Can rugby hope to take a bite of the Big Apple?

Matthew Emery reports on the experiment of taking  a Premiership match to the American market. George Best and Pele tried to crack the...

20 Questions: Rhys Crane – Ealing Trailfinders wing

Enjoyed the week off? It’s been good even if we’ve been training. But not having a game will allow us to...

New deal for Worcester’s Van Velze

Worcester Warriors have retained the services of No.8 GJ van Velze who signed a new contract with the club. The South...

Jeremy Guscott column: Straight-talking Eddie Jones has flicked the right switch

Eddie Jones has used his personality as an asset everywhere he’s gone, and it’s been the same since he took over...

Peter Jackson: Phew, a Grand Slam at last and not yet another grand shambles

And so ‘Fast Eddie’ has lived up to his name. A Six Nations Grand Slam at the first attempt made all...

Shane Williams: It was great to see George North equal my try-scoring record

That’s more like it. After the nightmare of Twickenham it was great to see Wales putting that performance to bed with...

Charles Piutau has no regrets at losing World Cup chance

His move to Europe cost him a World Cup winners medal but Charles Piutau reckons he is a better player for...

My Life in Rugby: Steve Gustard – former Gosforth winger

When I joined Gosforth from Blaydon in 1971, there weren’t any great stars in the squad. Yes, future England scrum-half Mal...

Underdogs Cranleigh see off rugby’s school elite to win Rosslyn Park Sevens

Cranleigh turned giant slayers as they upset the odds to claim an historic Rosslyn Park Sevens title on Friday. Entering the...

James Johnston to stay at Worcester

James Johnston has extended his deal at Worcester Warriors into next season. The Samoan tighthead arrived at Sixways in January after...

Maro Itoje told to back up high octane introduction

England and Saracens scrum guru Ian Peel has challenged Maro Itoje to keep producing his high standards following his meteoric rise....

Newcastle Falcons sign Vereniki Goneva

Newcastle Falcons have added finishing power to their ranks for next season with the signing of Leicester Tigers’ Fijian international Vereniki...

Kruis and Itoje omitted for Six Nations gong

George Kruis and Maro Itoje have not been included in the 12-man shortlist for the Six Nations player of the tournament....

Dream Team: Evan Olmstead – London Scottish flanker

1. Scott Sio – I played with him back in Australia and he’s probably the best loosehead the Wallabies have right now....

Young Gun: Tom Galbraith – Scotland U20s centre

Scotland U20s have made a very good start to 2016 and centre Tom Galbraith wants them to push on and become...

Premiership round 17 teams

Bath v Newcastle Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Matt Banahan, Kyle Eastmond, Jeff Williams; Ollie Devoto, Chris Cook; Max Lahiff, Rob...

Jeff Probyn column: Sorry, Serge but you were a bit-part player in that try

Browsing through a bookshop the other day, I picked up a copy of The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments of the Twentieth...

Sean Fitzpatrick: Lions will have the talent to test All Blacks

Sean Fitzpatrick and Jason Robinson come from different sides of the rugby spectrum in every sense, but this week the indestructible...

Just call me Sir, says Olympic hopeful Sara Cox

Sara Cox has her sights firmly set on representing England at the Olympics as the RFU‘s first ever contracted referee. With...

London Irish captain pens new deal

London Irish captain George Skivington has signed a contract extension with the Club for next season. The 33-year-old has had limited...

Room 101: Ricky Andrew – Nottingham full-back

1. Donald Trump Definitely not a person for this era with his outdated views and comb-over hair. Like many people I...

Gloucester confirm Motu Matu’u signing

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Samoan hooker Motu Matu’u from the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old made his provincial debut for the...

Vunipola and Care to start for England in Paris’ Grand Slam decider

Mako Vunipola and Danny Care will start England‘s Grand Slam decider against France in Paris on Saturday as head coach Eddie...

Peter Jackson’s column: Time is on your side, Ian, but are Wales?

As career records go, it surely stands supreme – three Six Nations’ tournaments, three Six Nations titles and two Grand Slams....

Nick Cain’s column: Kurtley Beale’s hit jackpot, now he must deliver

Kurtley Beale has made a habit of unsettling Australia’s rugby suits, and he was at it again this week with the...

Tom Youngs out for the season

Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs will not play again this season after undergoing back surgery. “He had surgery to correct a...

Marco Mama’s back to help Bristol achieve dream

Bristol fans should have no concerns over Marco Mama’s commitment to their play-off cause, according to first-team coach Sean Holley. Powerful...

Joe Marler free to face France

Joe Marler is free to play against France after escaping punishment over two incidents in England‘s win against Wales at Twickenham...

Keep working and you’ll earn England call, Matt

Matt Kvesic must bury his England frustration and keep working on his game, according to Gloucester forwards coach Trevor Woodman. Kvesic,...

20 questions: Micheal Keating – Rotherham wing

Just how big was that Championship win against Bedford Blues last week? It was a massive win for us. It got...

Brendan Gallagher verdict: I’ve never seen a more brilliant 21-year-old than Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje is only 21 and on Saturday was just his second start in a senior England shirt but I’m struggling...

Shane Williams’ verdict: Wales were simply terrible

There were times at Twickenham on Saturday when I just could not believe my eyes. I thought, maybe, I was having...

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict: Savvy England were not the one-man band Wales expected

The big difference in the past is that England have lost decisive games like this, but this time they produced when...

The WRU is to blame for missing out on the Vunipola brothers

Billy and Mako Vunipola may have slipped through Wales‘fingers, but their first rugby coach is making sure that does not happen...

England retain 26 for Grand Slam decider

Eddie Jones has retained 26 players ahead of England’s Grand Slam decider against France in Paris on Saturday. Prop Matt Mullan...

Guy Armitage to join Wasps

Wasps have announced the signing of Guy Armitage from London Welsh ahead of next season. The 24 year-old, and younger brother...

Francois Hougaard commits future to Worcester

As expected, Worcester Warriors have secured the signature of South African scrum-half Francois Hougaard on a permanent contract. The 27-year-old, who...

Former Leicester star Seru Rabeni dies

The Rugby family has lost another barnstorming Pacific Islanders yesterday with the news that former Fiji and Leicester back Seru Rabeni...

My life in Rugby: Steve Boyle – former England, Lions, Gloucester and Moseley lock

The day I was told I’d been selected for the 1983 Lions was probably the happiest and saddest of my life....

Saracens the Goode fellas but London Irish thrill Big Apple

From Matthew Emery in Red Bull Arena, New Jersey Despite this being a flagship game for Premiership Rugby, for Saracens there...

Dream Team: Ben Cooper – London Welsh and former Bedford prop

1. Mako Vunipola – The best loosehead I have scrummaged against and the corner stone of the Saracens pack. Good to...

Young Gun: Billy Keast – England U20s and Exeter prop

Billy Keast might have made the Six Nations squad due to injury but now he’s there he is determined to make...

Brendan Gallagher feature: Georgia have success at Japan 2019 on their mind

Georgia might have been mobbed at Tbilisi airport at some ungodly hour on their return from RWC2015 and, yes, a week...

Jeff Probyn column: Lineout is looking strong again under George Kruis control

With the wheels now firmly back on the chariot, the dream of Grand Slam glory can at last be whispered. England‘s...

Graham Price: Don’t let Jamie Roberts become Gravell Mk II

Jamie Roberts has been warned not to fall into the same trap as legendary predecessor Ray Gravell. Prop forward Graham Price...

Room 101: James Hook – Gloucester fly-half

1. Overflowing bins Like most blokes I’m normally the one designated to do the bins at home and I just wish...

Premiership round 16 teams

Exeter v Newcastle Exeter: Phil Dollman; Olly Woodburn, Henry Slade, Sam Hill, Ian Whitten;  Gareth Steenson, Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Jack...

Harry Mallinder among youngsters to pen new Northampton deals

Harry Mallinder is on of 13 young players to have signed a new deal with the Northampton Saints. Son of director...

Nick Cain column: Cage this monster by downsizing the game  

The biggest monster facing the healthy future of Rugby Union is the ‘Nanny State’, and it is far more dangerous than...

Peter Jackson column: Come on Wales, try and give us a thrill

Wales will bring their Iron Curtain to Twickenham next week and defy England to find a way through. They will man...