Peter Winterbottom: England can take on world’s best if they play with ambition and confidence

Former England flanker Peter Winterbottom gives his verdict on Red Rose head coach Steve Borthwick, captain Maro Itoje, and outlines how...

My Life in Rugby: Laura Delgado – Rugby rescued me when I was in a dark place

Laura Delgado, below, the former Spain, DMP Sharks, Exeter, Gloucester-Hartpury, Harlequins and Hawke’s Bay prop, who retired this month, reflects on...

White Roses in full bloom

By BEN JAYCOCK Gill Burns Championship YORKSHIRE sent out an ominous warning to the rest of the field in the Gill...

YOUNG GUNS

TAYOADEGBEMILE SARACENS LOCK/BLINDSIDE TAYO Adegbemile says his focus is firmly on pushing closer to senior rugby at Saracens after a breakthrough...

Dunn back for semis

NEWS EXTRA BATH hooker Tom Dunn has been banned for two games after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle...

FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Today’s update covers the period Sunday 10th May 2026 through to Saturday 16th May 2026. This week we are taking our...

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Paul Rees: Protectionism of the Prem is costing England and Steve Borthwick

Paul Rees looks at the selection issue hindering England coach Steve Borthwick.

My life in Rugby: Bobby De Wee – “Winning titles never gets old”

Coming through South African rugby as a lock can feel brutal at times because there is always somebody bigger, stronger or...

Will Carling: ‘Leading England at 22 taught me trust matters more than authority’

In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Will Carling reflects on becoming England captain at 22, the unseen...

Paul Rees: ‘Europe’ is a formidable mountain to conquer

Paul Rees looks at the challenges teams face on the road in the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup plus more...

YOUNG GUNS

CHARLIETAMANI NORTHAMPTON & ENGLAND U18 WING Charlie Tamani has emerged as the latest talent off the Finborough School production line. The...

My Life in Rugby: Ryan Edwards – Bristol fashion suited my style

Ryan Edwards, the former Bristol Bears, Cardiff Blues and Bridgend winger, reflects on his life in rugby.

James Haskell interview: ‘You can lie to everyone else, but you can’t lie to yourself’

In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, James Haskell discusses goal setting, selection pressure, injury, mental strength and...

Joaquín Moro: I had no doubts that Leicester Tigers were the club for me

Joe Santamaria talks to Joaquín Moro, the Leicester Tigers flanker who is following in some famous footsteps.

My Life in Rugby: Will Genia – 100 Aussie caps is my career highlight

Will Genia, the former Australia, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels, Stade Francais & Kintetsu Liners scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.

Ealing keep on building

EALING Trailfinders have strengthened their squad with a raft of new signings, including prop PJ Sheck, back rower Harry Taylor, winger...

Bacon’s new deal

COVENTRY have secured the future of full-back Tom Bacon after he re-signed for the 2026/27 season. Bacon, 26, enjoyed an impressive...

Warriors sign pair of props

EXTRA NEWS WORCESTER Warriors have signed props Joe Jones and Jack Dickinson to negate the loss of Lyon-bound Tim Hoyt. Jones...

Could you hold my Woodbine now, Allan?

ALLAN Hosie, one of Scotland‘s best-ever referees and then a formidable administrator after hanging up the whistle, has died aged 80....

YOUNG GUNS

KEEVYFITZPATRICK LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING LOCK Keevy Fitzpatrick admits her rise through the ranks has come quicker than she ever imagined after breaking...

Paul Rees: Bath’s train heading for glory

Paul Rees looks forward to today’s Champions Cup semi-final between Johann van Graan’s men and Bordeaux-Begles

All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens reveals the simple rule behind making big calls under pressure

Rugby sells itself on pressure, but Andrew Mehrtens is more interested in what happens before the big moment: the habits, trust...

Paul Rees: Exeter Chiefs in search of an American with a dream

Paul Rees looks at the financial challenges facing the Prem.

Paul Rees: Attacking sides get away with too much at the breakdown

Paul Rees on how and when the TMO should get involved...

