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Featured
/ 11 years agoMike Brown tells Scots: Don’t mess with me or Dylan Hartley
Mike Brown has warned the Scots that attempts to wind up himself or Dylan Hartley will backfire. Full-back Brown, who has...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Will Witty – Newcaslte lock
It has taken longer than he would have wanted but Will Witty is ready to make up for lost time now...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoBen Youngs eager to plough in with new England
As the son of a farmer, and a Leicester man through and through, Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs is used to hard...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Geoff Griffiths – Blackheath back
1. Odd Numbers I’ve got a totally irrational hatred of odd numbers – to the extent that when I play on...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Ben Jacobs – Wasps centre
How big is today’s game in Toulon? It’s huge. If we win we qualify for the quarter-finals but if we lose...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoI was never captaincy material but honoured to do it – Joe Marler
Joe Marler has revealed why he should never have accepted the Harlequins captaincy last season and conceded how fortunate he feels...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Olly Kohn – former Harlequins, Bristol, Plymouth and Wales lock
First and foremost, I feel lucky to have been involved in what felt like a golden era for Quins. Conor O’Shea...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoSix Nations veto bonus points bid as ‘unfair’
The Six Nations have renewed their policy against bonus points despite a rising clamour for their introduction. Their decision to stick...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Marland Yarde – Harlequins, England and former London Irish wing
1. Clarke Dermody – I remember how big he was when I was coming through the London Irish academy. A former...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years ago‘Best hooker’ Tom Youngs will be back predicts Louis Deacon
Louis Deacon insists Tom Youngs has been poorly treated after being dumped by England but reckons the “best hooker in England”...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Huw Taylor – Worcester flanker
Injuries tried to slow him down, but Huw Taylor is determined to fulfil his dream of representing England U20s. The Worcester...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoJames Haskell: I’m at the peak of my game
James Haskell is desperate to get a Six Nations start against Scotland as Eddie Jones moves closer to picking his back-row...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Alastair Eykyn – BT Sport presenter
1. The Choke Tackle Bit of a thorny one this, but on balance I think rugby would be better off without...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoLeicester Tigers roar opposition to a 14-team Premiership
Simon Cohen, Leicester chief executive, insists plans for a 14-team Premiership must be shelved until there is a root and branch...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Rob Cook – Gloucester full-back
Pleased with your recent form? It’s going all right. It was nice to score at Twickenham against Harlequins a couple of...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoSlimmed-down Tomas Francis has appetite for Grand Slam
Tomas Francis is desperate to be part of a curious Wales hat-trick in the Six Nations. The Exeter prop was handed...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Nigel Horton – former England, Moseley and Toulouse lock
Being the first England player to play for their country across three decades, I once found myself the subject of a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years ago‘Madcap’ Joe Marler best when he’s horrible! – Adam Jones
Joe Marler will be back at his snarling, aggressive best for the Six Nations according to Adam Jones, who believes his...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Adam Preocanin – Ealing and former London Scottish, Saracens and Queensland University lock
1. Darren Molloy – Packed down behind the Wasps legend when he was player-coach at Westcombe Park. Came on as sub,...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoWe’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty
Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Luke White – Harlequins fly-half
Luke White is learning all the intricacies of playing fly-half at the highest level and in Nick Evans he couldn’t have...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoRichard Wigglesworth: Schalk Burger can be fantastic, like John Smit
Schalk Burger will be a huge hit at Saracens and a positive influence on the young forwards at the club according...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Matt Everard – Nottingham flanker
1. Wet socks It’s amazing how many times I put on a fresh, clean pair of socks as I’m about to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoBig names have added to buzz at Harlequins
Harlequins flyer Ross Chisholm reckons Lions star Jamie Roberts and the club’s other experienced new signings have transformed the outlook at...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Jack Wallace – Bristol full-back
Enjoyed the Festive period? It was as nice as it was hectic. I had Christmas Day with the family but I...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoDan Cole’s paid a price for playing fair – Marcos Ayerza
England prop will beat the scrum cheats and remain one of the world’s premier tightheads during the Six Nations, according to...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ross Reynolds – former Wallaby No.8 and Rotherham, Australia and Brumbies coach
Having won Premierships in Australian club rugby as both a player and a coach with Manly, Gordon and Sydney University, it...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWatch out Billy, Nathan Hughes wants both your shirts!
