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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoCrossword
ACROSS 1. Romania’s 1999 World Cup scrum-half who also captained the Oaks (4) 3. Montpellier’s Syrian billionaire chairman eyeing Gloucester investment...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoBurgess: I’d have been worth weight, like Ardie
Phil Burgess is proud to be a Sevens player but he does regret he was never given the chance to showcase...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoTe’o warns Farrell: I’m aiming to be a starter
Ben Te’o has warned fellow British & Lions No.12 hopefuls Owen Farrell and Robbie Henshaw he aims to be a starter...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Lions snub ‘gutted’ me admits an angry Brown
Raging England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to take out his frustrations on Argentina after revealing his anger at Warren Gatland‘s...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoInjured Lions’ Players Should Have Time on the Field
Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It’s frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans....
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoMikalcius can put heat on big names at Quins
By NEALE HARVEY IMPOSING Hartpury wing Jonas Mikalcius possesses the “world-class” physical attributes necessary to challenge Test stars Marland Yarde and...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoBurgess: I’d have been worth weight, like Ardie
By NICK VERDIER Hand off: Phil Burgess takes on Samoa for England in Hong Kong this season PICTURE: Getty Images Mobile:...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoCorker gives Parker a Welsh seal of approval
By NEALE HARVEY SONNY Parker is the ideal man to spearhead London Welsh’s charge back to the National Leagues, according to...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoNaholo try clinches stunning fightback
By NICK VERDIER NEW ZEALAND teams just do not know when they are beaten as the Highlanders demonstrated with a sensational...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Weekend beginning Friday, May 12, 2017 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, MAY 12...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoMcGeechan: Lions have quality to win
No one speaks with more authority and knowledge about the British & Irish Lions than Sir Ian McGeechan, who was head...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoOnly way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack – Robbie Fruean
As a proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their downfall against the Lions...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoHartley’s Lions hopes ‘were stifled by Saints’
Dylan Hartley‘s failure to win a Lions call had its roots in Northampton‘s restricted game plan, according to former England and...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoRugby Continues Seeing an Increase in Popularity Worldwide
AN increase in popularity was seen after the announcement of rugby getting a place in the 2016 Olympic Games, the first...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoRead suffers thumb injury and is doubt to face Lions
By LUKE JARMYN ALL BLACKS captain Kieran Read was in hospital last night after suffering a susprected broken thumb in the...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoBilly and I can mix it up in back row says Faletau
Taulupe Faletau insists he will have no qualms switching to flanker for the Lions if it means starting alongside his cousin...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoLozowski is ready to state case for England
Alex Lozowski has declared himself ready to stake a claim for England‘s coveted No.10 jersey on the back of a stellar...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoKings upset the odds to stun sorry Waratahs
By NICK VERDIER King for a day: Michael Willemse celebrates his try PICTURE: Getty Images THE Kings might be heading for...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoFletcher’s unbeaten boys put Scotland to sword
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND finished the U18s International Series unbeaten after they secured a seventry 45-24 victory over Scotland last Sunday....
