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Lomu’s pace made him fearsome as much as his weight

6 June 2021 0 comments

BODY BUILDING A study co-authored by former England head coach Stuart Lancaster, found that after years of rugby players becoming heavier, the 2019 World Cup […]

Eddie wants extra Currys to keep England on the boil

6 June 2021 0 comments

EDDIE Jones has already marked the card of his young guns telling them to gain inspiration from Tom Curry as their journey to the 2023 […]

Why can’t Japan find home-grown internationals? | Nick Cain

30 May 2021 0 comments

There are 19 foreign-born players named by head coach Jamie Joseph in his Japan squad to tour Europe this summer

The 36-man squad Eddie Jones must pick for England this summer | Nick Cain

30 May 2021 2 comments

Nick Cain explains why Eddie Jones must pick a team aged 25 or younger this summer, and how such a squad may look

Scene is set for more top stars to head for Far East

30 May 2021 0 comments

Matt McIlraith reflects on how the status of Japan’s Top League has grown over the last season

Kruis looks to get Savage in Japan

23 May 2021 0 comments

TOP LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW THERE are 5954 miles between London and Tokyo, yet two Englishmen hold the key to today’s Top League final between the Panasonic […]

James O’Connor signs new Reds deal after Super Rugby AU triumph

21 May 2021 0 comments

The Queensland Reds captain has signed up until 2023 at the Super Rugby AU champions

British & Irish Lions to host fans at Murrayfield

Murrayfield to host 16,500 fans for British & Irish Lions clash with Japan

19 May 2021 0 comments

The Scottish government and SRU agree to allow 16,500 fans to attend the first match of the Lions schedule against Japan

Martin Gleeson set to replace Amor with England

16 May 2021 2 comments

Amor’s exit at the RFU comes after the union’s Six Nations review

Fukuoka repays the faith of Deans

16 May 2021 0 comments

JAPAN TOP LEAGUE THE Panasonic Wild Knights’ crushing 48-21 win over Toyota Verblitz in Osaka yesterday left the star Japanese winger Kenki Fukuoka one game […]

British & Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard

British & Irish Lions pre-tour clash with Japan to be broadcast live by Channel 4

12 May 2021 2 comments

The match at Murrayfield on June 26 will signal a return to terrestrial television for the first time in 28 years

Ireland to host Japan and USA in Dublin this summer

12 May 2021 0 comments

Only Scotland will be travelling overseas this summer out of the four home nations

5 Tips To Help You When Betting on Rugby

9 May 2021 0 comments

Rugby is one of the most demanding sports to play, and also one of the most exciting to watch. There is also money to be […]

Thomas: Ted Hill deserves next shot with England

9 May 2021 1 comment

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas believes Ted Hill is far from the finished article and deserves a chance to grow with England this summer

Siya Kolisi key to uniting Boks in time says Delport

9 May 2021 0 comments

Springboks will be ready to hit full speed against the Lions, says Thinus Delport

Gatland prepares for a massive air raid

9 May 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain assesses the Lions squad of 37 selected by Warren Gatland Outstanding in the air: Dan Biggar PICTURES: Getty Images THE leaping Springbok on […]

Victor Matfield fears Springboks may be caught short at lineout time

9 May 2021 0 comments

Legendary Springbok pairing Victor Matfield and Tendai Mtawarira speak to Daniel Gallan about the upcoming Lions series

Top League: Panasonic Wild Knights Kruis through

9 May 2021 0 comments

GEORGE Kruis’ Panasonic Wild Knights brought down the Canon Eagles 32-17 in yesterday’s quarter-final, extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches since losing to Suntory […]

Mistake for Lions to pick so many specialist wingers

9 May 2021 0 comments

VERSATILITY earned Elliot Daly his place on plane to the South Africa, by the skin of his teeth after a mediocre season. An outside centre […]

Four major broadcasters turn down Lions tour documentary rights

6 May 2021 0 comments

The British & Irish Lions have not been able to reach an agreement to show their ‘Living with the Lions’ documentary series on TV

Rainbow Cup: Hat-trick man Hugo is boss for Sharks

2 May 2021 0 comments

Adam Ellis reports on the first round of the Rainbow Cup for the South African franchises

Juggling act with Japan doesn’t cry commitment

2 May 2021 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS SO Eddie Jones was coining it over in Japan this January helping coach Suntory, and Beauden Barrett in particular, just weeks before England’s […]

Williams joins Willi at the Warriors

2 May 2021 0 comments

Signing: Owen Williams WORCESTER have signed Owen Williams from the Red Hurricanes in Japan. The 29-year-old former Leicester and Gloucester fly-half, who can also play […]

Lions need to heed that Prem warning or else!

