Nick Cain : Ben Morgan set to fire with Telfer ‘bullet up his bum’

Ben Morgan couldn’t be in more illustrious company. A quick scan of who the Gloucester and England No.8 will be contending...

Young Gun: Matt Blandford – London Wasps back row

As a discus-throwing back-rower London Wasps‘ Matt Blandford doesn’t have far to look for inspiration. His training partner is Olympic discus...

Jeremy Guscott: No Manu Tuilagi? Then send for speedy Jonathan Joseph

How could England lose at home to the old enemy after beating New Zealand so convincingly? It’s so fresh in the...

20 Questions: Marlan Yarde – London Irish winger

Tough season for you and the club? No one enjoys watching us lose but we’re focussed and working really hard to...

France v Wales: teams

Justin Tipuric has been named at openside for Wales as they travel to Paris on Saturday in a crucial clash against...

Scotland v Italy: teams

Ross Ford has been recalled by Scotland to face Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday. The British and Irish Lion hooker replaces...

Premiership round 14: teams

Bath v Worcester Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Eastmond, Banahan, Biggs; Donald, Stringer; Beech, Webber, Perenise; Day, Attwood; Louw, Fearns, Skirving. Replacements: Batty,...

RaboDirect Pro12 round 14: teams

Cardiff Blues v Leinster Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Jones; Hobbs, R. Williams, Filise; Cook, Down;...

Nick Cain: the Scots are no pushovers

Two months ago there was not a single scribe, broadcaster, or media pundit anywhere who predicted England would beat New Zealand....

Ireland v England: teams

James Haskell will start for England in Sunday’s RBS Six Nations match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The London...

Captain Dean Schofield wants a halt to Worcester exodus

Dean Schofield has spoken of the need for Worcester to keep their homegrown players at the club if they want to...

Ireland U20 v England U20: teams

England U20 have made four changes ahead of their clash with Ireland in Athlone on Friday. Sale Sharks  Mark Jennings comes...

Mathieu Bastareaud to start for France

Toulon powerhouse centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been named in France starting line-up for the first time in three years as France prepare to...

My Life in Rugby: Justin Bishop – former London Irish and Ireland winger

I  scored twice in the Powergen Cup final London Irish won in 2002, but I’m still not sure what my celebration...

Peter Jackson: Bonus points could cost Grand Slammers the title

Six years ago France went into the final match of the final round knowing exactly what they had to do to...

Alex King can help Northampton Saints be kings of England

Alex King is the man to end Northampton‘s reputation as the nearly men of English rugby, according to two men who...

French players take the blame for Italy defeat

Yoann Meastri didn’t try to hide behind fitness excuses following France‘s shock 23-18 defeat in Italy last Sunday in the opening...

Dream Team: Danny Gray – Worcester and former Bristol and Exeter fly-half

1. Alex Corbisiero – Alex is a fantastic scrummager and will anchor the scrum. He’s been outstanding in England‘s scrum recently....

Three more years for Jebb Sinclair at Irish

Canadian International back row Jebb Sinclair has signed a three-year contract extension with London Irish. Sinclair has been in impressive form...

Jeff Probyn: Scotland must prove they should not be demoted

Just one more week and the wait is over for the most eagerly awaited Six Nations Championship in years. Each of...

Worcester sign Mieres and Creevy

Worcester have announced the capture of Argentinean duo Ignacio Mieres and Agustin Creevy from next season. 25-year-old fly-half Mieres had a year...

Matt Kvesic joins Gloucester

As revealed by Neil Fissler nearly two weeks ago, Worcester Warriors flanker Matt Kvesic will be moving to Gloucester for the...

Courtney Lawes’ power hit changed Gonzalo Tiesi’s life

Courtney Lawes made his usual powerful impact off the bench at Twickenham yesterday – bringing painful memories for Gonzalo Tiesi. Outside...

O2 Inside Line: Six Nations episode 2

This week we have Brad Barritt and Alex Goode reviewing the win against Scotland while looking ahead to Ireland and their...

Billy Twelvetrees and Manu Tuilagi look set to take on Ireland

Billy Twelvetrees storming debut for England yesterday has opened the way for him to partner Manu Tuilagi in a lethal centre...

