Sexton and Biggar aim to break tradition

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Johnny Sexton sets out on Saturday aiming to be the first flyhalf to...

I can make Warriors great says Diamond

Steve Diamond holds court after being appointed boss at Worcester Warriors. Jon Newcombe listened in Talent at 10: Fin Smith PICTURES:...

Powerful Bulls hit stride

Lions ................10 Bulls ................34 THE BULLS got their campaign back on track with a bonus point win at Ellis Park. After...

Gelant sparks fightback

Sharks ............22 Stormers ........22 THE Stormers snatched a draw with a last-minute penalty try after full-back Aphelele Fassi was adjudged to...

Poor return for Peel as Ulster finish in fine style

By JIM SHORT Ulster ................27pts Tries: Curtis 34, Carter 52, Milasinovich 65, Gilroy 67 Conversions: Doak 35, 66 Penalty: Doak 3...

Tougher than it looks for Munster

By RONAN O’NEILL Zebre ................17 Munster ..........34 MUNSTER scrum-half Neil Cronin said they were flattered by the margin of their bonus...

Evans keeps his nerve to land famous win

By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ................29pts Tries: Lane 21, Amos 70 Conversions: Evans 21, 70 Penalties: Evans 20, 42, 48, 80; Thomas...

Ospreys in charge as Webb pulls the strings

By STEFFAN THOMAS Ospreys ............23pts Tries: Protheroe 45, Parry 55 Conversions: Myler 46, 57 Penalties: Myler 29, 69, 75 Edinburgh..........19pts Tries:...

Try-scorer Moriarty: I’m ready if Wales want me

By ROGER PANTING Dragons ............13pts Tries: Moriarty 44 Conversions: Davies 44 Penalties: Davies 40. 62 Benetton ..........13pts Tries: Els 22 Conversions:...

Glasgow pile on the late pressure

By JOHN FALLON Connacht ........20 Glasgow ........42 GLASGOW coach Danny Wilson was thrilled with the way his men attacked the Connacht...

Moriarty’s physicality will be vital in Dublin

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Momentum is everything in the Six Nations and whoever comes out on top in the...

DREAM TEAM

PIERS FRANCIS THE ENGLAND AND NORTHAMPTON CENTRE CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST – EXCLUDING CURRENT TEAMS...

Toulouse first in line to sign World Cup star de Jager

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER TOULOUSE are favourites to land Sale Sharks World Cup-winning second row Lood de Jager...

English granny hunt for Tyrone

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER THE RFU have been in touch with Harlequins full-back Tyrone Green in a bid...

Diamond could put bite on his old club, Sharks

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Raid: Flanker Cameron Neild is wanted by Worcester SALE Sharks are bracing themselves for...

Blackett seeking a fly-half and full-back

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS boss Lee Blackett is still looking to replace the spine of his backline...

Hidalgo-Clyne may quit Chiefs

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SAM Hidalgo-Clyne could become the next player to leave Exeter Chiefs this summer when...

Icon Barrington is eyeying up France

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SARACENS prop Richard Barrington could be heading to France at the end of the...

Sarries kids can shine among stars

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wasps v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, CBS Arena Starts at 8: Billy Vunipola MARK McCall is relishing...

Roebuck aims to show he’s the real deal

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Sale v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium TOM ROEBUCK will be painting the town blue...

Muir: The fans gave us vital buzz

BATH try-scorer Will Muir, wincing through cramp, said: “We were just fighting to the last minute because we were desperate. That...

Spirited Bath repay a city’s undying faith

By TOM BRADSHAW Bath ....................21pts Tries: Muir 44, 58 Conversions: Spencer 45 Penalties: Spencer 27, 30, 79 Harlequins ........17pts Tries: Lamb...

£500,000 to swap helmets is woke joke

NICK CAIN THE Exeter Chiefs, North American Indianstyle, are dead, but hail to the Dumnonii Chiefs! Catchy it isn’t, but apparently...

Gatland’s available if Eddie fails again

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE main impediment to changing international coaches in the two years leading into...

