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Rob Powell hoping Richmond can be on right end of fine margins

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Saope Soko Richmond head coach Rob Powell hopes his side can mount a title challenge this season if they turn the narrow defeats from […]

Big guns in sights for Students’ challenge

15 September 2024 0 comments

By CIARA FEARN England U20s star: Jack Bracken LOUGHBOROUGH Students head coach Brad Jones is targeting a top-half finish in National Two West after ending […]

12-try Ironmen top of the table

15 September 2024 0 comments

Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD MERTHYR ran in 12 tries as they dismantled Cross Keys 80-15 at the Wern to make it two from two […]

Bridgend need to get winning habit -Baldwin

15 September 2024 0 comments

By ROB COLE Probyn: Are England’s women heading in the wrong direction? Page 39 SCOTT Baldwin picked up plenty of tips to take into his […]

Mather steps up as GB head coach

15 September 2024 0 comments

GISELLE Mather has been appointed Great Britian women’s head coach following her departure from Trailfinders. World Cup winner Mather, who won 34 caps for England, […]

Abby Dow: Feeling comfortable in large crowds is key to Rugby World Cup success

10 September 2024 0 comments

By James Reid Abby Dow believes one of the keys to success at next year’s Rugby World Cup lies in the Red Roses feeling at […]

RFU considered move to Midlands, opted to stay at Twickenham

8 September 2024 0 comments

Twickenham chiefs considered moving the home of rugby to the Midlands last year before deciding to stay put and revamp the stadium.

RPA’s Christian Day: Collapsed clubs must pay debts before return

8 September 2024 0 comments

RPA chief Christian Day says collapsed clubs should pay debts to players before returning to the top tiers of the league structure.

Bristol Bears can win the Premiership says Steven Luatua

8 September 2024 0 comments

Steven Luatua believes Bristol can became the first West Country team to win the Premiership – if they start where they left off last season.

Kieran Wilkinson, Newcastle Falcons to channel Jonny Wilkinson

8 September 2024 0 comments

Newcastle fans haven’t had much to smile about in recent years, but the sight of a Wilkinson at 10 will remind them of former glories.

Do nothing and another Prem team will collapse

8 September 2024 0 comments

THE game of rugby football in England hangs by a thread. The Rugby Football Union depends on the Premiership to provide its players. The rest […]

LETTER: RFU rewards failure in Premiership Cup

8 September 2024 0 comments

Following my previous letter on the subject, the RFU decision to bar Cambridge and Chinnor from the Premiership Cup now looks more cockeyed.

Harlequins turn it on in second-half points fest

8 September 2024 0 comments

By JAMES ORPIN Harlequins …….35pts Tries: David 41, White 57, Cleaves 63, Porter 65, 71 Conversions: Benson 41, 58, 63, 65, 72 L Scottish ……….. […]

Leinster make Saints pay for their errors

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Tom Vickers Northampton …26pts Tries: Ramm 4, Smith 41, Glister 57, Graham 67 Conversions: Savala 4, 41, 57 Leinster………… 54pts Tries: Penny 14, McCarthy […]

Classy Ealing give Bath plenty to think about

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Will Gupwell Bath ………………..28pts Tries: Coetzee 8, 42; de Glanville 15, Tuipulotu 80 Conversions: Bailey 9, 16, 43, 81 Ealing……………..36pts Tries: Wilson 25, Williams […]

Nayacalevu shows he’s going to be real deal

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Murdock Sale Sharks ………………… 40pts Tries: Curry 2, Nayacalevu 8, 36; R du Preez 28, Quirke 60, Van Rhyn 72 Conversions: Ford 2, […]

Onyeama-Christie stars for Saracens

8 September 2024 0 comments

By DAN STOKES Bedford …………. 17pts Tries: Arthur 30, Frost 39, J Garside 42 Conversions: Matavesi 31 Saracens ……… 47pts Tries: Willis 15, Jackson 45, […]

FANTASY RUGBY 2024/25

8 September 2024 0 comments

PRIZE MONEY WINNER £500 SECOND £250 THIRD £125 LAST £250 MANAGER OF THE MONTH £25 SECOND £10 THIRD £5 LAST £10 Do you fancy yourself […]

It’s time for Itoje to stand up and prove his worth

8 September 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Tough task: Maro Itoje will have to be at his best to lead Saracens to success in […]

Baffled by alliances at ‘the Allianz’

8 September 2024 0 comments

THE word “succession” has taken on a different, darker hue since Brian Cox effed and blinded his way through four whole seasons’ worth of high […]

For me, you have to go out to play good rugby and enjoy yourself

8 September 2024 0 comments

Q&A As he approaches his 20th season as director of rugby at Bedford Blues, Mike Rayer chats to Jon Newcombe about his tenure at Goldington […]

PGP analysis – Borthwick given strong hand

8 September 2024 0 comments

Analysis Paul Rees looks at the new men’s Professional Game Partnership Gand says it’s a deal which suits the RFU more If the devil is […]

I couldn’t let my old club go to the wall

8 September 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER WEST HARTLEPOOL PLAYER, CAPTAIN AND COACH, WHO ALSO REPRESENTED DURHAM, THE NORTH AND BRITISH POLICE JOHN STABLER Regular guy: John […]

