THE South African Rugby Union confirmed yesterday that two more of their provincial teams are in the process of migrating north and turning the PRO14 […]
Battlers: Cheetahs have exceeded expectations in the PRO14 but they have lost Clayton Blommetjies, above, to the Scarlets In many ways it was refreshing to […]
(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Wales international Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Scarlets’ Pro14 semi final showdown with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun […]
SCOTLAND prop Simon Berghan will miss the Six Nations opener against Wales after being banned for six weeks. Edinburgh star Berghan, 27, was red carded […]
By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGHhead coach Richard Cockerill slammed the officiating in the PRO14 following his side’s stuttering win over Zebre on Friday night. Cockerill has […]
The new PRO14 marks South Africa’s first steps at shifting from SANZAAR to align with the Northern Hemisphere. The inclusion of the Cheetahs and the […]
By NEALE HARVEY EUROPEAN rugby supremo Simon Halliday claims his organisation have yet to be consulted over plans to induct two South African teams into […]
Former Leicester Tigers boss and England assistant Richard Cockerill has been named head coach of the Georgian national team and their club side Black Lion. […]
BRISTOL have signed Fiji back row Viliame Mata for next season from Edinburgh. The 32-year-old, who scored against England in the World Cup quarter-final, has […]
By NEIL FISSLER Bristol have launched a massive recruitment drive for next season, with Harlequins tighthead Lovejoy Chawatama set to become their first recruit. The […]
Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning forward, Jasper Wiese, is resolute in his dedication to the club, even as rumors swirl about his future. The 28-year-old South […]
Ben Jaycock reports on the problems faced by the Welsh regions as international stars and young talent head for exit Benetton IN: Andy Uren (Bristol […]
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Twickenham is the jewel in English rugby’s crown, and there are grave concerns that the mismanagement of […]
MY LIFE IN RUGBY GREG GARNER THE FORMER PREMIERSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL REFEREE Top whistler: Greg Garner taking charge of Saracens v Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images […]
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Newcastle v London Irish Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park Playmaker: Tian Schoeman in action for Newcastle PICTURES: Getty Images Newcastle playmaker […]
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER This column has been warning about the decline of the Heineken Cup, […]
SOUTH African franchise the Cheetahs made a victorious start to their Challenge Cup campaign as they edged Top 14 strugglers Pau. Clement Mondinant opened the […]
The former Western Province, Stormers, Northampton, Lions, Edinburgh and London Irish scrum-half talks Jon Newcombe through his journey in the game My last game was for […]
Chris Cook spent 13 years in the Premiership but now he has turned his attention to transforming Zebre from also-rans into contenders. The former England […]
JERSEY Reds have signed Connacht prop Greg McGrath. The 25-year-old played seven times in the URC for last season and once in the European Champions […]
Having played rugby fulltime for 10 years, former Leicester Tigers centre Jack Roberts has retired from rugby at the age of 30. Roberts enjoyed spells […]
PLANS for a 16-team longdiscussed World Club Cup starting in 2025 will add intrigue to drawn-out broadcaster bids for TV rights to the European Champions […]
By BEN JAYCOCK THE Stormers lifted the inaugural United Rugby Championship as they saw off the Bulls 18-13 in an all-South African final. The champions […]
COLIN BOAG When the PRO14 organisers, desperately trying to breathe some life into things, decided to change its name to the United Rugby Championship, and […]
London Irish have signed experienced Italian centre Luca Morisi, bolstering their midfield options with their first major signing of the summer. Morisi, 31, who has […]
PAUL REES ASSESSES WORLD RUGBY’S PLANS TO MODERNISE THE INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC GAME The prospect of a global season has always seemed a world away. […]
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup organisers have announced five South African club sides will play in European competition next season. The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks, […]
Bath fly-half Tian Schoeman will join Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal. The South African, 30, is already on Tyneside in readiness for the move, […]
London Irish back row Seán O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 campaign. The Ireland and Lions back-row forward […]