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Round of 16 stages drawn for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

9 March 2021 2 comments

The Round of 16 draw for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stages has taken place in Lausanne, Switzerland

Fickou move blocks Manu Tuilagi’s hopes of Racing 92 move

7 March 2021 1 comment

Gael Fickou’s switch across the Paris divide from Stade Francais to Racing 92 allays Tuilagi’s hopes of a move to the France capital

Preview: Joe Marler fronts Quins’ bid for Falcons atonement

7 March 2021 1 comment

Harlequins lineout coach Jerry Flannery points to the influence of Joe Marler as the key for Quins in the visit of Northampton Saints

Munster 20-17 Connacht: Munster set to experiment after booking place in final

7 March 2021 2 comments

Munster are into their first final under head coach Johann van Graan

Which Six Nations Rugby Stars Could Make it in the NFL?

5 March 2021 0 comments

It’s one of the coincidences of the international sporting calendar that the Six Nations starts at around the same time that the NFL season finishes. […]

Cardiff Blues 11-20 Munster: Munster spoil Blues return to Arms Park

28 February 2021 1 comment

Ellis Jenkins shows remarkable signs of being back to his best so soon after his recovery from a long-term knee injury

Benetton 17-19 Connacht: Hero Aki’s last-minute try saves Connacht

28 February 2021 1 comment

Connacht continue to collect points on their travels, with Bundee Aki leaving it late to rescue the win

Edinburgh 10-22 Munster: Munster in control to stay top of Conference

21 February 2021 0 comments

Munster cross for three tries at Murrayfield to stay on top of Conference B

Exclusive: How the Champions Cup will be drawn

21 February 2021 0 comments

Jon Newcombe reveals how the Last 16 of the Champions Cup will be drawn after an impasse between Premiership and Top 14 was resolved

My Life in Rugby – Sean Scanlon: Rotherham were the fancy dress champs

19 February 2021 1 comment

Former Nottingham, Munster, Rotherham and Doncaster full-back Sean Scanlon reflects on his rugby career

Simon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington

15 February 2021 1 comment

The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92

Walters aims to give Tigers pack an edge Boks’ style

7 February 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS WHEN Aled Walters left the Scarlets in 2009 not in his wildest dreams could he have envisaged the turn his career would […]

It’s 50 up for Healy in Six Nations

7 February 2021 0 comments

IRELAND head to Cardiff today knowing they have the recent edge over their hosts – November’s 32-9 win in the Autumn Nations Cup ensured Andy […]

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 […]

Six Nations round table: Grand Slam or not, let’s see some style!

4 February 2021 0 comments

The Rugby Paper’s annual round table Six Nations debate looks a little different this year, but the discussion is just as analytical and fierce

Benetton 16-18 Munster: JJ Hanrahan the hero for Munster

31 January 2021 2 comments

Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan comes off the bench to kick winning drop-goal at the death in Treviso

Delaney tips Elias to reach top level like Ken

31 January 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By STEFFAN THOMAS Dynamic: Ryan Elias RYAN Elias has all the attributes to be a British and Irish Lion and emulate the achievements […]

Dynamic duos can swing Six Nations title | Jeremy Guscott

31 January 2021 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at the significance of the 9-10 combination and each team’s form heading into the Six Nations

Munster 10-13 Leinster: Sexton worry as Larmour seals the win

24 January 2021 0 comments

Jonathan Sexton deals Ireland an injury scare on eve of Six Nations, as Leinster come from behind to beat arch-rivals Munster

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

Quins fly-half Brett Herron looks across Channel

17 January 2021 0 comments

Herron has held talks over departing the Stoop at the end of the season

Young Guns: Harlequins tighthead prop Fin Baxter

16 January 2021 0 comments

Being part of a 49-7 home defeat might not live long in the memory of some people, but try telling 18-year-old Harlequins tighthead Fin Baxter […]

Tizard: My time training with England has made me want to emulate Joe Launchbury

16 January 2021 2 comments

LESSONS learned from England’s finest are underpinning Hugh Tizard’s push to mix it with the best. Harlequins lock Tizard, 20, right, began last year on […]

Connacht 10-16 Munster: Munster stretch gap at summit

10 January 2021 0 comments

Match report and player ratings from the inter-provincial clash at the Sportsground

