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Latest News
/ 5 years agoArgentina 10-29 South Africa: Handre Pollard puts boot into the misfiring Pumas telling
A penalty-ridden affair sees the Springboks beat the Pumas for the second-straight week
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoMichael Hooper shows his class in best Wallaby tradition | Peter Jackson
Another Bledisloe Cup series leaves the Wallabies captain on the losing side
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoWho Were the Standout Lions Performers in the Latest Tour?
The overall tour of South Africa was a disappointment for the British and Irish Lions, as they ended up losing 2-1...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRed Roses to end 2021 with tests against Black Ferns, Canada and USA
Reigning world champions New Zealand will travel to England to face Red Roses in two Tests
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoShane Lewis-Hughes pushing for Cardiff recall after surgery
The Wales flanker is nearing a return after five months sidelined by a shoulder injury
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoRichard Cockerill now in frame to replace Eddie Jones
Set to become England's forwards coach this week, where does Richard Cockerill's arrival leave England's plan for post-RWC2023
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Jeff Probyn
/ 5 years agoLions should have put pressure on Boks’ backs
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME What we hoped would be a successful Lions series turned into a...
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James Harrington
/ 5 years agoCouncil steps in to take care of Beziers after Emirati takeover collapse | James Harrington
Thirteen months ago, you probably recall, a proposed mega-money takeover of French ProD2 side Béziers dominated the rugby headlines on the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoJosh Matavesi could be heading out of Bath
Bath could free up space on the salary cap by allowing Josh Matavesi to explore interest from Japan, and have space...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoThe sterile Lions Tests are killing the game | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett on how the boredom set in watching the three Lions Tests this summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘I want to compete with Marcus’, says Harlequins signing Tommy Allan
The Italy fly-half discusses his arrival at Harlequins this summer and the competition that awaits against Marcus Smith
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Features
/ 5 years agoWomen’s Game in Focus: England and Loughborough Lightning hooker Lark Davies
Last season's top tryscorer in the Allianz Premier 15s tells Sarah Rendell about her journey through rugby and the new Cup...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoJonathan Davies fighting for his future in Welsh midfield
Captain for Wales this summer, Jonathan Davies sees plenty of competition coming his way in the national team
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLions pain will fuel Sarries title charge, says Alex Lewington
The Saracens winger expects the club's contingent of Lions to be ready and raring to go for the new Premiership season
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoThis smearing of Gatland as conservative is claptrap | Nick Cain
Nick Cain fails to understand how people can question Warren Gatland as a coach given his record at the Test level
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoChampionship 2021-22: All the summer ins and outs
Looking at all the summer activity at Championship clubs, with prop Alfie Petch heading to Cornish Pirates on dual-registered terms from...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTom O’Flaherty eager to right the wrongs of painful Premiership final
The Exeter Chiefs winger says the feeling is they 'let things slip' in the final against Harlequins
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoVisionary Alf Wyman was beaten to the punch
COVENTRY fixture secretary Alf Wyman was a rugby visionary, well before his time in many respects as a strong advocate of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBig question for Eddie is, where will Owen Farrell play?
After he did not start a Lions Test, Paul Rees gauges whether Owen Farrell's England place could be under threat
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCut subs to force front five to get fit, says Cardiff S&C guru Trystan Bevan
Trystan Bevan shares the view of Ian McGeechan and Willie John McBride that the number of replacements must be reduced
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoHenry Trinder opts for Ampthill over top flight return
The Gloucester stalwart discusses his return to English rugby in the Championship with Ampthill, where he will start coaching as well...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBelvedere specialise in producing truly greats
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby‘s great schools BELVEDERE College, like all Leinster schools, have always operated in the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCardiff strive for more with Bok four looming
CARDIFF chairman Alun Jones has told his team and Welsh rugby as a whole they will have to raise their game...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWales can feed off grassroots energy | Shane Williams
Can the feel-good return of rugby to the grassroots permeate to the top level of the game in Wales?
