Lewis Chessum chasing his dream at Leicester Tigers

Ben Jaycock talks to Leicester lock Lewis Chessum, who has a big goal for when he returns from sabbatical in Japan...

Wales’ star backs in fitness race to make JWC

■ By ROB COLE Rapid: Tom Bowen WALES U20 are sweating on the fitness of two key back line players ahead...

‘Mongrel’ Plumtree craves Wales recall

■ By SIMON THOMAS TAINE Plumtree says his father’s example has rubbed off on him when it comes to his life...

Steady Pirates are primed for attack

■ By MARK STEVENS FOR the first time in years, the Cornish Pirates are heading into the off-season without the usual...

Green sets his sights on a big finish at Coventry

■ By CHRIS COLLYER DAN Green has enjoyed his first season at Coventry after making the step up from Newport (Salop)...

Kvesic returns to Worcester

■ By SAM JACKSON MATT Kvesic says it was a ‘no-brainer’ to return to Worcester next season. He becomes the first...

Give players the tools to problem solve in-game

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Tim Stevenson, below, the head coach at Drybrook RFC who won this...

I was thrilled to finally receive my Lions cap

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IT’S funny how at a time when the game is looking forward...

HUGHSHIELDS

YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON FLY-HALF Northampton Saints academy fly-half Hugh Shields has followed the career of Fin Smith closely and hopes to...

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U20s star signs for Scarlets

NEWS EXTRA WELSH-qualified U20s World Cup winner Ioan Jones is joining the Scarlets from Gloucester. Full-back Jones, part of England’s winning...

Newport battling in honour of ‘BJ’

PREVIEW: Super Rygbi Cymru Trophy Ebbw Vale v Newport 2.30pm ■By ROB COLE NEWPORT skipper Ben Roach has two big reasons...

Britain’s first European king on trip down memory lane

■By ROB COLE Champ: Tony Rees with the European Cup in 1997 TONY Rees and Alain Penaud will share a moment...

Try-fests galore as fans flock to ProD2

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try time: Flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored again for Bordeaux in their victory against Castres PICTURES: Getty Images...

Savea stars as Moana move into contention

Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK ARDIE Savea’s mesmerising performance guided Moana Pasifika past the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium...

Steelers hit back to book semi-final spot against the champs

Japan League One round-up Try: Waisake Raratubua KOBE Steelers overcame an early deficit to book their place in the semi-final agaonst...

Premiership Round 17: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend 

Every player in the Premiership will need to be at the top of their game this weekend, with so much riding...

What the new Championship format could mean for English rugby 

The Championship announced a rebrand and a new system this week in a promotional video, marking a new beginning for the second...

Premiership Rugby Round 17 Talking Points: Danny Care set for Stoop farewell

With this weekend marking the penultimate round of Premiership Rugby, the stakes are higher than ever.  Every game has something riding...

Super Rugby Americas Round 11 Review: Play-off race blown wide open

By Joe Santamaria Tarucas 41-21 Selknam Tarucas kicked off a seismic round of Super Rugby Americas action with a stunning 41-21 victory...

How Rugby Fans Can Maximize Their Winnings with Sports Betting

When it comes to pure intensity and heart-pounding excitement, few sports can rival rugby. The thunderous tackles, fast-paced plays, and unpredictable...

From Roman Roads to Rugby Fields: The Enduring Legacy of Cowbridge RFC

By Pete Ryan “Not the best place, but there’s diamonds in the mud.” Gerry Cinnamon’s lyrics capture the muddy, uncertain Welsh...

Vaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot

By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year.  From poor performances on the international stage...

British and Irish Lions Watch: Caelan Doris confirmed to miss the tour with injury 

The British and Irish Lions squad was announced on Thursday, with head coach Andy Farrell announcing the 38 players who are going to...

Geoff Parling appointed as new Leicester Tigers head coach on long-term deal

By Charlie Elliott Geoff Parling has officially put an end to Leicester Tigers‘ search for a new head coach to replace...

From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Greece’s Unyielding Pursuit of Rugby Excellence

In a country where football stadiums are filled to capacity and basketball arenas echo with passionate chants, another oval-shaped ball is...

