgess is a beast but he could also be the chink in England’s armour that Wales can exploit. England have had a decent warm-up […]

Legend Jason Robinson backs Anthony Watson to win it for England

16 September 2015 0 comments

World Cup winner reckons Bath flyer is England’s best winger.

My Life in Rugby: Dennis Hickie – former Leinster and Ireland wing

15 September 2015 0 comments

Overall I have to be very thankful for what I was able to achieve in rugby with the help of great team-mates and some excellent […]

Watson all set for his giant-sized challenge

15 September 2015 0 comments

Winger believes England can slay the giant and power on to great things at RWC.

England name team to take on Fiji in RWC opener

14 September 2015 0 comments

Ben Youngs will win a 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at Twickenham on Friday. The […]

My life in Rugby: Bleddyn Bowen – former Wales captain and Swansea centre

8 September 2015 0 comments

Captaining Wales to the 1988 Triple Crown was a huge honour. Not only was it Wales’ first for nearly a decade but we achieved it […]

Nick Cain: Trim bench to five to keep players healthy

4 September 2015 0 comments

The timing of Warren Gatland‘s comment that “one or two more serious knocks” could end George North‘s career, made on the eve of Wales‘ away […]

Peter Jackson: Mauro Bergamasco debut ruined by England’s lucky break

4 September 2015 0 comments

Mauro Bergamasco and the World Cup go back a long way, to a chilly Sunday in Yorkshire during the last century when England got lucky […]

Wallabies can exploit Red Rose uncertainty says Matt Burke

4 September 2015 0 comments

Wallabies legend believes Australia can make it a hat-trick of World Cup wins on UK soil.

Strong Ireland change six to take on England

3 September 2015 0 comments

Joe Schmidt has made six changes to his Ireland side as he decided to field what looks like his strongest XV to take on England […]

Tomas Francis and Sam Hill sign new Exeter deals

3 September 2015 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs have today announced long-term contract extensions for Wales international Tomas Francis and centre Sam Hill. Tighthead prop Francis is in the Wales World […]

Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales

3 September 2015 0 comments

Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on Saturday. Warburton is part […]

Worcester Warriors sign Donncha O’Callaghan

3 September 2015 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan. The giant lock, 36, moves to Sixways after 17 seasons and 268 appearances […]

Nick Cain on why Brad Barritt is England’s go-to centre

3 September 2015 0 comments

Brad Barritt has a reputation for being England’s midfield rock. We are talking about a centre who is not just teak-tough mentally and body-on-the-line brave, […]

Jeff Probyn’s column: We’re running out of time to get the scrum working

2 September 2015 0 comments

As Stuart Lancaster tears up the selectors’ hand book and does what was expected, the whole of England’s rugby community will be hoping he has […]

Nick Cain’s verdict on England’s World Cup squad

2 September 2015 0 comments

Apart from Stuart Lancaster saying that he had to make choices that brought tears to his eyes, it was business as usual after he announced […]

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