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Yet again Championship clubs have been shafted

20 May 2018 4 comments

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN BRACE yourselves for the Premiership Cup, a tournament which reflects the desperate lack of vision at the […]

O’Connor: Ford still the best No.10 in England

20 May 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Underfire: George Ford was dropped by Eddie Jones for the Ireland game PICTURE: Getty Images LEICESTER head coach Matt O’Connor has issued […]

Gibson left frustrated by Shields’ selection

20 May 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Picked: Brad Shields NORTHAMPTON back row Jamie Gibson has vowed never to relinquish his England dream despite being overlooked in favour of […]

Nick Malouf confirms return to Australian Sevens

18 May 2018 0 comments

Australian Malouf to return to Sevens circuit

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

13 May 2018 0 comments

BARRY STEWART THE FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH, SALE AND NORTHAMPTON PROP My journey from medical write-off in my mid-20s to winning Premiership and European honours with […]

Quins fly-half Lang brings physicality to midfield

13 May 2018 0 comments

Scotland summer squad Call up: James Lang HARLEQUINS playmaker James Lang will relish the chance to make an impact at international level following his shock […]

EDDIE JONES ON…

13 May 2018 1 comment

… Danny Cipriani He has got nice talents. He shows that all the time – but can he translate that to being in a squad […]

Bumper crop of Tier Two are set to make the step up to Premiership

12 May 2018 0 comments

Bristol won’t just be relying on the international stardust of Steven Luatua next season, actually they have an armoury of Championship stars set to arrive at Ashton Gate

O’Connor: George was back to his best

6 May 2018 1 comment

SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond insisted they will not be signing former Ulster duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. “No, the Irish lads aren’t […]

Tigers opt for Samoan powerhouse

6 May 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER TIGERS are continuing to make changes to their squad for next season by signing Samoan international prop Nephi Leatigaga. Blindside understands that Tigers flew […]

Cohen urges reform over second ‘marquee’ player

6 May 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY SOARING wage bills allied to a slump in the sponsorship market contributed to Premiership clubs reporting record losses of £30m for season […]

YOUNG GUNS

6 May 2018 0 comments

BEN WHITE LEICESTER SCRUM-HALF Ben White’s perfect summer would see him playing a lead role for England U20s during a World Cup victory in France […]

Sharks primed for South African waters – Deacon

6 May 2018 1 comment

■By NEALE HARVEY ATTACK coach Paul Deacon believes Sale’s rebirth as a power in English rugby will be underlined by the number of Test calls […]

Ben Foden to leave Northampton Saints and reach landmark in final game

3 May 2018 0 comments

Fullback in with chance of reaching landmark 250 appearances for Northampton and will lead them out on Saturday

Dean Richards signs contract extension at Kingston Park

2 May 2018 0 comments

Director of rugby, Dean Richards signs new three year deal at Kingston Park

Relentless Falcons end Tigers’ run

29 April 2018 1 comment

By COLIN NEWBOULT THE Tigers’ incredible 14-year run of qualifying for the play-offs is effectively over – yet it almost seems churlish to discuss the […]

Thompson wary of the Horne factor

29 April 2018 1 comment

WASPS flanker Guy Thompson knows his side’s Premiership title hopes could go up in smoke if they fail to defeat fired-up Northampton at the Ricoh. […]

O’Connor frustrated by late try

29 April 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER coach Matt O’Connor was frustrated with a couple of decisions, including the winning try, against them, but admitted they were not good enough on […]

Tigers on the verge of re-signing Mafi

29 April 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER TIGERS should find out tomorrow if they have been successful in their bid to re-sign flanker Steve Mafi. The Tigers are confident of doing […]

Tissues at the ready as Will bids farewell

29 April 2018 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Test ambition: Will Addison playing for Sale PICTURE: Getty Images AS he prepares to play his last home game for Sale Sharks, […]

Eagles hero eyes move into pro wrestling

29 April 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON FORMER USA Eagles captain Todd Clever could switch from rugby to join the WWE. The most capped player in USA history could […]

Field score six to wrap up season

29 April 2018 0 comments

By ANDREW SMITH HUDDERSFIELD’S first season back in National Two North came to a lively end with a six-try win at Lockwood Park. The visitors […]

Five-star Sale maul Lions to claim title

29 April 2018 0 comments

By ROSS BARNETT Leicester L…5pts Sale……37pts SALE secured the National League Two North title with a bonus-point win away to Leicester Lions. The visitors were […]

Wasps have got it wrong too often admits Wade

22 April 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Over again: Christian Wade scores against Worcester PICTURE: Getty Images WASPS must wise-up their game-management or forget about winning this season’s Premiership […]

