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Come back Lions, the Ospreys need you says Dan

17 September 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS OSPREYS full-back Dan Evans hopes his side’s returning British & Irish Lions can boost Steve Tandy’s men following a tough start to […]

Griffiths out to put pressure on star names

17 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS midfield starlet Tom Griffiths has vowed to make up for lost time after recovering from a freak dressing room accident that […]

Cheetahs cut down by Wootton 4-try blast

10 September 2017 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL MUNSTER director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says there is still plenty of room for improvement even though the Reds made it ten […]

Brilliance of Patchell goes unrewarded

10 September 2017 0 comments

IN THE course of routing Munster in Dublin at the end of last season, the Scarlets cast Wales in a poor light with the high-octane […]

‘World class’ Ulster teach Cheetahs first lesson

3 September 2017 0 comments

By BILL KIELY Ulster 42pts Tries: Bowe 19, O’Connor 27, McCloskey 30, Piutau 33, Ludik 41, Nelson 75 Conversions: Cooney 28, 31, Nelson 76 Penalties: […]

Even Luatua can’t save Lam’s return

27 August 2017 1 comment

By JOHN FALLON Connacht …24 Bristol …14 STEVEN Luatua made his Bristol debut, but not even the presence of the All Black could prevent a […]

Leinster can edge out Scarlets

27 August 2017 1 comment

Alex Bywater discovers a Wales legend is looking across to Dublin for this season’s champions Martyn Williams believes the signing of Scott Fardy can help […]

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 […]

Tom goes toe to toe against his old pals

27 August 2017 0 comments

By GUY WILLIAMS A WEEK today, when Rotherham launch their Championship campaign at home against Nottingham, will be an emotional experience for Titans’ flanker Tom […]

From Sam to Francois, don’t take your eyes of these guys

27 August 2017 1 comment

ANDY GOODE OUR GUEST COLUMNIST LOOKS AHEAD TO THE PREMIERSHIP With the Premiership season nearly upon us, there is a lot of talent to be […]

Warriors run out of gas at the end

27 August 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON Worcester …26 Munster …35 WORCESTER leaked two tries at the death to see Munster snatch victory at SIxways on Thursday. Gary Gold’s […]

Young Gun: Billy Scannell – Munster hooker

18 August 2017 0 comments

This year will live long in the Scannell household’s memory with Niall and Rory making their international debut for Ireland and younger brother Billy fully […]

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 […]

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 […]

Action man Alun-Wyn is charging towards record

6 August 2017 0 comments

If his track record is anything to go by, Alun-Wyn Jones will pass another landmark towards the end of the coming season. His 400th competitive […]

Hardmen have powered Wasps through 150 years of battle

6 August 2017 0 comments

BRENDANGALLAGHER plotsthe rise of Waspsfrom Hampsteadto Coventry over150 years WASPS’ 150thanniversaryseason isn’tfive minutesold and alreadythey have onetrophy in theCabinet having retained their PremiershipSevens title in […]

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 […]

Nick Cain: Baxter must join Eddie’s team if he’s to succeed

28 July 2017 0 comments

One of the most vexing issues that all four Home Unions have had to face over the last eight years is that their homegrown international […]

Saili eyes silverware after turning his back on All Blacks

26 July 2017 0 comments

Gifted centre Francis Saili believes his unique brand of passing skills, embellished by gainline-busting, off-loading qualities reminiscent of Sonny Bill Williams can help fire Harlequins […]

Stringer hands off Father Time

23 July 2017 3 comments

EVENfrom this distance, Worcester’s home match against London Irish on December 23 is worth ringing in red ink. There is every chance it will be […]

Shame on Erasmus after messy exit from Munster

23 July 2017 0 comments

WHENSaracens knocked them out of the Champions’ Cup in Dublin three months ago, Munster found comfort in assurances that Rassie Erasmus would not be rushing […]

Blink and you’d have missed these eight Test debutants

16 July 2017 0 comments

THE Lions having been the only game in town since the end of the domestic season, it would have been nigh impossible for the countless […]

For consistency, Murray is your man

16 July 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE CONOR MURRAY is without peers in the pantheon of great Lions scrum-halves – even the great Gareth Edwards, according to his former […]

Robson quits Irish saying ‘I’ll be back’

16 July 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FORMER London Irish lock George Robson refuses to rule out a return to top-flight rugby despite revealing his decision take time out […]

Captain Horwill humbled to be leading charge for silverware

9 July 2017 2 comments

Q&A JAMES HORWILL ON THE RECORD Quins’ lion kings: Kyle Sinckler and Joe Marler PICTURES: Getty Images New Harlequins captain James Horwill outlines his expectations […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

9 July 2017 1 comment

ADAM POWELL THE FORMER SARACENS, NEWCASTLE AND ENGLAND SAXONS CENTRE Inever envisaged that my career would come to an end during a preseason friendly against […]

Saili adds potency to Quins’ midfield blend

7 July 2017 0 comments

Harlequins head coach Mark Mapletoft insists Jamie Roberts still has a big future at the club and expects the 96-cap Wales star to rise to […]

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 […]

Saili adds potency to Quins’ midfield blend

2 July 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY All Black X-factor: Francis Sailli PICTURES: Getty Images Skills: Catrakilis Experience: Roberts HARLEQUINS head coach Mark Mapletoft insists Jamie Roberts still has […]

As the pressure ramped up, so cool Gatland kept his nerve

2 July 2017 1 comment

Big impact: Courtney Lawes BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT This Test was not only a compelling thriller which instantly claims its place in Lions folklore but a […]

TRANSFER WRAP

25 June 2017 1 comment

■ HARLEQUINS made a big move on the transfer market this week with the capture of Munster’s All Black centre Francis Saili. The 26-year-old spent […]

All Black centre joins Harlequins

21 June 2017 0 comments

All Black Francis Saili will leave Munster this summer to join Harlequins. The 26-year-old centre spent the last two seasons in Ireland after three years […]

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, […]

O’Mahony set to get a battlefield commission as captain

18 June 2017 0 comments

Missed out: Jamie Heaslip BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Sport still has that irresistible ability to surprise. Three months ago, when England played Ireland in the Six […]

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 […]

O’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori

15 June 2017 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The Munster skipper, who will […]

’Punch in the face’ can be blessing in disguise

11 June 2017 0 comments

CJ STANDER believes the loss to the Blues could be the “punch in the face” the tourists need to kick start their tour of New […]

Williams relishing challenge in land of the giants

11 June 2017 0 comments

SCOTT Williams believes his PRO12 final midfield duel with Francis Saili was the ideal way to prepare for Wales’ summer tour clashes with Tonga and […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Follow our lead, Pivac tells Welsh rugby

28 May 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON THEScarlets marked their coronation as PRO12 champions last night by challenging Wales to follow the dazzling brand of total rugby behind their […]

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 […]

Zebo is magic man again for Munster

21 May 2017 1 comment

By DECLAN ROONEY Munster 23pts Tries: Saili 26, Zebo 61, Conway 75 Conversions: Bleyendaal 62 Penalties: Bleyendaal 40, 66 Ospreys 3pts Penalties: Biggar 8 Carrying […]

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 […]

Goode: We just want to get better and better

14 May 2017 0 comments

SARACENS full-back Alex Goode praised the composure of his teammates after scoring another late matchwinning try to seal victory over Clermont. Long-serving Goode stretched over […]