Bradley Davies out to prove he is a big fish in England

New Wasps lock reckons spell outside the “goldfish bowl” of Wales will boost World Cup dream.

Room 101: Ryan Lamb – The Worcester fly-half takes us through his prime annoyances

1. New housing estates – The family and I have recently moved into a property on a new housing estate in...

“We’re up for a fight,” Dorian West tells Richard Cockerill

Saints forwards coach rubbishes suggestions by Leicester boss that his side may lack hunger to defend their Premiership title next season.

John Spencer to manage 2017 Lions tour

Former England captain John Spencer has been appointed tour manager for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in...

Bath gets green light for Rec’s extension

Bath today announced that the council has approved the club’s temporary planning application to increase their stadium’s capacity. In a statement...

Jeremy Guscott previews the Rugby Championship: Wallabies miss their stars

Michael Hooper is a match-winner, and the new Australian captain could be a huge obstacle to England come the 2015 World...

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Cain talks to Mike Tindall about THAT night in Queenstown and England’s Future

Mike Tindall was the recipient this week of one of the most striking eulogies given by Sir Clive Woodward to a...

Kris Burton leaves the Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons today confirmed that Kris Burton has left the Welsh Region. The 33-year-old fly-half had one season with the...

Now Moody joins in those criticising Cockerill

Richard Cockerill under pressure as Lewis Moody joins critics of Tigers’ performances last season.

20 Questions: James Phillips – London Scottish No. 8

Sad to leave Exeter this summer? Very sad. Exeter’s been a massive part of my life over the last four years...

My Life in Rugby- Former Waterloo, Saints, and Rotherham centre Andy Northey

People tend to view me as Rugby League man, but I actually only played for St Helens for two-and-a-half years, the...

Premiership Rugby Sevens is Back and Better Than Ever!

 PPAUK By Lucy Lomax The Premiership Rugby Sevens is back for its fourth year and is shaping up to be better...

Dream Team: Neil Back – World Cup winning England and Leicester flanker

1. Graham Rowntree – He didn’t make the England 2003 World Cup squad but his performances in Australia and New Zealand the...

The Big Interview: A Q&A with Conor O’Shea

Neale Harvey sits down with the Harlequins boss and discusses preparation for the new season.

Tom Mitchell: The heat is on – we must get it right or go home

The England 7s Captain gives the inside story from the athletes' village.

Waratahs v Brumbies semi-final preview

This Super Rugby season will be guaranteed an Australian finalist as table toppers NSW Waratahs welcome the Brumbies to Sydney. The...

Crusaders v Sharks semi-final preview

The Crusaders hope to continue their 100% record on home soil in Super Rugby semi-finals as they host the Sharks in...

Nick Cain: Pennell breaks Tier Two Test taboo

Chris Pennell can be selected in the next England elite squad (EPS), despite playing in the Championship for Worcester. Stuart Lancaster‘s...

Brendan Gallagher: Vermeulen and Namibia, a tale of defiance and pure maths

If Namibia coach Danie Vermeulen could jump for joy he would have been in orbit last Sunday, instead he stayed very...

Young Gun: Jordan Onojaife – Saints Academy lock

When Jordan Onojaife sat down at home to watch England‘s opening game at the Junior World Championship last month, little did...

Carnegie will be in title mix vows Chris Jones

Regardless of budgets, if you finish in the top 4 anything's possible, says Chris Jones

Peter Jackson: George North and Alex Cuthbert are giants, but Fiji have a monster

Nemani Nadolo has been a rock for Fiji and Crusaders, Peter Jackson warns Australia, England and Wales about the 129kg winger.

Cardiff Blues to sign Gareth Anscombe

Cardiff Blues have signed Gareth Anscombe on a ‘long-term deal’. The Chiefs’ back qualifies for Wales through his mother and can...

Room 101: Rob Cook – Gloucester full-back

1. Smoking: I’ve never been a fan of smoking and I can honestly say I have never tried it! Smoking in...

Wales team in turmoil as Regions crank it up

With an agreement between the WRU and RRW seeming a long shot, the November tests could be in jeopardy

London Scottish dual-register Quins quintet

London Scottish have announced an agreement with Harlequins to dual-register five of their players. Lock Sam Twomey extends his stay in...

