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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoWhere Martin Landajo is off to after leaving Harlequins
The Argentinian left the Stoop earlier this month after his contract expired
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSemi Radradra sprinkles his stardust on Tokyo Olympics
The stars of XVs who will switch to sevens this summer at the Tokyo Olympics
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoMighty Mouse can put a scare into giant Boks | Nick Cain
Hamish Watson can be the force that brings down the Springboks at the breakdown, writes Nick Cain
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions find themselves all at sea as Sharks circle
The Lions concede four first-half tries before being given a get out of jail free card when Jaden Hendrikse was red...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPeel: In my heart I knew I had to join Scarlets
Scarlets role was the one Dwayne Peel always wanted, even if it meant upsetting the capital
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoI’m not leaving Harlequins, Esterhuizen tells Sharks
The South African centre has ended his first season with Harlequins as Premiership champion, and has told the Sharks he won't...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSmall props always give Springboks big trouble | Jeff Probyn
As the Lions continue their crusade through South Africa on Warren Gatland’s quest to find a team to beat the current...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPhillips: 7s World Series needs a reboot
Former England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips urges a rethink of the World Sevens Series post-Covid
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoWales 20-20 Argentina: Super subs lead Wales back from brink to salvage a draw
Should Wales feel disappointment over failing to beat 14-man Argentina?
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoWing Rowe joins Irish
LONDON Irish have signed winger Kyle Rowe from Edinburgh. The 23-year-old has represented Scotland at U20 level and on the Sevens...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFrance are suffering a recurring nightmare | James Harrington
A tough loss for France to deal with in Brisbane – but they've been here before, writes James Harrington
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoNew Zealand 57-23 Fiji: Four-try Coles is too much to handle for battling Fiji
Four tries from replacement hooker Dane Coles push the All Blacks ahead of fighting Fiji
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMike Ford open to offers from either code after Leicester Tigers exit
Ford was replaced at Welford Road by Kevin Sinfield and is seeking new opportunities
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoBackward step as Lions play like suckers | Jeremy Guscott
Jaden Hendrikse’s red card just after half-time killed this match – after that the Lions just ran riot. Up until that...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWyles: Saracens will make top-flight tasty next season
Former Saracens Premiership winner Chris Wyles says the club have 'done their time' and should expect to challenge once again
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI’m opting for Josh and Duhan on wings, Liam at 15 | Shane Williams
Shane Williams selects the back three he would go for to face the Springboks in the first Test
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoEngland 70-14 Canada: Radwan sets the pace for Eddie’s youth revolution
England finish the season on a high at Twickenham with speedy Adam Radwan celebrating a hat-trick with Falcons teammate Jamie Blamire
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoIreland 71-10 USA: Kelleher hits four in American thrashing
HOOKER Ronan Kelleher crossed four times as Ireland wrapped up their season in style against the USA. Kelleher, 23, said: “We...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoJersey prop Dan Richardson joins Tigers
LEICESTER have brought in loosehead prop Dan Richardson from Championship side Jersey Reds. The 25-year-old, who has spent time at Fylde...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoEvergreen Mark Bright, 42, swaps London Scottish for Richmond
The future still burns bright for the veteran Championship back row
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScott Robertson sticks by Crusaders beyond 2023
Scott Robertson has committed to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders by signing a new contract through to the end of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions coach Gatland opts for Dan Biggar at No.10 for Sharks rematch
Dan Biggar will start for the British & Irish Lions this Saturday, as Warren Gatland‘s side play Cell C Sharks at...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTed Hill becomes latest England player injured in training
England forward Ted Hill has become the fifth player to be injured while in the team’s camp for this summer’s Test...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHomecoming for ex-NFL convert Christian Scotland-Williamson
Christian Scotland-Williamson has completed his return to rugby union after a three-year stint in the NFL by signing for Harlequins. As...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoSharks 7-54 British & Irish Lions: Tries aplenty again for Duhan and Adams
Hat-tricks from Duhan van der Merwe and Josh Adams helped the British and Irish Lions to a 54-7 win over the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoB&I Lions boss discusses whether Test series could shift to UK venues
A bizarre Wednesday for the Lions squad to contend with, but they still beat the Sharks 54-7