Ring-fencing no cure-all warns boss of Tigers

22 April 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER chief executive Simon Cohen has spoken out against Premiership ring-fencing, insisting its proponents are misguided and that such a move would […]

Deano: We must be better for Tigers

22 April 2018 0 comments

DEAN Richards says his side will have to go up a notch if they are to beat Leicester next week and push for a top-four […]

Front five are crucial to Bristol’s survival

22 April 2018 0 comments

LOOKS AT NEXT SEASON’S PROSPECTS FOR THE PREMIERSHIP’S NEW BOYS Champions: Bristol enjoy their bubbly – but will it be a sober season to come? […]

New-look Saints can help my England bid – Hill

22 April 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY FORGOTTEN Northampton tighthead Paul Hill is banking on new coaches and the arrival of All Black legend Ben Franks to […]

Newcastle Falcons sign Logovi’i Mulipola

19 April 2018 0 comments

Samoan international to leave Welford Road after six and a half years

Bakewell’s got Tigers boxing clever again, says Tom Youngs

18 April 2018 0 comments

Leicester hooker Tom Youngs discloses the boxing sessions that have helped the Tigers pack find their grit

Guscott column: RFU may need to pay to get more English coaches

18 April 2018 0 comments

Is it time for the RFU to offer incentives to Premiership clubs when it comes to English representation among coaches?

Deano gets his man as prop Mulipola signs

15 April 2018 2 comments

NEWCASTLE Falcons have agreed a deal that will see them sign Leicester prop Logovi’i Mulipola on a one-year contract this summer. The Samoan international is […]

Ulster, Ospreys vie for Mallinder

15 April 2018 1 comment

Wanted man: Jim Mallinder JIM MALLINDER is in advanced talks to become Ulster’s new director of rugby – but they might still need to hold […]

Bakewell’s got Tigers boxing clever again.

15 April 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER are in with a puncher’s chance of the Premiership title after transforming their season with early morning boxing sessions, says skipper […]

SCARLETS

15 April 2018 1 comment

EURO SEASON SO FAR: Nerves set in a little against La Rochelle in their home quarter-final but Scarlets have learned not to panic this season […]

RACING 92

15 April 2018 0 comments

EURO SEASON SO FAR: Absolutely outstanding quarter-final win against Clermont at Stade Michelin where they attacked their way out of trouble and knocked the home […]

European Cup semi-finals through the years

15 April 2018 0 comments

1995-1996: Toulouse 30 Swansea 3 (Sept Deniers, 10,000); Leinster 14 Cardiff 23 (Lansdowne Road 7,350) 1996-1997: Leicester 37 Toulouse 11 (Welford Road 16,300); Brive 26 […]

YOUNG GUNS

15 April 2018 1 comment

JACK OWLETT EXETER PROP You could say Exeter tight-head Jack Owlett faces stiff competition. Harry Williams is vying with Dan Cole to be England’s first […]

Versatility taking Daly’s game to next level

15 April 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly insists playing Test rugby on the wing while wearing No.13 for Wasps has made him a far more potent weapon […]

RFU may need to pay to get more English coaches

15 April 2018 1 comment

EREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JOHN Kingston’s imminent departure from Harlequins will leave the count at just three Englishmen in charge of Premiership teams. […]

Saints come alive to shock the old enemy

15 April 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Through the gap: Ahsee Tuala hands off George Ford to score for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images NEVER under-estimate the galvanising effect of […]

Myler so proud to bounce back

15 April 2018 1 comment

STEPHENMyler, the only Saints survivor from when they last beat Leicester at Welford Road 11 years ago, said: “It’s been a difficult season for us […]

Le Roux’s X-factor unleashes the wonder of Wade

15 April 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY WILLIE Le Roux hammered out an ominous warning to England with a virtuoso display as Wasps took advantage of Leicester’s slip to […]

Vickers drives Falcons nearer that top four

15 April 2018 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Last-gasp heroes: Newcastle celebrate Rob Vickers’ try PICTURES: Getty Images ANOTHER week, another poor start and another incredible ending involving the Sharks. […]

RUGBY MATTERS

15 April 2018 2 comments

Big change is needed to wake the sleeping giants BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points WATCHING Harlequins against London […]

Richards’ boys put in spin by Worcester big-hitters

8 April 2018 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Driving force: Ryan Bower tries to break through the Falcons defence PICTURES: Getty Images Well marshalled: Newcastle defence stop a Bryce Heem […]

Slater calls for Tiger-like finish to season grind

8 April 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Thriving at Gloucester: Ed Slater PICTURES: Getty Images Impressive rise at Chiefs: Jonny Hill ED Slater has ordered Gloucester to adopt the […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

8 April 2018 0 comments

Castro’s consortium looking to invest in Tier 2 BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler MARTIN Castrogiovanni is looking to get back into rugby and […]