Peter Jackson: Fifty years on, the kick that rocked the world as Newport beat the All Blacks

Dick Uzzell and his old comrades will be given the freedom of Newport next week in belated recognition of something they...

Jeff Probyn: Anecdotally, I can’t see how salary cap can work

Last week’s letter to the paper from Tom Taylor-Woodward asking for reassurance that clubs were enforcing the salary cap appeared to...

“The ERC is dead,” LNR president Paul Goze

LNR president Paul Goze last night persisted with the argument that the ERC was “dead” despite the announcement a consensus had...

Premiership Rugby: “Significant issues not addressed by ERC yet”

Premiership Rugby acknowledged the “progress” made in Dublin earlier today but stressed that “there remain some significant ones which have not yet...

Consensus reached in Dublin over Heineken Cup row

A consensus has been reached over the Heineken Cup row at a meeting in Dublin today.

Premiership, Pro 12, Championship team news

After a two-week break due to the Heineken Cup, the Aviva Premiership and the RaboDirect Pro12 are back. The Greene King...

Aviva Premiership round 6 teams

Bath v Gloucester Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Rob...

Greene King IPA Championship round 5 teams

Greene King IPA Championship round 5 teams Bedford v Ealing Trailfinders Bedford: Mike Le Bourgeois; Ollie Dodge, Brendan Burke, Mark Atkinson, James...

Room 101: Jamie Lennard – Doncaster fly-half

1. Paralysis by analysis It’s fair to say the video analysis suite is not my favourite place; not because I’ve got...

Nick Cain talks to Warren Gatland about the Lions triumph and autumn challenge

Warren Gatland’s credentials as the best coach in Northern Hemisphere rugby, and arguably the best in the world, have been writ...

Brendan Gallagher: Gregor Townsend still getting to grips with the enigma of French rugby

Gregor Townsend, who did rather more than simply survive five seasons of club rugby in France, has always insisted that one...

RaboDirect Pro12 round 6 teams

Edinburgh v Treviso Edinburgh: Greig Tonks; Dougie Fife, Nick De Luca, Matt Scott, Tim Visser; Harry Leonard, Greig Laidlaw (Capt.); Alasdair...

Francois Louw: I’m happy to split Bath with Springboks

Just seven days after playing for the Springboks in a pulsating Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand, Francois Louw was not...

VIDEO: Chris Robshaw confirmed as England captain

As expected, Chris Robshaw has been confirmed as England‘s captain ahead of the Autumn Internationals. The Harlequins skipper, who has led his...

20 Questions: Mark Easter – Sale Sharks No.8

Pleased with your season so far? Delighted. I injured my shoulder last November but recovered in time for the start of...

James O’Connor tipped for short-term move to London Irish

James O’Connor has announced he will be moving to England “next month” and reports Down Under suggest London Irish are leading...

Three uncapped players in Ireland squad

Dave Kearney, Jack McGrath and James Coughlan could be making their Test debut next month after being named in Ireland‘s squad...

Nick Cain: Certitudes for England? I can count only two!

Stuart Lancaster’s head must be in a spin. This is because with only two weeks to go before England open their...

Jeremy Guscott: Joel Tomkins fits my idea of a real outside centre

When I look at an outside centre I want an attacking player with enough pace to worry his own full-back and...

Jacques Burger gives the credit to Billy Vunipola for flying start

He has been called the best ‘signing’ of the summer after putting two years of injury hell behind him – but...

Welsh regions “fully support” Champions Cup

The Heineken Cup got closer to its death tonight after the governing body of the Welsh regions, Regional Rugby Wales, revealed...

England release ten players to clubs

Stuart Lancaster has released ten players from his England squad ahead of the Aviva Premiership round this weekend. Dave Attwood, Freddie...

My Life in Rugby: Craig Gillies – former Bath, Worcester and England lock

With 288 first team appearances over 11 years, there is no doubting Worcester Warriors are a team close to my heart....

Wales name uncapped trio

Rhodri Williams, Cory Allen and Eli Walker will be looking to make their Test debut next month after being named in...

Scotland name five uncapped players for Autumn Tests

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has named five uncapped players in his 41-man Scotland squad for a training camp in Glasgow...

Peace set to break out over Europe

The war over Europe could be settled soon with all six nations reunited under the new Anglo-French banner, the Champions’ Cup.

