Autumn Internationals
Paul Rees: Europe eye 2027 Rugby World Cup prize as Nations Championship returns
Paul Rees looks ahead to the Nations Championship restart and what it could mean for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Features
/ 3 days agoMy try against Wales changed everything
MY LIFEIN RUGBY JONATHAN JOSEPH FORMER ENGLAND, BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, BATH, BIARRITZ AND LONDON IRISH CENTRE SCORING my first England...
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Features
/ 3 days agoYOUNG GUNS
ZACJONES GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U18 FLY-HALF ZAC Jones admits rugby was never his first love, but the Gloucester youngster is now...
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Features
/ 3 days agoChessum agrees to stay longer
RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has extended his contract with the club. The 26-year-old England lock has made 88...
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Features
/ 5 days agoWhy England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players
Jacob Bassford responds to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell’s post-match comments after a second successive loss to Canada.
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Features
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: Cavaliers and Roundheads – rugby’s battle between driving mauls and high-scoring games
Paul Rees investigates the big divide splitting the game: high-scoring romps or a feast of driving mauls.
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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: Mike Haywood – In my mind, I had no plan other than to play rugby
Mike Haywood, the former Northampton Saints and England U20 hooker, now head coach at Colchester, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: England must take the shackles off their attack for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Paul Rees looks back at a Prem points fest between Northampton Saints and Bath and wonders how this could help England...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Gonzalo Tiesi – I treasure my time playing for Pumas
Gonzalo Tiesi, the former Argentina, London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle, London Welsh and Stade Francais centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoREUBENPARSONS
YOUNG GUNS NEWCASTLE BACK ROW REUBEN Parsons has gone from watching Newcastle from the stands to captaining the club at just...
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/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Old school know-how still proving hard to beat
Paul Rees looks at the growing number of players in their 30s who are still involved at the top level.
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoEngland captain Meg Jones insists Red Roses are ‘normal humans’ with extraordinary dreams
Ben Jaycock talks to Red Roses captain Meg Jones ahead of England’s clashes with Canada in the WXV Global Series.
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoFit-again Metcalfe ready for Japan challenge
WALES full-back Nel Metcalfe is relishing her international return after a lengthy injury absence as Sean Lynn’s side prepare for their...
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/ 3 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Rob Lewis – Promotion with London Welsh was ‘special’
Rob Lewis, the former London Welsh, Cardiff Blues and Birmingham Moseley scrum-half, who is now Luctonians director of rugby, reflects on...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoWatch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again
The bruising pack that is pushing the USA women’s rugby team back to the top.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoRevealed: What Prem directors of rugby really think about the 2026-27 season ahead
Paul Rees reports on a Prem survey which asks what the top men at all 10 clubs think the 2026-27 season...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoLawrence Dallaglio: Watch out for the South African teams in this season’s Champions Cup
James Harrington looks ahead to the new Champions Cup campaign and hears the former Wasps star Lawrence Dallaglio predict better things...
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Features
/ 1 month agoSorry, Brendan, can you say that again?
Talking point: Brendan Venter with Fergus Burke and Max Malins last weekend PICTURE: Getty Images IT IS just possible that Saracens...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Alex Grove – My pride and privilege in playing for Scotland
Alex Grove, the former Scotland, Worcester Warriors, Edinburgh, Birmingham Moseley and Coventry centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 1 month agoNo-one can take away Dallaglio’s memories
IT’S sad that Lawerence Dallaglio, who famously played every minute of the 2003 World Cup, has been forced to put his...
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Features
/ 1 month agoLandick goes full circle on Jersey journey
By BEN JAYCOCK MYLES Landick admits leading Jersey RFC back into the National Leagues has brought his rugby journey full circle...
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Features
/ 1 month agoSaope Soko: Ultimate Sevens must turn quality of rugby into a bigger audience
Ultimate Sevens has proved its 10-minute format can deliver high-quality rugby, but Saope Soko believes the new competition must now build...
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees’ 2027 Rugby World Cup countdown – A year out and all to play for
Paul Rees charts the state of the nations ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on October 1st,...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Henry Clement – At Wasps, I felt like an imposter
Henry Clement, the former Wasps, Leicester Lions and Plymouth Albion scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 1 month agoFINNWORLEY-BRADY
YOUNG GUNS EXETER CHIEFS BACK ROW FINN Worley-Brady admits the collapse of London Irish proved a “blessing in disguise” as the...