Ulster 15-10 Munster: Ulster extend unbeaten run as focus turns to Leinster

3 January 2021 0 comments

Ulster’s title challenge gathers pace as they down provincial rival Munster

It’s time to hand out my gongs for 2020| Shane Williams

30 December 2020 2 comments

Shane Williams also predicts what will happen in next year’s Six Nations and the Lions tour of South Africa

Harlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt sheds the pounds to cash in with Eddie

26 December 2020 2 comments

Quins talisman Dombrandt, yet to be capped by England, tells Neale Harvey how he has grafted to get into Test condition

Paul Gustard demands cool heads or see Champions Cup hopes fade

20 December 2020 0 comments

Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard urges his side to keep strict discipline as Racing 92 await in the Champions Cup

Kay: Tough ask but Quins can do it

20 December 2020 0 comments

BT Sport pundit Ben Kay previews Harlequins clash with Racing 92, and says the Premiership club have the toughest schedule in the Champions Cup pools

Clermont 31-39 Munster: Fightback supreme breaches the French fortress

20 December 2020 2 comments

Munster produce dramatic comeback over Clermont Auvergne, overturning 26-8 deficit and inspired by CJ Stander

JJ Hanrahan was our star says Van Graan

20 December 2020 1 comment

Munster head coach Johann van Graan’s reaction to a memorable comeback against Clermont Auvergne

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 […]

Danny Care calls for same underdog spirit that put Harlequins on the trophy trail in 2011

13 December 2020 0 comments

Ahead of their trip to Thomond Park, Quins scrum-half Care recalls the spirit of 2011 and their famous win over Munster

Munster have everything in its right place to re-emerge on the European scene

11 December 2020 1 comment

Two-time Heineken Cup winner Peter Stringer previews Harlequins clash at Munster, where the hosts are favourites at fortress Thomond Park

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen hit with four-week ban

9 December 2020 0 comments

The Springbok will be unavailable for the next month after catching Gloucester fly-half Lloyd Evans with an elbow

My Life in Rugby – Cobus Visagie: Highs and lows of being a modern-day gladiator

6 December 2020 1 comment

ALTHOUGH my final surge into the top tier of world rugby was sudden in 1999, I was very blessed to have been nurtured from a […]

Forthcoming fixtures

6 December 2020 1 comment

Sunday December 6 Autumn Nations Cup: England v France (2pm) Premiership: London Irish v Sale (2.30pm) Gloucester v Harlequins (4.15pm) Friday December 11 European Champions […]

Jackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots

16 November 2020 0 comments

Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a lacklustre Wales set-up?

Man up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing

8 November 2020 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I walked out of Parc […]

Sexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap

8 November 2020 0 comments

THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match and he has turned […]

Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians can help him go […]

Kiwi Lowe gets Irish call

8 November 2020 1 comment

LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born 28-year-old is eligible for […]

Billy Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad

5 November 2020 0 comments

Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold

Munster and Ireland great Peter O’Mahony has offers overseas

4 November 2020 0 comments

Neil Fissler reports on the future of Peter O’Mahony at the Irish province, as he enters the final year of his contract

Steve Borthwick’s unrelenting energy to win could hinder Leicester in tough times, says Healey

1 November 2020 0 comments

BT Sport’s Austin Healey talks to Adam Ellis about Leicester Tigers’ new dawn under head coach Steve Borthwick

Ironman Matt demands steel

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Up for the challenge: Dragons lock Matthew Screech LAST season’s PRO14 Ironman Matthew Screech will bring up a milestone of 150 Dragons […]

Morgan aims to get one over his old mate Dwayne

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER MATTHEW Morgan knows exactly what to expect from an Ulster back-line fired by his former Bristol teammate Dwayne Peel and says there […]

Cockerill banking on home comforts

25 October 2020 1 comment

Preview Edinburgh v Connacht Today, Kick-off 7.35pm EDINBURGH’S rocky start to the season will not be helped by 17 players being unavailable due to injury […]

Amos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub

25 October 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the aspiring doctor knows there […]

Courageous Chiefs plant a defiant flag at the summit

18 October 2020 0 comments

By NICK CAIN EXETER Chiefs made the remarkable transition from the English second-tier Championship to the summit of northern hemisphere club rugby by beating Racing […]

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