The time Tony did plenty of learning

RUGBY MATTERS - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It might surprise some to learn that...

Going, that bundle of barbed wire, a match for Edwards

SID Going, who died last Sunday aged 80, might have been a man of God but the diminutive scrum-half from Kawakawa...

Young Guns – Will Jeanes

WILL JEANES - BATH SECOND ROW England Students second row Will Jeanes has progressed through the age groups at Bath and...

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Penguins put on show with Portugal stars

The serial touring rugby club, the Penguins RFC, were back on the road this month, under the leadership of CEO Craig...

Former RFU supremo Morgan dies aged 88

FORMER England No.8, selector and RFU president Derek Morgan died on Friday at the age of 88. He played nine Tests...

Hurricanes fly-half to replace Burns at Ulster

Ulster are set to make their second signing for next season with Hurricanes’ fly-half Aidan Morgan to join the province. The...

Figallo leaves Sarries

JUAN Figallo will leave his coaching role at Saracens at the end of the season. As a player, the 36-year-old tighthead...

Resting players for big games isn’t on

JEFF PROBYN - A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME It was just a couple of weeks ago that certain people...

Falcons bring in Sale centre

NEWS EXTRA Newcastle have signed Connor Doherty on loan for next season from Sale Sharks. The 23-year-old centre, who has signed...

TV deal hits the €700m jackpot

By JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Jeroboams of champagne all round at Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) headquarters earlier this week, after...

Crusaders stun Blues to keep season alive

By TOM JEFFREYS Super Rugby Pacific round-up Crusaders salvaged some dignity in their torrid Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a shock...

Unbeaten Knights gear up for final battle

By TOM JEFFREYS Japan League One round-up THIS morning sees the Saitama Wild Knights take on Brave Lupus Tokyo for the...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 26/05/24

This weekend sees one of the biggest fixtures in the domestic calendar take place as European heavyweights Toulouse and Leinster square...

Champions Cup Final Preview – Europe’s best set to provide fireworks

European rugby‘s two most successful sides battle it out for Champions Cup glory as Leinster face Toulouse in the final on...

Genge ruled out of England Summer tour to Japan and New Zealand

Ellis Genge will play no part in England’s summer tour to Japan and New Zealand after sustaining a long-term calf injury...

Series 3, Episode 39: Gordon D’Arcy – Champions Cup Final Preview

The highly-anticipated Champions Cup final takes place on Saturday afternoon with two European heavyweights, Leinster and Toulouse, set to provide a...

Ox Nche: ‘You don’t win a scrum alone, you win it together.’

In the words of Springboks and Sharks prop Ox Nche, “salads don’t win scrums”; but what does win you scrums? During...

Challenge Cup Final Preview – More than just a trophy on the line

The final fixture of the EPCR Challenge Cup takes place on Friday night, with Gloucester and the Sharks both desperate to...

The Evolution of Rugby: Modern Strategies Shaping the Game

Rugby, a sport rich in tradition, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Recent years have seen significant changes in how the game...

English Youngster Henry Pollock, Player of the U20 Six Nations

All the England fans gathered around the under-20 team with Six Nations tickets were delighted to see how their team performed. ...

Powell and Sharks looking to make European history

South African outfit the Sharks sit on the cusp of history, but Director of Rugby Neil Powell knows his team need...

Young gun Baxter headlines Premiership Team of the Season

By Ben Jaycock Tyro Harlequins prop Fin Baxter is the headline selection in Premiership Rugby’s 2023/24 team of the season which...

Slade awarded Premiership Player of the Season

By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter Chiefs and England star Henry Slade has picked up the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby Player of the Season...

Top 5 European Sports Teams to Watch Out for in 2024

The sports landscape in Europe continues to evolve at a rapid pace. While sports like football, tennis and cycling dominate mainstream...

Super Rugby Americas Review: Week 13

Round Thirteen of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a thumping 63-25 victory for Pampas against defending champions Peñarol. The...