Saints sign Wallaby prop Salesi Ma’afu

Northampton Saints today announced the capture of Australian international prop Salesi Ma’afu for next season. The 6ft, 126kg, tight-head Ma’afu, who...

All-English LV=Cup semi-finals as Harlequins beat Ospreys

Premiership Champions Harlequins claimed a 16-12 win over Pro12 champions Ospreys yesterday meaning there will be no Welsh representative in this...

O2 Inside Line Six Nations preview

In this week’s O2 Inside Line, the weekly behind the scenes show from O2 – proud sponsor of England rugby –...

Lead out Harlequins at The Stoop against Leicester

Etihad Airways, Harlequins Main Sponsor, are offering ONE lucky youngster the chance to lead out the AVIVA Premiership Champions when they...

Mad Dog set for world’s toughest ultra marathon

Former England captain Lewis Moody in what as been billed as the toughest Ultra Marathon in the world, the Yukon Arctic Ultra....

Dominant Italy claim French scalp again

Italy made a dream start to their RBS Six Nations campaign yesterday with a dominant 23-18 win over arch-rivals France at...

England Sevens’ triumph in pictures

Relive England Sevens‘ triumph in Wellington this weekend with our exclusive photo gallery. Pictures courtesy of Ross Setford/MB Media.

Room 101: Austin Healy – ESPN consultant and former England and Leicester star

1. Snooty horse riders For some reason people who ride on horses on country lanes think motorists have the ability to...

Nick Cain talks to England and Tigers hooker Tom Youngs about Toulouse and Six Nations

Tom Youngs talks as he plays. Direct, to the point, honest, and over the past year his hard-working, uncomplicated attitude has...

Young Gun: Kieran Low – London Irish lock

Kieran Low credits forwards coach Glenn Delaney for turning him into the Exiles’ commander-in-chief at the lineout. The work of New...

England win the HSBC Wellington Sevens

England have snatched a thrilling victory in extra time to beat Kenya 24-19 and win the New Zealand Sevens title. Sam...

Jeremy Guscott: Tiger tanks needed to halt the Toulouse titans

For a club the size of Leicester Tigers going another season without the Heineken Cup up for grabs has to be...

Gutsy Scotland A claim England Saxons’ scalp again

Scotland A earned a very gutsy 13-9 win over the England Saxons in Newcastle tonight. This is the second win in...

England U20 get under way with win over Scotland U20

England U20 have began the defence of their Six Nations crown with a 15-6 win over Scotland in Plymouth tonight. Scotland...

England v Scotland: Teams

Billy Twelvetrees will make his England Test debut tomorrow after the Gloucester centre was named at inside centre to face Scotland...

Live: England Saxons v Scotland A

Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as the England Saxons take on the Scotland A at Kingston Park in...

20 Questions: Andrea Masi – Wasps centre

How’s life at Wasps? I’m really enjoying it. I’m playing constantly and am very happy with the club, the coaches and...

Live: England U20 v Scotland U20

Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as the England U20 take on the Scotland U20 in the opening round...

England beat All Blacks to reach Wellington Sevens quarter-finals

England Sevens reached the quarter finals in Wellington to set up a Calcutta Cup sevens showdown with Scotland on the other...

LV=Cup Round 4: teams

Cardiff Blues v London Irish Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Walker; Trevett, R. Williams, Bourrust; Hill, Down;...

Wales v Ireland: Teams

Dan Biggar will lead the Welsh attack tomorrow after the Ospreys‘ play-maker was named at fly-half to face Ireland. After a troublesome Summer...

Nick Cain: Wasps good enough for Dally, so why not Billy?

Billy Vunipola‘s decision to leave Wasps and join forces with his brother, Mako, at Saracens is surprising given that he is...

Italy v France: Teams

Former captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named in the France starting line-up for the time since last March ahead of their clash...

You should have stayed a Leicester boy, George

George Ford could be making the biggest mistake of his life by quitting Leicester this summer, according to former fly-half prodigy...

My Life in Rugby: Carl Hogg – former Scotland and Melrose back-row

Scotland had won the Grand Slam in 1990 and the side that travelled to Australia for the Test series in 1992...