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Bristol pay differentials won’t cause disharmony says Lam

27 August 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Marler shows value of old-fashioned drinking! BRISTOL supremo Pat Lam insists that motivation will prove no issue for his bigmoney stars, […]

Sarries may call for their Lions to bite the Saints

27 August 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Saracens …49 Timisoara …0 SARACENS face a tough call on whether to involve any of their returning Lions stars against Northampton this […]

Jeff Probyn: Jones must show courage of convictions this autumn

18 August 2017 0 comments

There is that certain ‘something’ about the last remaining days before a new season that always brings a feeling of anticipation of what’s to come, […]

AUSTRALIA

13 August 2017 1 comment

FIXTURES: August 19 v New Zealand (Sydney); August 26 v New Zealand (Dunedin); September 9 v South Africa (Perth); September 16 v Argentina (Canberra); September […]

World Rugby may fast-track Pacific franchise says Ryan

6 August 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY WORLD rugby could be revolutionised by the introduction of a Super Rugby franchise in the Pacific islands as early as 2020, according […]

Williams working hard to put heat on No.9 rivals

6 August 2017 0 comments

TOMOS Williams says he is ready to add more strings to his scrum-half bow as he hopes to make a big impression with Cardiff Blues […]

Dan Leo: Charitable mindset has held back Pacific rugby

3 August 2017 0 comments

Much of the kiwi media-fare leading up to the third test between New Zealand and the Lions focussed on Kieran Read and the fact it […]

Wallaby skipper steps down

30 July 2017 0 comments

AUSTRALIA captain Stephen Moore has decided to call time on his 12-year international career at the end of the season. Moore, 34, has won 120 […]

Dan Leo: Samoa left with mountain to climb after All Blacks error

28 July 2017 0 comments

After a brutally long season the ever-dwindling holiday period is finally upon us. Four weeks to rest those aches and pains, put the feet up […]

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 […]

Seniloli try treble sends Tonga into RWC

16 July 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON Samoa 16 Fiji 38 TONGA qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan without having to play yesterday after a hattrick […]

Crying shame there’s no fourth Test to show how great Lions could be

9 July 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Not enough time: Rhys Webb had more to offer WHAT a whirlpool of emotions it was on the final whistle yesterday for […]

Three changes for All Blacks and Read to win 100th Cap in decider

6 July 2017 0 comments

All Blacks captain Kieran Read will win his 100th Test cap in the Series decider against the British and Irish Lions in Auckland on Saturday. […]

Hero Evans grabs two to signal his Test arrival

25 June 2017 1 comment

From ALEX BYWATER in Apia STEFFAN Evans ended a season to remember with his first international tries as Wales claimed a dramatic comeback win over […]

Lions can cut All Blacks warp speed down to slow motion

18 June 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain says the Lions CAN beat the All Blacks – and this is the way to do it on Saturday THE Lions know what […]

Marfo’s off to join the Edinburgh front row

18 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER PROPDarryl Marfo has left Bath to join Edinburgh on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, started last season at London Welsh and […]

Watch out Wayne, Hansen’s from that Sir Alf old school

18 June 2017 0 comments

Too easy: Sam Cane is congratulated on his try by Israel Dagg PICTURE: Getty Images STEVE Hansen presided over the All Blacks’ riotous win over […]

Fotuali’i fired up for home shot at Wales

18 June 2017 0 comments

SAMOA scrum-half Kahn Fotuali’i warns Wales his team are ready to turn up the heat when they meet in Apia on Friday. The teams clash […]

Lions must learn how to ‘walk in’ those try chances

18 June 2017 0 comments

Will start: George North has no real challenger at present JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Guscott Lions Test team: Halfpenny; Watson, Davies, Te’o, North; Sexton, […]

Quins announce new deal for Elia

15 June 2017 0 comments

Harlequins today announced that Samoan International hooker Ellia Ellia has committed his future to the club. Elia joined Harlequins on a short-term deal in December […]

Thomas Young handed Wales debut

14 June 2017 0 comments

Thomas Young will make his Test debut on Friday after being named in the Wales starting XV to take on Tonga at Eden Park. The […]

Cruden ‘likely to be fit’ after medial strain

11 June 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Aaron Cruden in action against Hurricanes AARON Cruden will likely be available for the All Blacks Tests against the Lions, Chiefs coach […]

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 […]

Late sin-binning lets Malins in for his shot at glory

11 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER MAX Malins kicked a penalty one minute from time to deny Australia at the death and ensure England would advance to the […]

Rampant Kiwis put Ireland under pump

11 June 2017 1 comment

GROUP B ROUND-UP NEWZealand secured top seed at the end of the pool stages by piling more misery on Ireland on Thursday with a 69-3 […]

Wales rack up cricket score in tour rehearsal

4 June 2017 0 comments

COACH Robin McBryde felt Wales’ 88-19 win over Welsh Premiership side RGC 1404 was a worthwhile exercise ahead of their two-Test summer tour. Wales scored […]

Champions cut loose to launch title defence in emphatic style

4 June 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND began the defence of their world crown in Georgia by scoring almost a point a minute in a 12-try demolition of […]

Patchell and Evans have been bitten, and it hurts!