Pirates pair looking to attack from the start

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By MARK STEVENS In charge: Gavin Cattle and Alan Paver AS the new Championship campaign looms large on the horizon, so Gavin Cattle is […]

Extra incentive to keep playing

8 September 2024 0 comments

Super Rygbi preview ■ By ROB COLE THE slimmed down Super Rygbi Cymru, comprising 10 of last season’s 13 Indigo Premiership clubs, kicks off this […]

Seven-try Merthyr stun Neath

8 September 2024 0 comments

Premiership round-up MERTHYR hammered out an early warning to their Premiership rivals that they mean business as they ran in seven tries in a 45-19 […]

Castres steal it in dramatic late show

8 September 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The big kick-off: Henry Arundell scored Racing’s first try of the season but it was not a debut to remember for […]

Lancaster: Farrell is a huge addition for us

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Coach: Stuart Lancaster STUART Lancaster is thrilled to have reunited with Owen Farrell at Racing 92 and says the former England […]

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

5 September 2024 0 comments

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland. Henry Slade hopes to recover from shoulder surgery in […]

Q&A: Leigh Steinberg on Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL chances

2 September 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock caught up with American sports agent Leigh Steinberg to discuss Louis Rees-Zammit and his chances of making it in the NFL.

Tommy Freeman: England will be ready for All Blacks

1 September 2024 0 comments

Tommy Freeman has November 2 circled in his diary and has urged England to make home advantage count against the All Blacks on that day.

Tomos Williams: Gloucester the perfect fresh start

1 September 2024 0 comments

Wales star Tomos Williams says it was the perfect time to head for England and take up the challenge of a new league with Gloucester.

RPA says dozens of players still in search of a contract

1 September 2024 0 comments

A squad’s worth of Premiership players are still without a contract with just three weeks to go before the start of the 2024/25 season.

Orlando Bailey aiming to win the Premiership with Bath

1 September 2024 0 comments

Orlando Bailey is happy to do whatever it takes to fulfil his dream of becoming a Premiership winner with Bath.

Bayonne centre Manu Tuilagi to miss start of season

1 September 2024 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will miss the start of the upcoming Top 14 season for new club Bayonne after breaking his hand.

Maro Itoje the new Saracens captain

1 September 2024 0 comments

England lock Maro Itoje has been named as the new captain of Saracens for the upcoming English Premiership season.

Gareth Anscombe returns from injury to star for Gloucester

1 September 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe has been charged with pushing Gloucester up the Premiership table, a task he is relishing after nearly a year out with injury.

Will Goodrick-Clarke brings physicality to Exeter Chiefs

1 September 2024 0 comments

Dubbed ‘Mr Incredible’ on his unveiling, Exeter Chiefs have not been shy in promoting the physicality of signing Will Goodrick-Clarke.

Phil Dowson says Northampton Saints must forget Courtney Lawes

1 September 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson has told his squad to get used to life without Courtney Lawes in a hurry ahead of their Premiership defence.

Jeremy Guscott: England Rugby and clubs must collaborate

1 September 2024 0 comments

Once upon a time, when rugby went pro, the national unions took control of their biggest asset, which was the players, by contracting them.

Relentless Tigers run in six as Cheika era starts in style

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ………….38pts Tries: Bassett 5, Clare 20, Cracknell 30, Williams 36, Hassell-Collins 68, Myall 75 Conversions: Whiteley 5, Volavola 20, […]

Set-piece woes leave Quins adrift in Corsica

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By NICK POWELL Montpellier …..37pts Tries: Tisseron 8, Camara 20, Tauleigne 66, Karkadze 72 Conversions: Coly 9, 21; Barreau 67, 73 Penalties: Coly 15, […]

Cavalry comes to rescue for Bath

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING Bath ……………………………… 24pts Tries: Emens 12, Spandler 21, Coetzee 42, Offiah 46 Conversions: Burns 5 McCarthy 25, 38 Munster ……………………….. 21pts […]

Students too good for Esher

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK THIS weekend’s preseason encounters presented National League coaches with a final opportunity to test their squads ahead of their season openers […]

FANTASY RUGBY 2024/25

1 September 2024 0 comments

PRIZE MONEY WINNER £500 SECOND £250 THIRD £125 LAST £250 MANAGER OF THE MONTH £25 SECOND £10 THIRD £5 LAST £10 Do you fancy yourself […]

England must find answers …and fast

1 September 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Left in the lurch: England boss Steve Borthwick and, inset, Felix Jones, left, and Aled Walters PICTURES: […]

So many hurdles to a proper coalition

1 September 2024 0 comments

THE apprehension surrounding the unveiling of the £260m PGP (Professional Game Partnership) stretches to all corners of the game in England, and with good reason. […]

Barker determined to hit the heights at Bristol

1 September 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to Steele Barker, a young player who was once told he was too small to make it in the second row Rising […]

Holmes hoping to make his mark with Scottish

1 September 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS WHEN it comes to player movement this summer, English rugby’s normal merry go round has been somewhat of a slow spin, a […]

Energetic thinking urgently required

1 September 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED CRITICAL supporters of Bristol in the late amateur era believed their team was being straitjacketed by a rigidly traditional committee structure […]

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