Sharks confirm they are keen on Wales flyer

Sale have confirmed they have spoken with Wales wing Mason Grady, a target for up to four English clubs. The 21-year-old,...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 14/01/24

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are back in full swing this weekend, and we’ll have reports from all 17 games being...

Champions Cup round three Friday and Saturday preview

The 2023/24 Champions Cup resumes with an eagerly anticipated third round of pool-stage matches. English teams have performed exceptionally well up...

Challenge Cup round three Friday and Saturday Preview

Round 3 of the Challenge Cup promises an array of exciting fixtures, featuring eight matches unfolding across Friday and Saturday with...

USA Team Prep for RWC 2027

In the dynamic world of rugby, the anticipation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup (RWC) in 2027 is palpable. Teams across...

Powerlifting Benefits for Rugby Players

If there’s one team-based sport where being big and strong is worth all the marbles, it’s rugby. Players need all the...

How the Continental Tyres Schools Vase and Bowl semi-finals took shape

By TOM JEFFREYS A quite period gives us the chance to look back at some of the scintillating rugby played at...

Looking back at BUCS Super Rugby Alumni

By TOM JEFFREYS As BUCS Super Rugby eagerly awaits its return on January 24th, there is no better time to look...

Farrell to take charge of Lions in 2025

Andy Farrell has been named as the British and Irish Lions head coach for the tour to Australia in 2025. Farrell,...

Skivington to head up England A coaching team

Gloucester boss George Skivington will take charge of the England A team that will face Portugal next month. Skivington captained England...

Mobile Gambling Experience in South Africa: A Game-Changer for Casino Enthusiasts

The mobile gambling market in South Africa has not just grown; it has revolutionised how players interact with mobile casino gaming....

Exploring the World of Rugby through Stickers: A Classystickers Showcase

In the vibrant realm of sports, rugby stands out as a game of passion, teamwork, and sheer physical prowess. It’s a...

Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexual assault

Former Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa has been jailed for three sexual assaults committed in the days leading up to a match...

Everest skydive caps off world’s fastest rugby ball charity challenge

Bath Rugby legend Iestyn Lewis has taken charity fundraising to new heights after skydiving in freezing Himalayan conditions close to Mount...

Wales legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams has died aged 74. The Bridgend and London Welsh legend won...

Major Shakedown in Irish Rugby: All Blacks Start their New Era

The Ireland national rugby squad is undergoing a significant shift as the 2024 Six Nations Rugby tournament draws near, and they...

De Glanville double gives Gloucester unwelcome record

By NICK POWELL Bath…………………………………17 Tries: De Glanville 31, 62 Muir 41 Conversions: Russell 43 Gloucester………………………….10 Tries: Ackerman 7 Conversions: Hastings 8...

Borthwick wants to dominate Six Nations

By ADAM HATHAWAY England boss Steve Borthwick has vowed to put his side back on the Six Nations map and leave...

McCall: I wouldn’t blame Farrell

By ROB WILDMAN Saracens boss Mark McCall did little last night to dampen the speculation that England captain Owen Farrell is...

Sanderson: Don’t put cap back up to £6.4m

By JON NEWCOMBE Alex Sanderson remains against increasing the Premiership salary cap back up to £6.4 million after his club Sale...

Lawes looks like leaving

Northampton are struggling to hold on to Courtney Lawes. The 34-year-old former England flanker, who retired from international rugby after the...

Devoto back with a new lease of life

By MARK STEVENS Ollie Devoto says he’s been given a new lease of life this season after battling back from a...

Umaga to stay with Benetton

Former Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga has signed a new deal with Benetton, keeping him in Italy until 2026. The 25-year-old has...

McRae proud to be top of the pile

By BEN JAYCOCK Dorking winger Toby McRae proudly ended 2023 as the top try scorer in the sport. The 25-year-old scored...

Freeman sets his sights on England

By PAUL REES Tommy Freeman has taken inspiration from club colleague Alex Mitchell as he strives to make England’s Six Nations...

