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Aussies facing reality check

3 November 2024 0 comments

ANALYSIS PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR THE HOME NATIONS AS THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS GET UNDER WAY AUSTRALIA start only their third grand […]

Don’t let these tasty clashes pass you by

3 November 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S always famine or feast with international rugby and I guess that’s […]

Potter hoping for Aussie debut

3 November 2024 0 comments

FORMER Leicester wing Harry Potter would love the chance to lock horns against his old boss at Twickenham on Saturday. The 26-year-old, nicknamed ‘Wizard’ by […]

WRU to apologise to players

3 November 2024 0 comments

THE Welsh Rugby Union says it intends to apologise for its handling of contract negotiations with the senior women’s team. In September, the WRU announced […]

Scotland vs Fiji – Autumn Nations Series Match Preview

1 November 2024 0 comments

Scotland will welcome Fiji to Murrayfield as the Scots kick off their autumn campaign. Gregor Townsend’s side is one of the more entertaining teams to […]

Is your rugby club Autumn Nations Series ready?

29 October 2024 0 comments

The biggest and best sides in world rugby are going head-to-head in a series of mouth-watering clashes in this year’s Autumn Nations Series – live […]

Tom Pearson enjoys ‘Dragons’ Den’

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Tom Pearson will not let missing out on the England squad for the autumn internationals drag him down as he looks to […]

WIN TICKETS TO SCOTLAND VS SOUTH AFRICA AT THE FAMOUS GROUSE NATIONS SERIES

27 October 2024 0 comments

Make sure not to miss out on your chance to win tickets to watch Scotland vs South Africa at the Famous Grouse Nations Series on […]

Tuipulotu steps up for Scotland

27 October 2024 0 comments

GREGOR Townsend has named centre Sione Tuipulotu as captain for the autumn Tests against South Africa, Australia, Fiji and Portugal, while his brother Mosese has […]

Tommy Freeman can push England to victory against All Blacks

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… Any analysis of England’s chances of beating New Zealand starts with the forwards. The reality is […]

French exclusion zone is growing

27 October 2024 0 comments

It seems a criminal waste that players of the calibre of flanker Jack Willis and winger Henry Arundell are unavailable for England this autumn. They […]

Now Jonny Gray harms his chance to be a Lion

27 October 2024 0 comments

By the time the British and Irish Lions head for Wallaby country next summer, it will be 32 years since a Scotland second rower claimed […]

Glasgow keep marching on

27 October 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Stormers………. 17 Glasgow………..28 NEW Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu continued his red hot form as Glasgow powered to a bonus point win […]

Tuipulotu taking the long road to Scotland

27 October 2024 0 comments

THE All Blacks will perish the thought that their pioneering exploits extend beyond strictly come war dancing, amateur lineout theatricals (Andy Haden & Frank Oliver, […]

Murray’s on a wing – and a prayer …

27 October 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW BLAIR Murray began the week ‘in a state of shock’ at having gone from nowhere on one […]

Joseph Sua’ali’i out to prove he’s worth the money

27 October 2024 0 comments

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has selected rugby league convert Joseph Sua’ali’i in his 34-man squad for the autumn internationals. The 21-year-old former Sydney Roosters wing […]

Fiji get ready for Scots

27 October 2024 0 comments

PACIFIC Nations Cup champions Fiji have named a 39-player squad for the autumn Tests. Head coach Mick Byrne’s squad boasts a mix of overseas-based talent […]

Snyman back to add his weight for Boks

27 October 2024 0 comments

LEINSTER lock RG Snyman is one of four returning World Cup winners in the South Africa squad for their autumn internationals against Scotland, England and […]

England must show that this is their time

27 October 2024 0 comments

>> PAUL REES SAYS BORTHWICK’S MEN ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THE NEW ZEALAND CHALLENGE AND COME OUT ON TOP WHAT must Steve Borthwick […]

Maverick Jalibert makes his case

27 October 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN HOW do you solve a problem like Matthieu Jalibert? The 25-year-old Bordeaux fly-half is, undoubtedly, one of the talents of French […]

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

24 October 2024 0 comments

Marlie Packer has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup. England’s World Cup opener […]

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour of the UK and […]

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

23 October 2024 0 comments

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August 22 opener launches a […]

An enormous honour – Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland in an Autumn Nations Series that begins against New Zealand on November 8. Back-row forward Doris led Ireland to a […]

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland for Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for next month’s autumn series. Gregor Townsend has appointed the Glasgow centre to the role ahead of […]

Antoine Dupont headlines our five key talking points from the weekend

22 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott From Antoine Dupont’s ridiculous try-assist to newcomers announcing themselves and familiar faces returning in South Africa, this weekend has been one with plenty […]

