James Haskell: Henry Pollock deserves to start for England – and I’m still a big fan of Courtney Lawes

James Haskell backs Henry Pollock at No.8, discusses Courtney Lawes’ England prospects and calls for improvements to Premiership Rugby.

Rugby Paper Roundup: What England fans need to know about Japan ahead of Nations Championship clash

Japanese rugby expert Steve Noble joins Ben Jaycock to assess Japan’s development, key threats and tactical approach under Eddie Jones.

Rugby Paper Roundup: France v South Africa: Are Springboks unstoppable ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ben Jaycock and Steve Noble examine the Springboks’ dominance, their evolving attack and whether France have the weapons to expose weaknesses...

England make 10 changes for Japan clash as George Ford returns at fly-half

George Ford makes his first international appearance since February in place of Fin Smith, who is not included in the matchday...

England rocked by injury crisis as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set to miss rest of Nations Championship

The explosive Exeter Chiefs back sustained the injury to his right leg in the first half at Twickenham and limped on...

Steve Borthwick explains how England predecessors helped him block out the noise

Steve Borthwick reveals how advice from his predecessors helped him shut out the criticism, while Henry Pollock’s two-try display provided another...

England 45-22 Australia: Henry Pollock stars as Red Rose claim record victory against Wallabies

Seven tries were engineered in a show of unity from England’s players towards head coach Steve Borthwick.

Bill Sweeney wants more stars like Henry Pollock to transform English rugby’s profile

RFU chief executive believes rugby must learn from Australian sports and work more closely with the Prem to develop a new...

England star Ben Earl insists players should have a say in rugby law changes

Ben Earl believes players should have a greater voice in rugby law changes, after his research found none of the international...

Wales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support

Louis Rees-Zammit shines for Wales against Japan, but a lack of support from his team-mates leaves Steve Tandy with plenty to...

England captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash

Maro Itoje wants England to put their Six Nations disappointment behind them and prove to Twickenham supporters they have turned a...

England vs Australia: Tommy Freeman warns Red Rose to keep it clean

Tommy Freeman warns England must cut out ill-discipline and costly penalties or risk being punished by Australia.

Peter Jackson: The men who gave their todays for our tomorrows

“When you go home, tell them of us and say: For your tomorrow we gave our today.” – John Maxwell Edmonds,...

Brendan Gallagher: Give Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne the VC he truly deserves

Brendan Gallagher renews the campaign for former Ireland and British Lions forward Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne to receive the Victoria Cross, arguing...

Sam Riley certain that Harlequins will climb up the Prem ladder

Sam Riley backs Harlequins’ set-piece to provide the platform for a Premiership title challenge as they look to build on an...

Chris Hewett: Protectionism is not the answer for PWR

Chris Hewett argues that the PWR should embrace overseas talent rather than shut its doors, with Canadian success helping to make...

Former captain Chris Robshaw urges England to seize the day against Australia

Former England captain Chris Robshaw challenges Steve Borthwick’s side to show the nation what they can do and make a statement...

England vs Australia: Harry Wilson confident Wallabies can stay in the fight

Australia captain Harry Wilson backs his side to withstand England’s powerful bench and avoid a repeat of last year’s Twickenham defeat.

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand: Scots blown away by ruthless All Blacks

Scotland’s hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand suffer another setback as the ruthless All Blacks run in seven tries...

Ireland 42-12 Argentina: Hat-trick man Hugo Keenan has Andy Farrell’s side motoring

Hugo Keenan marks his return with a hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Argentina, but Andy Farrell’s side face a sterner test...

Italy 7-66 South Africa: Springboks go full bore to cut the Italians to pieces

South Africa run riot against an injury-hit Italy, scoring ten tries in a ruthless display as Rassie Erasmus’ full-strength Springboks expose...

England A 59-24 Argentina XV: Standout Harlequins duo show the way ahead

Harlequins duo Luke Northmore and Jack Kenningham lead the way as England A run in nine tries to overpower Argentina XV...

Mapletoft happy with the set-piece

ENGLAND A head coach Mark Mapletoft believed his side had the greater attacking threat. He said: “We were always a bit...

