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It’s Munster for the title with Scarlets chasing them

27 August 2017 1 comment

AFTER a long summer of negotiations, the Guinness PRO14 begins on Friday and I’ve nailed my colours to the mast with my title pick. I […]

Sarries to face Saints in European opener

27 August 2017 0 comments

Two in a row: Saracens win the Europen Champions Cup last season CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1 FIXTURES Friday October 13 Ulster v Wasps Saturday October […]

Big try count is worry for Jackman

27 August 2017 1 comment

Dragons …16 Glasgow…40 ITlooks like a long season is ahead for new Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman after his side shipped another six tries to […]

Bath will need to step up for Tigers

27 August 2017 1 comment

Leinster …25 Bath …17 LEINSTER made it two from two against West Country opposition, backing up last week’s success over Gloucester with this one against […]

Big task ahead for Ackermann

20 August 2017 2 comments

By NEIL FLEMING Leinster …50 Gloucester …14 IT might have been only a pre-season game but Johan Ackermann saw what he has let himself in […]

England tour was just what I needed after Lions setback

19 August 2017 0 comments

England lock and Wasps captain Joe Launchbury tells NEALE HARVEY how he has overcome his Lions disappointment and is targeting silverware with club and country. How […]

Contest for No.10 will help keep Chiefs at the top

17 August 2017 0 comments

Exeter hero Gareth Steenson has revealed he is fighting for a new contract just months after leading the Devon outfit to their greatest-ever achievement. Steenson, […]

Leinster let it slip late on

13 August 2017 0 comments

Perpignan 42 Leinster 32 A LATE try in Perpignan condemned Leinster to a narrow defeat in their opening game of their preseason campaign on Friday […]

Regions can fly in low and then rise for prizes

13 August 2017 2 comments

THE closer it gets to the launch of the PRO14, the more I think the Welsh regions are going to go into the new season […]

England tour was just what I needed after Lions setback

13 August 2017 0 comments

Q&A JOE LAUNCHBURY ON THE RECORD On the charge for Wasps: Joe Launchbury England lock and Wasps captain Joe Launchbury tells NEALE HARVEY how he […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

13 August 2017 1 comment

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps Friday August 18/19/20 Ospreys […]

Scarlets wait on Beirne decision

13 August 2017 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER TADHG Beirne is at the centre of a tug of war between the Scarlets and Ireland. Lock Beirne, 25, was cast adrift […]

Cheetahs will be competitive but Kings facing check mate

13 August 2017 0 comments

IT’S interesting that the Cheetahs and Southern Kings have joined an expanded PRO14 competition by default rather than design in as much as the two […]

Halfpenny will help us to emulate Leinster – Parkes

6 August 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By ALEX BYWATER SCARLETS Kiwi centre Hadleigh Parkes is loving life in Wales and has set his sights on defending the title in […]

Ruthless Crusaders march into final with Tamanivalu at double

30 July 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER Match-winner: Seta Tamanivalu scored twice to give the Crusaders the win Out: Brodie Retallick picked up the only Chiefs’ try THE Crusaders […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

30 July 2017 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 3 Leicester Lions v Coventry Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter […]

Wallaby win shows Scots way forward

16 July 2017 1 comment

Gregor Townsend turned down the opportunity to help coach the Lions to ensure he was available to start his career in charge of Scotland this […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

16 July 2017 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5 Bristol v Harlequins Friday […]

Saffers in PRO12? I feel sorry for travelling fans

2 July 2017 1 comment

COLIN BOAG The news – as yet unconfirmed, but so widely rumoured that it’s almost certainly true – that a couple of South African teams […]

Madigan eyes route back to Test scene via Bristol

25 June 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FLY-HALF Ian Madigan has revealed his twin targets of steering Bristol into the Premiership and reclaiming a place in the Ireland team. […]

Tobin brings in debuties

25 June 2017 1 comment

GLOUCESTER have added two new members to their strength and conditioning coaching staff. Tom Turner is reunited with Dan Tobin, the head of the department, […]

Bad boy Pape signs off in inimitable style

18 June 2017 1 comment

PETER JACKSON reveals his exclusive table of Europe’s saints and sinners Leaving his mark: Stade Francais second row Pascal Pape PICTURE: Getty Images Gerard Cholley, […]

Great eight rule in the rain as Lions get confidence lift

18 June 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Rotorua International Stadium Maori All Blacks 10pts Try: Messam 12 Conversion: McKenzie 13 Penalty: McKenzie 22 British & Irish Lions 32pts […]

Six changes for Ireland in Japan this weekend

15 June 2017 0 comments

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has announced six changes for the team to face Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday in the second Test of the […]

HowScarlets boxed clever with Byron in their corner

4 June 2017 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Before the Scarlet champions could go out on the town in Dublin last Saturday night, Munster sent a congratulatory note to their dressing-room. […]

Exiles signal Premiership intent with Nalaga signing

4 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER LONDON Irish have celebrated their return to the Premiership with the capture of Top 14 try-scoring machine Napolioni Nalaga. The Fijian wing, […]

Schmidt calls up Reidy for Irish tour

4 June 2017 0 comments

ULSTER flanker Sean Reidy has been drafted into Ireland’s squad for the USA and Japan tour after Tommy O’Donnell pulled out with injury. Munster back […]

Gardener Sam makes Lions look weedy in tour opener

4 June 2017 1 comment

From NICK CAIN at Toll Stadium, Whangarei Pick of the pack: Taulupe Faletau charges forward FIRED-UP country boys, home town referees, jet-lag, lack of preparation […]

How come the back row didn’t suffer jet-lag?

