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Falcons cracking the beer business

27 November 2022 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE For four Newcastle players there is an extra incentive for winning matches – more of their beer gets drunk. Can after can […]

Pressure on Pivac as Wales humbled

20 November 2022 2 comments

Pivac: I’m focused on building towards World Cup Wayne Pivac remains confident he is still the man to lead Wales to the Rugby World Cup […]

Why the South Seas need to feel the love

20 November 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST When Western Samoa surprised Wales by beating them in Cardiff during the pool stage of the 1991 World Cup – correction: […]

One-sided games do no favours for anyone

13 November 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST DEVOTEES of the union game have spent decades laughing at the idea of the “other code” staging a World Cup. Their […]

Waltzing Dempsey’s false step

23 October 2022 0 comments

NICK CAIN Crash ball: Jack Dempsey playing for Australia against Fiji at 2019 World Cup PICTURE : Getty Images The last time I saw Jack […]

Polledri tipped to be back in blue for Six Nations

16 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW There are “no short cuts” to Jake Polledri regaining Premiership and international sharpness, says Gloucester George Skivington, after the loose forward was […]

Samoa’s All Blacks

9 October 2022 0 comments

Former All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen are eligible to play for Samoa in their upcoming tour of Europe to play Italy, Georgia and […]

Robinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback

11 September 2022 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 127 Jason […]

One year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France

8 September 2022 1 comment

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which kicks off on 8 September next year, is well and truly underway. The tenth […]

Commonwealth games Men’s 7s Preview: Tough pool start will be good for us, says Bowen

24 July 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK England have landed in a tough pool for next weekend’s Commonwealth Games 7s, but Tom Bowen believes it’s a blessing in disguise […]

It’s no shock as Chile qualify

24 July 2022 0 comments

READERS of this column will not be surprised at Chile’s “shock” win over USA in the second leg of their America World Cup qualifier which […]

What the future held for beaten Kiwi XV

24 July 2022 25 comments

THIS was the seventh tour that the All Blacks undertook in the Northern Hemisphere and kicked off in Vancouver, Canada, on October 19, 1972 and […]

Kirk gets his hands on inaugural World Cup

24 July 2022 2 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 120 All […]

Lam’s double edges Samoa to glory

17 July 2022 2 comments

PACIFIC NATIONS CUP Seilala Lam scored two tries as Samoa produced a dramatic 23-20 comeback victory over Fiji to win the Pacific Nations Cup yesterday […]

NZ and England to play in same 7s pool

10 July 2022 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND have been drawn alongside defending champions New Zealand in Pool A of the men’s Commonwealth Games Sevens competition which will be […]

Tonga get a tonking as Fiji rain on Folau’s parade

10 July 2022 0 comments

SOME 10,000 miles away in the South Sea Islands, the second coming of Israel Folau has turned out to be the dampest of damp squibs. […]

Fiji unfazed by new-look Tonga

3 July 2022 0 comments

PACIFIC CUP NATIONS Fiji dampened the hype surrounding Tonga’s new all-star cast as they blew away their Pacific Island rivals 36-0. Much was expected of […]

Folau makes return to international rugby with Tonga debut

30 June 2022 0 comments

Israel Folau will make his first start in international rugby since 2019 as he seals his switch to Tonga with a debut against Fiji this […]

Ealing in talks with Wallaby prop Sio

5 June 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EALING Trailfinders appear not to be letting their snub from the Premiership stunt their plans to splash the cash […]

Australia win keeps heat on Blitzboks

5 June 2022 0 comments

WORLD 7s SERIES By BEN JAYCOCK HENRY Paterson scored a hat-trick including a golden-point try as Australia beat New Zealand 19-14 in the London Sevens […]

Ngatai on wanted list at Wasps

27 March 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Moving: Charlie Ngatai WASPS are interested in Lyon inside centre Charlie Ngatai who will leave the Stade de Gerland […]

Exiles sign Samoa back row So’otala

6 March 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish have made a swoop to land Brive and Samoa U20 back row So’otala Fa’aso’o on a […]

Australia lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto signs for Northampton Saints

1 March 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints have signed Australian international lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 6’6” second row – who clocks in at 116kgs and […]

Theo’s a slam dunk to reach top

20 February 2022 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY Big impression: Theo McFarland scores for Saracens against Harlequins PICTURE: Getty Images SARACENS head coach Joe Shaw has seen Theo McFarland put […]

Spain will dedicate RWC bid to Kawa

26 December 2021 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER SPANISH rugby is reeling this Christmas at the shock death of their New Zealand-reared back five forward Kawa Leauma who has […]

