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Title bid is over agrees Matson

16 April 2017 0 comments

BATH head coach Tabai Matson conceded his side’s title hopes look over. He said: “I said after last week’s game against Leicester it’s about who […]

Williams upbeat despite agony at Exeter

16 April 2017 0 comments

BRISTOL were “gutted” not to beat Exeter at Sandy Park last time out and scrum-half Rhodri Williams is calling for another good performance ahead of […]

20 Questions: Biyi Alo – Worcester prop

12 April 2017 0 comments

How do you look back at that entertaining game at Wasps last Sunday? It must have been great to watch for the neutrals with the […]

Ackermann will give Gloucester some steel

9 April 2017 0 comments

ON the face of it Gloucester’s appointment of Johan Ackermann, below, as their new head coach for 2017-18, seems a shrewd one. The Lions improved […]

Gap widens on Bristol as Sharks edge 9-try spectacular

9 April 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Sale Sharks…36pts Tries: James 7, 28, Haley 39, McGuigan 64, B Curry 77 Conversions: MacGinty 8, 29, 40, 78 Penalties: MacGinty 75 […]

Soft tries getting annoying – Gold

9 April 2017 1 comment

GARY Gold was frustrated by his team’s display and refused to believe that they are safe from relegation. “Mathematically, it’s not enough and I would […]

Regular season winners ready for big finale

9 April 2017 0 comments

WOMEN’S ROUND-UP By NICK VERDIER BRISTOL dominated the Premiership’s regular season and head coach Roy Davies has now challenged his troops to go all the […]

‘I was close to being an LA drop-out’

8 April 2017 0 comments

Monster hooker Joe Taufete’e has been a massive hit at Sixways but it was not so long ago that the huge American with Samoan heritage […]

MacGinty cashing in off Callard’s master classes

2 April 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Target practice: AJ McGinty hits another penalty against Exeter SALE fly-half AJ MacGinty has paid tribute to former England coach Jon Callard […]

20 QUESTIONS

2 April 2017 0 comments

BIYI ALO WORCESTER PROP How do you look back at that entertaining game at Wasps last Sunday? It must have been great to watch for […]

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 […]

’I was close to being an LA drop-out’

2 April 2017 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to Joe Taufete’e, the American Football ace now tearing up the Aviva Premiership Early days: Taufete’e in LA gear Monster hooker Joe […]

Gold: Mills has given us control at 10

2 April 2017 2 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW FRANCOIS Hougaard may have been creating headlines at Worcester, but Warriors boss Gary Gold says another half-back has been equally instrumental in […]

Is Vui staying or going?

2 April 2017 0 comments

THERE is uncertainty over the future of Worcester’s Chris Vui after boss Gary Gold said he believes Vui is “already committed” elsewhere for next season. […]

Heem banned for two weeks for challenge on Le Roux

28 March 2017 0 comments

Bryce Heem has received a two-week ban for his challenge in the air on Willie le Roux on Sunday. The Worcester wing took out the […]

Cipriani: We can match glory days

26 March 2017 1 comment

On the move: Danny Cipriani knows when to kick or run PICTURE: Getty Images By NICK VERDIER DELIVERING Wasps’ first trophy in nine years will […]

In-form Worcester aiming to shock Wasps

26 March 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON WORCESTER went a long way to securing their Premiership safety last time out but flanker Sam Lewis insists there is no chance […]

Wasps v Worcester

26 March 2017 1 comment

Today. Kick-off 2.30pm, Ricoh Arena PREVIEW… WASPS had been favourites to reach the semi-finals before the season even started given their stellar squad – and […]

Hougaard in a hurry to take Warriors to the heights

26 March 2017 1 comment

TALISMANIC Worcester scrum-half Francois Hougaard has a warning for those who doubt the Six ways outfit will ever crack the Premiership: “Watch this space, we’re […]

Griffiths goes to Paris in bid for Steyn

26 March 2017 2 comments

WORCESTER WARRIORS have held talks with Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn about moving to Sixways Stadium from the start of next season. The Warriors have been […]

ROOM 101

26 March 2017 0 comments

THE WORCESTER LOCK TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND WILL SPENCER 1. Hesitation at roundabouts I get frustrated when […]

Olivier: Boks must act to end the drain of talent

26 March 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By TOM BRADSHAW SOUTH AFRICA are likely to suffer a continuing drain of talent unless the South African Rugby Union do a better […]

Johnston quits at Warriors

26 March 2017 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER Warriors high performance director Nick Johnston will leave the club next Saturday. He has decided not to renew the optional last two […]

Worcester rejuvenated after Gold makeover

24 March 2017 0 comments

Gary Gold has revealed he discovered a Worcester squad training poorly and unprepared for the physical intensity of the Premiership when he was parachuted into […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

19 March 2017 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■GARY GOLD looks like staying on at Worcester Warriors next season after being offered the chance to […]

