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Jackson column: Sean Lineen led the way for Six Nations invasion

5 February 2020 0 comments

How the trickle of Kiwis into the Six Nations started with Scotland centre Sean Lineen

Nick Tompkins must start for Wales, says Shane Williams

4 February 2020 0 comments

Nick Tompkins is a must-start for Saturday’s trip to Ireland after impressing on debut

Tompkins thanks his gran after Test dream

2 February 2020 2 comments

By JAMES CANDY Hat-trick: Josh Adams FORMER England Saxon Nick Tompkins dedicated his dream debut try to the grandmother who made his Wales bow possible. […]

There’s still lots to work on, stresses Wayne

2 February 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac told Wales the real challenge is around the corner after this opening win in Cardiff. Defending […]

Adams up there with world’s best says new boss

2 February 2020 1 comment

HAT-TRICK hero Josh Adams was labelled one of the world’s best by boss Wayne Pivac after the prolific winger followed up being the top try […]

Tompkins has proved himself – he must start against the Irish

2 February 2020 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS VERDICT When Wayne Pivac woke up yesterdaymornin g he would have wanted a victory. He would have wished for a bonus-point success and, […]

Hogg drops a clanger as Sexton wins battle of the new captains

2 February 2020 1 comment

By NICK CAIN Leading from front: Johnny Sexton scores Ireland’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Power: CJ Stander of Ireland hands-off Huw Jones JOHNNY Sexton […]

Italy lined up Franco Smith for months to replace O’Shea

1 February 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher analyses how Italy are shaping up in the wake of the World Cup with a new head coach

What’s in Sunday’s Rugby Paper?

31 January 2020 0 comments

Here’s what’s in TRP #594… SIX NATIONS KICK-OFF: A big look ahead to England‘s date with France in Paris WALES v ITALY: Find out whether George […]

George Furbank to make England debut versus France

31 January 2020 0 comments

A couple of surprise moves in Eddie Jones’ squad to play at the Stade de France

Jackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match

29 January 2020 0 comments

As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac’s predecessors fared in their first matches in charge

Struggling Tigers put down by Homer’s try-double

26 January 2020 3 comments

By ALEX BYWATER TOM HOMER’S moment of brilliance lit up a turgid clash to give Bath a vital win as Taulupe Faletau proved himself ready […]

Rugby Matters: New Broom Galthie has the leeway to go for broke with France

23 January 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher writes how a new-found desire to nurture homegrown talent in the Top 14 has allowed Fabien Galthie to rewrite the rhetoric

Jackson column: Mystery of James Hook and the Wales No.10 shirt

23 January 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson ponders why James Hook was rarely considered to play at outside half for Wales under Warren Gatland

Randall bails Bristol out with try on the buzzer

19 January 2020 1 comment

By TIM LEWIS POOL 4 HARRY Randall saved Bristol’s blushes with a late try to secure a 7-7 draw against lowly Zebre in Italy. A […]

New broom Galthie has the leeway to go for broke

19 January 2020 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Golden generation: Frace win the 2019 Junior World Cup The great thing […]

Wales lose prop Carre

19 January 2020 1 comment

SARACENS prop Rhys Carre will miss Wales’ Six Nations opener against Italy after being banned for three weeks. Carre, 21, was sent off after five […]

Rugby Matters: England game provides Sergio Parisse with perfect curtain fall

16 January 2020 0 comments

Italy’s talismanic No.8 can bow out on his own terms, with a stock of flourishing back rows ready to pick up the mantle

Zebre shock Stade’s aristos

12 January 2020 1 comment

ROUND-UP ZEBRE produced the shock of the round with a dramatic 29-24 victory over Stade Francais – only their fourth-ever win on their travels in […]

Squeeze is on for Pacific Island players warns Leo

12 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Snared by Tier One: England No.8 Billy Vunipola PACIFIC Island players, for so long a hugely popular feature of the European rugby […]

Williams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot

8 January 2020 0 comments

Rhys Webb’s availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn’t threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams

Charteris: ‘Incredible’ Stooke now Test ready

5 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Leading from front: Elliott Stooke in action against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images ELLIOTT Stooke’s durability in an improving Bath pack can push […]

Rugby Matters: New breed of coaches take centre stage in 2020

3 January 2020 0 comments

Only Eddie Jones and Gregor Townsend remain from the World Cup as the Six Nations nears

Guscott column: Six Nations excitement can light up the New Year

2 January 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott lends some advice for any players set to grace the Test stage for the first time in the upcoming Six Nations

Late try by Veainu sees Tigers grab vital lifeline to beat drop

29 December 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD TELUSA Veainu crossed for a late try as Tigers growled back from the brink to snatch what could prove a crucial draw […]

Rugby Matters: Macho Makis can make their mark in Sevens

27 December 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher marks Madagascar as one of rugby’s growing nations who can utilise the creation of the Challenger Sevens Series

Six Nations aim to draw £750m TV mega deal as CVC near stakeholding

23 December 2019 0 comments

Could the era of free-to-air Six Nations viewing be coming to an end?