Pepper the shining star for Falcons as they battle hard

By PAUL REES Newcastle have had little to smile about this season, but Guy Pepper has added some spice to the...

Ruddock puts his son in the frame

Former Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock hopes Warren Gatland will consider his son, Rhys Ruddock, for an international return this...

Board cause so many problems

THERE remain many problems in the structure of English rugby, all attributable to the Board of the RFU. To deal with...

Time to rebuild RFU for the good of all

DURING my early 20s I played for an East Midlands club in Level 9. It was a great experience for a...

Sorry Chris, but we’re heading up another cul-de-sac

I KNOW it has been the season of goodwill, but Chris Hewett’s comment that the RFU is pointing in the right...

Dream Team with Fraser Honey

The Rams, Cornwall and former Redruth, Plymouth, Bury St Edmunds & Launceston fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with...

Tactical subs are spoiling the game

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK REDUCING the number of tactical substitutes is something I’ve wanted for a long time,...

Leicester power too much for Saracens

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ...........................19pts Tries: Kelly 12, Rogerson 34, Simmons 60 Conversions: Pollard 34, 60 Saracens ...........................10pts Tries: Parton 20...

Chessum and Martin were really ‘up for it’, says McKellar

Leicester boss Dan McKellar paid tribute to his young locks Ollie Chessum and George Martin. The Australian said they were “up...

Sleightholme leads the Saints fightback

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Exeter ................................ 36pts Tries: Vermuelen 5, 22; Feyi-Waboso 13, Townsend 17 Tuima 71 Conversions: Slade 6, 18, 24,...

First-half tries were crucial – Dowson

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson said the two tries before half-time were crucial as they fought back from 26-0 down...

Malins puts Bristol on the right course

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale .....................................14pts Tries: Hill 31, Creevy 67 Conversions: Du Preez 32, 68 Bristol................................ 22pts Tries: Randall 7, Ibitoye...

‘We must be yards better than that’

Alex Sanderson was more angry with his Sale team’s performance than the fact their proud unbeaten home record had been ruined....

Time for Borthwick to put faith in Itoje

nick cain READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick struck a positive note this week when he made it clear...

Pitfalls ahead for England’s new management company

AN England player group taking over the squad negotiations on remuneration – whether from RFU hybrid contracts, match fees, or sponsorship...

Mass rotation could end up a crowd killer

The Premiership wants to be taken seriously, but then makes the cardinal error of not taking itself seriously by trashing its...

Newcastle fail again as Quins march on

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle........................... 3pts Penalties: Connon 36 Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: David 2, Esterhuizen 28, Walker 46, Hammond 55 Conversions:...

We need to turn a corner, and soon, says captain Chick

Newcastle skipper Callum Chick admits his side are not at the standard they need to be at, and is calling for...

50 up for Muir as he sets sights on a podium finish

■ By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Bath v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, The Recreation Ground SHRUGGING off defenders has proved far easier...

Millard backing Gloucester to do some damage

■ By PAUL REES Starts: Jonny May GLOUCESTER are looking for the new year to provide them with a reset after...

Pellegrini steers Cov back to top of the pile

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Bedford ............. 19pts Tries: King 11, 32; Penalty 48 Conversions: Maisey 33 Coventry .......... 34pts Tries: Pellegrini...

Jones delight as Caldy hit heights

By BEN JAYCOCK Three years ago Caldy players could only have dreamt of competing in the Championship, but the Merseyside club...

Lloyd making the most of life in the capital

By BEN JAYCOCK Garin Lloyd made the move from the small town of Neath, Wales to the hustle and bustle of...

Lyon set to swoop for pair of Sharks

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Lyon are eyeing up a double raid on Sale Sharks to take their England and...

White is staying put

SCOTLAND scrum-half Ben White is close to re-signing at Toulon for next season, which will end the hopes of Premiership high-flyers...