Sexton announces retirement plans

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the...

Sexton signs on for the next World Cup

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a new contract extension with the IRFU up until the end of the 2023 World...

Why Rugby Fans Love Horse Racing

There is something about horse racing that captures the imagination and engages people on a primal level. Perhaps it’s the beauty...

Emily Scarratt returns as Red Roses name 40-player Six Nations squad

Emily Scarratt returns to the England set up as Simon Middleton names a 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women's...

England moving in the right direction, says Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has said that his England side are "moving in the right direction" ahead of Saturday's crunch Six Nations fixture...

Sam Underhill returns to England 36-player squad for Ireland clash

Sam Underhill returns to the England set-up following concussion as Eddie Jones names a 36-player England squad ahead of this weekend’s...

Exeter Chiefs boost play-off chances with victory over Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs....19 Sale Sharks.....12 Exeter Chiefs continued their play off push as Jacques Vermeulen scored two tries on his return from...

Another red puts pressure on Lam

PAT Lam choked back the bitter disappointment of a dramatic late derby defeat having endured the sight of wing Siva Naulago’s...

Bath look to Faletau as Bears lose plot

By GARY FITZGERALD Bath ....................29pts Tries: Rokoduguni 37, Joseph 42, Faletau 46, Cokanasiga 71, De Glanville 80 Conversions: Cipriani 43, 47...

McCall enjoys happy return

SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall, returning from his break, was impressed by side’s desire. “The level of fight and desire...

Saracens triumph in battle of the top dogs

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens ..........34pts Tries: Woolstencroft 21, 78, Lewington 31, Maitland 37, Koch 43 Conversions: Lozowski 23, 31, 44 Penalties:...

Lack of ball carriers has blunted England attack

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THERE was some prospect of England doing well in the 2022 Six Nations, although...

Failure to comply is clubs’ own fault

COLIN BOAG Not giving up: Doncaster, who beat Ealing last week, are appealing the RFU’s decision The supporters of promotion and...

Pick refs on ability, not their nationality

YET again we are discussing player safety following last week’s internationals, with players being very brave to carry on when obviously...

Agree with Colin, gulf is just too big between leagues

NO doubt Colin Boag’s column last week will have spurred into action those keyboard warriors who hold the promotion and relegation...

Thought idea was to grow the game

WHAT a surprise (not!) that Ealing and Doncaster have their promotion pathway blocked by the RFU. Are the RFU in collusion...

No to Prem incubator

AS a supporter of a Championship club (Coventry), the RFU’s mooted restructure of the division gives me cause for concern. Having...

TV rights surrender could be disastrous

THE fact an estimated 54.8 million Japanese people viewed that famous 28-21 victory versus Scotland in the 2019 World Cup showed...

Street glad to be back in the fight after neck injury

EXETER tighthead Marcus Street is delighted to be back playing again after eight months out with a serious neck injury. The...

Kicking game is key for shock Wales win

By PAUL REES WALES will not make the same mistake as Scotland and kick aimlessly to France in Cardiff on Friday...

WALES v FRANCE GUINNESS SIX NATIONS TICKETS TO BE WON

WIN a pair of tickets to Wales v France courtesy of Dove Men+Care! Wales welcome France to Principality Stadium on Friday...

Phillips forced to call time

SALE back row James Phillips has retired on medical advice. The 34-year-old suffered a double fracture of his jaw in September’s...

Prem is ‘snakes and ladders’

TABAI Matson believes Quins can win the game of ‘snakes and ladders’ and build momentum to secure a play-off spot Premiership...

One-club man Sharples bows out with no regrets

By PAUL REES CHARLIE Sharples retired last week as a rarity in the modern game. He was a one club man,...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, March 6, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......

Lock star Jolmes is latest UFO to appear

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The French for UFO is OVNI – which stands for objet volant non identifié. It is a...

Davies brothers help get Newbridge off to flyer

Welsh National One roundup By TOM PROSSER THE Davies brothers combined to give Newbridge a flying start in Round 1 of...

BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Lock Hicks scores hat-trick

Championship Cup round-up By ROB COLE SECOND row Scott Hicks was the toast of the Neath supporters after he picked up...

Llanelli call on local cavalry to face leaders

Premiership By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW... Llanelli v Newport Today, Kick-off 2.30pm LLANELLI have been forced to raid amateur clubs in their...

Evans try swings seesaw for Drovers

Premiership By ROB COLE Swansea ..............20 Llandovery ..........25 DROVERS head coach Euros Evans asked for a reaction from his players after...

Steelmen run out of steam in second-half

Premiership By DAVID JOHN RGC ........................27 Ebbw Vale ............11 EBBW Vale ran out of luck in the second half after leading...

Innovative Stuckey secures late win

Premiership By JOHN WILLIAMS Pontypridd ..........19 Merthyr ................17 DALE Stuckey’s quick thinking created a crucial try for Pontypridd and then his...

Carmarthen move into the play-off places

Premiership By ADAM PETERS Carmarthen ........22 Bridgend ..............17 KALLUM Evans struck twice to move Carmarthen Quins up into the play-off places....

Beetham steers Cardiff to top of the table

Premiership By ALEX JONES Cardiff..............41 Aberavon ........28 JACOB Beetham warmed up for his trip to South Africa with the Cardiff regional...

Big Joe will be in the mix for England summer tour

By ADAM HATHAWAY JOE Cokanasiga has been backed to make a return to England colours after shaking off another five months...

Louis letting rip for Test recall says Skivington

By DANIEL GALLAN Setback: Louis Rees-Zammit is gunning for another chance with Wales PICTURES: Getty Images GEORGE Skivington was surprised that...

Saints beef up the pack

NORTHAMPTON confirmed the signing of Queensland Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Worcester prop Ethan Waller for next season. Salakaia-Loto, 25, will...

Chiefs loan out Nixon

EXETER’S Sam Nixon has joined Bristol on loan for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old former Bath prop moved to...

Maddock excited for Bath return

FORMER Bath winger Joe Maddock is returning to the club as attack coach. Maddock, 43, played 130 times for Bath from...

Baxter still wants door left open

EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter has described the decision to deny Ealing or Doncaster promotion to the Premiership as “very...

England eager to crash the Irish party

NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND U20s are determined to end Ireland’s Grand Slam quest and revitalise their own title hopes on Saturday. Ireland...

Fijian strong men rule the Rebels boys

By BEN JAYCOCK FIJIAN Drua secured their first-ever Super Rugby win as they overcame winless Aussie strugglers Mel-bourne Rebels 31-26. The...

Regional results

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Lancaster Grammar overcome early red to lift cup

SCHOOLS REPORT By NICK POWELL LANCASTER Royal Grammar School capped a remarkable turnaround in fortunes with a 20-10 win over Manchester...

Bristol lift their first Academy title at Sixways

NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK BRISTOL Bears secured their first ever Premiership Academy title beating Northampton Saints 13-5 at Sixways in...

Regional results

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Ruthless Cardiff romp to first win of 2022

BUCS RUGBY By NICK POWELL TWO tries for captain Marcus Ramage and Freddie Barnes helped Cardiff Uni hammer Bath 57-15 to...

Results

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HENRY PEARSON

YOUNG GUNS HARTPURY COLLEGE PROP Hartpury College prop Henry Pearson wants to follow in the footsteps of their alumni and has...