Wasps juggernaut Nathan Hughes has already made Billy Vunipola‘s No.8 jersey his own at club level and now says he feels...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Michael Keating – Rotherham and former Leinster wing
1. Cian Healy – The Leinster star is a schoolmate of mine from Belvedere College. He has since gone on to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWhizzkid Johnny Williams all set for stardom says Chris Noakes
Teenage centre sensation Johnny Williams has what it takes to go all the way according to London Irish playmaker Chris Noakes....
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Joe Cokanasiga – London Irish wing
Joe Cokanasiga smashed his way through junior rugby, but after a few months training full-time with the London Irish senior squad...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWill Chudley has the way to break into England’s top No.9s
Exeter scrum-half Will Chudley is more than capable of stepping up into international rugby according to the club’s skills coach Ricky...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Phil Dowson – Worcester back row
1.Icing Injuries This is an essential practice for any player but it doesn’t stop it being a complete pain in the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoUnion chief Christian Day warns players over drug abuse
Christian Day, chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association, believes Rugby Union must remain vigilant following a surge in cases of sportsmen...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Nathan Earle – Saracens wing
How are you settling at London Scottish? Very well thanks! I’ve been here more or less a month now and I’m...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoEddie Jones must look at Saracens sextet says Alex Sanderson
Forwards coach at Saracens, Alex Sanderson, reckons Mako Vunipola and his ultra-competitive pack colleagues can be the bedrock of England‘s Six...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoRey Lee-Lo looking to make big Cardiff Blues impact like Jonah Lomu
Cardiff Blues centre Rey Lee-Lo is hoping to continue the legacy left behind by his former club-mate Jonah Lomu at the...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Tony de Mulder – Doncaster president
It was a great honour to lead the side out against Moseley last month when I celebrated my 25th anniversary as...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoPeter Betham: Manu Tuilagi should pay me for doing his dirty work!
Peter Betham reckons Manu Tuilagi owes him a hefty slice of his wages for shoring up Leicester‘s midfield during the England...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: James Bailey – former Saracens, Gloucester, Irish, Lyon and Wasps wing
1. Phil Vickery – Old school no nonsense, flat out commitment – he made it clear from day one what it...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Rory Bartle – London Scottish forward
Rory Bartle is only 19 but he already has a mature head on his shoulders and that is why he decided...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoUnion novice Kevin Sinfield ‘happy to be learning’
Kevin Sinfield has won everything there is to win in Rugby League but he has set himself one last rugby challenge...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWatch out for a George North try-spree warns Ben Foden
Try-starved George North is set for a New Year scoring spree according to Saints teammate Ben Foden, who believes recent criticism...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Luke Narraway – London Irish No.8
1. Dirty Mugs This one’s manly directed at my Mrs who leaves half-drunk cups of tea and coffee on the side...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoTale of the tape can help win Semesa Rokoduguni recall
Flying Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni is targeting an England recall for the Six Nations despite his club’s recent run of poor...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Michael Hills – Doncaster captain
What do you make of the Knights season so far? It’s been fantastic and we just have to keep it going!...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoSam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants
Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jake Abbott – former Worcester and England Sevens
I’m living the proverbial dream as the first professional overseas player in America at the country’s first professional rugby club, Griffins...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Jebb Sinclair – London Irish and Canada flanker
1. Tom Court – Great Irish international who doesn’t grab the headlines but does a lot of unseen work. At top...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoJapanese scrum ace Marc Dal Maso in line for England
Former hooker could become the first Frenchman to coach England.
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