Time-out for McCall

NEWS EXTRA SARACENS’ DoR Mark McCall is to take “a short break” from his role for medical reasons. Former Ireland international...

Blitzboks make it 32… and counting

NEWS EXTRA SOUTH Africa won a 32nd consecutive Sevens Series match with a 31-24 quarter-final win over a gutsy Scotland side...

Storm Malik can’t blow Gloucester off course

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Newcastle ........22pts Tries: Radwan 9, Carreras 52, Maddison 79 Conversions: Conon 54, Haydon-Wood 80 Penalties: Connon 3 Gloucester...

‘Lions must fight for Wales places’

By PETER JACKSON WALES are being challenged to start the Six Nations with a performance designed to send a strident message...

I’ll take Scots’ abuse for my team says Eddie

By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones is bracing himself to be the target of more abuse and hostility in Edinburgh but tells...

Record crowd set for Irish vs Chiefs

London Irish host Exeter Chiefs at the Brentford Community Stadium in what is set to be Irish’s biggest attendance since moving...

Beck brings up his 50th appearance as Warriors host Saints

Ashley Beck will make his 50th appearance for Worcester Warriors as they welcome Northampton Saints to Sixways in a Saturday afternoon...

Playoff hunting Gloucester head north to take on the Falcons

Playoff hunting Gloucester head north to take on ninth place Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park in Saturday afternoon’s Premiership clash. The...

Joseph makes his 150th appearance in clash with the champions

Jonathan Joseph will play his 150th game for Bath as they welcome champions Harlequins to The Rec in tonight’s Premiership clash....

Championship preview: Can chasing pack catch Ealing?

Its the weekend – which means its yet another dose of pulsating Championship rugby. Despite the Championship not getting the TV...

England’s injury crises is by-product of the pandemic

By BEN REDWOOD THE SIX NATIONS have so far been dominated by two things – coronavirus and injuries. England and Wales...

Exeter Chiefs end Native American branding

Exeter Chiefs are to end their Native American-themed branding at the end of the season after criticism and pressure from the...

Townsend labels England game as their ‘biggest fixture’

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has labelled next weekend’s Six Nations match with England as ‘their biggest fixture’ but knows they...

Scarlets sign All Black Vaea Fifita from Wasps

Scarlets have signed All Black Vaea Fifita from Premiership side Wasps. The 29-year-old, who can play in the second row and...

Harlequins legend Danny Care signs contract extension

Danny Care has signed an undisclosed contract extension at Harlequins. A delighted Care was “delighted” to put pen-to-paper on a new...

Cruelly trolled Alfie Pugsley heading to Premiership Final

An U12’s rugby player is heading to June’s Premiership final following an outpouring of support from the biggest names in rugby...

England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations

By BEN REDWOOD England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations due to an ankle...

Joe Marler tests positive for Covid

England prop Joe Marler has tested positive for COVID and has withdrawn from the England squad for this week’s training camp...

2022 Six Nations: France, England and Ireland rise as top contenders

It’s almost time for the 2022 Six Nations Championship! This year’s tournament will mark the 23rd edition of the annual rugby...

Warriors Head Coach Jonathan Thomas departs as Steve Diamond takes over

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas has departed the Premiership club with immediate effect – and Steve Diamond has taken control...

Wasps’ Thomas Young discharged from hospital following head injury

Wasps and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been discharged from hospital following a head injury sustained against Munster on Sunday. Young...

Jamie Roberts heads down under

Jamie Roberts will leave Dragons this month to move to Australian side Waratahs for “personal reasons”. Roberts has been granted an...

Wales hooker Bradley Roberts signs for Dragons

Wales hooker Bradley Roberts has signed for the Dragons. Currently part of Wales’ Six Nations squad, the 26-year-old has signed a...

Daly and Ford called into England Six Nations squad

Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury. Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week...

Four of the Richest Rugby Teams from Around the World

Rugby is one of the most famous sports in the world, attracting millions each year within stadiums and of course via...

Book To See Liverpool FC Today!

Is there anything more exhilarating and fun than heading to a football match with your friends? Taking the time to book...