Sinckler the latest England star to link up with BaaBaas

Kyle Sinckler is the latest England star to be included in Barbarian F.C.’s squad for this summer’s Killik Cup clash against...

Paysafecard and Online Gaming: A Perfect Match

Hey there, my fellow gamer! It’s time to dive into why Paysafecard is the ultimate sidekick for your online gaming adventures....

Composure is the name of the game for Umaga

By SIMON THOMAS Jacob Umaga showed plenty of composure with his match-winning heroics for Benetton in Durban last weekend – which...

Botham back to push Test case

Having seen his Six Nations campaign cut short at the first hurdle, James Botham will be looking to force his way...

Lake’s at double to sink the Dragons

By SIMON THOMAS Ospreys ............... 26pts Tries: Lake 36, 43, Morgan-Williams 40, Williams 58 Conversions: Edwards 37, 40, 59 Dragons................13pts Tries:...

It’s away day delight as Sharks bite Sarries

By BEN JAYCOCK Saracens ........................... 10pts Tries: Riccioni 66 Conversions: Farrell 67 Penalties: Farrell 26 Sale .....................................20pts Tries: Roebuck 23, R...

Sarries to hit road as Sale upset their plans

By PAUL REES Sale and Bath joined Northampton and Saracens in the Premiership play-offs after a final round yesterday full of...

Ludlow’s up for the Sharks challenge

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite suffering a 14-try whitewash last weekend and finishing second bottom in the Premiership for a second straight...

Uzokwe: Championship has got tougher to win

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite not getting the chance to secure promotion to the Premiership, back rower Simon Uzokwe says Ealing Trailfinders’...

Cattle prods for a proper pathway

By LUKE JARMYN Cornish Pirates’ coach Gavin Cattle believes this season’s success for the Penzance-based club is a clear indicator that...

Big Ben strikes at right time for Sale

By PAUL REES Ben Curry is often referred to as the twin brother of Tom, the 50-cap England flanker who has...

Danny hails departing ‘Quins legend’ Collier

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins’ household names are nearing the end of their careers but scrum-half Danny Care believes their new coaching...

Steve’s call left Clarke out in the cold

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been blasted for the way he axed a key member of England’s backroom staff. Jon...

McCall: Vunipolas at the heart of all we have achieved

By BEN JAYCOCK Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says departing stalwarts Mako and Billy Vunipola are ‘two of the keenest...

Williams is still the centre of attention

By PAUL REES When Bristol signed Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Virimi Vakatawa last year to boost their midfield, few would...

Fighting back from hip injury was my biggest success – Devoto

By MARK STEVENS Centre stage: Ollie Devoto playing for Exeter Ollie Devoto has enjoyed many a triumph with Exeter over the...

Lam so keen to keep hold of Vakatawa

Pat Lam wants Virimi Vakatawa to extend his stay at Ashton Gate and is in talks with the France centre over...

Hendy: We want special send off for top Saints

By BEN JAYCOCK Northampton flyer George Hendy has enjoyed a breakthrough year with the table toppers and while the likes of...

Ealing too strong for Championship

Well done to Ealing Trailfinders for winning the Championship – although once Jersey Reds were no longer in the competition it...

Include Welsh sides in two-tier Premiership

A couple of letters in last week’s paper along with Nick Cain’s column got me thinking on these subjects of ring-fencing...

I agree, bring back England Counties

Agree with Surrey coach Marc Bertrand’s views last week on the Bill Beaumont Cup and the need to bring back England...

Ex-Wasps buzzing for European glory

By BEN JAYCOCK Thibaud Flament has risen from Loughborough University’s fifth team to become a French international with the intention of...

DREAM TEAM

JAMIE ELLIOTT, THE BEDFORD BLUES AND FORMER NORTHAMPTON AND ZEBRE CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST......

Sarries’ star exits generate extra fuel

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Saracens are the defending Premiership champions, and Mark McCall’s side are looking more and...