Anglo-Welsh league is way to go – Turner

By STEFFAN THOMAS PAUL Turner believes a development Anglo- Welsh league would be the best way forward for both the English...

Reduce the Welsh Prem to increase quality

SHANE WILLIAMS MORE and more regional youngsters are being sent on loan to English Championship clubs this season to get significant...

Six Nations will bring certainty amid chaos

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND What a crazy time it has been for the Welsh regions in both their domestic...

DREAM TEAM

SCOTT MORGAN THE FORMER WALES, BARBARIANS, BRISTOL, SCARLETS, LEEDS, CARDIFF BLUES, NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS AND COVENTRY PLAYER CHOOSE THE BEST XV...

Harrison of interest to Tigers

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Move: Harrison LEICESTER Tigers are weighing up a move for Northampton Saints former England...

Eddie gives Gerrard seal of approval

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EDDIE Jones’ neverending quest to learn from ‘the Beautiful Game’ continues after picking the...

Van Graan wants Allende at Bath

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER JOHAN van Graan could make another raid on employers Munster this time. Van Graan,...

House-hunting Hughes looks at the Exiles

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Off: Nathan Hughes’ contract at Bears is ending LONDON Irish have enquired about the...

Saints lure Braley back

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER NORTHAMPTON Saints are closing in on a deal to bring Italy scrum-half Callum Braley...

Sanderson’s sights are on O’Flaherty

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SALE Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is on the lookout for a new winger this...

Rugby needs this new ITV audience

CHRIS HEWETT WHO out there remembers what occurred immediately after the great Ashes series of 2005? To be clear: pretty much...

It’s time to rethink a British and Irish League

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The best we can say for the United Rugby Championship is that the revamped tournament is having...

Worcester want to take that step up in Europe

JONATHAN Thomas says it is “game on” as Worcester look to launch themselves up the Premiership table and qualify for the...

Karaoke pair keen to put Saints in the mix

By JON NEWCOMBE Taking charge: Phil Dowson , who becomes Saints DoR next season, coaching the squad. PICTURES: Getty Images ANYONE...

De Wet try clinches fightback

Bulls ................26 Stormers ........30 THE Stormers claimed a thrilling fightback victory over the Bulls thanks to a late try by Paul...

Hat-rick for magic Mapimpi

Lions ................37 Sharks ............47 MAKAZOLE Mapimpi’s magic with ball in hand saw the Springbok flyer grab a hat-trick and prove the...

Webb: We need to compete for the full 80 minutes

By STEFFAN THOMAS Veteran: Rhys Webb RHYS Webb has told his Ospreys side they must perform for the full 80 minutes...

Sale know they must learn to turn screw

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Ospreys Today. Kick-off 1pm, AJ Bell Stadium GUS WARR says Sale Sharks are working...

Zebo in line for his first appearance in Europe since return

MUNSTER are already through and come kickoff will know exactly what they will require to secure third place in Pool B....

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s...

Now RFU must find TV deal for ALL clubs

NICK CAIN THE new terrestrial broadcast deal struck between the Premiership and ITV is good news, but also long overdue. Disappearing...

The ‘great selector’ is causing confusion again

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE ‘Fast Eddie’ nickname first coined in this column to describe Eddie Jones...

Bundee’s out after his moan at referee

Preview Stade Francais v Connacht Today, Kick-off 1pm CONNACHT have qualified for the Champions Cup’s knockout stages for the first time...

Gym before Guinness now for Cowan-Dickie

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Montpellier v Exeter Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Stade de la Mosson LUKE Cowan-Dickie is expecting Exeter to face...

Winning try was difficult to take says Castres boss Worsley

CASTRES coach Joe Worsley felt the winning try could easily have been ruled out with several replays needed before Scottish referee...

Hat-trick Alex looks ‘a must’ for Eddie

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ........36pts Tries: Dombrandt 13, 42, 80; Jones 22, Taulani 27 Conversions: Allan 22, 28, 43; Smith 80...

