Nick Cain gets the lowdown on Wallaby coach Michael Cheika

Bob Dwyer is a member of one of rugby union’s most exclusive clubs as one of the seven coaches who have...

Marco Mama hoping to make good on his promise

Striking the balance between loyalty and ambition can be a tricky affair for today’s professional players.

Jeff Probyn column: Crucial to reintroduce level between club and country

For the first time since its 1987 inception, the Rugby World Cup does not have Northern Hemisphere side in the semi-finals...

Gloucester statement on Salary Cap row

Following last week’s announcement by Premiership Rugby regarding the Salary Cap and in response to questions from partners, stakeholders and supporters,...

Mike Ford certain Sam Burgess will stay at Bath

Bath head coach Mike Ford is 100 per cent certain Sam Burgess will not quit rugby union and return to the...

Scott Lawson extends Newcastle stay

Scott Lawson will continue to ply his trade at Kingston Park after agreeing a new two year contract with the Newcastle...

IDRC Final to be Broadcast Live on Forces TV

The military version of the Rugby World Cup – the IDRC (International Defence Rugby Competition), which has been running in parallel...

20 Question: Adrian Jarvis – Bristol fly-half

How do you look back at last week’s win at Ealing? We were disappointed because we didn’t play well and that’s...

Shane Williams column: Our packs lack skillset of the giants down South

It’s no fluke that this weekend’s World Cup semi-finals are like a UKIP manifesto – with no mention of Europe. Over...

Peter Jackson comment: Get ready to crown team for all seasons

And so it has almost come to pass, the All Black coronation of New Zealand as the supreme long-term rulers of...

Henry Thomas: I’ll state case for England

Overlooked England tighthead has his sights firmly set on a Six Nations recall following the national side’s troubles at the scrum.

My Life in Rugby: Chris Cracknell – former England Sevens star

I’ve always been a bit of a nomad so playing Sevens around the world for 10 years suited me. In so...

Taulupe Faletau move will NOT happen

Taulupe Faletau’s reported move out of Wales has hit the dust after Warren Gatland refused to grant permission to the Dragons...

Leicester confirm signing of Jean de Villiers

Leicester Tigers have today confirmed the signing of Jean de Villiers. The former South Africa captain, who won 109 Test caps...

Sale, Newcastle and Worcester follow Wasps in salary cap row

Sale, Newcastle and Worcester have followed in Wasps‘ footsteps revealing they have not broken the Premiership salary cap. Premiership Rugby revealed...

We’ll get Alex Cuthbert firing again says Danny Wilson

Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson will rally behind Alex Cuthbert to get the Wales juggernaut rolling again. The British Lion’s desperate...

Name salary cap-busters who are wrecking game, says Christian Day

Premiership clubs who break the salary cap must be named and shamed, according to players’ union boss Christian Day.

London Irish to play Saracens Premiership match in USA

London Irish and Premiership Rugby confirmed today that the Club will be the first to play an Aviva Premiership fixture overseas...

World Cup hooker joins Worcester

Worcester Warriors have bolstered their options in the front row by signing Georgian international hooker Jaba Bregvadze. The powerhouse forward joins...

Dream Team: Freddie Burns – Leicester and former Gloucester fly-half

1. Nick Wood – A great friend and he’s become a Gloucester legend over the years. For a prop, he knows...

Get Warren Gatland in and sort RFU mess says Mike Friday

RFU chiefs must pay whatever it takes to buy Warren Gatland out of his Wales contract, according to former England 7s...

Leicester edge Harlequins with late try

A late try from Laurence Pearce gave Leicester a narrow 22-19 win over Harlequins at Welford Road yesterday. Tommy Bell kicked...

Ashley-Cooper hat-trick send Australia to World Cup final

A hat-trick from Adam Ashley-Cooper helped Australia beat Argentina 29-15 to book their place in the World Cup final against New...

Eight-try Carnegie run riot over Moseley

Yorkshire Carnegie kept the pressure on Bristol at the top of the Championship table with a 52-19 demolition of Moseley. Jonah...

