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It would be special to add Champions Cup title to my Super Rugby medal, says Wasps fly-half Lima Sopoaga

10 October 2018 0 comments

Three years on from winning Super Rugby with the Highlanders, Sopoaga wants to win the equivalent in the Northern Hemisphere

Nathan Hughes availability for autumn internationals uncertain after citing for punching

9 October 2018 0 comments

Number 8 Hughes could face time out for Wasps and England

Wing king Lowe the difference for Leinster

7 October 2018 1 comment

By RONAN O’NEILL JAMES Lowe scored twice as Leinster made it five wins from six to stay top of Conference B and continue their brilliant […]

…but Doran-Jones backs the old king to return

7 October 2018 1 comment

DISCARDED scrum ace Dan Cole will ensure England’s titanic battle of the tight-heads intensifies this autumn, according to former Red Rose No.3 Paul Doran-Jones. Leicester’s […]

Foley back at 10 for must-win match in Argentina

7 October 2018 1 comment

THE Wallabies’ experiment with Kurtley Beale at fly-half is over with the former Wasps star restored to inside-centre for the must-win match against Argentina to […]

Warriors can’t afford another slip up – Weir

7 October 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WORCESTER playmaker Duncan Weir has ordered his side to stop shooting themselves in the foot and make good on their pre-season pledge […]

Sheedy taking big steps under Madigan guidance

7 October 2018 1 comment

By JOHN HARDING CALLUM Sheedy drops to bench this week but is poised for more game time after impressing coach Pat Lam wearing the No.10 […]

Thomas must grab Wales chance if he gets it

30 September 2018 2 comments

IT’S NOW or never for Thomas Young as far as Wales is concerned. That might seem a bit over the top, but my view is […]

Webber believes West can give Sharks teeth

30 September 2018 0 comments

Forward guru: Dorian West has joined Sale PICTURE: Getty Images ANOTHER ‘old-school’ addition or a breath of fresh air? Rob Webber hopes Dorian West’s arrival […]

Wasps launch pitch-facing sensory room

26 September 2018 0 comments

Wasps have converted commercial boxes into sensory rooms for children with autism to watch full rugby matches

Dorian West brought in by Steve Diamond as Sale’s new forwards coach

25 September 2018 0 comments

The ex-Northampton Saints coach has a new job with a Premiership club

Red card fever could ruin rugby warns Care

23 September 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD DANNY Care fears red cards could wreck top rugby as a spectacle if officials fail to adopt a more “common sense” approach. […]

Wasps finally get Sale monkey off their back

23 September 2018 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT THESE victories certainly don’t come around very often for Wasps. Since 2010, they have endured disappointment at Sale, even when the Sharks […]

Bassett given the plaudits from Dai

23 September 2018 0 comments

WASPS director of rugby Dai Young hailed the performance of Josh Bassett after the wing’s excellent all-round display. Alongside Michael Le Bourgeois, Bassett was Wasps’ […]

Spencer’s reckless tackle did deserve red card

23 September 2018 0 comments

WILL Spencer’s shoulder to the jaw of Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor was high, dangerous, and merited the one month suspension handed out this week to […]

Cutthroat Pirates shoot for perfection

23 September 2018 0 comments

Preview Cornish Pirates v Richmond Today, Kick-off 2.30pm WING wizard Robin Wedlake aims to maintain his rich vein of form and help Pirates continue their […]

Launchbury ruled out by knee knock

23 September 2018 1 comment

JOELaunchbury picked up a knee injury during Wasps’ victory over Leicester and is out for at least two weeks. Director of rugby Dai Young revealed […]

Correct decision to letter of the law but still harsh on Tigers

23 September 2018 0 comments

THE RED card shown to Will Spencer, the Leicester Tigers lock, was predictably given prominence in the following morning’s sports pages. Correct decision? By the […]

Henry Trinder says Cipriani has got Kingsholm rocking and can ignite his own England career

19 September 2018 0 comments

The Gloucester fan favourite talks about the Cherry and Whites’ playmaker

Leicester Tigers Will Spencer handed four-week ban for red card against Wasps

19 September 2018 0 comments

Spencer was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Tommy Taylor

Sensational Slade keeps Chiefs on maximum momentum

16 September 2018 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR CLOSE-UP JACK NOWELL Exeter wing U DENNY SOLOMONA Sale wing Nowell, Eddie Jones’ preferred England choice, made a highenergy first appearance of […]

Exiles caught in the blocks again by 4-try first half blitz

16 September 2018 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN AN impressive start fired Nottingham into a winning lead to leave London Scottish dissecting a third successive league defeat. Nottingham scored three […]

Jackson proves point to the extreme

16 September 2018 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY AFTER defying medical opinion to complete his second mountain walk, miracle man Ed Jackson is aiming to scale new heights in the […]

Trinder on target in maverick’s slipstream

16 September 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Injury-hit: Henry Trinder has starred for Gloucester since his return to action PICTURES: Getty Images New man at 10: Danny Cipriani GIFTED […]

