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Captain Tom Curry could be Eddie’s own Will Carling | Nick Cain

21 March 2021 1 comment

Eddie Jones can start his rebuild in the young openside flanker and free up Owen Farrell

Wallabies Rugby World Cup challenge is blooming in Brisbane sun | Chris Hewett

21 March 2021 0 comments

Success in France in two years’ time for Australia will rest on the crop of young players emerging under Brad Thorn at Queensland Reds, writes Chris Hewett

Dusautoir feels the pain of World Cup failure

21 March 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful I conic Rugby Pictures: PART 52 French captain can’t bring […]

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Cipriani close to agreeing deal with Premiership club

17 March 2021 1 comment

Neil Fissler reports on talks between Cipriani and Bath being at an ‘advanced stage’

History insists Eddie Jones is heading for 2023 defeat | Nick Cain

14 March 2021 0 comments

SOUTH Africa bucked the overall World Cup trend twice at the 2019 tournament. The first time they did so was by appointing Rassie Erasmus as […]

Prince Harry granted Springbok Lood de Jager an exclusive interview

14 March 2021 1 comment

The World Cup-winner with South Africa explains what was mentioned after the Boks’ win over England, and delves into life at Sale Sharks

Faultless Falcon leads Toyota’s nine-try blitz

14 March 2021 1 comment

TOYOTA VERBLITZ crushed the Munakata Sanix Blues 61-29 to keep up their 100 per cent record in the Top League, as the two other fixtures […]

Exclusive: Danny Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones eye Japan’s Top League jackpot

7 March 2021 2 comments

Peter Jackson and Neil Fissler report on two more blockbuster moves potentially in the works for Cipriani and Alun Wyn Jones to join the Top League

Top League round-up: Lock star Kruis opens account as Wild Knights stretch lead at the top

7 March 2021 2 comments

Matt McIlraith wraps up Saturday’s action from Japan where George Kruis and Alex Goode took to the field

Japan star Fukuoka was accepted by medical school

5 March 2021 2 comments

If you like rugby then you know the big star Kenki Fukuoka, who is a great player. However, he has been accepted by a medical […]

Fiji magic’s everywhere – except in World Cup | Chris Hewett

4 March 2021 0 comments

Could England hand a call-up to Bristol Bears flyer Siva Naulago?

Springboks will want their share of Lions flesh | Jeff Probyn

1 March 2021 0 comments

How should SA Rugby expect to be compensated for hosting a Lions ‘tour’ away from South Africa?

Marchant: Centre or wing, I’m ready for next level

28 February 2021 1 comment

Joe Marchant tells Dan Gallan how time in New Zealand helped him find his voice

Looks like it’s UK this summer for the Lions

28 February 2021 3 comments

THE Lions are finalising plans for a groundbreaking British and Irish tour this summer which could run to as many as eight matches. A final […]

Gloucester scrum-half Willi Heinz has signed for Worcester Warriors

Confirmed: Willi Heinz signs for Worcester

23 February 2021 0 comments

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neil Fissler

Lockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’

23 February 2021 1 comment

The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the Springboks in Britain and Ireland

Santiago Arata at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Bigger squads and more rest days announced for 2023 Rugby World Cup

23 February 2021 0 comments

World Rugby make changes to Rugby World Cup criteria with player welfare in mind

A dictator? Not me insists England head coach Eddie Jones

21 February 2021 1 comment

Eddie Jones’ overlooking of players clearly in form isn’t exclusive to his time in charge of England, writes Adam Hathaway

Nick Mallett sad to see Italy’s fall but says it’s time for relegation in the Six Nations

21 February 2021 1 comment

After Conor O’Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former head coach says relegation should now be adopted

All Blacks great Dan Carter retires at the age of 38

20 February 2021 2 comments

The three-time World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year brings the curtain down on an illustrious career in professional rugby

World class talent raises stakes in rugby’s IPL

18 February 2021 0 comments

Matt McIlraith sets the scene ahead of next weekend’s Top League kick-off in Japan

Australia must be the choice for Lions | Nick Cain

7 February 2021 1 comment

With the decision on what the Lions will do this summer still to be agreed, Nick Cain breaks down why moving the tour to Australia makes the most sense

I fancy Wales… if they can claim these key battles | Shane Williams

7 February 2021 0 comments

Which statistic is going to light you up most – that Wales have lost the last four games to Ireland or that Ireland haven’t won […]

Wales have plenty to replace me – Hadleigh Parkes

5 February 2021 0 comments

For so long Hadleigh Parkes was a reliable piece in Wales’ backline, so it has been no surprise to see his exit display a clear void

Rob Howley back to Rugby Canada after betting ban

2 February 2021 0 comments

After an arduous 9 months-long ban, Robert Howley recently secured his return to the world of rugby by bagging the coveted position as an assistant […]