Young Gun: Johnny Williams – London Irish centre

It has been a busy summer for Johnny Williams but the centre is eager to kick start his senior career with...

Wasps statment on salary cap

Following last night’s announcement by Premiership Rugby regarding the salary cap, Wasps‘ Chairman Derek Richardson has issued the following statement. “I...

Jonathan Joseph out for three months

Bath have today confirmed that Jonathan Joseph will be out for approximately three months after undergoing surgery earlier this week for...

Premiership salary cap increased

Premiership Rugby yesterday announced that the salary cap will be increased to £7m by the start of the 2017-18 season. Currently...

Room 101: Tom Cheeseman – Esher centre

1. Sky sports news/talksport Both media outlets are obsessed with football, 80 per cent of their output is focused entirely on...

Premiership round 2 teams

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

GK IPA Championship teams

Cornish Pirates v Bristol Cornish Pirates: Toby May; Jack Arnott, Tom Riley, Rheon James, Matt Evans; Kieran Hallett, Alex Day; Jack Andrew,...

Dave Ewers pens new Exeter deal

Exeter have tied down one of their many highly-rated young players only a week into the season as Dave Ewers committing...

Elliot Daly’s looking to put hand up for England

Wasps centre believes another stellar club season can boost his international claims after overcoming the disappointment of England rejection.

20 Questions: Ed Slater – Leicester captain

How’s pre-season been? It has been really long but it’s a good thing because of the changes we’ve had in the...

World Cup semi-finals teams

Australia v Argentina Australia: Israel Folau; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell; Bernard Foley, Will Genia; James Slipper, Stephen...

Scott Wilson signs new deal with Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons prop Scott Wilson has committed his future to the club after agreeing a new three-year contract to stay at...

Sam Burgess challenge spurs England hopeful Matt Garvey

Flanker Matt Garvey concedes that the presence of ex-Rugby League man Sam Burgess in Bath‘s back-row has stymied his own international...

Shane Williams: Yes, pain will be unbearable but Wales can hold their heads high

Shut the door, close the curtains and play with the kids. That’s my only advice to those brave Wales players who...

Peter Jackson comment: Sorry, Dr Roberts, but the only diagnosis can be that it’s been gruesome

Jamie Roberts described the Springbok experience pre-match in one word: gruesome, as in the context of wounded Lions queuing up for...

Premiership Rugby highlights to be shown in Ireland

Aviva Premiership fans in Ireland have been guaranteed match highlights for the next two years after a deal with Setanta was...

Nick Cain column: England must move on, without Stuart Lancaster

Stuart Lancaster said he would be looking for some solace this week in the Lake District. Before departing the England camp...

EXCLUSIVE: Jean de Villiers close to signing for Leicester Tigers

Tigers set to announce arrival of former Springboks captain before the weekend.

My Life in Rugby: Chris Bell – former Plymouth, Harlequins, Sale & Wasps centre

As head of off-field player development at Wasps, I’m relishing the chance to help the next generation of professional players coming...

Panel revealed for England World Cup inquest

The RFU have revealed the five-man panel that will look into England‘s World Cup failure. England beat Fiji and Uruguay but...

Hardie joins Edinburgh on two-year deal

Scotland flanker John Hardie has signed a two-year contract with Scottish Rugby, which will see him join Edinburgh Rugby after the...

Dream Team: Ryan Burrows – Yorkshire Carnegie and former Rotherham No.8

1. Ben Harris – He’s moved to Newcastle now but he had a couple of very good seasons for us at...

Australia in World Cup semi-finals after controversial Scotland win

A controversial last minute penalty from Bernard Foley helped Australia claim a 35-34 win over Scotland and qualify for the World...

Early blitz see Argentina beat Ireland to reach World Cup semi-finals

Two early tries laid the platform for Argentina to beat Ireland 43-20 and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals....

Leicester kick off season with win at London Irish

Tommy Bell kicked 23 points as Leicester kicked off their Premiership season with a 28-16 win at London Irish. Peter Betham...

Worcester stun Northampton in season opener

A last gasp-drop goal from Tom Heathcote helped Worcester celebrate their return to the Premiership with 13-12 win over Northampton last...