28 May 2017 0 comments

PHIL DOLLMANis to be congratulated on his elevation to the Wales squad, a reward for long years of perseverance which may enable him to leave […]

Leo: Pacific Islanders need a professional pathway

24 May 2017 0 comments

Former Samoa lock Dan Leo has urged World Rugby to dig deep to stem the flow of talent away from the Pacific Islands. Leo […]

Tough pool perfect for knockout preparation says Eddie

14 May 2017 0 comments

ENGLAND coach Eddie Jones has given his players two years to become ‘bullet-proof like James Bond’ after his side were pitched into another tough Pool […]

Don’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough

7 May 2017 1 comment

No token gesture: Gethin Jenkins merits tour place PICTURE: Getty Images Wales’ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally important, but the two-match […]

Beck hoping his recovery can continue with Wales

7 May 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Firing again: Ashley Beck OSPREYS centre Ashley Beck is delighted to be back playing rugby after revealing he came close to giving […]

Wales set to unleash ‘new JPR’ in summer tour squad

7 May 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES are being urged to take a teenage full-back on tour next month for the first time since JPR Williams almost half […]

Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack – Robbie Fruean

5 May 2017 0 comments

As a proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their downfall against the Lions this summer could come […]

Four highly-rated youngsters sign for Bristol

3 May 2017 0 comments

Bristol Rugby have added four highly-rated young players to their ranks as plans for next season continue. Samoa international lock Chris Vui, 24, arrives from […]

Giles now battle-ready for those big Islanders

30 April 2017 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER KEELAN Giles may still be a kid in a man’s game, but that hasn’t stopped the Ospreys flyer from tearing up the […]

Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack

30 April 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER Targets: Robbie Fruean insists Fruean AS A proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their […]

Shane Williams: Anscombe excellence left Sam in the shade

20 April 2017 0 comments

Judgement Day was a chance for some of Wales‘ best players to book their place on summer tours and while some did exactly that, others […]

Jenkins out to prove he’s still Wales’ No.1

9 April 2017 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WALES veteran Gethin Jenkins has set his sights on an international recall after his latest return from injury. Jenkins has missed the […]

Norton notches try record as England move into quarters

9 April 2017 0 comments

WORLD SEVENS SERIES HONG KONG By NICK VERDIER DANNorton became the most prolific try scorer in World Sevens Series history as England booked their place […]

Nick Cain: Solomona is quality, but don’t pick him

5 April 2017 0 comments

That Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale Sharks, is not in […]

Electrifying Adams is ready for Wales tour says Gold

2 April 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WORCESTER boss Gary Gold says Josh Adams is good enough to play for Wales this Summer. The 21-year-old has been ever-present for the […]

Solomona is quality, but don’t pick him

2 April 2017 1 comment

THAT Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale Sharks, is not in […]

Mitchell and Co extend deals with England

2 April 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON ENGLANDSevens captain Tom Mitchell is one of six senior players to sign a new contract ahead of next weekend’s seventh round of […]

Mehrtens calls for radical changes to ‘stupid’ system

19 March 2017 0 comments

FORMERAll Black fly-half Andrew Mehrtens believes New Zealand should focus their domestic structure o their own timezone and ditch South African and Argentinian franchises. Mehrtens, […]

Victory in Vancouver cuts Blitzbokke lead

19 March 2017 0 comments

VANCOUVER WRAP By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND claimed their second tournament victory this season on the World Sevens circuit with victory over tournament leaders South Africa […]

Norton on a roll for England in Vegas

5 March 2017 1 comment

Las Vegas By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND took on the USA in a pool-decider last night after winning their opening two games of the Las Vegas […]

Brendan Gallagher: Joost was a joy to watch and an utter nightmare to play against

16 February 2017 0 comments

Rarely, if ever, have the sporting gods given so abundantly before retracting their favours so suddenly and without sentiment. To see Joost van der Westhuizen […]

Saracens bring in Samoan from Japan

8 February 2017 0 comments

Saracens have signed Samoan second-row Fa’atiga Lemalu on a short-term deal from Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves with immediate effect. Lemalu is the vice-captain […]