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Easy for Munster but injury to Farrell mars win

17 February 2019 2 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY JOHANN Van Graan praised his side’s discipline but is waiting for positive new of Chris Farrell’s knee injury after their bonuspoint win […]

Cooney’s late strike leaves Ospreys pointless

17 February 2019 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS ALLEN Clarke claims the Ospreys have lost control of their own PRO14 destiny after slipping to a poor home defeat to Ulster. […]

Bradbury states case for French inclusion

17 February 2019 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY BLINDSIDEMagnus Bradbury put in a cracking performance after four months out to help Edinburgh keep their PRO14 play-off hopes well and truly […]

No World League without global season says Burger

17 February 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SCHALK Burger predicts World Rugby’s grand plans for a Nations League will lie dead in the water unless the two hemispheres are […]

Winterbottom: Cardiff effect could put end to Slam dunk

17 February 2019 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to England’s double Grand Slam winner Peter Winterbottom Hopeful: Peter Winterbottom Slammed: Mike Teague scores the only try as England beat Wales […]

Young: I’d relish going up against Wasps boys

17 February 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY No.7 rival: Justin Tipuric Grafter: Thomas Young was one of the standouts for Wales in Rome Wasps mates Launchbury Daly Hughes Shields […]

All Howley focus on signing off with success

17 February 2019 1 comment

ROB Howley insists he won’t let talk of his future distract Wales’ Grand Slam bid. Former scrum-half Howley has worked alongside Wales head coach Warren […]

Braley to swap his allegiance to Italy

17 February 2019 1 comment

GLOUCESTERscrum-half Callum Braley has been called into Italy’s training squad ahead of their Six Nations game against Ireland on February 24. Braley represented England at […]

Challenge is to improve for England says Davies

10 February 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER JONATHAN Davies vowed to continue Wales’ winning run but told his team to wise up for England as they edged to a […]

Farell studies the way to deliver killer punch in style of Tom Brady

10 February 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERLAD Learning curve: Owen Farrell is taking lessons from Super Bowl OWEN Farrell is using NFL legend Tom Brady as a chief influence […]

Kids need to get a rugby ball in their hands

10 February 2019 0 comments

ONCE the nemesis of English rugby, Serge Betsen is looking to strengthen rugby at grass roots level in his adopted country by encouraging inner-city kids […]

Picamoles pumped up for his Vunipola challenge

10 February 2019 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD LOUIS Picamoles is relishing the prospect of pitting his skill and strength against his counterpart Billy Vunipola. The France hero highlighted the […]

England outmuscle the world champions

10 February 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Let’s get physical: Ollie Lawrence charges into Julien Delbouis GLOUCESTER flanker Aaron Hinkley produced a dynamic display as England grabbed their first […]

Kelly: We must right the wrongs from French defeat

10 February 2019 0 comments

WALES forwards coach Richard Kelly has challenged his players to correct the mistakes of their French defeat against Italy today. A young Wales side succumbed […]

Let’s have relegation in women’s Six Nations

10 February 2019 1 comment

CATHERINE SPENCER Like fine wine: Katy Daley-McLean gets better with age Round one of the women’s Six Nations followed expected form as England and France […]

Peter Jackson column: Glory days come with a big price for Dafydd

7 February 2019 0 comments

[quote] “Glory Days. Well they’ll pass you by, Glory Days In the wink of a young girl’s eye, Glory Days, Glory Days.” – Bruce Springsteen [/quote] […]

Italy’s Six Nations place safe despite desperate run

3 February 2019 1 comment

RELEGATION will not be introduced to the Six Nations, according to tournament chief Ben Morel, who also says there is no prospect of another country […]

A-Team Six Nations needs resurrecting

3 February 2019 2 comments

Getting up to speed: Dan Robson in Saxons action WITH the Six Nations just kicking off I have a question: Just where are the Saxons? […]

Why should we bail out SANZAAR? It’s their own fault

3 February 2019 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Twitter spat: Brian Moore commentating In crisis: Warratahs’ Jed Holloway on the attack during the Super Rugby semi-final in front of empty seats […]

A ton of trouble for England

3 February 2019 1 comment

NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE MASSIVE PHYSICAL CHALLENGE FACING EDDIE JONES’ MEN AT TWICKENHAM NEXT WEEK Land of giants: from left, Sebastien Vahaamahina, Uini Atonio, […]

Falcons fancy chances but it’s a tall order

3 February 2019 0 comments

■By JON NEWCOMBE WHILE Newcastle’s focus is firmly on Premiership survival, head coach Dave Walder insists the chance to win some rare silverware has not […]

Yachvili: The players did ‘sack’ Lievremont

3 February 2019 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Star turn: Dimitri Yachvili kicks the conversion for France during the 2011 World Cup final PICTURE: Getty Images “There was a […]

