Jeremy Guscott’s verdict: I didn’t think I’d ever see Owen Farrell score a try like that

It was a good win for England if not the most convincing of performances – but coaches and players are, in...

Nick Cain assesses the challenge a warring Argentina will set for England this week

Patricio Albacete is Argentina’s most experienced forward, and is widely regarded as one of the best locks in the game, yet...

Leicester lose three centres to injury

Richard Cockerill and Leicester have been dealt yet another injury blow with no less than three centres joining the long list...

Leguizamon to lead Argentina at Twickenham

Juan Martin Leguizamon will captain Argentina against England at Twickenham on Saturday. The former London Irish back-row takes over from the...

London Welsh will say farewell to Old Deer Park home

London Welsh are preparing to end 128 years of rugby history in England’s capital city by shifting the club lock, stock...

My Life in Rugby: Sam Vesty – former Leicester, Bath & England utility back

One game that really sticks out was the 2009 Heineken Cup semi-final at Cardiff Blues where we were involved in the...

Exeter’s Sandy Park to host LV=Cup final

Premiership Rugby announced today that the 2013-2014 LV= Cup final will take place at Sandy Park on March 16. The home...

Mike Phillips to start for Wales against South Africa

Despite being sacked by Bayonne last week, Phillips has been named at scrum-half by Warren Gatland to take on South Africa...

England women name team to face France at HQ

Katy Mclean will captain England on Saturday when they kick off their Autumn International Series against France at Twickenham Stadium. The...

‘Mental block’ is stopping Wales

Wales will have to smash a ‘mental blockage’ when they go big-game hunting against the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.

Dream Team: Moray Low – Glasgow and Scotland prop

1. Phil John – One of the most-capped Scarlets players. Always aggressive and destructive and has been consistent over many years...

Anthony Watson added to England squad

Bath full-back Anthony Watson has been added to England squad ahead of their clash against Argentina next Saturday. The England U20...

Saracens thump Newcastle and Northampton beat London Irish

Charlie’s Hodgson scored 18 points for his first appearance of the season as Saracens remained at the top of the Premiership...

Bath and Exeter win on the road

Anthony Perenise and Horacio Agulla scored for Bath as the West Country side came out of a wet Sixways with a...

Young Gun: Howard Packman – Northampton full-back

It’s not always about what you know, but who you know – and in Howard Packman’s case it was his dad’s...

Peter Jackson: Threadbare Wales are on a wing and a prayer

Wales will go into their annual home bash at the Southern Hemisphere down to the bare bones in specialist wings. They...

VIDEO: Steve Thompson scores an 80-metre try for England legends

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of England‘s 2003 World Cup triumph, a Legends selection took on an Australian Legends selection at...

Headless chicken days over – Courtney Lawes

Courtney Lawes knows he is in the form of his life as he looks forward to playing in his first Autumn...

Room 101: Adam Canning – Birmingham & Solihull fly-half

1. Lazy & complacent sports media There are so many people stealing a living in sports media. I can’t stand listening...

Joel Tomkins to earn first England cap against Australia

Joel Tomkins will earn his first England Test cap against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday after being named at outside centre.

Ben Mowen to skipper Australia

No.8 Ben Mowen will skipper the Wallabies against England at Twickenham on Saturday taking over from James Horwill. Head coach Ewen McKenzie’s...

Aviva Premiership round 7 teams

Gloucester v London Wasps Gloucester: Rob Cook; James Simpson-Daniel, Henry Trinder, Ryan Mills, Jonny May; Freddie Burns, Dan Robson; Yann Thomas, Huia...

RaboDirect Pro12 round 7 teams

Cardiff Blues v Treviso Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Tom Williams, Richard Smith, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Sam Hobbs,...

Greene King IPA Championship round 6 teams

Cornish Pirates v London Scottish Cornish Pirates: Craig Holland; Mike Pope, Tom Riley, Junior Fatialofa, Kieran Goss; Kieran Hallett, Tom Kessell;...

Nick Cain previews Twickenham’s opening match of the autumn internationals

When it comes to being two-faced, Stuart Lancaster’s England win the prize hands down. The question is which face will we...

