Dan Edwards gives Warren Gatland a little to think about

By Roger Panting Cardiff ................... 13pts Tries: Botham 6, Hughes 54 Penalty: Thomas 70 Ospreys ................. 13pts Try: Edwards 50 Conversions:...

Glorious Gerald Davies, a man of true class

By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know Every now and then, Gerald Davies would take a stroll through...

Springboks and Ireland to still lead the way in 2025

Paul Rees looks forward to 2025 and sees South Africa and Ireland keeping their places at the top of the tree...

Josh Hathaway can follow Louis Rees-Zammit -George Skivington

By Jon Newcombe George Skivington has backed Josh Hathaway to continue to go from strength to strength as the young winger...

Six uncapped Welsh youngsters ready to break out

As the new year gets underway, Simon Thomas looks at six uncapped youngsters who could have big Welsh futures Dan Edwards...

When the Pontypool front row became a hit

  It’s pretty much 50 years ago to the day that the Pontypool front row became a thing, well sort of....

A Tier Two XV to have you out of your seat

Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points By Brendan Gallagher You won’t ever see my 2024...

Bumper crowd to greet Ilona Maher – Bristol vs Gloucester-Hartpury Preview

By Ben Jaycock Match Preview Bristol v Gloucester Today. 12.45pm A record-breaking crowd awaits USA superstar Ilona Maher as the American...

Powell powers over to take Quins home

■By LUKE JARMYN Trailfinders .........39pts Tries: Evans 11, Beukeboom 19, Zackary 39, 69; Penalty 46, Crake 58, Laflin 66 Conversion: Leatherman...

Hat-trick star Jones takes centre stage

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Leicester ..........38pts Tries: M Jones 5, 18, 21; Henrich 10, 58; Fray 40 Conversions: M Jones 5, 19;...

Sarries set for sprint finish

By Ben Jaycock Preview - Loughborough v Saracens Today. 5pm A crucial victory over Bristol Bears before the Christmas break has...

Clow keeps Rams in touch at the top

■By BEN JAYCOCK RAMS’ inward approach is paying dividends with the club involved in another title race thanks in part to...

Clifton are in the Nat Two West promotion mix, says Jay Evans

By Ben Jaycock Clifton took a while to get going this season but after winning eight in a row, 19-year-old back...

Adam Brown: We all love the Friday night lights

By Ben Jaycock Leeds Tykes hooker Adam Brown has urged National League clubs to put on more Friday night fixtures following...

London Welsh rise from ashes

Brendan Gallagher remembers when the exiles were the whipping boys - and how things have changed... A tale of redemption, what...

My office at home is like a shrine to rugby

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER MET POLICE, WASPS AND SARACENS NO.8, WHO REPRESENTED MIDDLESEX, LONDON, BRITISH POLICE & THE BARBARIANS LEE...

We need to see a complete shake-up

By Jeff Probyn - A front-row view of the game A new year and change is on the way across many...

Young Guns – Will Glister

By Ben Jaycock Having overcome the demise of his beloved boyhood club Wasps, Will Glister has blossomed at Northampton and looks...

Yamasawa’s boot steers killer Knights past Rams

JAPAN RUGBY ■ By BEN JAYCOCK LAST season’s finalists Saitama Wild Knights are up and running with three wins from three...

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How Ireland inspired one man’s dream

By Brendan McGilligan As Ireland ran World Cup holders Australia close in the final Pool A match of the 1999 World...

Trust players to put their own twist on things

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Rosslyn Park DoR Kieran Power, below Why did you get into coaching rugby and...

Cool McBryde steals it for RGC

Super Rygbi round-up ■ By CARL FIELD BILLY McBryde held his nerve to land a last kick of the match conversion...

Bonymaen edge up the Welsh Premiership table

Premiership round-up By Carl Field Bonymaen hauled themselves off the foot of the Welsh Premiership table and to within a point...

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Century of highs for La Rochelle

FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON AN IMPRESSIVE milestone at Stade Marcel Deflandre was reached last night, where La Rochelle hosted their 100th...

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Williams bowing out a happy man

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Probyn: We need complete restructure of way game is run >> Page 27 HAVING taken Cambridge to dizzy...

Barnes boss: It’s tough on refs

■ By BEN JAYCOCK BARNES director of rugby Jack Heald is left frustrated at the RFU’s tackle laws which have made...

Mark McCall surprised by timing of new law changes in Champions Cup

By Paul Rees Mark McCall is surprised law trials are being introduced to the Champions Cup this week halfway through the...

Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

Social media sensation Ilona Maher is set for her Bristol Bears debut after being named on the bench for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit...

Risk and Reward: Why Rugby Players Thrive on Gambling-Like Strategies

Rugby players and gamblers share a common mindset—both thrive on calculated risks and high-pressure decisions. Success in both fields depends on...

Rugby Legends Reveal Casino Game Strategies and Winning Techniques

Rugby players often turn to casino games as a fun and engaging way to unwind. From poker to roulette, these games...

Top Rugby Players in NFL History: Bridging Two Worlds

Bringing Physicality to the USA What Rugby Players Have Flipped to American Football? The games are similar. So, rugby players in...

Japan League One – Round Three Preview

Division One A six-team finals series might afford more time to make up ground lost early in the season, but it...

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Gloucester vs Sale Sharks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Gloucester will look to get back to winning ways after a disappointing defeat at Sandy Park...

Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Christmas is in the books, but we still have a tremendous weekend of rugby action from...

New Year’s Day URC action: 14-men Ospreys draw in Cardiff whilst Scarlets dispatch Dragons

Two fiery Welsh derbies kicked off 2025 with a bang as Ospreys managed a draw at third-placed Cardiff, despite playing more...

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

World Rugby chief Alan Gilpin is convinced Bristol Bears TikTok sensation Ilona Maher is just what the sport needs as momentum...

Will the Metaverse Change the Way We Watch Rugby

Rugby is a traditional sport that has been played in virtually the same way for almost two centuries. Yet, in the...

Recap of New Zealand’s Rugby Team Performance in 2024

The All Blacks delivered another gripping season in 2024 under the guidance of new coach Scott Robertson. Competing against the world’s...

Rugby’s Rise in Popularity in GCC Countries

Rugby may not yet rival football in its fanbase or investment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, but its rise...

Mark McCall: That was horrible and ugly

By Adam Hathaway at The Rec Thunderstruck Mark McCall urged his Saracens side to get off the canvas after they were...

Cool Handre Pollard levels it up for Leicester Tigers

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s last-minute conversion rescued a draw for Leicester Tigers against Harlequins at Twickenham in front of 78,000 fans....

Steve Diamond is happy to stick with Newcastle Falcons

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond has committed himself to Newcastle long-term, as long he is wanted by the new owners when...

Dafydd Jenkins excited to be back

By Mark Stevens By his own admission, it’s been a ‘painful’ watch for Dafydd Jenkins so far this season. Sidelined after...

AJ MacGinty out for four months with knee injury

Bristol fly-half AJ MacGinty is to miss the next four months due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The United...