After 18 years, Evans is to leave Quins

EXTRA NEWS Hall of famer: Nick Evans HARLEQUINS‘ all-time points scorer and current attack coach Nick Evans is to leave the...

My Life in Rugby: Josh Skelcey – Wearing an England shirt was a highlight

Josh Skelcey, the former Northampton Saints, Birmingham Moseley, Nottingham, Plymouth Albion, Ampthill and Cambridge winger, who is now player-coach at Old...

YOUNG GUNS

GEORGEBOLAM NEWCASTLE BACK ROWER NEWCASTLE Red Bulls back rower George Bolam has taken the first steps into senior rugby in his...

Ireland are the next challenge for England’s young Roses

WOMEN’S U21 SIX NATIONS ■By PHIL CAMPBELL AFTER a compelling opening round of the Six Nations Women’s U21 Series, England‘s clash...

Paul Rees: Wales go in search of a path back to the summit

Paul Rees sees signs of a better tomorrow for the men in red as debate continues about what happens next.

My Life in Rugby: Will Davis – Everything I dreamed of was in front of me

Will Davis, the former Bristol Bears, Ealing Trailfinders and Northampton Saints prop, who is now player-coach at Blackheath, reflects on his...

Gilmore moves to boost his squad

NEWS EXTRA HARLEQUINS have brought in reinforcements on short-term contracts until the end of the season as the club deals with...

Repeated breaks ‘tricky’

GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington says repeated breaks in the Prem schedule make it hard to build momentum. After two weeks...

LUCAWOODYATT GLOUCESTER & WALES U20 NO.9

YOUNG GUNS Luca Woodyatt has wasted little time making his mark on the international stage, stepping seamlessly from Wales U18s into...

Paul Rees: Duelling French aristocrats! Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles clash in the Champions Cup

Rugby in France has never been more popular. The television audience for the final Six Nations match against England peaked at...

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TAIOVARNDELL COVENTRY & ENGLAND U19 WING Taio Varndell is carving out his own path with Coventry but is inspired by his...

My Life in Rugby: Tom Ailes – I won’t forget running out at Twickenham

Tom Ailes, the former Hartpury, Gloucester Academy, Sale FC and Sedgley Park Tigers No.8, who now plays for Preston Grasshoppers, reflects...

Baby for England winners

NEWS EXTRA WORLD Cup-winning Red Roses Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer are expecting a baby together. Second row Galligan, 27, is...

Ulster lure Benson from Quins

Moving: Jamie Benson ULSTER have signed Irish-qualified Harlequins back Jamie Benson on a two-year deal. The versatile 23-year-old can play at...

Daly worry for England

ENGLAND full-back Elliot Daly has fractured his arm and will miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign for Saracens. Daly, 33,...

Paul Rees: Why rugby must adapt to survive in the social media age

Paul Rees reports on how the game needs to adapt to attract new fans in a world dominated by social media.

My Life in Rugby: Vicky Macqueen – Saracens was the place to be

Receiving the British Empire Medal in 2018 was one of those moments that still feels slightly surreal when I look back...

YOUNG GUNS

Feature FREDDIEJONES SARACENS & ENGLAND U19 LOCK Freddie Jones is embracing every moment of his England U19s experience, with the young...

Memory of her brother lifts Powell

TRP nBy LAURA HOWARD Jackson: Lion king George North faces the final curtain THE sudden death of her brother is driving...

Why rugby needs more superstars like Henry Pollock

When asked to think of a sporting superstar, the obvious names that appear first are the likes of Lionel Messi, Lewis...

Paul Rees: Rugby union has been rocked by a points explosion

Paul Rees looks at the challenges facing defence coaches as they try to counter the rise in try scoring...

Matt’s legacy will live in his players

Wyn Tingley, a former chairman of Clifton RFC, pays tribute to Matt Salter, the club’s head coach who died this month...

YOUNG GUNS

CHARLIELAWSON LEEDS BECKETT WINGER England U19s call-up Charlie Lawson is relishing his time in the international environment and believes the experiences...