Not just Newcastle on receiving end

16 September 2018 0 comments

TOTALLY agree with H. Johnson’s sentiments in his letter “All Clubs are Equal? Not on this Showing” regarding Newcastle’s unfair refereeing calls. Before every game […]

Heem aims to honour Adams’ 50th game

9 September 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Fighting talk: Bryce Heem says Warriors can flourish BRYCE HEEM insists Worcester can prove their critics wrong by gunning for a top […]

It’s been a difficult week – Diamond

9 September 2018 0 comments

Out: Francois Hougaard FORGOTTEN England No.8 Josh Beaumont returns to Sale’s starting XV as part of a back row shuffle, while Mark Jennings comes in […]

Lozowski pumps up to build his England bid

9 September 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Challenge: Alex Lozowski faces England competition ALEX Lozowski has revealed why he has been piling on the pounds in a bid to […]

Ex-Bear Molloy inspires five-star Wasps

9 September 2018 0 comments

By BEN ADAMS Bristol Bears …17 Wasps……………32 CLAIRE Molloy went over twice as five-try Wasps got their campaign off to a handsome start with an […]

Joe’s not cruising for a bruising with Brodie

9 September 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Seven up? Joe Launchbury has faced Retallick six times already PICTURE: Getty Images JOE Launchbury insists his seventh match-up with New Zealand […]

YOUNG GUNS

9 September 2018 0 comments

WILL SIMONDS WASPS CENTRE As a youngster growing up in Buckingham, all-rounder Will Simonds excelled at football, rugby, cricket and tennis. He might have ended […]

Du Preez moved for further surgery

9 September 2018 3 comments

CORNELL du Preez has been switched to Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital from Worcester Royal Hospital for further surgery on his throat after fracturing his larynx […]

Priestland: It’s all about Bath for me right now

9 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS RHYS Priestland insists he’s put any thoughts of a Wales recall to the back of his mind as he focuses on driving […]

Simmonds and Slade make rash Wasps pay for errors

9 September 2018 1 comment

By NICK CAIN Double trouble: Henry Slade dives over for his second try for Exeter PICTURES: Getty Images Quick start: Elliot Daly breaks clear of […]

Young: It doesn’t look great for Shields

9 September 2018 0 comments

AN already long Wasps casualty list grew with Wasps DoR Dai Young confirming England blindside Brad Shields was taken to hospital with a suspected broken […]

Give the black kids a chance says Wade

2 September 2018 1 comment

ONE of the most famous black players in the Premiership says Rugby Union isn’t doing enough to get ethnic minority children from state schools into […]

Falcons have ability to fly again says Flood

2 September 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD More of the same: Toby Flood says Newcastle must keep the momentum going PICTURES: Getty Images Targets: Dean Richards TOBY Flood is […]

West Country foes set to rekindle rivalry in Ashton Gate near sell-out

31 August 2018 0 comments

26,000 tickets and counting have been sold for the Premiership season opener between Bristol and Bath

Premiership preview: Saracens

30 August 2018 0 comments

The champions have focussed their recruitment on tying down their current stars during the off-season

Premiership preview: Wasps

30 August 2018 0 comments

This summer’s big spenders will be looking for a return on their investment in trophies. With All Black fly-half Lima Sopoaga and blindside Brad Shields […]

Premiership preview: Worcester Warriors

30 August 2018 0 comments

The Warriors finished 11th last season, and although this time they are favourites for the drop they did enough to prove they are not automatic […]

Nifty Nizaam has proved he can cope in land of giants

26 August 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Off-loading skills: Nizaam Carr NIZAAM Carr has ordered Wasps to strike fear into the hearts of their opponents as Dai Young’s side […]

Bristol aiming for top six insists Aussie legend George

26 August 2018 1 comment

Longevity: George Smith GEORGE Smith believes those writing off Bristol’s Premiership chances are wide of the mark. Australian legend Smith says the Bears squad can […]

Quins on the trail of Tyrrells revenge over Saracens

26 August 2018 1 comment

WOMEN’S PREMIER 15 Champs: Lotte Clapp of Saracens lifts the trophy Intent: Rachel Burford Profile: Marlie Packer HARLEQUINS Ladies centre Rachael Burford has declared last […]

Ruan’s having a really ‘lekker’ time in Gloucester

26 August 2018 1 comment

Ambition: Ruan Ackermann RUAN Ackermann says SA Rugby’s decision to overturn a ban on picking overseas-based players will result in him and other South Africans […]

Give Danny Cipriani a chance like the ECB with Stokes, Vickery urges

22 August 2018 0 comments

Phil Vickery calls for caution by the RFU and Eddie Jones

Chudley confident he’ll get Bath’s attack firing

19 August 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Will Chudley ACE scrum-half Will Chudley is refreshed and ready to bring his Premiership-winning nous to Bath as the West Country […]