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoAustralia 23-21 France: France pay for lineout calamity
A painful finish for France in Brisbane as they let slip an early 15-0 lead to throw away victory at the...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoEngland 43-29 USA: Underhill leads way for Eddie’s all-sorts
ENGLAND awarded so many new caps, Twickenham seemed like a millinery, but it was hats off to an older hand given...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoJet-heeled Josh Adams gives lift-off to the Lions
JOSH Adams bagged four tries as Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions got off to a flyer against Sigma Lions in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoSigma Lions 14-56 Lions: ‘Warrenball’ no more as fluid Lions show flair
A RUNAWAY victory against markedly inferior opposition usually offers little value, but for Warren Gatland’s Lions every match in the build-up...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoSorry, Conor it’s hard to find much to smile about
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST There is something unnatural about writing the words “British and Irish Lions” and “social distancing” in the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoSaints prepared if Toulon persist in Dan Biggar swoop
NORTHAMPTON Saints have set aside a ‘healthy budget’ as they search fora new fly-half that places question marks over the future...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoErica decides to give her assets an outing
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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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoWales 68-12 Canada: Halfpenny injury takes the gloss off Wales’ ten-try romp
DESPITE a ten-try thrashing of Canada, an injury to Leigh Halfpenny marred the afternoon for Wales. On his 100th...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoExeter Chiefs are watching England U20 star Sam Riley
EXETER Chiefs are keeping tabs on Harlequins’ England U20 hooker Sam Riley just a week after losing the Premiership final to...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoPivac: Pumas so much tougher
WAYNE Pivac was happy with the performance of his Wales side shorn of 12 front line players due to injury and...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJoe Marler and Danny Care have last tango at Twickenham
JOE Marler fears that Harlequins stunning victory in the Premiership final will be the last dance he enjoys with Danny Care....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNational Leagues get online show to shine spotlight on 48 member clubs
NATIONAL League rugby is set for its own weekly highlights show, with part of the proceeds generated going back to its...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoSouth Africa 40-9 Georgia: Boks unleash flyer Fassi in warm-up win
IT TOOK a while, almost an hour in fact, for the Springbok machine to splutter into life but once...
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Features
/ 5 years agoRecord man Sam Simmonds did it the hard way – how the stats measure up
During the last season before the RFU plucked up the courage to organise League rugby, Dean Richards scored 20 tries for...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTomas Lezana aims to get Scarlets back row on the front foot
GROWING up as a football-mad River Plate supporter in the Argentinian city of Santiago del Estero, Tomas Lezana dreamed of a...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoWhat carnage as All Blacks hit a century against the troubled Tongans
■By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..102pts Tries: McKenzie 2, Papalii 5, 37; Weber 7, 16, 50; Jordan 9, 20, 47, 55, 68;...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoIreland edge home for World Cup pay-back
■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Ireland ..............39pts Tries: Farrell 8, McCloskey 26, Bealham 40+1, Van der Flier 48, Stockdale 51 Conversions: Carberry 8,...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI fear it looks quite serious for Leigh | Shane Williams
THERE is no other way for me to start other than by wishing Leigh Halfpenny all the best. For his 100th...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTry-machine Josh just can’t stop scoring | Shane Williams
I GOT more and more nervous as the second half of the British & Irish Lions game went on. It was...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoConor Murray part of Munster legacy with the Lions | Peter Jackson
From his home by the banks of the broad, majestic Shannon, Keith Wood considers one of the more startling facts about...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoOld-school Barrie Thomas had the ear of superstars | Peter Jackson
BACK in the day of thriving local newspapers and soaring sales in the Welsh communities they served, each and every one...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 5 years agoYoung Guns: Worcester Warriors wing/centre Jack Johnson
Premiership defences will have to watch out for much more than Ollie Lawrence in the Worcester backline with the towering force...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoChampionship may get new Thursday night TV slot
PREMIER Sports believe a successful Lions tour would help them achieve a breakthrough in England as they extend their rugby coverage...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGrassroots game must get fairer funding | Jeff Probyn
When I sat on the RFU council, no matter what was happening in the rugby world the CEO’s review of the...















