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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, […]

Watch NFL Games Online: A Comprehensive Guide for Rugby Fans

13 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby fans in the UK are no strangers to the challenge of accessing live sports content, especially when it comes to following international leagues and […]

A Tribute to Bishop’s Stortford RFC’s Max Oliver

10 September 2024 0 comments

Max Oliver, a great Club member, who played rugby at Bishop’s Stortford RFC since Minis and, until recently did a great job, captaining our fourths, […]

The Football Tactic That Could Revolutionise Rugby

10 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan (@PeterRyanSports) Rugby union has evolved by leaps and bounds since its conception in the small English town where the sport’s name originated. Coaches […]

Rosie Galligan: 2025 Rugby World Cup can have same impact as Euro 2022 on Women’s game

10 September 2024 0 comments

By James Reid Rosie Galligan believes the 2025 Rugby World Cup can replicate the impact of Euro 2022 in transforming the women’s game in England. […]

Dan Biggar urges Warren Gatland to pick a 10 and stick with him

8 September 2024 0 comments

Dan Biggar has urged Warren Gatland to back one fly-half with an extended run in the Wales team – just as he did with him.

Harlequins sign former 7s Player of the Year Rodrigo Isgro

8 September 2024 0 comments

Harlequins have announced the signing of 25-year-old Argentinian winger Rodrigo Isgro ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Scarlets sign Australia A prop Archer Holz

8 September 2024 0 comments

Scarlets have signed Australia A and former Brumbies, Waratahs, and La Rochelle tighthead prop Archer Holz.

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 ……….. […]

Myall swings win for Archers

8 September 2024 0 comments

By JACK RILEY Nottingham …27 Ampthill ………. 21 LEICESTER Tigers loanee Charlie Myall scored two tries in the final 10 minutes as Nottingham left it […]

Six-try Bears get in the mood for the big kick-off

8 September 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Bristol…………….40pts Tries: Batley 7, Randall 10, Malins 21, Marmion 46, 72, Naulago 52 Conversions: MacGinty 8, 22, 46, 52, 72 Dragons………….19pts Tries: […]

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, […]

Aberavon …….21 Cambridge ….35

8 September 2024 0 comments

By ANDREW JACKSON CAMBRIDGE came away from Aberavon having finally found their try-scoring touch as Richie Williams’ side came out victorious on his old home […]

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 […]

Lousy law changes are killing the game

8 September 2024 0 comments

WORLD Rugby’s strategy to attract a new, younger, bigger audience to rugby union rests on a totally bankrupt plan currently being implemented through a raft […]

Marx on parade to make it four in a row

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees South Africa ………………… 18pts Tries: Kolisi 48, Marx 73 Conversions: Pollard 49 Penalties: Pollard 31, Feinberg-Mngomezulu 54 New Zealand……………….. 12pts Penalties: McKenzie […]

Time we stopped indulging the haka

8 September 2024 1 comment

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE is so much disingenuous hypocritical twaddle surrounding the Hollywood production that […]

I’d fear the worst for Wallabies and Pumas

8 September 2024 0 comments

SO what to make of New Zealand’s proposed tour of South Africa in 2026, in fact it’s more than just a proposal it would appear […]

Springboks show why you should never give up

8 September 2024 0 comments

NEVER give up or underestimate the power of adversity. Never think a goal is out of reach and simply impossible to achieve. Seven years ago, […]

Tigers maul Esher in 20-minute blitz

8 September 2024 0 comments

Sedgley Park ……..65 Esher……………………24 ■ By TOM MARKHAM SEDGLEY Park demolished Esher on their return to National League One rugby in a stellar performance. Tigers […]

Richmond’s defensive efforts deny Club joy

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …… 20pts Tries: Ffitch 17, Hennessey 62 Conversions: Ffitch 17, 62 Penalties: Ffitch 15, 55 Richmond ……… 31pts Tries: Grieve […]

Law is happy to step in and help DMP’s crop of young talent

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK GARRY Law is approaching 40, but that will not stop his duties as player-coach continuing at Darlington Mowden Park. Under Law’s […]

Dominant Dale pass Tigers test

8 September 2024 0 comments

Wharfedale…………22 Sheffield Tigers…… 8 ■ By EDWIN WILLIAMS WHARFEDALE grabbed a bonus-point win to start their campaign, while a plucky Tigers side went back down […]

‘Full circle’ moment for Hayes with Chester gig

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Coach: Rhys Hayes in action last season for Caldy RHYS Hayes has hung up his boots and entered the coaching world […]