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSilence over Erasmus punishment is deafening | Shane Williams
Mixed messages from World Rugby have given the wrong impression of what rugby's core values are, writes Shane Williams
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNew Zealand 57-22 Australia: Rampant All Blacks race to record score
Ben Jaycock reports on the All Blacks claiming the Bledisloe Cup for another year
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Matt Dawson: What might have been if Finn was fit from start?
The three-time Lions tourist gives his verdict on the series defeat in South Africa
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoThe club hoping to make Scotland ace Finn Russell rugby’s richest man
Michael Cheika wants to bring the star of the third Lions Test to Japan
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoExodus of the props brings era to an end | Chris Hewett
THERE was a time, not so long ago, when Premiership clubs would pay tighthead props in Bitcoin, provided they were good...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLions tour 2025: These Lions would thrill in Australia with Lam’s magic
Brendan Gallagher picks his Lions coach and starting XV for the 2025 tour TRYING to anticipate a Lions starting fifteen is...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSouth Africa 32-12 Argentina: Boks grind out victory but fail to hit bonus
A new-look side get the Springboks off to a winning start in the Rugby Championship against Argentina
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoAlun Wyn Jones four letter faux-pas | Peter Jackson
TWELVE men – four Irish, four Welsh, two English, two Scottish – have captained the Lions over the last 50 years,...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoNo risk, no reward for Gatland’s stolid Lions | Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson looks at some of the contentious moments on the field during the 2021 Lions tour
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoUltimate warrior JPR enters the world stage
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPumas more physical than Lions says captain Kolisi
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says Argentina were a tough obstacle to overcome with their physical pack
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWill Greenwood needed mute button | Peter Jackson
AMONG the massed ranks of Englishspeaking sportsmen and women, few can match Will Greenwood’s command of the language. His ever-readiness to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoKick-fests will make us all turn off the TV | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott on rugby's beige kicking game
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExeter Chiefs add two new signings to tight five
Exeter have confirmed the signings of overseas players Ryan McCauley from Australia and Sam Nixon from the Top 14
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLondon Irish announce surprise departure of Blair Cowan
The Exiles co-captain will leave the Premiership to pursue opportunities in Japan
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLeicester Tigers set George Worth free
LEICESTER have released utility back George Worth from his contract by mutual agreement. The 24-year-old made 62 appearances for the club...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHarlequins announce capture of Viliami Taulani from Chiefs
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson has recruited a player he coached at former club Waikato Chiefs
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoTimes when the Lions were fouled by the officials
Nick Cain on why the neutrality of referees is imperative to Lions tours, as history can attest
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoPlayer ratings: Damian de Allende is the Boks’ rock again
Paul Rees rates the performances of both teams in the third and final Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoMunster have eye on Newcastle Falcons ace George McGuigan
The Newcastle hooker is Irish-qualified and wanted by Johann van Graan, TRP understands
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoLions series needed Buzz Aldrin at full-back | Chris Hewett
There are those revered for their kicking ability over the decades, but the sport has changed its dynamics and expectations since...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoA draw can signify honour, just ask the Olympians | Chris Hewett
CONTRARY to the spirit of an age obsessed with winners and losers, there is nothing wrong with a draw. Ask Mutaz...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoIt’s high time globetrotter Eddie honed home stars | Nick Cain
After surviving a review into a poor Six Nations campaign, Nick Cain is stumped by Eddie Jones' continued day-tripping to other...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLions should ditch Boks slog for Buenos Aires party | Brendan Gallagher
If Rassie Erasmus deems it fit to tarnish the integrity of a Lions tour with his crashing bore of a video,...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoUnion game is on a hiding in Australia | Nick Cain
AUSTRALIAN rugby will always be measured against that of their closest neighbours – which unluckily for them happens to be New...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoOwen Farrell Lions snub means he misses a major milestone | Peter Jackson
Owen Farrell stands in some esteemed company as England and Lions fly-half















