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Navy set sights on retaining Babcock Trophy

21 April 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ROYAL Navy head coach Dave Pascoe hopes a tougher build-up to this season’s Inter Services Championship will ensure his side stay ahead of […]

Cooper names 28-player squad for N Wales

24 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND U18 Women’s head coach James Cooper has named a 28-player squad for the Six Nations Festival which will be hosted by the […]

Treacey to lead England in U18 festival

24 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA BATH back rower Connor Treacey will captain England U18 in the Six Nations Festival. Treacey made his debut for the U18 Men in […]

Fisher is back in with the Wallabies

17 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Gloucester boss Laurie Fisher has returned to the Wallabies staff as an asssistant under new head coach Joe Schmidt. Fisher, 65, who […]

Dupont inspires French victory

10 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ANTOINE Dupont inspired France’s men to their first sevens title since 2005 as they beat injury-hit Great Britain 21-0 in the final in […]

Gollings gets boot

10 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FIJI have sacked coach Ben Gollings less than a month before the Hong Kong Sevens, with former captain and Olympic gold medallist Osea […]

Emanuel adds his knowhow for U18s

3 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WALES U18 face Scotland today ahead of the Six Na- tions festival which starts at the end of the month A Wales Uis […]

Graham and Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations

3 March 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND have lost Darcy Graham and Sione Tuipulotu for the rest of the Six Nations. Edinburgh wing Graham, right, requires groin surgery and […]

Shillabeer building for future in Devon

7 January 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK DARTMOUTH RFC almost disbanded last season after struggling to raise 15 players for their fixtures, but a local builder, who […]

Bears bring in Fiji ace Mata from Edinburgh

7 January 2024 0 comments

BRISTOL have signed Fiji back row Viliame Mata for next season from Edinburgh. The 32-year-old, who scored against England in the World Cup quarter-final, has […]

Prop stars extend their stay at Cardiff

7 January 2024 0 comments

WALES props Corey Domachowski and Keiron Assiratti have agreed new deals to remain at Cardiff. Domachowski and Assiratti made their international debut in the World […]

Vunipola to return in time for Six Nations

7 January 2024 0 comments

SARACENS prop Mako Vunipola has been banned for four games after his red card in last week’s win over Newcastle. The 32-year-old was sent off […]

Veteran Brown signs on again at Tigers

7 January 2024 0 comments

FULL-BACK Mike Brown has agreed a new deal with Leicester to run beyond the end of the season. The 38-year-old was initially signed last year […]

Banned France duo will be free to face Ireland

7 January 2024 0 comments

JONATHAN Danty and Romain Taofifenua will be available for France’s opening round of the Six Nations despite receiving red cards last week. La Rochelle centre […]

Ace Simelane swaps Bulls for Stormers

7 January 2024 0 comments

FORMER Junior Springbok Wandisile Simelane is set to join the Stormers from the Bulls in a mid-season swap, with fellow centre Cornet Smith moving the […]

Evans: Drua helped drive Fiji’s World Cup success

12 November 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Harlequins CEO Mark Evans is loving his time in the same role at Super Rugby Pacific side Fijian Drua, who he believes […]

Lightning stars help to guide way for next gen

12 November 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK HAVING just graduated from the England U18s setup, contracted transitional Red Roses players Grace Clifford and Lilli Ives Campion were […]

All Black Savea crowned world’s top player

5 November 2023 0 comments

NEW Zealand No.8 Ardie Savea was crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year on Sunday. Savea scored three tries in eight Tests this […]

Fall in player numbers

29 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By PAUL REES A BBC documentary has uncovered worrying participation trends in Welsh rugby, revealing a drop off at both youth and senior […]

Cash strapped Warriors forced to withdraw

22 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK WORCESTER Warriors have withdrawn from this season’s Women’s Premiership and Allianz Cup with immediate effect. The men’s team went into […]

Coventry flanker Ryan called up by USA

22 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By PAUL SMITH COVENTRY flanker Paddy Ryan has been called up by the USA for a newly launched four-team competition being played in […]

Wallaby exit is all Eddie’s fault -Campo

15 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By NICK POWELL DAVID Campese admits Australia didn’t deserve to get through to the knockout stages of the World Cup and lays the […]

Pirates consider going semi pro

1 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA CORNISH Pirates could become semi-professional if they can’t get the right funding next season. The Pirates have crowdfunded to help fill the gap […]

Bath look to change

1 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA BATH have submitted their planning application to B&NES Council to redevelop the current facilities at The Rec and turn it into an 18,000 […]

