Rees-Zammit moves to full-back as Wales include three new players for Pumas

Wales have made three changes in personnel to the team thumped 55-23 by New Zealand as his looks to bounce back...

England change five for must-win Japan clash

Eddie Jones has switched a third of the starting XV that lost to Argentina last week as he looks to earn...

Episode 39 with Sadia Kabeya

Semi-final Saturday of the Women’s Rugby World Cup was a blockbuster occasion as the Red Roses and Black Ferns came out...

Barbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash

The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at...

Russell into Scot squad as Hastings drops out

Coach Gregor Townsend has called up Finn Russell into his Scotland squad as cover to replace the injured Adam Hastings. Calls...

England player ratings after ‘dismal’ showing against Argentina

England started their Autumn Nations Series with a dismal performance that saw Argentina secure their first victory at Twickenham since 2006....

Boffelli punishes error ridden England at Twickenham

Eddie Jones‘ England endured a dismal start to their Autumn Nations Series as Argentina secured a first victory at Twickenham since...

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If you’re a keen rugby punter, you may want to consider placing a bet on an NRL tournament winner. This is...

BET-IBC: the pinnacle of betting agents

Back in the day, the usual process was for a bettor to go to a sports betting establishment where they could...

Selection problems for New Zealand ahead of Northern Hemisphere tour

Ian foster has been forced to make several key changes to his New Zealand squad, as they prepared to depart for...

Tuilagi set for a huge 10 months, says Jones

By GARY FITZGERALD MANU Tuilagi is in prime physical and psychological condition to give Argentina hell today and provide proof he...

All Black firepower too much for Wales

By STEFFAN THOMAS Wayne Pivac has told his Wales side they will have to muscle up against Argentina next Saturday after...

Sale fighting hard to keep Tuilagi at club

By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson hopes to keep Manu Tuilagi at Sale but admits the difficulty of fitting everyone into the...

Goode: We want to get to the next level

By JON NEWCOMBE SARACENS’ all-time leading appearance maker Alex Goode is relishing the new attacking style of rugby that has seen...

Smith steps up for Saints as Biggar departs

Fin Smith has started his Northampton career earlier than anticipated, but has settled in quickly at Franklin’s Gardens after suffering the...

Bath’s new pair will have big impact, says Annett

By JON NEWCOMBE Determined: Niall Annett in action for Bath Niall Annett has predicted that Ted Hill and Ollie Lawrence will...

‘I want to prove that I am worth my place’

By GARY FITZGERALD LUKE Cowan-Dickie is bracing himself for another bruising, crunching confrontation with Argentina admitting he feared his Autumn Test...

Don’t give up on Wales, Lam tells Sheedy

By PAUL REES Pat Lam has told Callum Sheedy to keep his head up after being overlooked by Wales again for...

I’m backing a winner with Sanderson – Hill

By ADAM HATHAWAY Jonny Hill used to skip lessons to go horse racing but insists he has backed a winner by...

Penaud wonder try seals victory

By JAMES BAKER France............... 30 Australia...........29 France sealed an 11th consecutive victory – their longest ever win streak – courtesy of...

Ferocious All Blacks leave Wales in the dark

By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 23pts Tries: Dyer 25, Tipuric 50 Conversions: Anscombe 26, 51 Penalties: Anscombe 31, 40+1, 45 New Zealand.......................

Once ABs get into the kill zone, they’re ruthless

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Unstoppable: Ardie Savea scores for New Zealand despite the attention of Wales’ Will Rowlands PICTURE:...

Shaky Scotland need to improve

By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland ...................... 28pts Tries: Turner 7, Hastings 39, van der Merwe 49, White 74 Conversions: Hastings 8, 41,...

ENGLAND v JAPAN AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES TICKETS TO BE WON

WIN a pair of tickets to see England v Japan courtesy of Dove Men+Care! It will be only the third time...

WALES v ARGENTINA AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES TICKETS TO BE WON

WIN a pair of tickets to Wales v Argentina courtesy of Dove Men+Care! Wales continue their Autumn campaign against Argentina on...