Blues’ captain Matthew Rees to have testicular surgery

Cardiff Blues captain Matthew Rees will undergo testicular surgery it was announced today. The British & Irish Lion hooker joined the...

Dream Team: Mike Teague – former Lions, England, Gloucester and Cardiff flanker

1. David Sole – He was outstanding for the Lions. Fit and strong and one of those guys who could still...

Drunk Mike Phillips suspended by Bayonne

Wales and Lions star Mike Phillips faces a disciplinary hearing at his club Bayonne after being accused of being drunk at...

New Zealand name squad for European tour

Five players are in line to make their All Blacks debut after Steven Hensen named his New Zealand squad for the...

Heineken Cup round up

Nick Evans slotted a last-gasp drop-goal as Harlequins rescued a late losing bonus-point in Clermont to keep their hopes of qualification...

Amlin Cup round 2 wrap

Sale added to Worcester woes beating the Warriors 29-15 at Sixways. The Sharks put on a fine first half display crossing...

Top 5 Rugby Apps

Log into the Android and iOS App Store and you’ll find a million and one different rugby apps but which ones...

Young Gun: Cameron Neild – Sale hooker

Cameron Neild is rising through the ranks at Sale Sharks and is part of this year’s England U20s setup, but he...

Peter Jackson: Ireland’s new star is made in Wales

At the end of a week when English football got its knickers in a nationality twist, Ireland’s next scrum-half can be...

Nick Cain: The bogus water boys are pouring out advice

With Mike Catt giving England coaching directives while on the pitch during Six Nations matches last season, and Neil Jenkins doing...

Heineken Cup round 2 teams

Pool 1 Northampton v Ospreys Northampton: Ben Foden; Jamie Elliot, George Pisi, Luther Burrell, George North; Stephen Myler, Lee Dickson; Alex Waller,...

Rob Cook pens new two-year deal with Gloucester

Rob Cook has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with Gloucester it was announced today. The 29-year-old full-back...

Amlin Challenge Cup round 2 teams

Worcester v Sale Worcester: Chris Pennell; Josh Drauniniu, Alex Grove, Max Stelling, Dean Hammond; Paul Warwick, Jeremy Su’a; George Porter, Chris...

Owen Farrell earns Paul Grayson vote in line-up of the No.10s

Paul Grayson cannot recall such intense competition for the England No.10 shirt but the second highest points scorer in Red Rose...

Wasps in driving seat with Bayonne win

Two second-half tries put London Wasps in the driving seat to qualify for the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals after a 26-10...

Room 101: Andrew Savage – Nottingham full-back

1. Scrumming for penalties Being an outside back I like the game to be an exciting, fast flowing, and high tempo...

Two-week ban for Bath’s Ollie Devoto and Scarlets’ Samson Lee

Ollie Devoto has been hit by a two-week ban for punching Bordeaux-Bègles winger Blair Connor last Saturday in the opening round of...

New Zealand v Australia preview

Cory Jane was due to make his long awaited return in an All Black shirt after being named on the right...

Brendan Gallagher: Heroic, tragic and downright eccentric, yes rugby has it all

A mate of mine, literary agent David Luxton, has had the brilliant idea of organising the inaugural London Sports Writing Festival...

Nick Cain talks to Exeter’s captain Dean Mumm about the Heineken Cup and Australia’s autumn challenge

Dean Mumm does not hail from anywhere within 10,000 miles of Devon. Yet, the Exeter Chiefs captain, New Zealand born and...

Saracens v Toulouse & Leicester v Treviso: preview

Saracens v Toulouse England centre Joel Tomkins will start tomorrow’s Heineken Cup clash between Saracens and Toulouse on the bench as...

Guru Braam van Straaten re-boots Alex Lozowksi’s career path

Rising Leeds star Alex Lozowski has credited a goal-kicking masterclass with club legend Braam van Straaten as one of the reasons...

20 Questions: George Watkins – Bristol winger

Pleased to be back after your thumb injury? It’s been frustrating but it’s great to be involved again and there’s a...

The Rugby Paper launches in Scotland this Sunday

During the Heineken Cup and ahead of the Scottish rugby Autumn Internationals,  The Rugby Paper launches in Scotland on Sunday 20th October. Priced...