Leo: Battle is won, but war is not over

28 November 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD DAN Leo says World Rugby’s landmark decision to allow players to swap allegiance is a step in the right direction but believes […]

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua announces coaching staff for Killik Cup

20 October 2021 0 comments

Samoa‘s clash against the Barbarians for the Killik Cup at Twickenham on November 27, will be from a selected team to take the field in […]

Rugby can conquer America? Dream on

17 October 2021 0 comments

INTERESTING to read Saracens “investors taking their brand to a global level” and “playing games in America” at the same time the US Eagles were […]

Rugby Matters: Rugby’s rich Jewish ancestry runs deep

3 October 2021 1 comment

Mention of Jewish rugby players last week, in connection with the forming of the Tel Aviv Heat franchise, centred mainly on the strong and enduring […]

Azzurre continue trend of summer

3 October 2021 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE Eatate Italiana – Italian summer – continued with a late burst last week when the Italian women upset the form […]

Canucks face Chile in bid for RWC 2023

19 September 2021 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER CANADIAN rugby is invariably a roller coaster and never more so than during the week of their back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against the […]

Rennie to coach the Baa-baas

12 September 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS AUSTRALIA head coach Dave Rennie and Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys will take charge of the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham on November […]

Baa-Baas women to follow men at Twickers

29 August 2021 0 comments

BARBARIAN Women are set to play South Africa at Twickenham in a doubleheader with the men on November 27. It will be the first time […]

La Rochelle eye Matu’u

15 August 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish, who last week released veteran back rower Blair Cowan to Japan, could now let Motu Matu’u […]

Harlequins announce capture of Viliami Taulani from Chiefs

11 August 2021 0 comments

Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson has recruited a player he coached at former club Waikato Chiefs

What carnage as All Blacks hit a century against the troubled Tongans

4 July 2021 1 comment

■By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..102pts Tries: McKenzie 2, Papalii 5, 37; Weber 7, 16, 50; Jordan 9, 20, 47, 55, 68; Jacobson 42, Mo’unga 54, […]

Motu leads Irish exodus

20 June 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS SAMOA hooker Motu Matu’u and ex-All Black winger Waisake Naholo are two of ten players leaving London Irish. Harry Elrington, Nic Groom, Charlton Kerr, […]

Baa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong

30 May 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? Smile please chaps, […]

Fans finally back to feed Bristol Bears frenzy

18 May 2021 0 comments

Kyle Sinckler received the biggest cheer from the 3,183 fans in attendance as his name was read out pre-match

Baa-baas out of lockdown ahead of Samoa date | Peter Jackson

18 April 2021 1 comment

THE charisma of the Barbarians is alive and well, none the worse for long months of lockdown. Tickets for the touring club’s Killik Cup match […]

Why do Gambling Companies Sponsor Rugby Teams?

17 April 2021 1 comment

You’ve probably heard of sports ambassadors and sportsbook sponsorships. However, one of the current trends in the gambling industry is sponsorships offered to rugby teams […]

Helping Islanders stay home will aid England

28 March 2021 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Banned: Mateo Carreras should have seen red for his eye gouge of Josh Bassett It has taken longenough, but it finally looks as though […]

World Rugby to fund two Pacific Island teams’ inclusion in Super Rugby

25 March 2021 2 comments

£1.2m made available for two teams to be included in Super Rugby from Pacific Island nations

Wallabies Rugby World Cup challenge is blooming in Brisbane sun | Chris Hewett

21 March 2021 0 comments

Success in France in two years’ time for Australia will rest on the crop of young players emerging under Brad Thorn at Queensland Reds, writes Chris Hewett

Covid can’t keep Tuala down long

21 February 2021 0 comments

By DANIEL GALLAN Eventful season: Ahsee Tuala on the ball for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images DESPITE having played just seven games, Ahsee Tuala is having […]

Mulipola stays with Falcons

14 February 2021 2 comments

RUGBY SHORTS SAMOA international Logovi’i Mulipola has signed a two-year extension with Newcastle. The prop, with 33 Test caps, has made 41 appearances since joining […]

Deano and another ‘bloodgate’

7 February 2021 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN Extra man: England had 16 on the pitch during their pool game with Samoa at RWC 2003 PICTURE: Getty Images LEAKED documents of […]

RUSSELL EARNSHAW

24 January 2021 1 comment

MY LIFEIN RUGBY Rotherham had real identity – unlike Bath THE FORMER BATH, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER AND BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL FLANKER Professional times: Russell Earnshaw playing […]

The Lone Ranger rides again with Gorgadze

29 November 2020 3 comments

CHRIS HEWETT Watching Beka Gorgadze play England and Wales on his own was an interesting experience, the young Georgian No.8’s carrying and tackling and organising […]