Brendan Gallagher remembers the 2003 World Cup triumph with Lawrence Dallaglio

Lawrence Dallaglio wipes his plate clean – the monster ‘Magnifica’ breakfast at Carluccios in Richmond having been routed with lip-smacking relish...

Jeff Probyn: Alcohol abuse is affecting more players than drugs

The announcement this week of just five positive results out of a total of 617 drug tests in the RFU‘s anti-doping...

Sebastien Chabal: Rugby Legend, Poker Fan

Poker has become a worldwide phenomenon, capturing the attention of people from all walks of life since the early noughties. Plenty...

Japan v New Zealand preview

Frank Alai and Dominic Bird will make their All Blacks debut after being named in the starting XV to face Japan...

Don’t question my Scottish heritage says new man Blair Cowan

London Irish back rower Blair Cowan insists he is no ‘kilted Kiwi’ and that his shock call-up by Scotland is the...

20 Questions: Ian Gough – London Irish lock

Bet you never expected to be at Irish this season? No! An offer came in and within a week I was...

George Lowe out for the season

Harlequins centre George Lowe will not play rugby for the rest of the season as a result of the injury he...

Tom Mitchell: Gold Coast behind us, Dubai next

We are back in the gym and working hard. Sessions on the running track and training park are back to their...

Nick Cain: Matt Kvesic must play if he’s going to be special K

Matt Kvesic’s early departure from the England squad to play Australia highlights the thorny problem of how far a head coach...

Jeremy Guscott: Stuart Lancaster needs his leaders to push hard for excellence

England will be favourites with the bookies for next week’s match against the Wallabies, and it’s not hard to see why....

You’re out, no you’re not, Wales tell James Hook!

Wales told James Hook he had been dropped from their squad only to reinstate him barely 24 hours later.

My Life in Rugby: Adrian Flavin – former London Irish and Connacht hooker

Although playing for London Irish and then Connacht, Leicester seem to pop up quite a lot over my career. I made...

Tim Visser out until 2014 with fractured leg

Tim Visser will be out of action for “around three to four months” with a leg injury. The Flying Dutchman sustained...

Chase on to sponsor the £10m Champions Cup

Five global brands are in the market to sponsor the proposed Champions’ Cup at a minimum asking price of £10m-a-season.

Joel Tomkins to make Test debut against Australia

Joel Tomkins will make his England Test debut on Saturday after being named in the matchday squad to face Australia at...

James O’Connor joins London Irish

As expected, James O’Connor has joined London Irish until the end of the season. The 23-year-old utility back, who was released from...

Mike Phillips to take legal action against Bayonne

Mike Phillips is planning to take legal action against Bayonne following his sacking. The Welsh scrum-half said he was “disappointed and...

Dream Team: Karl Dickson – Harlequins scrum-half

1. Soane Tonga’uiha – I played with him at Bedford. He arrived in a No.13 jersey, which was a bit scary,...

Tim Molenaar leaves Gloucester to join Harlequins

Tim Molenaar has been released by Gloucester to join Harlequins until the end of the current season. New Zealand born Molenaar,...

Intersport Tony Pryce – From grassroots up – Now available online!

At Intersport Tony Pryce, we understand rugby is more than just a game – it’s a way of life. From grassroots...

Rob Webber and Henry Thomas added to England Squad

Rob Webber and Henry Thomas will join the England camp at Pennyhill Park this evening ahead of the clash against Australia at Twickenham...

London Wasps too Goode for Leicester Tigers

Andy Goode put on a kicking masterclass today as London Wasps beat the Leicester Tigers 22-12 at Adams Park. In wet...

Mike Phillips sacked by Bayonne

Mike Phillips will be sacked tomorrow by Bayonne according to reports in France. The Wales scrum-half was suspended earlier this week...

Young Gun: Charlie Ewels – Bath lock

Charlie Ewels has been nurtured by Bath and England since the age of 15 but there is only one man the...

Richard Thorpe: Time with Leicester Tigers was no waste

London Welsh flanker Richard Thorpe is desperate to forget nine months of injury hell by firing the Exiles back into the...