4 June 2017 1 comment

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Will and commitment: Ross Moriarty THE post-match interviews from Warren Gatland and his players were just about palatable – they […]

Quartet on their way to Leicester

2 June 2017 0 comments

Leicester have announced the signings of Dominic Ryan, Sione Kalamafoni, Joe Ford and Jonah Holmes. As revealed in TRP back in Januray, Tongan international Sione […]

Value of try currency on the rise in Europe

28 May 2017 0 comments

PETER JACKSON reveals how two clubs have pushed try-scoring rates to new heights PETER JACKSON There was a time not that long ago when only […]

Greenwood: Owen is key man, not Sexton

28 May 2017 2 comments

Opinion: Will Greenwood PERMUTATIONS for the Lions back line are pretty extensive but Owen Farrell must be given a jersey regardless of the number, says […]

Munster are buried in a magnificent blizzard of fabulous tries

28 May 2017 0 comments

From PETER JACKSON at the Aviva Stadium THE scintillating Scarlets turned a leaden Dublin sky into more than 40 shades of red last evening, one […]

Breathtaking, now let’s hope all regions can build on success

28 May 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WHAT A win, what a performance, what a team! Hats off to everyone at the Scarlets because they’ve managed […]

Nick Cain’s Premiership of the Year

25 May 2017 0 comments

Saracens’ exceptional European Cup double explains why they have almost half the starting line-up in my 2016-17 Team of the Season. The European Cup is […]

Scarlets grit it out after first half red for Evans

21 May 2017 0 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY Leinster 15pts Tries: Ringrose 24, Conan 64 Conversions: Nacewa 25 Penalties: Nacewa 19 Scarlets 27pts Tries: S Evans 9, G Davies 26, […]

Bath figures swell with move to HQ

21 May 2017 0 comments

PETER JACKSON consults his stats book to reveal a big climb in Europe’s attendance numbers PETER JACKSON Thriller: Bath’s Anthony Watson scores his first try […]

We’re going to miss you Ashton, try scoring ace

14 May 2017 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER No one individual ever wins a match for Saracens, it’s not how they go about their work, but it was slightly ironic that […]

Gopperth: Ending drought will prove selectors wrong

14 May 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY WASPS will head into the play-offs fuelled by a burning sense of injustice over their international exclusions, according to newly crowned players’ […]

Brendan Gallagher: Crusading Clermont are closing in on their Holy Grail

11 May 2017 0 comments

It possibly won’t surprise you that Clermont – who took 99 years to land their first French Championship and who are almost defined by their […]

Irish ace McKinley stars again for Treviso

7 May 2017 0 comments

Zebre 3 Treviso 19 IAN McKinley celebrated his Test call-up with a stand out performance as Treviso downed Italian rivals Zebre and secured their place […]

Ospreys grounded without Alun-Wyn

7 May 2017 0 comments

Scarlets 40pts Tries: Boyde 35, S Evans 38, Shingler 60, McNicholl 72, J Davies 75 Conversions: Patchell 37, 40, 61 Penalties: Patchell 7, 18, 24 […]

Departing heroes sign off in style from Ulster

7 May 2017 0 comments

Ulster 17pts Tries: Wilson 9, Trimble 55 Conversions: Jackson 10, 56 Penalties: Jackson 41 Leinster 13pts Tries: Penalty try 62 Conversions: Carbery 62 Penalties: Carbery […]

McKinley’s spirit forces IRFU to take the goggles off at last

7 May 2017 0 comments

PLAYERwelfare are the two most overworked words in the rugby lexicon, spouted parrotfashion by those whose organisations make increasing demands. But there is more to […]

Te’o warns Farrell: I’m aiming to be a starter

7 May 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Rival: Robbie Henshaw Learning fast: Ben Te’o PICTURE: Getty Images BEN TE’O has warned fellow British & Lions No.12 hopefuls Owen Farrell […]

Yes, time has come to ring-fence Premiership

7 May 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Facts of life: Rob Baxter speaks sense about the state of the game The Championship play-offs illustrated perfectly why the Premiership should be […]

Picamoles has stood out despite Saints’ struggles

7 May 2017 0 comments

Dominant: Northampton No.8 Louis Picamoles PICTURE: Getty Images IT is no real surprise that there are three Wasps in the RPA Players’ Player of the […]

Young’s hat-trick puts buzz back into Wasps

7 May 2017 0 comments

Wasps 35pts Tries: Young 20, 39, 78, Wade 59, Daly 71 Conversions: Gopperth 59, 71 Penalties: Gopperth 16, 35 Saracens 15pts Tries: Spencer 17, 63 […]

Shane Williams: It pains me but Scarlets will shade my Ospreys

4 May 2017 0 comments

It’s business time in the PRO12 as the season reaches the run-in and I think Wayne Pivac’s Scarlets are in the best position of the […]

Evans masterclass sends Wasps wobbling into season showdown

30 April 2017 0 comments

NICK Evans rolled back the years to give a command performance in his farewell match at the Stoop as Harlequins overwhelmed Premiership leaders Wasps 32-13 […]

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