Clinical Italy too good for Samoa

By SAM JACKSON Italy................... 49 Samoa............... 17 ITALY kick started their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a dominant six-try hammering of...

Ireland confirm they are best in the world after titanic showdown

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Ireland................ 19pts Tries: van der Flier 46, Hansen 50 Penalties: Sexton 3, 36, 74 South Africa...... 16pts Tries:...

We can do better than that, promises confident Ringrose

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose warned the rest of the world that there is more to come from Ireland after beating the...

Oaks call for defence guru Ellis

NEWS EXTRA DAVE Ellis had been appointed to Andy Robinson’s Romania coaching team. Ellis has come on board initially for the...

England need to adopt no-nonsense approach

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK EDDIE Jones should pick the best England team he can in order to start...

Dow at the double as Red Roses march on

By BEN JAYCOCK England.............................. 26pts Tries: Packer 9, Dow 15, 50 Conversions: Scarratt 10 Penalties: Scarratt 40, 43, 71 Canada................................ 19pts...

Heartbreak for France as Black Ferns hold on to take thriller

By MARK DOCHERTY CAROLINE Drouin missed a last-minute penalty as the Black Ferns set up a final with England. New Zealand...

Now it’s a game of chess for the crown

ROCKY CLARK ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNER As we reach the business end of the tournament the top four teams put on...

Saracens on a high as Malins sparkles

By GARY FITZGERALD Bristol ................................. 10pts Tries: Thacker 55, Benz-Salomon 79 Saracens .......................... 25pts Tries: Malins 31 Conversions: Goode 32 Penalties:...

We got killed by the referee, claims frustrated coach Lam

Pat Lam was unhappy with the refereeing of Jack Makepeace as his Bears endured another difficult Premiership defeat and were unable...

Looking to learn from tales of the unexpected

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN it comes to tales of the unexpected, Argentine rugby has few peers....

Puccio’s tragic life -Puma who died in jail

NICK CAIN THERE is one story from Argentine rugby’s annals that is stranger and starker than any. It concerns Alejandro Puccio,...

Sharks ride storm to thwart Gloucester

By PAUL REES Sale Sharks...................... 27pts Tries: Carpenter 3, Taylor 9, Curry 19 Conversions: R du Preez 4,10, 20 Penalties: R...

Zealous defence pays off for Sale

Alex Sanderson marvelled at the willpower of his forwards who disarmed the most explosive rolling maul in the Premiership to end...

Hill shows his worth as Falcons fall flat

By MIKE SINCLAIR Newcastle.......................... 10pts Tries: Radwan 6 Conversions: Connon 6 Penalties: Connon 80 Bath...................................... 17pts Tries: Hill 34, Lawrence 59...

‘Errors in the red zone cost us’

After defeat to Bath, Newcastle No.8 Callum Chick admitted: “I don’t think we did ourselves justice out there today. We just...

Freeman double as Saints grind out win

By BEN JAYCOCK Northampton.................... 26pts Tries: Freeman 31, 71 Conversions: Smith 32, 73 Penalties: Smith 16, 46, 52, 67 Exeter.................................. 19pts...

Dowson proud of resilient last stand

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Phil Dowson was pleased with his side’s resilience as they dealt with the wet conditions and found...

Class act! Beware the ‘fame first’ approach

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST PICTURE the scene: we are in the final week of the 1997 Lions tour and the world...

It’s time for Eagles to prove their worth

CHRIS HEWETT ANYONE puzzled by a strange squeaking sound drifting in on a soft breeze from Dubai should know the following:...

Launchbury set for stint in Japan

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps skipper Joe Launchbury is set to move to Japan on a short-term deal...

Solomona says no to St Helens

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER St Helens enquired about taking former England winger Denny Solomona back to Super League, but...

Saints face fight to keep hold of Sleightholme

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Saints face stiff competition from Exeter and Saracens for the...

Tigers hunt Hassell-Collins

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Ollie Hassell-Collins could be joining Premiership champions Leicester next season after being spotted visiting Oval...

Bath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok...