Young Gun: Ruaridh Dawson – Newcaslte scrum-half

The step up from school to men’s rugby is not an easy one to make as Ruaridh Dawson found out –...

Premiership round 4 teams

Exeter v Leicester Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, James Short; Gareth Steenson (Capt.), Will Chudley; Ben Moon,...

Championship round 9 teams

Bedford v Yorkshire Carnegie Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael Le Bourgeois, Tom Griffiths, Dean Adamson; Myles Dorrian, Peter White; Alex...

Brendan Gallagher comment: A fittingly Olympian venue for these sporting giants to bid their farewells

It was all about farewells at the Olympic Park on Friday night, as the latter stages of a World Cup often...

Jeff Probyn column: Why these jibes at England review panel are laughable

Am I the only England fan to be sick and tired of the continual criticism of everything the team or the...

Shane Williams World Cup XV

15. Ayumu Goromaru (Japan): The Brave Blossoms deserved more after three wins and he was key against South Africa. 14. Nehe...

Peter Jackson: When WRU sneak tried to ban us over £50 expenses

On the Sunday before we played England at the Arms Park in February 1975, five of the Wales team chosen the...

Jimmy Gopperth three-week ban confirmed

Jimmy Gopperth’s three week ban for striking Mathew Tait was withheld at an appeal last night. The Wasps fly-half will not...

Failure to perform leaves Pacific Islanders in mess – Kahn Fotuali’i

Kahn Fotuali’i has described the possibility of Samoa failing to qualify for the next World Cup in Japan as “potentially devastating”...

Room 101: Andy Brown – Coventry prop

1. Benefit scroungers People that expect something for nothing – the type of people you get on that awful Jeremy Kyle...

Sam Burgess leaves Bath with immediate effect

Sam Burgess has left Bath with immediate effect to return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The 26-year-old, who had two years...

Harlequins statement on the Salary Cap

“To assure our supporters who might not have heard our response last week to the salary cap, we can confirm that...

Brendan Gallagher World Cup XV

15. Ben Smith (New Zealand): Consumate in all departments, Japan‘s brilliant Agumu Goromaru the next in line 14. Julian Savea (New...

Nick Cain talks to England’s great grand-slam winning captain Will Carling

Will Carling, the triple Grand Slam captain who helped to transform England into one of the best teams in the world...

Peter Jackson comment: Whisper it…this could be the finest team we’ve ever seen!

In between winning World Cups, Steve Hansen took a course in horse whispering for reasons far removed from the block-busting Hollywood...

Shane Williams column: Taulupe Faletau veto good news for Wales and regions

Taulupe Faletau’s transfer saga may have been a mess but hopefully it could prove a turning point for Welsh rugby. For...

Brendan Gallagher feature: England apart, this has been a World Cup to remember!

So how will history view Rugby World Cup 2015? The biggest and grandest in terms of crowd numbers and stadia? Unquestionably,...

James Haskell is like an 18-year-old all over again

James Haskell may not be the young buck he once was but his teammates can be forgiven for thinking so watching...

20 Questions: Jebb Sinclair – London Irish flanker

What do you make of Canada’s World Cup campaign? We played well but the truth is that we didn’t play well...

Interview: James Horwill

James Horwill on Harlequins‘ start to the season and facing English and European opposition for the first time As Harlequins approach...

Jeremy Guscott verdict: I’m delighted classy Dan Carter could savour his fitting finale

For a man who for four years has had a memory of not being involved in the match that won New...

Nick Cain column: Big-bucks Sam Burgess short-changed by England

Sam Burgess is the swagman, that’s why it’s hard to summon huge sympathy for the way his cross-code sortie into Rugby...

Brendan Gallagher feature: This was just a complete blast from start to finish

The construction – or in this case deconstruction – gangs will arrive at Twickenham first thing this morning to start ripping...