Rugby Australia tell Lions: Play Springboks down here

31 January 2021 2 comments

A new option becomes available for the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby to play the 2021 tour in Australia, as Rugby Australia offer their helping hand

Tito gets ready for his big Tigers’ moment

31 January 2021 1 comment

■ By JON NEWCOMBE WHENEVER Leicester decide to hand Pumas international Juaquin Diaz Bonilla his first league start, they can be confident the fly-half duties […]

Q&A – Lance Bradley: League place is no concern, George is key to our plans

30 January 2021 1 comment

Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley discusses the exit of Danny Cipriani mid-season and why he has total faith in George Skivington

Time to stop humiliating teams at World Cups | Chris Hewett

29 January 2021 1 comment

Chris Hewett looks at how some of the Tier 2 nations have a tall ask of progressing from World Cup pool stages before you consider their opposition

Hold the smiles Eddie, give us Grand Slam joy instead

29 January 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain explores the fault line in England’s undoing at the 2019 World Cup and the prospects of a Six Nations Grand Slam slipping from their grasp in recent years

The Boks are all deserting their barren rugby land | Chris Hewett

23 January 2021 1 comment

Chris Hewett bemoans the overloading of South African talent across European teams, and the effects on rugby in South Africa itself

Q&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain

22 January 2021 1 comment

Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont

Chris Ashton could join the exodus to Japan

19 January 2021 1 comment

Neil Fissler reports on the future of Harlequins and former England wing Chris Ashton

Hougaard’s off, so Worcester headhunt replacement at Bath

17 January 2021 0 comments

Neil Fissler reports on Worcester’s plans at scrum-half, with Francois Hougaard destined to return home to South Africa

If Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams

7 January 2021 1 comment

Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa are gripped by rising coronavirus infection rates

Cameron Redpath has been called up for Scotland duty

What Are the Rugby Union Tournaments Bettors Can Look Forward to in 2021?

1 January 2021 0 comments

What’s not to love about rugby? The aggression? The excitement? The gentlemanly conduct that you don’t see in other sports? It has everything a fan […]

Festive fun as Henson overcomes Fearns KO | Chris Hewett

27 December 2020 1 comment

Chris Hewett offers a digest of Christmas stories to warm the cockles

JAMES HARRINGTON

27 December 2020 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN My team of 2020…and nearly all are French! Try time: Cheslin Kolbe was in top form for Toulouse ■ Castres v Bayonne has […]

GB Sevens funded for Olympics

27 December 2020 1 comment

ENGLAND, Scotland and Wales will unite to field a combined GB Sevens team for the 2021 season ahead of the Olympics in Tokyo. The RFU, […]

‘No hurry’ as Cipriani decides to take a break

26 December 2020 3 comments

What are the next steps for Danny Cipriani after his exit at Gloucester early in the season?

Q&A – Susie Appleby: So refreshing to be treated as equals at Exeter Chiefs

26 December 2020 1 comment

The new three-year cycle of the Premier 15s welcomed Exeter Chiefs to the league’s structure as a new club. Neale Harvey discusses the ongoing campaign with head coach, Susie Appleby

Japan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup

22 December 2020 1 comment

Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

RUGBY MATTERS

20 December 2020 1 comment

A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from grace: Aphiwe Dyanti scores […]

PETER JACKSON

20 December 2020 0 comments

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Wales miss out on the great SA invasion Welsh Kiwi: Hadleigh Parke PICTURE: Getty Images When it comes to […]

Jackals can swing series Lions’ way

13 December 2020 0 comments

Steffan Thomas talks to former Springbok coach Gary Gold about the Lions tour and PRO14 expansion NO one is more qualified to assess South Africa’s […]

Lipman’s concussion diary shows the problem

13 December 2020 4 comments

JACKSON PETER THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW By his own admission, Michael Lipman estimates to have been knocked out 30 times over the course of […]

Beauden’s star is on the wane as he jets off to Japan

6 December 2020 1 comment

IT was meant to be the stage on which Beauden Barrett was crowned the best of his generation. Instead, the two-time World Player of the […]

Brett Gosper to leave World Rugby for senior NFL post in 2021

2 December 2020 0 comments

Brett Gosper will become the head of NFL Europe and UK in early 2021

Cain column: The control freaks will stifle rugby fans’ interest

2 December 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain responds to Eddie Jones’ calls for an end to the ‘archaic’ rule of naming a squad 48 hours before a contest

The Lone Ranger rides again with Gorgadze

29 November 2020 3 comments

CHRIS HEWETT Watching Beka Gorgadze play England and Wales on his own was an interesting experience, the young Georgian No.8’s carrying and tackling and organising […]

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