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Dream Team with Andy Northey

18 December 2022 0 comments

The Former North of England, Northampton, St Helens RLFC, Waterloo, Rotherham & Sedgley Park centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against… […]

Lions star Russell turns down a move to Bath

11 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath have missed out on signing arguably the best fly-half in the world on current form after Scotland and […]

Quickfire 21 puts Munster in control

4 December 2022 1 comment

By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh…….. 17 Munster………..38 Munster’s five-try win, featuring 21 unanswered points from 17-7 down just before half-time, provided more evidence of a corner […]

Skosan: We need to get flying start

4 December 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Power runner: Courtnall Skosan playing for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images Courtnall Skosan is banking on fortress Franklin’s to help Northampton Saints scratch […]

Munster end run of derby defeats

27 November 2022 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL Munster ……… 34 Connacht……… 17 Another encouraging URC win continued Munster’s turnaround in fortunes. Connacht left Thomond Park with a losing bonus […]

Brothers line up World Cup shot

20 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks twins Jean-Luc and Dan Du Preez, below, could appear at the World Cup next year after being […]

We’ll be ok, says IRFU chief

13 November 2022 0 comments

THE Irish Rugby Football Union are optimistic the four provinces will survive the financial crisis engulfing the English club game. The IRFU reported a 5.9m […]

Mercer out to prove he’s ready for England

13 November 2022 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Man in form: Zach Mercer playing for Montpellier PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-BOUND No.8 Zach Mercer is relishing his chance to play for […]

Barbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash

7 November 2022 0 comments

The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday […]

Bath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary

6 November 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit […]

Moore leads way for Ulster

30 October 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Munster ………….. 14 Tries: Daly 67 Penalties: Crowley 10, 48, 54 Ulster ………………. 15 Tries: Murphy 4, Stewart 14, Hume 40 TIGHTHEAD […]

Sharing delight of beating All Blacks

30 October 2022 2 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER There is rightly much focus on the 50th anniversary tomorrow of Llanelli’s […]

RFU chief puts central contracts on the agenda

23 October 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES CENTRAL contracts are on the agenda after the collapse of Worcester and Wasps and a Department of Culture, Media and Sport report […]

Agents are circling after Wasps demise

23 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Wasps demise last week started a massive scramble for some of their best talent, just as it did when Premiership rivals Worcester […]

Not sure if old guard will make World Cup

23 October 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WAYNE Pivac named his Wales squad to take on New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia this week and I […]

First home win for Rowntree

16 October 2022 0 comments

Munster …………….31 Bulls ………………….17 By JOHN FALLON GRAHAM Rowntree tasted victory in his first match in charge at Thomond Park as Joey Carbery dictated matters […]

Portugal looking good for final spot

9 October 2022 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S all been a bit doom and gloom recently so let’s try […]

Wasps may move for McGuigan

2 October 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Hooker: McGuigan GEORGE McGuigan could lead the exodus of players from Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season, […]

It’s a new generation of Welsh coaches

2 October 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Home-grown coaches have always been a big topic of debate in Wales. It could be argued we haven’t developed […]

Faletau back as Cardiff change seven for Lions

29 September 2022 0 comments

Taulupe Faletau is one of seven Cardiff players to come in as they face the Emirates Lions at the Arms Park. Cardiff will be hopeful […]

Dyer ends long wait with superb winner

25 September 2022 0 comments

Dragons…………….23pts Tries: Dyer 72 Penalties: Hanrahan 10, 16, 23, 27, 35, 80+1 Munster ………..17pts Tries: Archer 37, Healy 40 Conversions: Healy 38, 40+1 Penalties: Healy 3 Rio Dyer scored a […]

Basham back for Dragons

25 September 2022 2 comments

Preview Dragons v Munster Today. Kick-off 3pm WALES flanker Taine Basham starts as Dragons looks to bounce from the 44-6 hammering at Edinburgh. He is […]

‘Another tough lesson for us’

18 September 2022 1 comment

Bath head coach Johann van Graan didn’t hide from the inadequacy of his side’s defeat to 14-man Sharks. The South African who took over at […]

‘Old man’ Dan calls on Wasps kids to step up

11 September 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Gloucester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Dan Robson is embracing his “old man” status at the club as a more […]

Gloucester turn on the power but work to do

4 September 2022 1 comment

Gloucester……..42pts Cardiff …………….17pts By ROGER PANTING Try time: Ben Morgan scores for Gloucester PICTURE: Martin Bennett Gloucester go into next week’s opening Premiership fixture with […]

Battling Exiles give Kidney a victorious homecoming

4 September 2022 2 comments

Munster …………14pts London Irish ….19pts By DANNY WARD London Irish capped off their pre-season in style with a fine win over Munster to pick up […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bath