Mayell proves too strong for Titans

8 September 2024 0 comments

Loughborough S….33 Taunton Titans……. 3 ■ By SAM SMITH IN-FORM Loughborough Students welcomed Taunton for the first time in the two clubs histories in the […]

No sweet start for league new boys

8 September 2024 0 comments

Bournville……………40 Devonport S…………22 By PAUL BOLTON DEVONPORT Services were given a tough introduction to national league rugby by a Bournville side who eased to a […]

Cozens can see selection headaches on Clifton horizon

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PLAYER-COACH Luke Cozens has had to make way for Clifton’s new batch of fly-halves who aim to provide a fast, exciting […]

Barnes treble helps TJs to dominate Dorking

8 September 2024 0 comments

Tonbridge J….. 45pts Dorking…………… 31pts ■ By GARETH WITHERS All action: Dorking on the attack and, right, Tonbridge take the battle to Dorking PICTURES: Adam […]

Ford aiming to Bury all memories of sorry finish

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Big changes: Bury St Edmunds boss Jacob Ford JACOB Ford has overhauled his squad at Bury St Edmunds and says he’s […]

Hard to pin the blame on unions

8 September 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS IF things in the game aren’t bad enough, the BBC’s Rugby On Trial shown on […]

A French triumph against the odds

8 September 2024 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher on the ten-match tour which changed rugby in France for ever FRANCE’S ten-match tour and series win in South Africa 1958 can probably […]

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 […]

Aim to help players learn and explore

8 September 2024 0 comments

Steve Hill puts the questions to Jack Gadd, below, head coach at Hornets RFC in National 2 South Power play: Pierre Tucker scoring for Hornets […]

Sivivatu finds new home in Wiltshire

8 September 2024 0 comments

FORMER All Black winger Sitiveni Sivivatu has joined fifth-tier side Marlborough as a technical advisor. Sivivatu retired in 2011 having won 46 caps for New […]

It’s an honour to sign for Cardiff-Mulder

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By SIMON THOMAS SOUTH African scrum-half Johan Mulder says he is shocked and honoured to have been signed up by Cardiff. The 25-year-old has […]

Watch NFL Games Online: A Comprehensive Guide for Rugby Fans

5 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby fans in the UK are no strangers to the challenge of accessing live sports content, especially when it comes to following international leagues and […]

Embracing the Scrum: The Advantages of Playing Rugby in College

3 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby, often seen as a rough and tumble-sport, is much more than just a physical battle; it’s a test of mental toughness, strategic thinking, and […]

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.

Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL dream still alive

1 September 2024 0 comments

A legendary American sports agent believes Louis Rees-Zammit has a good chance in the NFL this season despite being cut by Kansas City Chiefs.

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.

Leicester Tigers sign Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola

1 September 2024 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of exciting Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola on a one-year contract.

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.

LETTER: England Rugby needs a coaching pathway

1 September 2024 0 comments

Is England’s inability to select the right coaches, ones committed to the challenge, due to the hierarchy and structure of English Rugby?

LETTER: Finn Russell third choice for 2021 British & Irish Lions

1 September 2024 0 comments

How can Jeremy Guscott claim Finn Russell was the No.1 fly-half selection after the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa?

LETTER: Four-day trip to see France vs England in 1931 only £5

1 September 2024 0 comments

I was most interested in Brendan Gallagher’s article last week on French rugby and spending 16 years in the wilderness.

LETTER: England Rugby wrong to focus solely on money

1 September 2024 0 comments

Firstly, I agree with Colin Boulton in Peter Jackson’s column last week: so much has gone out of the game in the name of ‘professionalism’.

Ex-rugby player Nathan Macqueen shooting for gold at Paralympics

1 September 2024 0 comments

Former rugby prodigy turned paralympic archer Nathan Macqueen could fulfil a life’s ambition today for Team GB in Paris.

Gallagher on hand to put Caldy in the driving seat

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By JOHN LYON Caldy ……………… 19pts Tries: Wynn 40, Aigbokhae 42, Gallagher 60 Conversions: Kilcourse 40,42 Sale FC…………… 17pts Tries: Parker 17, Roberts 22, […]

Holiday steps up to steal it for Hartpury at the death

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By ANDY HOWELL Dragons………….40pts Tries: Lloyd 5, Rosser 18, 32; Minto 44, Conquer 58, Blacker 68 Conversions: Reed 5, 33, 44, 58, 69 Hartpury……….. […]

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