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Columnists
/ 6 years agoFailing to plan, you plan to fail, Eddie! | Jeff Probyn
After what was a disastrous start to this Six Nations, yesterday’s and even next weekend’s result really can’t change the fact that...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEngland 23-20 France: What a show as Engand throw off the shackles
Maro Itoje puts the finishes touches on a humdinger at Twickenham, as England come from behind to end French Grand Slam...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoBayonne push Agen one step nearer the inevitable | James Harrington
Midway through the second half of Italy v Wales, the Top 14 caught up with its Covid-hit schedule as the final...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe ball was no longer a time bomb | David Flatman
Anthony Watson receives special praise for his lung-bursting, all-action marathon performance against the French at Twickenham
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWho knew exciting rugby could be so fun to play? | Brendan Gallagher
England duo Ben Youngs and Tom Curry made life tough for Antoine Dupont, doing just enough to prevent the France No.9...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoI’m backing wonderful Wales all the way in Paris | Shane Williams
The Grand Slam is on for Wales, Shane Williams considers the likelihood after their win in Rome
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoA maturing Finn Russell can give Scots the key edge | Jeremy Guscott
IT is a long time since Scotland have had to live with the weight of expectation of winning matches in the...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoStopwatch away! It’s quality time that counts | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett examines rugby's rugby tape law regulations that could do with being cut to simplify the sport for the masses
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoEngland’s eruption of joy as Billy Whizz explodes
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe chickens are coming home to roost for Eddie Jones | Nick Cain
How close should England be to pushing the panic button with their Saracens stars and high penalty count?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoAnnihilate Italy then Grand Slam beckons | Shane Williams
Two matches await Wales in their crusade for a second Six Nations Grand Slam in three years
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoFarrell’s red mist is black spot in captaincy traits | Chris Hewett
How many bases need to be covered in what makes a Test-level captain? Chris Hewett explores after seeing the likes of...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoNo tantrums from Callum Sheedy just a focus on the team | Peter Jackson
It's been a rapid rise for Callum Sheedy to the Wales Six Nations set-up, Peter Jackson looks at the Bristol No.10's...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoPullin stood in line of duty | Peter Jackson
SOME of Bristol’s grand old rugby men accompanied one of England’s most revered captains on his final journey, from the family...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCanal Plus keep rights in bumper Top 14 deal | James Harrington
James Harrington reports on the megan deal Top 14 bosses and broadcaster Canal Plus have struck in France
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMalins and Lawrence can fire the England line | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott urges Eddie Jones to unleash his skill players and his own thoughts about selection with France and Ireland to...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoFiji magic’s everywhere – except in World Cup | Chris Hewett
Could England hand a call-up to Bristol Bears flyer Siva Naulago?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSpringboks will want their share of Lions flesh | Jeff Probyn
How should SA Rugby expect to be compensated for hosting a Lions 'tour' away from South Africa?
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWales 40-24 England: Don’t blame the ref, this was English indiscipline
Nick Cain reports from the Principality Stadium where Wales claimed the Triple Crown against an improved, but indisciplined, England
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoConcussion threatens Carwyn Jones’ French idyll | Peter Jackson
Like Jack Clifford, Carwyn Jones is a participant of the 2013 JRWC final whose career came to a premature end
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMinister of Sport may withdraw support for Six Nations | James Harrington
French rugby has been in chaos for the past week, James Harrington explains
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoDrop a few, Eddie that will shake them up | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott implores Eddie Jones to give Ollie Lawrence and Max Malins their chance in an England shirt, after defeat to...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoTriple Crown in the bag, now Wales can land that Grand Slam | Shane Williams
Shane Williams says Wales supporters should savour this victory over England, after a down 2020 followed World Cup agony
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGauzere made the worst back-to-back calls in history of Six Nations | Brendan Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher says the decisions by Pascasl Gauzere during England's loss to Wales were unfathomable
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMarquee men mock the salary cap principles | Nick Cain
Nick Cain examines the proposterous regulation of marquee players under the Premiership salary cap
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoAt last, Slattery gets the title his amazing skill deserved
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 6 years agoReviving the England Saxons would help Eddie’s arousal plan
Nick Cain looks at the defunct England Saxons programme, and asks notable figures Ali Hepher and George Skivington about their time...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGuildford make history in Daily Mail U15 Cup
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools GUILDFORD’S finest hour, and major claim to rugby fame, was winning...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoFuture of rugby is threated by cheap shots | Chris Hewett
MIDWAY through the blizzard of red cards that carpeted the Premiership last weekend, one of the commentators was heard to say...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoShaun Edwards is just latest proof that League ideas work | Chris Hewett
The Wigan Warriors great is making an easy going of Union, Chris Hewett presents the Edwards Defence
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoNo-one got a word in when Nigel Owens was the ref, not even Farrell | Chris Hewett
As people expose Owen Farrell's vocal hounding of referee Mike Adamson, Chris Hewett says Nigel Owens was one man who wouldn't...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoNo wonder BT are miffed | Chris Hewett
Will viewers bother to watches matches, that may well be played at a high intensity, even it there are no connotations...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoEngland’s pack must power up against the Welsh | Jeremy Guscott
England's forwards must cut out the penalties in pursuit of victory over unbeaten Wales when they return to action from the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGuscott becomes pride of the Lions in Brisbane
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSorry Leigh, Liam Williams goes full-back to get Josh in team | Shane Williams
Shane Williams casts his expert eye over who Wayne Pivac should select to give Wales their best shot of beating England
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoDecision time, Eddie – put down the yo-yos! | Nick Cain
Nick Cain questions whether England captain Owen Farrell is facing up to the toughest period of his career with club and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby’s great schools – Lancaster RGS: A finishing school for top coaches
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools to bring Lancaster Royal Grammar School under the microscope
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoYoung Harry found his feet – and voice – in Wales… | Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson tells the story of how Harry Randall captained Wales against England at the Gnoll as a 16-year-old
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoRest week turns sour for France as Antoine Dupont falls victim | James Harrington
James Harrington breaks down the week in French rugby, with Antoine Dupont's positive Covid-19 test a concern for Les Bleus
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoEdgy, the thinking man’s super hero | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett pays a very personal tribute to Bath and England No.8 David Egerton
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSimon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington
The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoCarwyn’s words had the ring of rugby truth
by CHRIS HEWETT The Six Nations champions’ abject surrender of the Calcutta Cup unleashed a torrent of jokes, the sharpest of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Merve didn’t swerve the SA ‘Zombies’!
Wales and Lions great Mervyn Davies wrote about the 1971 Invincibles tour for the school magazine where he taught, Emanuel School
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoOur security bus had ‘England’ written on the side!
Brendan Gallagher writes on how inauspicious England looked on their trip to Dublin in 1973 during 'The Troubles'
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLack of leadership on and off the field | Jeff Probyn
Jeff Probyn points the finger at England's lack of leaders on the pitch for their loss to Scotland at Twickenham
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoJack’s shriek of pain was the stuff of nightmares | Brendan Gallagher
England's win over Italy was overshadowed by a serious-looking knee injury to Wasp flanker Jack Willis
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoPenaud wings in to combat aerial bombardment
James Harrington looks at how France will adjust to the absence of Johnny Sexton in Ireland's backline
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWilliams buckles under pressure of shoot-out
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoClang goes gate on our great game thanks to RFU Council vote | Nick Cain
Nick Cain writes on the dismantlement of English rugby union by the RFU Council's vote to approve a moratorium on relegation...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoClatter of trains couldn’t derail mighty Emanuel
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Learning from the master: The great Mervyn Thomas, second left front...