Jeremy Guscott: Steve Borthwick should let England have a go… the time is right

Jeremy Guscott urges Steve Borthwick to unleash England’s attacking talent against Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaching.

Wales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going

Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...

James Thompson backs Leicester Tigers to build on winning momentum

James Thompson says Leicester Tigers are ready to turn up the intensity as they target a strong finish to the year...

Jonny Weimann is keen to grab his chance at Northampton Saints

Jonny Weimann hopes his leg injury is not serious as Northampton Saints face a mounting scrum-half crisis ahead of a demanding...

Nick Cain: It was a mistake to extend Steve Borthwick’s England contract before Australia clash

Nick Cain questions the timing of Steve Borthwick’s England contract extension, warning Bill Sweeney’s decision has fuelled discontent ahead of the...

Exeter Chiefs 19-35 Bath: Job done! Johann van Graan’s side prove too strong for Chiefs

Bath’s youngsters make the most of their opportunity as they run in five tries to beat Exeter Chiefs in the Prem...

Saracens 54-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries turn on the power and race home

Luke Davidson inspires Saracens to another big Premiership Cup victory, kicking 14 points as the hosts run in eight tries to...

Northampton Saints 39-15 Leicester Tigers: Stylish Saints suffer another injury blow

Northampton Saints produced an impressive attacking display to beat Leicester Tigers, but Phil Dowson faces a fresh injury concern after Jonny...

Sale Sharks 21-19 Bristol Bears: Arron Reed hits the right lines as Pat Lam’s side are denied

Arron Reed scored twice as Sale Sharks held off a spirited Bristol Bears fightback to secure a second Premiership Cup win...

Paul Rees: It’s right time for England boss Steve Borthwick to show he’s a true leader

Paul Rees says England need to use their heads against Australia at Twickenham ahead of the Nations Championship clash this afternoon.

Ashley Challenger is giving Worcester Warriors a real lift

Ashley Challenger reflects on Worcester’s flying start to the season, the pressure of becoming the side to beat and his special...

Jamie Stephens demands ruthless edge as Canterbury rue missed chances

Canterbury captain Jamie Stephens believes his side can compete with National Two East’s leading clubs but says they must improve their...

Tyler Jerrum is leading a rebuild mission at Cinderford in National Two West

Cinderford captain Tyler Jerrum believes his side are finding their feet again after a difficult start to their National Two West...

Seabourne sees Tykes born again with style

■By BEN CROPPER Leeds Tykes ….33pts Tries: Bailey 4, Turpin 13, Worthington 24, Farrell 36, Salisbury 58 Conversions: Turagabeci 13, 24,...

Green’s finish fires up Sale at Scottish

■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS London Scottish …40 Sale FC…………………45 JOE GREEN’s late try snatched the win for Sale FC, denying London Scottish...

Plymouth put on a show as they see off Rams

■By PADDY MARSH Plymouth A …………35 Rams …………………… 21 PLYMOUTH ALBION maintained their unbeaten record this season with a victory over...

Priddey in fine form to spark Camborne into life

■By BILL HOOPER Camborne ……..66 Bishop’s S ……..35 BEN PRIDDEY did what he does best, landing four tries to lead Camborne...

Osgood & Holling share top billing

■By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J ………..41 Bury St Edmunds .27 SHADYN OSGOOD and Will Holling’s respective braces both helped Tonbridge Juddians...

Cambridge given a lesson by Park

■By CHARLIE WHITE Rosslyn Park ………66 Cambridge …………. 21 ROSSLYN PARK rocked visitors Cambridge, with a dominant display in a convincing...

Last-gasp Rowson steals it for Dings

■By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield ……………..38 Dings Crusaders ..43 HARRY ROWSON’s last-gasp try gave Dings Crusaders their first win on the road...

Regional results

Centres are the focus of attention

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE voracious French rugby recruitment rumour mill – as we all well know – never really stops,...

England fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes

Fin Smith starts at fly-half against the Wallabies after coming through Friday’s final training session.

The Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks

Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...

England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash

Alex Mitchell’s hamstring injury and Archie McParland’s calf problem leave England short of scrum-half options, with Ben Spencer and Harry Randall...

Nations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit

The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...