Chris Hewett: Saturday void suits the ‘Prem’ hyperbole

Sport is no stranger to hyperbole and there are times when rugby leads the way. This is one of them. After...

Paul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality

Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...

Women’s World Cup 2025: John Mitchell’s squad get set to climb their Everest

With the announcement of a 32-player squad for the upcoming home Rugby World Cup, the Red Roses have officially begun their...

Women’s World Cup 2025: Mo Hunt ‘absolutely buzzing’ to be back in the England mix

Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt’s World Cup experience has been a rollercoaster ride throughout her career. A winner in 2014, a runner-up in...

Puzzling games without frontiers

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...

Objection which let the Lions down

UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...

Saints alive! The power and glory: Northampton Saints’ all-time XV

What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

Ian Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top

My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...

Brendan Gallagher: Now, let’s see the Sables take flight at the World Cup

So, welcome back Zimbabwe whose dramatic 30-28 Africa Cup Final victory over Namibia in Kampala last weekend saw them qualify for...

These young South Africans are the best in the business

I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...

Paul Rees: Saracens glad to have Owen Farrell back in harness so he can lead hunters

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the spotlight this week on Saracens For the first time...

We strive to match power of the Boks

Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...

Charles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’

With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...

Young Guns – Joy Okechukwu

Joy Okechukwu only began playing rugby three years ago but has already shown enough progress with Harlequins for her to be...

TV coverage for women’s game gets a big boost as PWR secure deal to have all matches televised

All matches in next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby will be broadcast live on either TNT Sports, BBC Sport or YouTube in...

Barnstaple out to hit ground running in National Leagues

Barnstaple director of rugby Phil Gordon-Oke feels his newly promoted side must maintain their intensity for the full 80 minutes after...

Libbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus

SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...

Jeff Probyn: The British and Irish Lions abandoning Australia would be big mistake

I am amazed by the idea that if the Lions are successful in completing a three-Test clean sweep over the Australians...

Saope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation

In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...

Honesty and simplicity are key to success

Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...

French Column: Ten players who could hit the spot in ProD2

It's high summer in France – not that you’d necessarily know it given the weather over recent days, which has been...

Sinclair sets out to prove

■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...

Wales celebrate surprise win over Australia

WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...

British and Irish Lions v Wallabies second Test: Key talking points and where the game will be won and lost

The British and Irish Lions can secure the series against Australia in their upcoming second Test at the historic Melbourne Cricket...

British and Irish Lions v Wallabies: Five key head-to-head matchups in the second Test

The British and Irish Lions aim to clinch the series against Australia in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground this...

Jonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak

Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...

Martin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...

Harry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions

Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...

Emily Scarratt to become first England player to take part in five World Cups

England centre Emily Scarratt will become the first Red Roses player to take part in five World Cups after she was...

Zoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby

England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...

British & Irish Lions vs Wallabies Second Test Preview: Andy Farrell hails honest and squad spirit

With two days to go before what could turn out to be the decider of the British & Irish Lion’s tour...

Former Red Roses skipper Sarah Hunter on returning from maternity leave to help England win the World Cup

Sarah Hunter had no doubts about cutting her maternity leave short to be back in time to coach England at a...

Garry Ringrose praised after ‘selfless’ concussion withdrawal from British and Irish Lions squad

Garry Ringrose has been praised for self-reporting the concussion symptoms that have cost him the chance of playing his first Test...

Why Rugby is the Sport for Those Who Can’t Stand Boredom: Inside the Most Dynamic Game

If slow sports and drawn-out matches put you to sleep, rugby might be exactly what you need. For those always searching...

Owen Farrell named on bench for British and Irish Lions’ second Test against Wallabies

Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions‘ attempt at completing a series victory over...

Garry Ringrose withdrawn from British and Irish Lions squad due to concussion

Garry Ringrose was a last-minute withdrawal from the British and Irish Lions team to face Australia on Saturday because of concussion,...

The best players to never play for the British and Irish Lions

With Gregor Brown’s recent inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad, eyebrows have been raised across the rugby world. Scotland‘s...

BBC Sport expands Women’s rugby coverage in new Premiership deal

BBC Sport is expanding its women’s rugby coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches across the 2025/26...

British and Irish Lions Watch: Blair Kinghorn returns from injury ahead of second Test

After a 12-year wait, the British and Irish Lions faced the Wallabies in a Test match and got the win they...

Steve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach

Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry prove doubters wrong for British and Irish Lions

One of rugby’s biggest events returned this weekend, with the British and Irish Lions playing out their first Test against Australia...

Owen Farrell to captain British and Irish Lions for first time in Melbourne clash

Owen Farrell will lead the British and Irish Lions for the first time in Tuesday’s match against the First Nations &...

England 40-5 USA: Steve Borthwick’s side seal Summer Series sweep in lightning-affected contest

England battled delays and disruption to round off a summer tour clean sweep with a commanding 40-5 win over the USA...

Steve Borthwick hails maturity of youthful England side after sealing perfect Summer with win over USA

Steve Borthwick hailed his young England team for dealing with disruption and delay with maturity beyond their years after England rounded...

Andy Farrell warns – Prepare for an Aussie backlash

Lions boss Andy Farrell watched his side take a 1-0 lead in the series against the Wallabies then warned of an...

Ellis Genge bulks up to be a force with the British and Irish Lions

Ellis Genge has revealed how being a spare part on tour under Eddie Jones helped mould him into the Test Lion...

I may opt for Wales, says England U20 star Kane James

Kane James is keeping his international options open, revealing he could yet represent Wales at senior level despite a memorable time...

Jack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle

After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...

Tommy Freeman returns to scene of England debut in Lions Test opener

Tommy Freeman returned to the scene of his England debut yesterday as a Lion but admitted he never thought he would...

Joseph Sua’ali’i learns to keep a lid on his emotions

Joseph Suaalii learned about self-control the hard way and has developed a bizarre pre-match routine to help him keep a lid...