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoJason will be last to walk away from us say Bristol
By NEALE HARVEY BRISTOl chairman Chris Booy insists there will be no more ‘get out’ clauses on offer after revealing that...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoBurford confident new-look Aylesford will deliver
By NICK VERDIER AYLESFORD are 80 minutes away from clinching a maiden Women’s Premiership title to go with their Cup triumph...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoAll-rounder Farrell reminds McCaw of legend Carter
Richie McCaw believes Owen Farrell is turning into a Northern Hemisphere version of Dan Carter. McCaw, a double World Cup-winning captain,...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoCole: Challenge of Sinckler forcing me to be a better player
England stalwart Dan Cole reckons the sound of thundering heels from young tight-head pretender Kyle Sinckler will ensure he never drops...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoYoung: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must
Dai Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad tomorrow and he reckons Wasps...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoEngland look to complete the clean sweep
NEWS EXTRA JOHN Fletcher’s England U18s take on Scotland today looking to end the international series in Wales unbeaten. John Fletcher’s...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoBig win over Blitzbokke makes up for early slip
SINGAPORE By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND saved their best until last with a stunning win over South Africa sending them to the...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoFiji earn first win as Amor’s lads crash
HONG KONG WRAP FIJI picked up their first trophy since the Rio Olympics by retaining their Hong Kong Sevens crown last...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoBeauden brilliance saves Hurricanes
By SAM JACKSON BEAUDEN BARRETT produced a masterclass performance, albeit with another yellow card, to get the Hurricanes home 28- 24...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoEvans: These backs can test my All Blacks
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans never bets against the All Blacks, but the Kiwi strategist reckons he can name a British &...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoSonny Bill’s back and feeling fresh for Lions
By NICK VERDIER SONNY Bill Williams made his long-awaited Blues debut yesterday after nearly a year on the sidelines but it...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoWatch 7s at Richmond
THE Lord’s Taverners, the UK charity that provides young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with disabilities the chance to enjoy...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoWade named best in March
LETHAL Wasps finisher Christian Wade has been named the Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for March. The winger, who has...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoWilliams in the dock
A FRENCH court has fined former New Zealand international Ali Williams £1,280 for buying cocaine outside a Paris nightclub. The 35-year-old...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoFitness guru Morrow gets Gatland call
RUGBY SHORTS SARACENS’ unsung hero Phil Morrow has been signed up by Warren Gatland for this summer’s Lions tour. Morrow, performance...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoForthcoming fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Week beginning Sunday, April 9th, 2017 ... Continue reading......
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Featured
/ 9 years agoSooner England switch Watson to full-back the better
Mike Brown‘s days as England‘s first choice full-back are numbered according to Matt Perry, who reckons it is time for Bath...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoOnly question is, which tour will Denny be on?
Denny Solomona would be a more than useful weapon in the Lions armoury if Warren Gatland was to make him his...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoDickson may quit Saints for Bedford
By JON NEWCOMBE NORTHAMPTON legend Lee Dickson could see out his professional career as a Bedford player in the Championship. The...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoBrothers in arms keep Kiwi sides riding high
By NICK VERDIER THE Barrett and Ioane brothers were on fire yesterday with standout performances to hand the Hurricanes and the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoWallabies set to go on strike if Force are axed
NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA’S professional rugby players may go on strike early next year if one of their Super Rugby teams is...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoRichards set to quit as Exiles tighten their belt
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA LONDON Scottish head coach Peter Richards is set to leave in response to cutbacks that will...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoChief exec Casey calls time at Irish
LONDON Irish chief executive Bob Casey will leave the club this summer after resigning. Casey said: “The time is right for...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoClassy Conor takes his cue to strangle Ealing
Star turn: Munster’s Conor Oliver scores a try PICTURE: Inpho By JEREMY INSON MUNSTER A reached the British and Irish Cup...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoTheo hungry for lead role in season run-in
By NICK VERDIER YOUNGSTERS usually improve through playing, but London Irish fly-half Theo Brophy Clews is determined to prove the off-field...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoJersey boys ready to put on another big show
JERSEY are the only side to beat London Irish in the Championship this term and boss Harvey Biljon is expecting a...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoSheedy could still hold key to Bristol survival
NEWS EXTRA CALLUMSheedy is unlikely to play a single Premiership minute for Bristol this season but the young fly-half could still...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoFarrell would make a great leader of Lions says Mako
Mako Vunipola reckons ‘world-class’ Owen Farrell would make a fantastic job of captaining the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoTwickenham rout ‘will cost Scots their Lions places’
Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton fears his countrymen’s 62-21 Six Nations thrashing by England has dashed any hope of significant Lions...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoLions ban clubs from using their branding
The Lions are not making friends among the broader rugby community as their commercial team prevent other clubs from ‘unofficial’ use...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBrian Ashton: Daly is a must for regular place on Eddie’s teamsheet
No man is indispensible but one member of the England backline is starting to prove as close to undroppable as any...












