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Lions series: Jasper Wiese in at No.8 for Springboks

27 July 2021 0 comments

The Springboks have named their team for the second Test against the Lions

Lions criticised for inclusion of Dan Biggar for second Test

27 July 2021 0 comments

Fly-half Dan Biggar has been selected to start for the Lions days after failing a HIA in the first Test

Lions character shone through at the end | Shane Williams

25 July 2021 0 comments

Shane Williams points out the big calls Warren Gatland got right in the second Test

First Test player ratings: Itoje and Lawes stole the show

25 July 2021 0 comments

Paul Rees rates the performances from the first Test in Cape Town

South Africa 17-22 Lions: Long arm of the Lawes grabs Lions first prize

25 July 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain’s match report on a victorious start to the Test series for the British & Irish Lions, thanks in no small part to the work of Courtney Lawes

Fighting talk from Galthie should put fear in rivals | James Harrington

25 July 2021 0 comments

How Fabien Galthie is building depth with France whilst also being ’90 per cent’ sure of his squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

England U18 star Josh opts for Spain

25 July 2021 0 comments

Up and up: Josh Peters wins lineout for SpainONE of the more exotic recent Oundle graduates is strapping lock Josh Peters – 6ft 7in and […]

Oundle was finishing school for Curry twins

25 July 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Dynamic duo: Curry twins, Ben and Tom, with England and Oundle inset England Schools cap: […]

Don’t rule Marcus out yet says Bowe

25 July 2021 0 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD Calm: Marcus SmithMARCUS Smith may have found himself abused by former Ireland lock Neil Francis.But another star Irishman paid the Lions fly-half […]

Mitchell leaves England for Wasps

25 July 2021 0 comments

ENGLAND defence coach John Mitchell is to join the backroom staff at Wasps.The 57-year-old former All Blacks head coach has agreed a contract that will […]

Mallinder off to Japan for gig at No.10

25 July 2021 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON Saints playmaker Harry Mallinder is off to Japan in search of more regular playing time in the Top League.The 25-year-old, son of former Saints […]

Incessant TMO calls become so annoying | Jeff Probyn

25 July 2021 0 comments

The tour should be ended without the third Test being played if the Lions win again next week, argues Jeff Probyn

ROG ends Ireland’s long wait for Slam

25 July 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactfulWhat’s happening here?It’s March 21, 2009 and […]

Hargreaves: Law changes could destroy Union ethos

25 July 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES ALISTAIR Hargreaves was forced to retire at the age of 30 after suffering a fifth concussion in two years when he collided […]

‘Owen and the gang will be back in title mix’

25 July 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRABy ADAM HATHAWAY FORMER skipper Brad Barritt has warned the rest of the Premiership to watch their backs as Saracens arrive back on the […]

ARTHUR CLARK

25 July 2021 0 comments

YOUNG GUNSGLOUCESTER LOCK Grand Slam celebrations didn’t last long for England U20s star Arthur Clark as he shifts from rugby commitments to farming.The Gloucester lock, […]

USA stars re-sign at Exeter

25 July 2021 0 comments

EXETER have agreed new terms with American internationals Gabby Cantorna, Jennine Duncan, Rachel Johnson and Kate Zackary for next season.The quartet were part of the […]

Kerr earns long stay in Bristol

25 July 2021 0 comments

Impressed: Jake KerrSCOTLAND hooker Jake Kerr has signed a permanent deal with Bristol. The 25-year-old signed a short-term contract at the end of last season […]

Blues power up the front row

25 July 2021 0 comments

BEDFORD Blues have bolstered their options at loosehead with the former Ireland U20s international Joey Conway.Conway, 23, was part of the Munster age-grade setup and […]