Clash of titan packs is set to be ferocious

ROCKY CLARK ENGLAND’S MOST CAPPED PLAYER AND WORLD CUP WINNER After two extraordinary semi-finals, the stage has been set for the...

Champions Caldy claim lion’s share

National League 1 Dream XV 2021-22 BEN JAYCOCK canvassed the views of the National One directors of rugby, head coaches and...

RUGBY SHORTS

England squad hit by injuries ENGLAND forwards Lewis Ludlam, Joe Launchbury and Nic Dolly were withdrawn from Eddie Jones’ pre-Barbarians three-day...

Fixtures

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 URC Play-off Ulster v Munster (7.35pm) Women’s Premier 15s Final Saracens v Exeter (3pm) SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Premiership...

YOUNG GUNS

MACENZZIE DUNCAN BRISTOL BACK ROWER INSPIRED to play rugby by his grandad, Macenzzie Duncan is hoping to make his Premiership debut...

Law rediscovers a passion for playing

By BEN JAYCOCK AFTER coming out of retirement last season, Darlington Mowden Park director of rugby Garry Law is loving playing...

Improving Westcliff plot centenary success

WESTCLIFF head coach Danny Johnson believes they’ve laid strong foundations for next season after a difficult campaign saw them finish 15th...

Smell of fear stifling Premiership growth

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points THE subject of salary caps and their desirability...

Can’t help but smile at absurdity of Homer’s time wasting

OFFICIALLY I am of course outraged and utterly appalled at the blatant time wasting and abnegation of the spirit of rugby...

Queen’s jubilees are years to savour

THE Queen’s Platinum anniversary celebrations are nearly upon us and it might just be a coincidence but most of her landmark...

Back-to-back Cup triumphs cemented Gosforth’s place as top club in the land

GOSFORTH won their first John Player Cup Final in 1976, and then when the Queen was celebrating her Silver Jubilee 12...

Table toppers dig deep to remain on top

CURRIE CUP By BEN JAYCOCK THE Bulls scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to grind out a 31-26 win...

SaberCats blow chance to go top of the West

MLR By BEN JAYCOCK THE Houston SaberCats blew their chance to go top of the Western Conference as they lost 43-36...

Byron’s late touchdown keeps Force hopes alive

SUPER PACIFIC RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK THE Western Force will be relying on their Australian compatriots the Melbourne Rebels today after...

Giants of Japanese rugby meet in final once more

JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE ■By BEN JAYCOCK THE heavyweights of Japanese rugby will meet once again after Suntory Sungoliath and Saitama...

Psychology plays a key part in rugby’s evolution

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As the end of the season nears, it’s usually a time for...

England’s Grandmaster ponders his next move

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

World Cup will be won and lost in the run-up

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Fifteen months out from the 2023 World Cup, the rugby debate in host nation France is getting...

Red Bull gives Sevens boost

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND women and Sevens performance manager Charlie Hayter hopes the newly-launched Red Bull Rugby Combine can unlock hidden...

Barrington agrees switch to France

Off to Agen: Saracens’ Richard Barrington SARACENS stalwart Richard Barrington is to leave the club after nine years and join French...

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S BEST RUGBY ATMOSPHERE IN MARSEILLE AT RWC 2023

The Heineken Cup final is upon us, and all eyes will be on the famous Stade Vélodrome. Based in the beautiful...

Israel Folau set for international return after Tonga switch

Israel Folau is set to return to international rugby with Tonga – three years after having his contract with Australia terminated....

Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe fit for Champions Cup final against La Rochelle

Leinster‘s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe have been passed fit to start Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in...

Cheslin Kolbe returns in time for Challenge Cup Final

Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe returns for Toulon in time for their European Challenge Cup final against Lyon at the Stade Velodrome...

Andre Esterhuizen honoured to win players’ player of the year award

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has won the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year award. Esterhuizen polled the highest number...

Ed Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman as club confirm structural reset

Bath chairman Edward Griffiths has left his role after less than six months in post as the club confirms a new...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seventeen with Peter Winterbottom

Former England and Lions flanker Peter Winterbottom joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain, and Brendan Gallagher to discuss the ever-growing issue...

Nathan Hines: “Road to Twickenham” Cycle Challenge

Nathan Hines is enjoying his new role as business development director at Gallagher as he embarks alongside rugby legends on the...

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate signs Ospreys contract extension

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new deal to stay at the Welsh region for another season. The Wales flanker...

Nine players to depart Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have announced that nine players will depart the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of...

6 Expert Tips For Winning A Rugby Match

Rugby originated in England, the United Kingdom, in the early 19th century as a team sport that required close contact. Body...

London Irish back row Tom Pearson signs first professional contract

Young London Irish back-row Tom Pearson has signed his first professional contract. The Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has made 18 appearances...

George Skivington signs long-term contract with Gloucester

Gloucester head coach George Skivington has signed a long-term contract extension at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites sit fifth in the...

Christian Wade considering return to rugby union following release from NFL

Christian Wade says he is considering a return to rugby union after being released by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The former...

London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke signs new contract

London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has signed a new contract with the Exiles. His impressive performances this season have been rewarded...

Exeter head to Premier 15s final after beating West Country rivals Bristol Bears

Exeter Chiefs came from behind to beat Bristol Bears 28-24 in a thrilling Allianz Premier 15s semi-final. Exeter will face Saracens...

Saracens cruise to Allianz Premier 15s final with victory over Harlequins

Saracens avenged last season's final defeat to Harlequins as they made light work of Quins in the Allianz Premier 15s semi-final....

Rugby for beginners: the essence of the game

Contrary to popular belief, rugby is not a violent sport but an explosive, fun, noble, and spectacular sport. Rugby teaches teamwork...

Rugby World Cup 2023

Sports lovers are usually eagerly waiting for world cup tournaments. Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets are in demand as the union...

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Borthwick in pole to be Eddie’s successor

EXCLUSIVE By NEIL FISSLER STEVE Borthwick has emerged as the clear front runner to take over as England coach from Eddie...

Lydiate, the bionic man, set to return

OSPREYS flanker Dan Lydiate will break all known medical records with the latest in a series of incredible comebacks without precedent...

Big Joe can be England’s ‘point of difference’ if Tuilagi hit by injury

By ADAM HATHAWAY EDDIE Jones is confident he can get injury prone Manu Tuilagi to the World Cup but admits he...

Dragons hunt for new head coach

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE DRAGONS are pondering a shake-up of their backroom team with a new head coach set to be...

Lost boy Kpoku’s found new lease of life in Lyon

By ADAM HATHAWAY JOEL Kpoku admits he was losing his way in the rugby world before decamping across the Channel, but...

Sigley answers Bournville SOS to team up with son Harry

By BEN JAYCOCK Team Sigley: Rob and 17-year-old son Harry AT the age of 45 and after a 10-year spell away...

Bears starlet Lloyd set to wear No.12 next season

By PAUL REES Multi-talented: Bristol back Ioan Lloyd PAT Lam sees Ioan Lloyd’s future at Bristol in the centre and has...

Boyd: Mitchell has become the complete professional

By PAUL REES CHRIS Boyd will return to New Zealand at the end of the season, but one of the legacies...

Dombrandt driven to prove success last season was no fluke

By ADAM HATHAWAY ALEX Dombrandt believes Harlequins have already made a statement and shown last season’s title was no flash in...

Turner-Hall joins Quins mate Gray at London Scottish

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE HARLEQUINS academy coach Jordan Turner-Hall will join Joe Gray in the London Scottish coaching team. Quins hooker...