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Featured
/ 1 month agoAbbie Brown: Ultimate Sevens can inspire next generation of rugby stars
Great Britain Sevens star Abbie Brown hopes this week’s Ultimate Sevens event in London can inspire a new generation of players...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: International rivalries are key to keeping the game alive
Paul Rees looks at the balance of power between clubs and countries – and how to ensure the game thrives.
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Brett Herron – I am proud I can call myself a Prem champ
Brett Herron, the former Ulster, Jersey Reds, Harlequins, Biarritz and Colomiers fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 1 month agoYOUNG GUNS
ZARAGREEN HARLEQUINS PROP HARLEQUINS prop Zara Green is accustomed to putting in long shifts – with the youngster balancing life in...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: England have the experience to challenge South Africa at the 2027 World Cup
Paul Rees looks towards next year’s World Cup and says experience will be key come the final reckoning.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoChamp 2026-27 preview: Trailfinders beef up for their bid to reclaim the title
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next week’s Champ kick-off as Ealing Trailfinders try to make up for last season’s anguish
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Tom Woolstencroft – Surreal first season with Saracens was my favourite
Tom Woolstencroft, the former England U20s, London Irish, Saracens, Wasps, Bishop’s Stortford and Ealing Trailfinders hooker, reflects on his life in...
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Features
/ 2 months agoYOUNG GUNS
JACKLEWIS NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FLANKER NORTHAMPTON Saints flanker Jack Lewis has no intention of allowing his age to slow him down as...
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Features
/ 2 months agoSevens needs stars on show to grow fanbase
Six new clubs, ten-minute matches and a Test match Saturday to compete with… Ultimate Sevens launches into a crowded calendar with...
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Features
/ 2 months agoRuck cleaners must have a clear mission
Olivier Klemenczak is needed to protect the ball from the Leinster poachers Ireland just about secure ruck ball. However, it is...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is pushing his luck with the top brass
Paul Rees looks at why South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus may be playing fast and loose with the laws of...
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/ 2 months agoWXV Global Series preview: England boss John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line
John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line as England begin a new era in the redesigned WXV Global...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Josh Hallett – My amazing moments playing for Saracens
Josh Hallett, the former Saracens, Old Albanian and Ampthill centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAll Stars XV: Cardiff – A team packed full of greatness
Brendan Gallagher selects his greatest-ever Cardiff XV, featuring club legends including Bleddyn Williams, Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and Martyn Williams.
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Features
/ 2 months agoDan Cottrell: Look for cues, see it early, arrive ready
Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how players can read the cues, arrive quickly and stay strong to win...
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Features
/ 2 months agoScarlets release Apoua
SCARLETS have released summer signing Chris Apoua after the tighthead ruptured an Achilles in training. The 34-year-old joined in August from...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem review: Phil Dowson’s found a winning formula at Northampton Saints that money can’t buy
Paul Rees finishes his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Northampton Saints.
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Features
/ 2 months agoGavin Fitzgerald on making ‘Lomu’ – an intimate study of rugby’s first truly global superstar
Ahead of the release of LOMU on September 7, director Gavin Fitzgerald, below, speaks to Ben Jaycock about bringing Jonah Lomu’s...
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/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Matt Carley shows who’s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand
Paul Rees says referee Matt Carley was right to stand his ground in Johannesburg and not be swayed by the TMO.
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Matt Garvey – It’s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now
Matt Garvey, the former London Irish, Bath, Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and England Saxons second row, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoAll Stars XV: Bedford Blues – Mike Rayer leads brothers with real style
Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest-ever Bedford Blues XV, featuring club legends such as Budge Rogers, Mike Rayer, James Pritchard and Martin...
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Features
/ 2 months agoYOUNG GUNS
JAYDEN WROTTESLEY GLOUCESTER BACK ROW GLOUCESTER’S Shed Challenge winner, back-rower Jayden Wrottesley, believes learning to take ownership of his career has...
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Features
/ 2 months agoSaints run riot in Sri Lanka
Asia P Lions .. 42 Northampton .59 ■By JACK TREGONNING NORTHAMPTON Saints ran in nine tries as they opened their pre-season...
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/ 2 months agoIreland ace Crowley out until 2027
NEWS EXTRA IRELAND and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is set to be sidelined until the new year. He has been out...
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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