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Itoje has chance to captain the Lions

11 August 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK THERE will be a special edge to the coming season because of the 2025 Lions tour of Australia. […]

Attack is becoming the new defence…

11 August 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES LOOKS AT HOW LAWMAKERS ARE TRYING TO MAKE THE GAME FASTER -AND CREATE MORE SPACE ON THE PITCH Class act: Leicester and South […]

Youngsters ready to make their mark

11 August 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock talks to England head coach Jonathan Pendlebury ahead of the U18s tour to South Africa ENGLAND U18 SQUAD FORWARDS Diamond Ayiehfor (Leicester, Warwick […]

No stopping New Zealand as they take no prisoners to land top prize

11 August 2024 0 comments

THE 16 teams who eventually contested RWC1987 did so entirely by invitation. No qualifying process. There were of course the eight founder members of the […]

Tonga’s Pat Pellegrini quits Coventry for Super Rugby

4 August 2024 0 comments

Coventry’s Premiership promotion bid has been dealt a blow with star man Pat Pellegrini leaving to join Super Rugby’s Moana Pasifika.

Haydn Thomas urges England U20s to push on to the next level

4 August 2024 0 comments

As the anticipation of the new season builds, Haydn Thomas has praised the England Under-20s squad for their impressive talent and potential.

Ex-Leicester Tigers centre Guy Porter retires at 27

4 August 2024 0 comments

Former Leicester Tigers and England centre Guy Porter has retired from rugby at the age of 27 after suffering issues around concussion.

LETTER: World Rugby allows scrums to be boring, dangerous

4 August 2024 0 comments

Jeff Probyn says that it takes a long time to learn the ‘dark arts’ of the scrum while David Flatman claims everyone loves a scrum.

Julian Salvi relishing his role as Georgia defence coach

4 August 2024 0 comments

Julian Salvi has never been one to shy away from a good challenge. Now he is relishing his job as Georgia’s defence coach.

Fijian speedster leading the way

4 August 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock reports on the comings and goings in England’s second tier ahead of the new season which kicks off next month FORMER Bath and […]

Obolensky, a Russian prince to an English gent

4 August 2024 0 comments

RUGBY REVISITED >> BRENDAN GALLAGHER ON THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER OBOLENSKY, THE WINGER WHO BECAME A RUGBY ICON Brendan Gallagher tells the story of a […]

Bristol Bears defend hosting Premiership game in Cardiff

28 July 2024 0 comments

Bristol Bears COO Tom Tainton insists rugby must continue to “take calculated risks” to widen its appeal and draw in new fans if it’s ever going to become a sustainable sport.

Alan Dickens happy to take Newcastle Falcons role

28 July 2024 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have appointed former England U20s boss Alan Dickens as senior coach as they look to break a run of 21 consecutive Premiership defeats.

I’m sure Cheika will raise Leicester’s game

28 July 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUS COTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK MICHAEL Cheika is a high-quality coach, and Leicester did not have to do too much research before […]

Saints kick off season with a Bath rematch

28 July 2024 0 comments

THE opening night of the new Premiership campaign in September will reflect the highs and low of last season which was the most closely fought […]

Premiership fixtures

28 July 2024 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ROUND 1 Friday Sep 20 Bath v Northampton (7.45pm) Newcastle v Bristol (7.45pm) […]

Young guns who could hit the mark

28 July 2024 0 comments

U20S WORLD CUP ANALYSIS Ben Jaycock picks out four likely stars from England’s U20s World Championship and Six Nations winning team Leading the way: England […]

NATIONAL 1

28 July 2024 0 comments

Having come up short in the title race last season, Rams will be desperate to go one better this time around and will be targeting […]

Saints swoop to sign up Langdon Mk2

28 July 2024 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON have signed hooker Nathan Langdon from Sale FC. The 23-year-old has followed brother Curtis to Franklin’s Gardens, having impressed in National One since graduating […]

I wanted to finish at the highest level possible

28 July 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ALEX LEWINGTON THE FORMER SARACENS, LONDON IRISH, LEICESTER AND NOTTINGHAM WINGER IWAS still in Notts County’s football academy when I first took […]

The Bears blueprint: Go and play without fear

28 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES ON HOW BRISTOL HEAD COACH PAT LAM PLANS TO GUIDE THE WEST COUNTRY OUTFIT BACK TO THE TOP Class act: Steven Luatua in […]

Heart surgery for Youngs

28 July 2024 0 comments

FORMER England scrum-half Ben Youngs had heart surgery this year after collapsing during an open training session with Leicester Tigers. The 34-year-old, who is England’s […]

Blackheath opt for Fijian power

28 July 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock talks to Blackheath head coach James Shanahan about his star signings for the forthcoming season BLACKHEATH have secured the league’s most high profile […]

DREAMTEAM

21 July 2024 0 comments

Gareth Steenson, the former Exeter Chiefs, Cornish Pirates & Rotherham fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Brett Sturgess –Solid […]

