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Lee hits landmark 150 for Scarlets

11 October 2020 1 comment

Preview Glasgow v Scarlets Today, Kick-off 5.15pm SCARLETS prop Samson Lee will notch up 150 appearances for the region today after returning from injury. Lee, […]

Cooney’s left out in the cold by Farrell

11 October 2020 1 comment

ULSTER scrum-half John Cooney has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations. Connacht’s Kieran Marmion and the […]

Scarlets sunk by late Healy howitzer

4 October 2020 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Marksman: Leigh Halfpenny adds another three points PICTURE: Huw Evans LEIGH Halfpenny broke Scarlets’ points record but Ben Healy shattered Welsh hearts […]

Rugby Matters: Humble beginning but Heineken Cup dreamt big

1 October 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher at how the Champions Cup, or Heineken Cup, has always drawn big crowds far beyond club rugby’s norm

Guscott column: World Cup winners will bring box office appeal

29 September 2020 0 comments

Are the Welsh, Scottish and Irish clubs of the PRO14 set to clock more air miles?

Humble beginning but Heineken dreamt big

27 September 2020 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER SO now, in this most unusual and mind-bending season, we finally have the two finalists for the 25th anniversary European Champions […]

Jackson column: How could the mighty Ospreys fall so far?

9 September 2020 0 comments

The Ospreys enter a new decade disheveled from the glory days of ten years ago

Why mess with this great Heineken Cup format?

6 September 2020 0 comments

The word “aggregate” has secured its own place in the darkest corner of the rugby lexicon, along with “biting”, “gouging”, “match-day shaving” and any combination […]

TEAMS: Edinburgh make eight changes for play-off bow

4 September 2020 0 comments

The PRO14 reaches the knockout stages of its 2019-20 season this weekend in Dublin and Edinburgh

Revealed: Champions Cup and Challenge Cup to undergo radical format change

2 September 2020 0 comments

EPCR confirm big shake-up to European format for 2020-21

Cockerill sets challenge to land a first knockout win

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By BRYN PALMER RICHARD Cockerill has challenged his Edinburgh players to prove they can handle the pressure of knockout rugby and take the Scottish […]

Owens’ big day brings big win for his Scarlets

30 August 2020 1 comment

■ By ROGER PANTING SCARLETS’ skipper, Ken Owens, celebrated his 250th appearance for the region with a convincing bonus point win but the Welsh side […]

Beirne must fill big boots of Snyman

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By ADAM ELLIS Preview Munster v Connacht Today. Kick-off 3pm MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan is set to lean heavily on Tadhg Beirne […]

Ireland elated after long years of hurt in France

30 August 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 23 Rob […]

Scott’s excited to develop his all-court game under Flannery

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By JON NWCOMBE Evolving: Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin WALES hooker Scott Baldwin is embracing the all-court game he is being encouraged to play at […]

Williams column: Tipuric key to getting Ospreys back on top

27 August 2020 0 comments

I’ll be at the Liberty Stadium today hoping the Ospreys can find a way to get back on the winning trail against the Dragons. Just […]

Blockbuster Munster signing RG Snyman suffers torn ACL

25 August 2020 0 comments

Luck is definitely not on Munster’s side as Snyman goes down just seven minutes into debut

Hanrahan misses kick to grab draw in 50pt thriller

23 August 2020 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Leinster…………………………27pts Tries: Healy 20, Ringrose 40, Lowe 51 Conversions: Sexton 22, 40, 52 Penalties: Sexton 32, Byrne 70 Munster ………………………………25pts Tries: Conway […]

Day the towering red army tasted epic defeat

23 August 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 22 World […]

‘Tips’ is key to getting Ospreys back on top

23 August 2020 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Fearless: Ospreys skipper Justin Tipuric PICTURE: Getty Images I’ll be at the Liberty Stadium today hoping the Ospreys can […]

Imanol goes through pain barrier in Basque country

16 August 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 22 Broken […]

Burke’s law has turned Epsom into champions

16 August 2020 2 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Flyer: Kitan Ojo in action against Wellington Inset, below: Paul Burke THIRTY years ago Paul […]

Jackson column: The invisible stars are letting down PRO14

14 August 2020 0 comments

The stars of the Six Nations are often left absent in their PRO14 campaigns, writes Peter Jackson

Nick calls it a day after six clubs

9 August 2020 0 comments

Success: Nick Williams celebrates after retaining the Ranfurly Shield for North Harbour in 2007 PICTURE: Getty Images ONE of his brothers, Tim Nanai-Williams, plays full […]