Nick Isiekwe finds sense of direction

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next step to being an […]

Red Roses march on

20 October 2024 0 comments

England will face Australia, USA, and Samoa in the pool stages of next year’s World Cup. The Red Roses, who are top of the world […]

Robbie Smith determined to be in contention for Scotland

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Robbie Smith’s patience paid off in the summer when he made his debut for Scotland and the Northampton hooker hopes that making […]

Scottish stars prove their worth for Edinburgh

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh ………27pts Tries: Van der Merwe 46, Schoeman 60, Graham 64, Ashman 79 Conversions: Thompson 47, 79 Penalties: Thompson 6 Cardiff …………….. […]

French quick to dismiss ‘soft red’

20 October 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONLY France could ban one of their most notorious agents provocateurs for life, then clear the way […]

The day Glasgow had the last word down in Cardiff

20 October 2024 0 comments

A MEMORIAL service is to be held at Dollar Parish Church on Friday week in honour of a Scot who carried the name of arguably […]

Campbell’s double hit puts Bears in the soup

20 October 2024 0 comments

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol Bears …………….24pts Tries: David 35, 65; Skeldon 55, Reed 78 Conversions: Reed 35, Bevan 78 Saracens ………………….. 41pts Tries: Linkins 20, […]

Hudson keen for home delight

20 October 2024 0 comments

Preview Leicester v Quins Today. 5.45pm SOMETHING has to give at Welford Road today as winless Leicester and Harlequins face off. Harlequins lost 8-7 at […]

Five Key Things to Look Out for in the Premiership this weekend

18 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Premiership goes into the fifth round with fixtures as varied as they come, with the top two teams facing each other and the bottom two […]

RGC: Flying The Flag For North Walian Rugby

17 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports “This is RGC, this is North Wales rugby” is an excellent mantra for an essential team in Welsh rugby. In […]

Gus Warr determined to make his case to Gregor Townsend

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Brendan McGilligan Sale scrum-half Gus Warr is determined to catch the eye of Gregor Townsend, below, ahead of the Scotland head coach’s squad announcement. […]

Japan will be latest destination for Richie Gray

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Bryn Palmer Scotland lock Richie Gray will link up with World Cup winners Pieter-Steph du Toit and Aaron Smith when his move to Japanese […]

Will Collier shows what England are missing

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Will Collier’s command performance for Castres against Toulouse in the Top 14 last weekend should […]

Darcy Graham gets the ball rolling for Edinburgh

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh ……38 Stormers ……….. 7 Edinburgh earned a much-needed bonus-point win to kick-start their season after three straight defeats. After an even […]

Glasgow Warriors warm up for trip in style

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Bryn Palmer Glasgow ………33 Zebre ……………… 3 Defending champions Glasgow warmed up for their return to South Africa next week with a third successive […]

Victor Matfield: Eben Etzebeth can reach 150 caps

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Grant Shub Victor Matfield, who played 127 Tests for the Springboks and recently relinquished his record to Eben Etzebeth, believes that his protege can […]

Mark Ella & Co were the true pass masters

13 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Nineteen eighty four might have been one of the most […]

Mitchell: We’ve got another gear to go

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… England v Canada Today. Kick-off 3am, BC Place, Vancouver THE Red Roses head into their final Test of the year against […]

Scotland secure place in 2025 World Cup

13 October 2024 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Australia ……… 31 Scotland …….. 22 AUSTRALIA were crowned champions of WXV2 after a late flurry of tries against Scotland, who ensured […]

Do Wales have a chance at landing young gun Cameron Hanekom?

11 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Over the past decade, there has been a trend of players coming from overseas to compete for European countries. Many […]

Premiership Rugby plays down talk of a British and Irish or Anglo-Welsh league

10 October 2024 0 comments

Premiership Rugby appears to have killed off proposals for a British and Irish or Anglo-Welsh league in favour of retaining a 10-team domestic competition. Chief […]

Omar Mouneimne beefs up Exeter Chiefs defence

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens In a rugby world where there is plenty of chatter around different aspects of attack, Omar Mouneimne is happy to state his […]

Lively Arron Reed lights the spark to ignite Sale Sharks

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Sale Sharks …………………. 31pts Tries: Roebuck 18, 47, Warr 36, Cowan-Dickie 63, 71 Conversions: R du Preez 19, 37, 72 Gloucester ………………….. […]

This was acid test, admits George Skivington

6 October 2024 0 comments

Gloucester boss George Skivington defended his side’s attack minded game-plan, labelling this an “acid-test”. He said: “It was always going to be a challenge. You […]

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