Faiva try punishes Violi’s inaccuracy

22 December 2019 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS BENETTON remain top dogs in Italy after edging out Zebre in horrid conditions. Hooker Hame Faiva delivered the telling blow on the […]

YOUNG GUNS

22 December 2019 1 comment

FREDDIESTEWARD LEICESTER FULL-BACK Norfolk has provided a rich seam of talent to Leicester down the years with the Youngs brothers, Ben and Tom, hailing from […]

Surgery rules Watkins out of Wales’ Six Nations start

22 December 2019 1 comment

WALES centre Owen Watkin will miss the start of the 2020 Six Nations after having knee surgery. Watkin, 23, limped off during Ospreys’ 40-19 loss […]

Evans: World Cup blow was tough but I’ve parked it now

22 December 2019 0 comments

New man at No10: Jarrod Evans By ALEX BYWATER JARROD Evans is just 23 and has only three Test caps to his name, but he […]

Emotions run high over death of ‘Ibou’

22 December 2019 1 comment

French rugby this week mourned 2013 Top 14 champion Ibrahim Diarra, who died on Wednesday at the age of 36. A minute’s applause rang out […]

Polledri takes wisdom from Italy’s old guard to hit peak for Gloucester

18 December 2019 0 comments

The Gloucester flanker reflects on his rise from Hartpury to the World Cup with Italy

Polledri close to peak after meteoric climb

15 December 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY AFTER a meteoric rise from nowhere to starring for Italy at the World Cup, Jake Polledri now has his sights set on […]

Watkin in fitness race for Six Nations start

15 December 2019 1 comment

WALES centre Owen Watkin faces a battle to prove his fitness before the Six Nations with the prospect of a month out because of a […]

Probyn column: Dan Cole will carry the can just like Paul Rendall

12 December 2019 0 comments

Jeff Probyn sympathises with Dan Cole for being made a scapegoat for England’s capitulation at the scrum in the World Cup final

Cardiff ticket hike will raise extra £3m

8 December 2019 0 comments

No stopping him: Jonny May powers through to score his second try for Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images WALES stand to make an extra £3m during […]

Williams column: Wayne Pivac hasn’t done bad after one week’s work

3 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams saw plenty of positives in Wales’ win over the Barbarians

United nations of France are doing rugby proud

1 December 2019 0 comments

Diminishing breed: Romania No.8 Andre Gorin plays for Bayonne THE riotous Tower of Babel that is professional French club rugby has always been a useful […]

Not bad for one week’s work with lads, Wayne

1 December 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS New brooms: Wayne Pivac and Sam Warburton watch the match yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Wayne Pivac summed it up perfectly in his post-match […]

Gloucester have eye on top prop Schonert

1 December 2019 0 comments

GLOUCESTER are keen on signing Worcester Warriors tight-head Nick Schonert who is out of contract at the end of the season. Schonert, 28, who is […]

O’Shea takes over at RFU as Melville moves on

1 December 2019 1 comment

CONOR O’SHEA will join the RFU as director of performance to replace Nigel Melville, who leaves his position as director of professional rugby. Melville will […]

Three years of refining Italy, Conor O’Shea got the selection wrong for Azzurri

30 November 2019 0 comments

A look at Conor O’Shea’s time in charge of Italy which yielded a 23 per cent win rate in Tests

Conor O’Shea replaces Nigel Melville in senior RFU post

29 November 2019 0 comments

The former Harlequins DoR left Italy last month after almost four years in charge of the Azzurri

Roses thorns cut Italy to ribbons

24 November 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Try of the match: Abby Dow beats Sara Barattin to score in the corner PICTURE: Getty Images Double: Heather Kerr ENGLAND crushed […]

Blues survive scare to get the job done in Calvisano

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Star man: Jarrod Evans JOHN Mulvihill admitted his heart was in his mouth when Calvisano got back to within a point in […]

Champions Cup test can help Matt Kvesic endorse England bid

14 November 2019 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs travel to face La Rochelle this weekend in Round One of the Champions Cup

Harlequins have the mindset for raising the profile of the women’s game, says Rachael Burford

14 November 2019 0 comments

Harlequins are setting the bar with their Women’s team set to play in Big Game 12 at Twickenham Stadium

Resurrect the Saxons to keep the poachers away

10 November 2019 0 comments

Eligible: Callum Sheedy WHAT’S happening with England Saxons who haven’t mustered since June 2016 when, rather impressively, they won a two-match series Down Under against […]

Hunter leads the French conquest

10 November 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Immaculate: Emily Scarratt kicked ten points for England ENGLAND began their autumn internationals with their first victory on French soil for seven […]

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