The invisible stars are letting down PRO14

9 August 2020 0 comments

The PRO14 can boast a dual headline act beyond compare, a pair of players born 35 years ago on opposite sides of the Irish Sea. […]

YOUNG GUNS

9 August 2020 0 comments

JACK ROWNTREE LEICESTER TIGHTHEAD Jack Rowntree does not have far to look for advice. In fact, given his dad is the former Leicester and England […]

Mr Motivator Telfer scales the peaks of rugby rhetoric

2 August 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at rugby’s ‘goosebump’ moments 1: Jim Telfer’s Everest speech (1997) Like many games rugby can be about […]

Jackson column: Short-swap stars can carry on regardless

21 July 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at the players set to qualify for Scotland, Ireland and Wales on residency grounds

Gloucester’s two-man shortlist for defence coach include World Cup-winning Springboks coach

21 July 2020 0 comments

The Cherry and Whites are looking at up-and-coming defensive minds to fill hole in coaching staff

Injury ended my shot at England…and All Blacks

19 July 2020 1 comment

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAN BOWDEN THE FORMER HIGHLANDERS, BLUES, CRUSADERS, LONDON IRISH, LEICESTER AND BATH FLY-HALF Days to savour: Dan Bowden scores a try for […]

Elliot Daly becomes third England star to commit to Saracens in recent days

15 July 2020 0 comments

The British & Irish Lion joins Jamie George and Mako Vunipola in re-signing with Saracens

Ireland players agree 10 per cent wage cut for rest of 2020 with IRFU

14 July 2020 0 comments

Wage deferrals will also impact players earning over a certain wage and discussions on wage cuts reach outcome

‘There are very few teams that have the expertise that we have’, says Quins prop Simon Kerrod

7 July 2020 0 comments

After arriving at the Stoop last summer, tighthead Kerrod heaps praise on Adam Jones for refining his scrummaging

Gatland’s big challenge is to outsmart Nienaber

5 July 2020 0 comments

2021 LIONSA YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CREDENTIALS OF THE MEN IN CHARGE THIS WEEK… HEAD COACHES Attention to detail: Jacques Nienaber, […]

Underdogs Cranleigh are kings of the circuit

5 July 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Jumping for joy: Cranleigh clinch the Daily Mail trophy with a win over Cranford Back-to-back […]

Saints kick off vintage run for English clubs in Europe

5 July 2020 0 comments

Jubilant: Wasps hooker Trevor Leota celebrates victory over Munster in the epic 2004 Heineken Cup semi-final THE Heineken Cup truly came alive in the first […]

My Life in Rugby: Ex-Scotland and Saracens lock Tom Ryder

29 June 2020 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to the player who introduced the Tiki Tiki Tonga song to Saracens

Kerrod’s in from the cold and feeling good at Quins

28 June 2020 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Learning curve: Simon Kerrod SIMON Kerrod finally feels settled on his career path after a year under the tutelage of Harlequins’ coaching […]

Leinster’s glory trail runs into a roadblock

21 June 2020 1 comment

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Had the season run its natural course, one team might well by now have succeeded where every other failed. […]

Klim latest to join revamped Reds

21 June 2020 1 comment

JERSEY Reds have signed Namibia international wing Lesley Klim ahead of the 2020-21 Championship season. Klim, 25, played twice at the 2019 World Cup and […]

Top 20 rugby anthems countdown: 5-1

19 June 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher reaches No.1 in the countdown and tells the stories behind how the five on this list originated

PRO14 eyes August 22 restart with shortened season

18 June 2020 0 comments

Two rounds of the regular season will be held before 2019-20 season knockout stages take place

Alex aims to conquer England after France

14 June 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Channel-hopper: Alex Lozowski of Saracens skips the tackle of Munster’s Chris Farrell Inset: Chris Ashton PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX LOZOWSKI is looking […]

Lions tour contenders RANKED – Tuilagi has the power to trouble de Allende

12 June 2020 0 comments

Irish duo in tow for battle of Lions No.12 shirt for tour of South Africa

Ex-Munster coach Jerry Flannery joins Harlequins

9 June 2020 0 comments

“I believe Jerry has a skill set and determination to help foster a ruthless pack mentality” – Paul Gustard

Golden Era ends with Welsh Slam but France are also formidable

7 June 2020 2 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union Power: France before their game against Wales in 1977 Majestic: Mervyn […]