Lowry shows his class for Ulster

By JOHN FALLON Ulster..................34pts Tries: Herring 8, 39; Lowry 22, Vermeulen 50, Baloucoune 67 Conversions: Doak 40, 51, Burns 67 Penalties:...

French power pack leaves Warriors on the cusp

By BRYN PALMER Glasgow ............30pts Tries: McKay 41, Smith 75, 80 Conversions: Thompson 42, Weir 75, 80 Penalties: Thompson 10, 26,...

Roberts wanted in Oz by Waratahs

By STEFFAN THOMAS JAMIE Roberts has emerged as a potential target for Australian Super Rugby side the Waratahs. The former Wales...

Six Nations hits £20m jackpot of prize cash

By PETER JACKSON THE Six Nations will be playing for record sums in prize money of around £20m when the tournament...

Champions Cup Preview

The Heineken Champions Cup returns for the final round of pool fixtures this weekend, with clubs needing a top eight finish...

Farrell ruled out of Six Nations opener

England captain Owen Farrell is set to miss their Six Nations opener against Scotland after suffering an injury while training with...

England sevens captain Tom Mitchell signs for Major League LA Giltinis

England‘s rugby sevens captain Tom Mitchell has been signed on a two-year deal with American Major League side LA Giltinis. Mitchell...

Eddie Jones full of praise for Jack Nowell

Eddie Jones has said that Exeter‘s Jack Nowell “looks more like a rugby player and less like a bodybuilder” as the...

WRU name first Wales Women retainer contracts

Nine Wales Women players have been handed retainer contracts and joined the WRU’s performance programme. Last week, the WRU announced Welsh...

England hot favourites to win at Murrayfield

The hotly anticipated RBS Six Nations 2022 will begin on Saturday 5th February as followers of rugby union and sports fans...

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Video Poker Game Strategy

Before you start playing poker, it’s not appropriate to simply register an account. The best thing you can do is get...

Food That Makes Us Happy

Any food we always associate with pleasure. However, there are special products that can improve the sense of well-being in our...

Sambura Kenya 7’s: The worlds best rugby event

World Sports Safaris Ltd and their partners are delighted to announce an exciting new sporting venture, theSamburu 7s. Created entirely from...

Antoine Dupont named in France’s Six Nation squad

Antoine Dupont is closer to full fitness as he was included in France‘s 42-man Six Nations squad. Despite missing the last...

New captain Biggar leads squad into Six Nations

Wayne Pivac announced Dan Biggar as his new captain after he named his 2022 Six Nations squad that includes three debutants....

Stuart Hooper to continue as Bath’s Director of Rugby

Stuart Hooper will continue his role as Bath‘s Director of Rugby when Johann Van Graan becomes Head Coach next season. Van...

Farrell the right man to lead England as Six Nations squad is announced

Eddie Jones has reiterated that his captain Owen Farrell ‘is the right man to lead the team’ as he named six...

Wales name Six Nations training squad amid injury nightmare

Wales have named a 36-man squad for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Three uncapped players feature, with Ospreys duo Dewi...

England name six uncapped players in 36-man Six Nations training squad

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad to begin preparations for the Guinness Six Nations. The squad will meet in...

Stephen Payne OBE praises Paddy Jackson

Stephen Payne OBE pays a personal tribute to Paddy Jackson to mark his 30th rotation of the sun. Stephen Payne is...

Will talented backline end France’s Six Nations drought?

France has not won the Six Nations in over a decade, having last triumphed in the competition in 2010 by claiming...

Blackett praise for star Barbeary

WASPS boss Lee Blackett applauded man-of-thematch Alfie Barbeary for his superb display. “You could see what he was made of today,”...

Wasps keep control after Umaga sent off

By ROB WILDMAN Wasps ............... .30pts Tries: Alo 19, Shields 23, Barbeary 68 Conversions: Gopperth 19, 23, 68 Penalties: Gopperth 42,...