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer Ground: The Recreation Ground Capacity: 14,509 PREDICTED FINISH: 11TH Johann van Graan, Bath‘s new head coach, is […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol

4 September 2022 2 comments

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always half full. Even after […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on hold for a few […]

Pollard the man to help Tigers retain their title

4 September 2022 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has proved himself to be a tremendous operator who never leaves a stone unturned. That is […]

Salary cap is forcing clubs to invest in youth policy

4 September 2022 0 comments

PAUL REES Worcester’s plight at a time when the salary cap has been reduced by some 20 per cent to £5m a year has reinforced […]

Globe-trotter Hanrahan out to put drive back into Dragons

4 September 2022 0 comments

Determined: JJ Hanrahan in action for Clermont last season There have been several false dawns at Rodney Parade over the past decade, but JJ Hanrahan […]

URC ‘blown away’ by TV figures as SA join the party

21 August 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Chief: Martin Anayi The United Rugby Championship enjoyed record television audiences last season thanks to the inclusion of South Africa’s leading franchises, […]

Le Bourgeois out to keep going at Blues

21 August 2022 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Determined: Michael Le Bourgeois in action for Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images MICHAEL Le Bourgeois hopes to be able to follow the ageless […]

PRE-SEASON FIXTURES

14 August 2022 0 comments

August 18 Caldy v Birkenhead Park Biarritz v Ealing Trailfinders (8pm) Cinderford v Matson (7.30pm) August 19 Caldy v Sale Sharks (6.30pm) Jersey Reds v […]

“I just ran around and smashed everything” – My Life in Rugby with Martin Purdy

14 August 2022 0 comments

The former Wasps, Bath, Gran Parma, L’Aquila, London Welsh, Massy and Grasse lock discusses his career As a professional sportsman you always try and maximise […]

Tiger Jack hangs up his boots for a fresh start

31 July 2022 2 comments

Having played rugby fulltime for 10 years, former Leicester Tigers centre Jack Roberts has retired from rugby at the age of 30. Roberts enjoyed spells […]

FIXTURES

31 July 2022 0 comments

PRE-SEASON ■ MORE fixtures will be added each week as and when clubs announce their schedules. To any clubs wishing to include their games on […]

Bath will get back where they belong, says Garvey

24 July 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Leader: Matt Garvey playing for Bath Matt Garvey has been frustrated by Bath’s downturn but believes his old club have the tools […]

All Blacks give Irish a lesson in control

3 July 2022 0 comments

■By JOHN FALLON New Zealand ..42pts Tries: Barrett 21, Reece 30, Tupaea 36, Savea 38, 53, Sowakula 70 Conversions: Barrett 22, 31, 36, 39, 55, […]

Four Irishmen join the South African all-stars

26 June 2022 2 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK THE Stormers lifted the inaugural United Rugby Championship as they saw off the Bulls 18-13 in an all-South African final. The champions […]

Wallaby joins list of big political animals

19 June 2022 2 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It will come as no surprise to hear that the recently retired […]

It’s time to step up or face being left behind

12 June 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It’s time for a re-think for the founding nations of the URC feast after the Bulls stepped-up to beat […]

Global vision for the future takes us into a new dawn

12 June 2022 1 comment

PAUL REES ASSESSES WORLD RUGBY’S PLANS TO MODERNISE THE INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC GAME The prospect of a global season has always seemed a world away. […]

La Rochelle keep their cool to rule in Europe

29 May 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Leinster…………..21pts Penalties: Sexton 5, 8, 22, 40+1, 47, 57 R Byrne 65 La Rochelle ……24pts Tries: Rhule 10, Bourgarit 60, Retiere […]

Europe’s elite clubs are facing trip into unknown

29 May 2022 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE European Cup final in Marseille was not billed as a watershed moment, but Europe’s elite club […]

Fixtures

29 May 2022 0 comments

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 URC Play-off Ulster v Munster (7.35pm) Women’s Premier 15s Final Saracens v Exeter (3pm) SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Premiership (all 3pm kick-offs) Exeter […]

World Cup will be won and lost in the run-up

29 May 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Fifteen months out from the 2023 World Cup, the rugby debate in host nation France is getting around to the workload […]

Larmour shines bright

22 May 2022 0 comments

By KEVIN FALLON Leinster………………35 Munster …………….25 A SECOND-STRING Leinster side who were already guaranteed top spot were still too strong for an almost full-strength Munster […]

Racing 92 play down any move for Jones

22 May 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try double: Matthieu Jalibert helped Bordeaux book their place in the play-offs England head coach Eddie Jones set the rugby rumour […]

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