Jeremy Guscott World Cup XV

15. Ben Smith (NZ) is one of my favourite players, his skillset is of the highest calibre, which affords him the...

Brendan Gallagher comment: Sublime Conrad Smith has a five-star lawyer’s brain and he can hit too

Richie McCaw and Dan Carter deserve every plaudit that comes their way – the golden duo have redefined their positions and...

England moaners should keep traps shut blasts Danny Care

Danny Care has launched a broadside at anonymous members of England’s failed World Cup squad for airing their personal grievances in...

My Life in Rugby: Darren Fox – former Northampton flanker

If I’m brutally honest with myself I didn’t fulfill my potential as a player. Yes, I played 149 games for Saints...

Dan Biggar set to sign on for 2019 World Cup

Welsh fly-half is finalising a new deal to stay in Wales for another crack at the World Cup.

Sinoti agrees Newcastle contract extension

Newcastle Falcons have today announced that Sinoti Sinoti has agreed a new long term deal with the club. Having joined the...

NFL games to be played at Twickenham

The RFU has today announced a partnership with the National Football League which will see a minimum of three regular season...

Jonny Gray extends Warriors stay

Glasgow Warriors and Scottish Rugby have been handed a big boost today after Jonny Gray decided to remain at Scotstoun until...

Louis Picamoles signs with Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have announced that Louis Picamoles has signed a contract to join the club from the beginning of the 2016...

Dream Team: Micheal Hills – Doncaster and former London Welsh and Sale lock

1. Andrew Sheridan – The former England powerhouse is the strongest man I have ever played rugby with. For that reason...

Leicester win derby against Wasps

Leicester made it three from three this season with a 24-16 win over Wasps in the Midlands derby at Welford Road....

Sonny Bill Williams gives his World Cup medal to young boy

Sonny Bill Williams has given his Rugby World Cup winners’ medal to a young boy who was tackled by a security...

WATCH: All Blacks perform World Cup winning haka

Following their World Cup win over Australia, New Zealand performed a traditional haka to celebrated their achievement.

VIDEO: New Zealand beat Australia to win third World Cup

New Zealand have become the first country to win the World Cup three times after defeating Australia 34-17 in the final...

HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa beat Argentina in World Cup bronze match

South Africa beat Argentina 24-13 at the Olympic Stadium last night to finish third of the World Cup. The Springboks never...

Bath statement on Salary Cap

In response to recent speculation, Bath Rugby would like to clarify its position for the 2014/2015 season. Bath Rugby can confirm...

Bath clarify position on Salary Cap

Bath have tonight released a statement regarding their position on the Premiership Salary Cap. The West Country outfit are clear about...

Young Gun: Sam Aspland-Robinson – Harlequins wing

International duties made it hard for Sam Aspland-Robinson to settle at Harlequins this summer but, after only a few weeks of...

Premiership round 3 teams

Bath v Harlequins Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Niko Matawalu; Max Lahiff, Rob...

Nick Cain column: RFU review panel will have zero credibility

Let the whitewash begin! The RFU review panel eventually announced last Monday – two long weeks after England‘s ignominious World Cup...

Peter Jackson column: Heroes? No,Wales lost plot when it mattered!

Scotland took their enforced leave of the World Cup in a state of understandable high dudgeon hours after Ireland had beaten...

Jimmy Gopperth backs Alex Lozowski to be best 10 of the lot

Wasps fly-half is destined for stardom according to club colleague.

Northampton up to but NOT over salary cap

Northampton have become the latest club to  come out and say they were not one of the clubs who agreed settlements...

Exeter not investigated over salary cap confirms Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has today confirmed the Devon club were not one of those who were investigated for...

London Irish position on Salary Cap

London Irish have today confirmed they were not one of the clubs subject to salary cap investigations by Premiership Rugby. The...

Room 101: Andy Boyde – Harrogate forward

1. Shopping off the peg Shopping for designer jeans and thinking you’ll be able to just walk into a shop and pick...

Support play could win it for the All Blacks – Mike Tindall

The All Blacks‘ supporting lines could swing the pendulum the way of New Zealand in the World Cup final against Australia...