Ex-prop Smith steps up at Sale

1 October 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SALE Sharks have appointed former prop Paul Smith as their new chief executive officer following an interim spell in the position. The 54-year-old […]

National anthems to be altered in France

17 September 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WORLD Cup organisers have announced plans to record new renditions of the national anthems of competing countries after those used over the opening […]

Hotel ‘accident’ rules out Scots ace Cherry

17 September 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA DAVE Cherry has been forced to pull out of Scotland’s World Cup squad through concussion. Hooker Cherry, 32, who won his first cap […]

Samoan ace Savea signs up with Pasifika

17 September 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FORMER All Black and Hurricanes legend Julian Savea has signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Savea, 33, will […]

Hooker Marx delivers Springboks a setback

17 September 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SOUTH Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury in training. The 29-year-old, […]

Organisers ‘sorry’ for travel problems

17 September 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WORLD Cup organisers have apologised to thousands of fans for disruption in Marseille and Bordeaux on the opening weekend of the tournament. Delays […]

2025 stadia announced

27 August 2023 0 comments

EIGHT venues have been named across England to host the women’s 2025 World Cup. A mix of rugby and football stadiums will stage matches, with […]

Ace Snowsill calls time

27 August 2023 0 comments

WALES fly-half Elinor Snowsill has retired from professional rugby. Snowsill, who won 76 caps, played at four World Cups and and leaves the side sitting […]

Scots snap up Banahan

27 August 2023 0 comments

FORMER Bath and England winger Matt Banahan has joined Scotland women as attack coach. Banahan scored four tries in 16 caps between 2009-2011 and made […]

Tigers turn to Du Plessis for World Cup cover

20 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA LEICESTER Tigers have brought in Petrus du Plessis as their interim scrum coach. The South African will remain in the role until the […]

Van Velze signs on for another season at Bath

20 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA GJ van Velze has rejoined Bath for the new season. The 35-year-old South African forward made 10 Premiership appearances for the club last […]

Ospreys put Jones in charge of the defence

20 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA MARK Jones is joining the Ospreys as defence coach. The interim Wales U20s head coach has notable experience in a defence role, having […]

French centre Vakatawa returns for Barbarians

20 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA VIRIMI Vakatawa’s premature retirement is over as the former France centre started for the Barbarians against Samoa last night in Brive. Vakatawa, who […]

Atlas paid £2m for Warriors

13 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WORCESTER Warriors were sold to new owners Atlas for £2.05m, according to a report released by the club’s administrators Begbies Traynor. Atlas are […]

Falcons swoop in for Cross

13 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA BACK ROW Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th signing ahead of the new season. The 30-year-old, who has two Wales caps, joins […]

Chivers on loan at Coventry

13 August 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA COVENTRY have signed Ealing prop Elliot Chivers on a season-long loan. The 22-year-old is already training at the Butts Park Arena ahead of […]

De Beer signs to ease Cardiff’s fly-half strife

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA CARDIFF have completed the signing of former South Africa U20 fly-half Tinus de Beer. De Beer has been a long-term target for Cardiff […]

Wales still hopeful for Faletau’s return

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WALES say No.8 Taulupe Faletau remains in contention for the World Cup as he battles a calf injury. Faletau did not travel to […]

Jones is Ospreys target to succeed Edwards

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA OSPREYS are keen to bring in Mark Jones as defence coach. Jones, 43, recently led Wales U20s to sixth place at the Junior […]

Bemand takes reins of Ireland women

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FORMER England attack coach Scott Bemand has become head coach of the Ireland women’s team. Bemand, 44, joins on a three-year deal, replacing […]

Young heads for exit following investigation

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA DAI Young has left his role as Cardiff director of rugby despite an investigation into bullying allegations finding “insufficient evidence”. Young denied the […]

Cleall set for dual role at Harlequins

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND prop Bryony Cleall has signed a new contract with Harlequins. The 31-year-old scored five tries in nine league outings for Quins last […]

Summer Tests use ‘Bunker’ review system

30 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA A FOUL play Television Match Official ‘Bunker’ review system is one of a number of innovations set to be used during the World […]

Ikitau may miss World Cup with shoulder injury

23 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA centre Len Ikitau faces a race to be fit for the World Cup after fracturing a shoulder blade in the 34-31 Rugby […]

Joseph bows out of Bath after a decade

23 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FORMER England centre Jonathan Joseph’s departure from Bath has been confirmed. After ten years at The Rec, Joseph has signed a deal to […]

Italy prop Turani makes switch to Harlequins

23 July 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA HARLEQUINS have swooped to snap up Italy prop Silvia Turani from fellow Premiership Women’s Rugby club Exeter Chiefs. The 28-year-old, who has won […]

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