Flamboyant Harlequins add steel to their spine

21 July 2024 0 comments

HARLEQUINS are following the path trodden by Northampton a year ago, one that took the Saints to Twickenham and the title as a team known […]

All Black who was bristling with pride

21 July 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On the front foot: Norm Hewitt leads the Haka before a match against Llanelli at Stradey Park […]

Macclesfield ready for the long haul…

21 July 2024 0 comments

Q&A Ben Jaycock talks to new Macclesfield director of rugby Matt Coleridge, bottom, about the challenges his newly promoted side will face after being shifted […]

Overseas stars join top teams

21 July 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock reports on the increasing popularity of the Women’s Prem as 30 imports sign for the top sides in England Premiership Women’s Rugby is […]

Rivals prepare for warm-up matches

21 July 2024 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON FIXTURES for the innovative PWR Up Series have been confirmed ahead of its debut this September. Three weekends of fixtures will act […]

Only our best will do, says Carnduff

14 July 2024 0 comments

By JAMES ORPIN FINN Carnduff leads England U20s out to face old rivals Ireland today knowing they must produce their best 80 minutes of the […]

Agony for England as they fail to breach the All Black fortress

14 July 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway in Eden Park New Zealand………………. 24pts Tries: Tele’a 11, 61 Conversions: McKenzie 12 Penalties: McKenzie 21, 38, 69, 75 England ………………………… 17pts […]

DREAMTEAM

14 July 2024 0 comments

John Liley, the former Wakefield, Leicester, Moseley and Worcester full-back, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Mark Linnett – A […]

Bath face La Rochelle in Champions Cup opener

14 July 2024 0 comments

That winning feeling: Toulouse lifting the Champions Cup PICTURE: Alamy THE 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup gets started with a bang, as Premiership runners-up Bath host […]

Expect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders

14 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result of the Premiership season […]

I am really proud of our back-to-back promotions

14 July 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Myles Landick, below, head coach at Jersey RFC Why did you get into coaching rugby and […]

Best betting site comparisons

10 July 2024 0 comments

The entire sports scene will never be as we remember it. Crypto has entered the field and is changing our perspective on sports. Rugby is […]

New job for McKellar

7 July 2024 0 comments

Former Leicester boss Dan McKellar has signed a three-year deal to become NSW Waratahs’ head coach. McKellar, 47, will succeed Darren Colman who left the […]

Fly-half Evans on the move in URC

7 July 2024 0 comments

FLY-HALF Lloyd Evans has left Gloucester to join an unnamed club in the United Rugby Championship. The 28-year-old, who can also operate at full-back, was […]

Big guns in danger of just looking after No.1

7 July 2024 0 comments

ANALYSIS PAUL REES WONDERS HOW THE SPORT CAN KEEP PAYING FOR ITSELF IN HARD TIMES….WHILE UNIONS BUILD FOR THE FUTURE When the professional era started […]

CHARLIE MYALL

7 July 2024 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER & ENGLAND U20 CENTRE Charlie Myall has put his injury woes behind him and is on a mission to inflict bone-crunching tackles […]

‘It’s about being the best player you can be’

7 July 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees finds out what drives new Tigers head coach Michael Cheika and what he plans to do at Welford Road Despite their chequered past […]

Three hat-tricks for the Baa-Baas was a peak

7 July 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DEREK STARK THE FORMER SCOTLAND, BARBARIANS & GLASGOW WING Scoring for Scotland with my first touch of the ball after getting the […]

Cheika will be good for Tigers – Richards

30 June 2024 0 comments

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE Dean Richards, the most decorated coach in Leicester Tigers’ history, has given Michael Cheika’s appointment the big thumbs up. Cheika this […]

Ex-England centre calls time on career

30 June 2024 0 comments

FORMER England playmaker Billy Twelvetrees has retired at the age of 35 after helping Ealing Trail-finders lift the Championship crown. The Gloucester legend played at […]

Youngs backing his old mates to deliver

30 June 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Ben Youngs is backing his old England pals to upset the odds and “do something special” in the All Blacks backyard. The […]

DREAM TEAM

30 June 2024 0 comments

HARRY SLOAN, THE AGEN AND FORMER HARLEQUINS, LONDON SCOTTISH, EALING AND SARACENS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Richard […]

Cheika’s first job: to speak ‘Tiger’

30 June 2024 0 comments

As top-flight English clubs go, none are as English as Leicester, with their grizzled battalions of steadfast Midlands yeomanry – all those Johnsons and Garforths […]

Borthwick is right to keep faith with Smith

30 June 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees Looks at the challenges facing England in New Zealand… While another Aussie steps in at Leicester Steve Borthwick hopes to name an unchanged […]

Cheika knows he will be judged on results

30 June 2024 0 comments

Leicester were once a byword for stability. Like Liverpool FC, they had a reputation for promoting from within and benefiting from a boot room that […]