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CHRIS ROBSHAW ON…

4 October 2020 2 comments

…England’s back row choices The depth is phenomenal. There’s ten to 20 guys who could play for England. I’m quite happy to sit on the […]

Red Rose Rachael in awe of visionary Sadleir

4 October 2020 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS NEWS EXTRA RACHAEL Burford has commended World Rugby for launching their Coaching Internship Programme that has allowed Red Roses head coach Simon […]

‘Double-figure’ positive tests at Sale Sharks leave Premiership finale in doubt

2 October 2020 0 comments

On the eve of the final round of the Premiership season play-off chasing Sale Sharks have had a number of players test positive for COVID-19. […]

Premiership play-off race going down to the wire

28 September 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain looks at the Premiership run-in with three play-off places still up for grabs

Bravo boys, you’re giving us a show to remember

27 September 2020 3 comments

IT’S high time for lashings of unambiguous praise for the professional rugby players of this Covid-infected land and in particular how they have risen above […]

Sharks told to up gears in pursuit of play-offs

27 September 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE SALE need to get up to speed and match the form of their play-off rivals if they are to back […]

Dunn’s double turns tide for Bath deluge

27 September 2020 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON BATH underlined their credentials as serious title contenders with a late four-try salvo to claim a bonus point at the Rec. Stuart […]

Q&A – Mark Lavery: If we can’t have a crowd we can’t have a Championship

22 September 2020 0 comments

Neale Harvey gauges the views of Ampthill director of rugy Mark Lavery on the issues facing a league short of income

Bath are favourites but that can matter for little in derbies, says Moody

22 September 2020 0 comments

The former Bath flanker is expecting a ding-dong battle at the Rec, as Watson and Cokanasiga return

Ben upping game to save England career

20 September 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Under threat: Ben Youngs faces stiff competition for his Red Rose jersey PICTURES: Getty Images Kyran Bracken: Give Spencer his chance BEN […]

Future stars giving us great show, Chris

20 September 2020 0 comments

CHRIS Hewett’s column last week was more than disappointing. He likens the young stars, future internationals mostly, to ‘polished t**ds’! Does he mean young Alfie […]

Dom’s putting in long hours – he’s obsessed, says Atkinson

20 September 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTER midfielder Mark Atkinson has explained why brother-inlaw Dom Waldouck’s slavish devotion to detail will banish any doubts over his coaching credentials. […]

Jimmy Gopperth is having a blast at youth-inspired Premiership challengers Wasps

18 September 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain discusses Wasps revival under Lee Blackett and his hopes for the future now he is 37

Cain column: Even being charitable, the Farrell-on-Atkinson tackle was a disgrace

16 September 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain analyses the five-match ban given to Owen Farrell, halved thanks to positive character references

Alex King plots new ‘Wasps dynasty’ at Gloucester

9 September 2020 0 comments

Gloucester attack coach Alex King expects great things to happy at Kingsholm after being reunited with Danny Cipriani and Dom Waldouck

Owen Farrell avoids ten-game ban for high tackle on Wasps’ Atkinson

9 September 2020 0 comments

Farrell has ten-game entry point reduced to five as panel grants mitigating factors after testimony from Mark McCall and Eddie Jones

Red-card Farrell set to miss Leinster

6 September 2020 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Crunch: Owen Farrell catches Charlie Atkinson on the head ENGLAND captain Owen Farrell looks certain to be banned from Saracens’ European Champions […]

Wllis try caps fine win for makeshift Wasps

6 September 2020 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR OWEN Farrell’s red card – and the inevitable consequences – should not take the gloss off an inspired victory by Lee Blackett’s […]

Jimmy gets job done for Blackett

6 September 2020 0 comments

JIMMY Gopperth tweeted: “Such a proud moment to lead the lads on my 100th game for Wasps. What a win! The boys put a hell […]

Hard work from Chiefs impresses Hepher

6 September 2020 1 comment

ENGLAND hopefuls Jonny Hill and Sam Simmonds scored hat-tricks as Exeter cruised to a nine-try win. The Chiefs had the bonus point wrapped up inside […]

Injury-hit Wasps land late stinger

6 September 2020 0 comments

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Binned: Sam Underhill WASPS edged a thriller at The Rec with a penalty try five minutes from time to leapfrog their hosts […]

King plots new ‘Wasps’ dynasty with Cips at helm

6 September 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY ALEX King is banking on Danny Cipriani’s leadership and a bit of hard-nosed Wasps DNA to bring glory days to Gloucester and […]

Launchbury’s hitting best form when it matters most

6 September 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY WASPS and England lock Joe Launchbury says he has no issues with putting his body on the line despite Dylan Hartley’s warning […]

Dual-role Alex Brown shares his blueprint for Gloucester success

1 September 2020 0 comments

Brown is tasked with the smooth running of the Gloucester team under its new coaching heads, while keeping things tight off the field