Glasgow agree deal for Cheetahs’ tighthead

Glasgow Warriors have agreed a deal to sign prop Roussouw de Klerk, subject to a medical and visa clearance. The Cheetahs...

Brendan Gallagher: Agony of 2010 can spur us to title in WRWC

A hard core of determined World Cup veterans may lay at the heart of England‘s World Cup squad but equally it...

Nick Cain: Nothing small about Justin, especially his ambitions

Justin Burnell would be hard to beat if there was a prize for the greatest comeback of last season. There is...

London Welsh announce 24th summer signing

London Welsh have signed Cardiff Blues second row James Down. Of the 24 signings the exiles have now made, Down will...

I’d wing it with Wade says supremo Robinson

World Cup winner backs Wasps' flyer to rise to the top of wing options.

20 Questions: Tom Cruse – Titans hooker feels the wrath

How was your summer? Quiet at first, then I went to Calpe, on Spain’s Benidorm coast, for my brother’s wedding and...

The 2014 Rugby Championship

Formerly known as the Tri Nations, the Rugby Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Rugby Union calendar....

My Life in Rugby: Ian Davies – Cornish Pirates DoR

I wasn’t as good as my old friend Scott Quinnell playing for the New Dock Stars as a youngster but I...

Clermont say attacked trio could return to training in a month

Clermont Auvergne have stated that the three squad members attacked in Millau should return to training in a month. France internationals...

Magnus Lund rejoins Sale

Sale Sharks have re-signed back row Magnus Lund from Biarritz. Lund, 31, returns to the club where he made his professional...

Dream Team: Mat Gilbert – Bath and former Scarlets flanker shares his dream XV

1. Christian Califano – He was a good teammate when I played for Gloucester A, formed a formidable front row with...

Friday to balance jobs between exiles and Eagles

London Scottish Director of rugby Mike Friday has agreed to become Head coach of the USA 7s squad. The former England...

Super Rugby Preview: Sharks v Highlanders

The Sharks host the Highlanders’ at Kings Park tomorrow afternoon and both teams have key players returning as they battle for...

Super Rugby Preview: Brumbies v Chiefs

As the Super Rugby campaign enters the knockout stages, the first qualifier sees a repeat of last year’s final between the...

Peter Jackson: Why Rhys Thomas is rooting for US star to win Open

When Erik Compton walks onto the first tee at the Open Golf Championship next week, a Welsh international front row forward...

Jeff Probyn: Professional rugby seriously damages the Scottish team

As Vern Cotter comes to terms with the enormity of the task facing him and his management team in having to...

Cardiff Blues add depth by signing Geraint Walsh

Cardiff Blues have signed versatile Pontypridd full-back Geraint Walsh. Also able to operate at centre, Walsh was named Principality Premiership Player...

London Irish recruit new skills coach

London Irish have added former Ireland assistant coach Mark Tainton to their backroom staff. The former Bristol fly-half joins as a skills...

Easterby leaves Scarlets to become Ireland forwards coach

Simon Easterby will replace John Plumtree as Ireland‘s new forwards coach after two years spent in charge at Scarlets. The 38...

Brendan Gallagher: Kenya national side hope to lift the nation

They could be dancing in the streets of Nairobi by sundown tonight, well more than normal. Nearly 1,500 miles away to...

Falcons sign Chiefs lock

Newcastle Falcons have signed second-row Kane Thompson from Super Rugby side The Chiefs. The Samoan international has 28 caps for the...

Jeremy Guscott: Life at No.10 hots up but don’t forget big Sam

Despite an influx of 10s, Jeremy Guscott tips Sam Burgess to make the biggest impact.

Nick Cain: IRB’s lack of Sevens’ plan could  spell chaos

Bernard Lapasset has been waxing lyrical about the fantastic growth in the popularity of Sevens this week. That this popularity has...

Mike Tindall retires

Mike Tindall has announced his retirement from rugby, becoming the last member of the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning England squad...