YOUNG GUNS

3 February 2019 0 comments

SAM MAUNDER EXETER NO.9 Family history was made earlier this season when Sam and Jack Maunder appeared in a Premiership squad for Exeter together for […]

We’re good because of the level of scrutiny Joe Schmidt pays to preparation, says Ireland captain Best

31 January 2019 0 comments

“We know that it is preparation that wins games”

Wales announce team to take on France in Six Nations

30 January 2019 0 comments

Team news is in…

Te’o blow increases likelihood Manu Tuilagi starts for England in Dublin

29 January 2019 0 comments

England retain 25 players for Six Nations opener against Grand Slam champions

I have got huge respect for the noise the Irish fans make, says Jamie George

29 January 2019 0 comments

Not long to go until the 2019 Six Nations kicks off

Exeter’s internationals putting Street on right path

27 January 2019 0 comments

Hat-trick: Marcus Street PROP star Marcus Street aims to bring his leadership qualities to bear after learning at the shoulder of some of the world’s […]

Malins staking long-term claim at Sarries

27 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FIRED-UP fly-half Max Malins knows it is time to shine and prove there is life beyond Owen Farrell at Premiership […]

Cardiff’s utility man King fires reminder to Warren

27 January 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY NEWS EXTRA Versatile: James King WALES’ forgotten man James King is hoping his versatility can keep him in the equation for a […]

Furbank going flat out to be more like hero Ben

27 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA FRESH from signing a new two-year contract, Northampton full-back George Furbank is determined to prove why he can be the […]

Clark could replace Daly

27 January 2019 0 comments

WASPS want to lure centre Max Clark away from Bath with Saracens looking set to confirm the signing of Elliott Daly this week. Blindside reported […]

Gloucester battle over Polledri

27 January 2019 0 comments

GLOUCESTER are fighting to keep hold of Italian flanker Jake Polledri, below, when his contract runs out at the end of the season. They are […]

Money talks loudest when it comes to club priorities

27 January 2019 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Over the line: Saracens are England’s sole representatives in the Champions Cup last eight PICTURE: Getty […]

Champions get a scare but keep home record in tact

27 January 2019 1 comment

By BARRY O’NEILL SCARLETS had to settle for a losing bonus point at Leinster on Friday night with captain Steff Hughes left ruing a great […]

Dead shot Thomson earns time in the sun

27 January 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE GLASGOW match-winner Brandon Thomson is heading home to South Africa this week to try to warm-up after steering his side to a […]

Curry fired up for his Six Nations baptism

27 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Physical edge: Sale Sharks flanker Tom Curry PICTURE: Getty Images Openside rivals: Jack Clifford and Ben Earl TOM Curry is revvedup and […]

Edwards: Loss two years ago still hurts

27 January 2019 0 comments

SHAUN Edwards hopes Wales’ Six Nations opener with France will have none of the “shenanigans” which dominated their last trip to Paris. At the Stade […]

No fear for Piutau, Hughes worth his weight

27 January 2019 0 comments

WRECKING-BALL-Nathan Hughes will use the Six Nations to showcase exactly why Bristol were prepared to make him one of the highest paid players in English […]

Azzurri camp desperate to break their O’Shea duck

27 January 2019 0 comments

Sergio Parisse tells STEFFAN THOMAS Italy must get a win to show progress Italy Last win: Italy beat Scotland in the 2015 Six Nations finale […]

Les Bleues favourites in this two-horse race

27 January 2019 1 comment

CATHERINE SPENCER THE FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN Returning from Sevens: Emily Scarratt is back for England PICTURE: Getty Images In 2008, after a comprehensive win over […]

Pros and cons having Premiership big guns

27 January 2019 2 comments

NEALE HARVEY gets the lowdown on an England squad bristling with talent Under 20s Big game experience: Ted Hill, left, and Marcus Smith PICTURE: Getty […]

Jackson column: All-change Wales aim for Six Nations-RWC double

26 January 2019 0 comments

Nobody has won the Six Nations-Rugby World Cup double since England in 2003

Henry Slade on the battle for England’s 13 shirt

26 January 2019 0 comments

Slade faces competition from Manu Tuilagi and Elliot Daly for the starting slot at outside centre

Six reasons you’ll want to be at Twickenham for the Six Nations 2019

25 January 2019 0 comments

It’s unmissable – The oldest rugby tournament in the world, the Guinness Six Nations sees Europe’s top rugby nations compete in the most prestigious annual […]

Owen Farrell fitness boost for England ahead of Six Nations opener

23 January 2019 0 comments

England fly-half confident of winning race to be fit for showdown with Ireland

Tadhg Beirne to miss Six Nations matches for Ireland with knee injury

22 January 2019 0 comments

The Munster lock has been ruled out of the England clash and will also miss Ireland’s game against Scotland

It’s coming of age time for late bloomer Slade

20 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY All rounder: Henry Slade scores Exeter’s fifth try during the Champions Cup match against Castres PICTURE: Getty Images HENRY Slade believes a […]