My Life in Rugby: Former England flanker Mickey Skinner

1 September 2020 0 comments

A deeper look at the career of the iconic back row, revered for more than just the Cecillon tackle in ’91

Brown’s got blueprint for long-term success

30 August 2020 1 comment

■ By NEALE HARVEY Rookie head coach: George Skivington, left, watches on as Gloucester warm-up for the Worcester match last week PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER […]

Luke adds finishing touch for Sharks

30 August 2020 0 comments

A SECOND half try from Luke James sealed the win for Sale to leapfrog Wasps into third place. Having lost at home to leaders Exeter […]

Bath put Saints on the skids

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By GEORGE LAWRENCE Star: Tom de Glanville BATH made it three wins on the spin since lockdown to move up to fourth in the […]

Gustard embarassed by Quins

30 August 2020 1 comment

■ By SAM JACKSON WORCESTER ended their eight-match losing run to record their first league victory of 2020 after bullying Quins into submission in the […]

Turnover king Willis wants a response after Sharks mauling

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By NEALE HARVEY Hard edge: Jack Willis wants gainline dominance WASPS back rower Jack Willis cites improved discipline and increased physicality as key to […]

De Klerk: We’ve got few more gears to go

30 August 2020 2 comments

SALE scrum-half and manof- the-match Faf de Klerk said after showing his world-class credentials by scoring a try and helping to create another two touchdowns […]

Harlequins seek to ease loss of Jack Clifford with imposing South African

25 August 2020 0 comments

Clifford was forced into retirement last week after trying to work his way back from two major shoulder surgeries

Exclusive: The club which tried to sway Jack Willis to play for Ireland and not England

25 August 2020 0 comments

An offer was made to the Wasps flanker this summer to lay on the chance to play for Andy Farrell’s team

Quins in search to replace Clifford

23 August 2020 0 comments

Retired: Jack Clifford HARLEQUINS have started the search to replace Jack Clifford following the announcement that the England international back row has been forced to […]

‘This is my make or break year’ says Christian Wade of Buffalo Bills roster hopes

19 August 2020 0 comments

Wade is listed as the fifth-choice running back at the team who reached the NFL play-offs last season

Dragons boss Dean Ryan won’t give up the ghost on Wasps’ Will Rowlands

18 August 2020 0 comments

A player the Dragons and WRU appear very keen on bringing to the PRO14

Blackett: Exciting time for young English hopefuls

16 August 2020 3 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY Fittest: Ben Velacott Talent: Charlie Atkinson WASPS head coach Lee Blackett believes a postlockdown surge of homegrown talent is set to provide […]

New breakdown focus will keep the jackals on straight and narrow

16 August 2020 0 comments

NICK CAIN NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE breakdown is back at the top of the refereeing agenda as we go into […]

New boss thrilled by brilliance of Cips

16 August 2020 0 comments

GLOUCESTER’S new head coach George Skivington was delighted with a win on the Premiership’s resumption. He said: “It wasn’t the ideal start in some ways […]

Brad’s fighting the sound of silence

16 August 2020 0 comments

■ By NEALE HARVEY BRAD Shields knows he faces a battle to restate his England credentials after admitting he has had no contact from the […]

Petersfield assemble top brains trust after promotion

16 August 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By ADAM ELLIS HAMPSHIRE Premier champions Petersfield are gearing up to come flying out of the blocks when the new season starts. Coming […]

Sam Vesty can help Saints starlet Fraser Dingwall maintain England bid

14 August 2020 0 comments

Dingwall, 21, earned a shock call-up to Eddie Jones’ Six Nations squad in January

DREAMTEAM

9 August 2020 0 comments

BARNEY MADDISON, THE EALING AND FORMER TYNEDALE, ROTHERHAM, LONDON WELSH AND LONDON IRISH LOCK, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Robin ‘Bomber’ […]

Q&A – Joe Launchbury: ‘I’m pretty locked in at Wasps’

7 August 2020 0 comments

The Wasps captain speaks up on Dai Young’s exit and new forwards coach Richard Blaze

Young Guns: Leicester Tigers hooker Archie Vanes

3 August 2020 0 comments

A player likely to be in the England U20s set-up for next year’s Six Nations after starring for the U18s

Sharks can smell blood now Manu’s on board

2 August 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Top signing: Manu Tuilagi enjoys a joke with his new Sale teammates PICTURES: Getty Images Enforcer: Lood de Jager Respect: Faf de […]

NEALEHARVEY ARCHIEVANES LEICESTER HOOKER After being awardeda senior academycontract in May,ambitious Leicesterhooker Archie Vanes received a further boostearlier this month whenrenowned lineout guruSteve Borthwickclocked-on as […]

Cowan’s leadershipcrucial says Loader

26 July 2020 0 comments

By ADAMELLIS Spring-heeled: Exiles flyer BenLoader scoresagainst Wasps PICTURES: Getty Images TYRO London Irishfull-back Ben Loaderbelieves the Exiles arewell stocked with lead-ers despite thedeparture of […]