2 May 2021 1 comment

COLIN BOAG Predictably, there was a reaction to my comments on the Lions, and my view that perhaps the world has moved on since they were the […]

Worcester Warriors have signed Owen Williams

Wales fly-half Owen Williams to join Worcester Warriors this summer

28 April 2021 0 comments

Williams, who can also play centre, is seen as the replacement for the outgoing Duncan Weir at Sixways

Premiership Rugby and Lions reach agreement for clubs to release players

27 April 2021 0 comments

The Lions will play a warm-up match against Japan at Murrayfield on June 26

Alun Wyn Jones deal lets him go to World Cup

25 April 2021 0 comments

Signed to a new deal at the WRU and Ospreys this week, a contract clause could take the Wales captain through to the 2023 World Cup

Truro get their timing right in Daily Mail Cup

25 April 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools SIXTH form colleges competing against schools became a hot topic in the noughties with much […]

We will be rusty but ready for the Lions

25 April 2021 0 comments

PAUL REES talks to Japan coach Jamie Joseph about Murrayfield date after 18 months with no internationals Japan generated such interest and momentum during the […]

Throwing to Kruis has got Sakate on form

25 April 2021 0 comments

ATSUSHI Sakate believes the decision of the Lions to invite Japan to play them ahead of the tour to South Arica shows the progress made […]

Suntory end Alex’s Far East adventure

25 April 2021 0 comments

JAPAN ROUND-UP By MATT MCILRAITH ALEX Goode’s Japanese expedition is over. The England man’s season-long loan deal with NEC came to an end when the Green […]

Rory off for American adventure at Seattle

25 April 2021 1 comment

New coach: Rory Best FORMER Ireland captain Rory Best has joined the coaching staff of Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves. Best will work alongside […]

A look back at Japan’s performance in 2015 Rugby World Cup

19 April 2021 0 comments

The 2015 Rugby World Cup saw a surprising performance by underdog team Japan. Read on to know more about the match that left the audience […]

George Kruis interview – Don’t panic! It would be madness to boot Eddie

18 April 2021 1 comment

The England lock reflects on his excursion to the Top League and how it may impact his Lions chance, in discussion with Paul Rees

Top League: Rocket man Alex Goode burns off Freddie

18 April 2021 1 comment

Matt McIlraith reports on the elimination play-offs in Japan’s Top League, as Goode’s NEC Green Rockets advance over Freddie Burns’ Shokki Shuttles

Joseph brings in foreign legion for Lions job

18 April 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By MATT MCILRAITH JAPAN will be without seven of the side that beat Scotland at the World Cupwhen they face the Lions at at […]

Gourdon proves big is not the best policy | Chris Hewett

11 April 2021 0 comments

Rugby’s struggles with David and Goliath statures for forwards can often by a headscratcher, writes Chris Hewett

Japan is the Top League now, Quade Cooper tells Sanzaar

11 April 2021 0 comments

WALLABIES maverick Quade Cooper sees Super Rugby being turned on its head in the years to come as the growth of rugby in Japan heralds […]

Genia blown away by O’Connor transformation

11 April 2021 2 comments

Mature: James O’Connor FORMER Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia has taken a lot of pleasure in watching James O’Connor come back from his dark days of […]

Parkes powers up Panasonic charge

11 April 2021 0 comments

JAPAN ROUND-UP By MATT MCILRAITH HADLEIGH Parkes took his try tally to seven for the season as Panasonic Wild Knights beat Yamaha Jubilo 55-19 to seal the […]

Evaluating how ready the Springboks are for the Lions

11 April 2021 0 comments

NICK CAIN EVALUATES THE SPRINGBOKS PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING LIONS SERIES WHEN Faf de Klerk was buried by a brutal Jake Ball tackle in Llanelli last […]

That Rome weekend puts block on Georgia | Chris Hewett

4 April 2021 1 comment

If Italy are not all washed up as a permanent member of the Six Nations elite –a sporting society so exclusive, it makes the Hurlingham […]

Wayne Smith may spark new Kiwi dominance | Chris Hewett

4 April 2021 0 comments

Wayne Smith played a bigger role in the 2015 All Blacks side than you may think, writes Chris Hewett

Gatland’s Saracens problem

4 April 2021 0 comments

WARREN GATLAND will be unable to select any Saracens players in the planned Lions warm-up game against Japan – unless the Lions pay the Premiership […]