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bristol Bears produce two monster tackles in plus British and Irish Lions squad reaction 

By Charlie Elliott Rugby saw plenty happen over the weekend, with leagues across the world coming up with some great moments.  Social media managed...

Premiership Round 16 Team of the Week: Leicester Tigers trio star in huge win over Sale Sharks

By Charlie Elliott Round 16 of the Premiership saw plenty of changes to both the table and the optimism of some...

From Leicester reject to a British and Irish Lion: Tommy Freeman’s stellar rise

By Adam Hathway Tommy Freeman has gone from being a Leicester reject to becoming a Lion, thanks to his recent try-scoring...

Bristol Bears beat Bath to move up to third in Premiership

Bristol moved up to third in the table with a bonus point win over a much-changed Bath at Principality Stadium –...

Steve Diamond: Franchise league a good idea

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond welcomes the idea of turning the Premiership into a franchise league, arguing the current model does...

Touring Japan with Wales is my goal says Dan Edwards

By Simon Thomas Having had a first taste of international rugby this season, Dan Edwards is now eager for more as...

We need to come together – Josh Hodge

By Paul Rees Josh Hodge has been the rainbow in what has been a stormy season for Exeter. Even in the...

Filo Tiatia: It’s a struggle to be so far away from my family

By Simon Thomas Dragons boss Filo Tiatia has opened up on just how tough it’s been for him this season being...

I can see finishing line, and that’s OK – Alex Goode

By Gary Fitzgerald Alex Goode can see the “finishing line” on the horizon as he prepares to hang up his well-worn...

Joe Schmidt puts James O’Connor back in Wallaby reckoning

By Sam Jackson James O’Connor is in the frame to have a second crack playing flyhalf against the Lions. Head coach...

Jack Kenningham sets sights on Summer Tour to Argentina with England

By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Kenningham would love Steve Borthwick to give him the green light to cross swords with the Pumas...

Jean-Luc du Preez to leave brothers behind at Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks back rower Jean-Luc du Preez has confirmed that he will be leaving at the end of the season, with...

Gareth Anscombe on his way to Bayonne

By Sam Jackson Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester to join French Top 14 club Bayonne next season. The 33-year-old...

Julian Montoya: I will control emotion

By Paul Rees Julian Montoya is leaving Leicester at the end of the season but is determined not to let emotion...

Nick Cain: Andy Farrell still at 6s and 7s in his British and Irish Lions back row conundrum

While Henry Pollock is the talk of the town, and deservedly so following his meteoric rise and selection for the 2025...

Newcastle Falcons exodus leaves a gaping hole

Moving on: Callum Chick and, inset from top, Adam Radwan, Jamie Blamire, Ben Redshaw, Guy Pepper, Phil Brantingham and Louie Johnson...

Bristol Bears 36-14 Bath: A win but Bears still facing an uphill task

By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 36pts Tries: Ibitoye 26, Lane 30, Oghre 40, Harding 43, Capon 76, Mata 79 Conversions:...

Pat Lam hoping Bristol Bears’ Big Day Out will be the first of many

Pat Lam expects Bristol’s Big Day Out in Cardiff yesterday to be the first of many. More than 51,000 fans bought...

Harlequins 38-19 Gloucester: Cadan Murley’s hat-trick has Quins motoring again

By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 38pts Tries: Murley 8, 30, 48; Evans 23, Isgro 30, 54 Conversions: Smith 9, 24, 31,...

George Skivington – ‘We were distinctly average out there’

George Skivington admitted his team were second best and that the manner of defeat was painful. “I’m disappointed, we were distinctly...

Ilione leads Tigers’ second-half assault

■By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ............44pts Tries: Radwan 7, Hassell-Collins 49, 59; Ilione 73, 80 Conversions: Pollard 7, 49, 59, 73,...

Tom Curry to have a scan on his hamstring injury

Downbeat Sale boss Alex Sanderson confirmed that a hamstring injury had forced Tom Curry off the pitch after only 23 minutes....

Chris Hewett: Leinster need to spread the love

"Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little.” The American author Gore Vidal was an acknowledged master of the “ouch”...

When statistics + analysis = oh no!

Did you know that in round 15 of the United Rugby Championship – which, for the avoidance of doubt, was the...