Beale determined to deliver the goods before departing

19 March 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY KURTLEY Beale reckons the addition of Springbok superstar Willie Le Roux to an already electrifying backline has given Wasps the extra edge […]

Mallinder misses out to Wasps flier Howe

19 March 2017 1 comment

WASPS’ wing Tom Howe has won the Anglo-Welsh Cup breakthrough player award. Howe won a public vote from a ten-strong shortlist of young stars with […]

International snub powering Chiefs’ charge for title

19 March 2017 1 comment

FLANKER Don Armand reckons Exeter’s players can prove their Test credentials by claiming the Premiership title after using this season’s England snubs to rocket up […]

Warriors rejuvenated after Gold makeover

19 March 2017 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW GARY Gold has revealed he discovered a Worcester squad training poorly and unprepared for the physical intensity of the Premiership when he […]

Cards fall in favour of five-try Scotland

19 March 2017 0 comments

Scotland U20 38 Italy U20 17 DARCY Graham scored two tries as Scotland dominated an ill-disciplined Italian side to claim their first win of the […]

It’s Grand for Scarratt as England sweep in

19 March 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Ireland W 7pts Try: Lyons 66 Conversion: Tyrrell 66 England W 34pts Tries: Wilson Hardy 16, Keates 53, Cokayne 62, Scarratt 69, […]

Warriors close to O’Connor deal

12 March 2017 0 comments

FORMER WALLABY star James O’Connor looks set to be heading to the Premiership next season and is close to agreeing a deal to join Worcester […]

Peter Jackson: How Wales are missing Henson’s abiding class

9 March 2017 0 comments

As Wales prepare to salvage what’s left of the Six Nations, their best midfield player will be otherwise engaged in a similar operation. Gavin Henson […]

Myler magic keeps Saints marching on

5 March 2017 1 comment

By COLIN NEWBOULT Barreling over: Northampton hooker Mikey Haywood powers his way over to score. PICTURES: Getty Images JUDGED on this performance, you wonder why […]

PREVIEW… Worcester v Bristol

5 March 2017 0 comments

Today. Sixways, kick-off 3pm As much as both sides want to downplay the importance of this match, it is a must-win for both Worcester and […]

Mathewson is on alert over old foe Hougaard

5 March 2017 2 comments

By NICK VERDIER THEY are used to locking horns in Super Rugby but today scrum-halves Alby Mathewson and Francois Hougaard will take on each other […]

Keatley weighs up offer from Warriors

5 March 2017 0 comments

WORCESTER have offered Ireland fly-half Ian Keatley a move to Sixways next season. Keatley, 29, is keen on going to the Premiership next season and […]

Leicester looking at Carnegie speedster

5 March 2017 0 comments

HAVING seen Ryan Burrows, their best forward, sign for Newcastle next season, Yorkshire Carnegie could be set to lose their most dangerous back with Leicester […]

Lichfield in shock as they miss out on Super league

5 March 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER LICHFIELD Ladies director of rugby Becky Williams reckons the RFU have made a “mistake” in excluding the “best club in the country” […]

Tom Arscott EXCLUSIVE: I thought it was the end of my career

1 March 2017 0 comments

By JON NECOMBE Yorkshire Carnegie signing Tom Arscott feared he was “damaged” goods and might never play professionally again after his abrupt sacking by Sale. […]

Deano is the key to Newcastle success

26 February 2017 0 comments

WHAT brilliant news that Newcastle have made such stellar signings for next season. Maxime Mermoz is a quality addition and a real sign of intent […]

Champions kick-start their bid for top spot

26 February 2017 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD MARK McCall breathed a huge sigh of relief after his champions rediscovered the art of winning by sweeping Sharks aside at Allianz […]

It’ll be furious from the start as derby fervour

26 February 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER NICK FENTON-WELLS has no doubt Bristol can avoid relegation but time is running out and he knows a return to winning ways […]

Resilient Warriors fall short of a vital bonus

26 February 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT In the thick of it: Saints try-scorer Teimana Harrison PICTURES: Getty Images On the charge: Worcester centre Wynand Olivier TEAMS NORTHAMPTON: Tuala […]

Mallinder: Next two games are massive

26 February 2017 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder is hoping that his team can build some momentum after moving into the European Champions Cup qualification spots. “We’ve […]

I thought it was the end of my career admits Arscott

26 February 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE Carnegie signing Tom Arscott feared he was “damaged” goods and might never play professionally again after his abrupt sacking by Sale. […]

Young Gun: Will Butler – England U20s centre

24 February 2017 0 comments

Will Butler faced a race against the clock to be fit for the Six Nations but he is now looking to pick up where he […]

Worcester sign Jersey second-rower

22 February 2017 0 comments

Jersey Reds lock Pierce Phillips has been signed by Worcester Warriors ahead of next season. The 24-year-old, a towering presence at 6ft 8in, has started […]