Paul Rees: British and Irish Lions Player Ratings against Argentina

1. ELLIS GENGE Fired up from the start, won scrum penalties and was in rampaging form in the loose - the...

Paul Rees: British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell sticks to his guns for future gains

The Lions may have lost to Argentina, but as an indicator of what is to come Down Under it does not...

Brendan Gallagher: After this, the British and Irish Lions MUST tour Argentina

As somebody who fretted and occasionally yawned his way through proceedings at the Millennium Stadium 20 years ago when these two...

England XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways

England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...

Jeremy Guscott: It will be tough for Bath to retain Premiership title

You would like to think that last weekend’s Premiership final between Bath and Leicester was the beginning of a new dynastic...

I won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford

George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...

Dream Team – Cai Griffiths

Cai Griffiths, the London Welsh Director of Rugby and former Neath, Ospreys, London Irish and London Welsh tighthead, chooses the best...

Nick Cain: Don’t let Joe Schmidt take British and Irish Lions for a ride

The Lions are being taken for pussycats by Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Contrary to the assurance given by Phil Waugh, the...

Nick Cain: Whole Game Union is hoping to land a longshot

There is an RFU AGM on Saturday, and it could pass by with a barely discernible ripple, or deliver a seismic...

Peter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards

Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...

Chris Hewett: Can Bath outdo the team that Jack Rowell built?

The dear departed Jack Rowell rather fancied himself as a master of the caustic punchline and remained particularly proud of one...

Chris Hewett: Jonny Wilkinson just shouldn’t be the lone star

You have to laugh. Otherwise, you’d cry yourself a river. According to a public vote organised by the folk who run...

Premiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory

Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills  Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...

Team Stats – Breaking down the Premiership 2024/25 numbers

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Warren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think

Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...

Peter Jackson: Jeff Whitefoot’s tale of tragedy and redemption

Jeff Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the...

Peter Jackson: Ponty’s Bionic Elbow is a one-club champ

  At 35, Ben Youngs performed the rare feat of spending marginally more than half his life navigating a safe way...

Peter Jackson: Grant Fox’s boy does him proud

At Lord’s in the summer of 1937, his maternal grandfather made half-centuries in both innings for New Zealand against England. At...

British and Irish Lions absentees – When luck is not your friend

Rob Cole looks at the long list of would-be Lions who were not able to go on tour because of last-minute...

U20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence

Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...

Brendan Gallagher: 30 years on for the 1995 World Cup final, and we’ve not built on our dreams

It comes as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup...

U20s World Championship: Scotland Coach Kenny Murray keen for clarity

Scotland return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season –...

U20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa

Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...

U20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time

England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...

Reds centre Pakeho leads Wallaby charge

AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND Reds centre Dre Pakeho is the most high-profile of the new additions to the young Wallabies squad for the...

McNamee gets the call

Pool B SPAIN SPAIN have a promising blend of experience and emerging talent. Eleven players return from last year’s championship squad,...

We don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin

WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...

Laborde’s fresh faces

FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...

Miranda looking for big step up

ARGENTINA A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas. So...

Mathis ready to add some sparkle

NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...

McCarthy’s out to turn things around

Under 20s Championship -Pool C IRELAND ■By CHARIE ELLIOTT CONNACHT’S Éanna McCarthy leads Ireland as they look to build on last...

Junior Lelos are determined to prove worth

GEORGIA GEORGIA aim to make history by advancing past the pool stage for the first time. Drawn in a tough group...

U20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering

Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...

Young Guns – Luke Griffiths

England U19s second row Luke Griffiths’ professional rugby career started with a bold LinkedIn message and a leap of faith to...

Jeff Probyn: It was great to see the season end with a roar

The end of another season and dare I say the first proper end to the Premiership seasonal competition in years. There...

I’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson

Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...

Yorkshire make it a double top at Twickenham

Division 1 final By TIM JAMES Yorkshire...........29pts Tries: Patrick 3, Tharme 13, Stones 30, Taylor 44 Conversions: Taylor 4, 31, 45...

Leicestershire are ready for Sussex

Division 3 final preview Leicestershire v Sussex Today 11am LEICESTERSHIRE reached the final thanks to a 26-22 victory over Dorset &...

Higgins looking to scale heights

Division 2 final preview E Counties v Durham Today 5pm EASTERN Counties are hoping to harness the momentum of their dramatic...

Stradwick delight as Kent hit a hat-trick

Division 1 By GARY FITZGERALD Top dogs: Kent celebrate victory at Twickenham yesterday Kent................................... 39pts Tries: Boon 9, Duiabe 13, Davies...

Bowman’s boys set for a big show

Division 2 final preview Cheshire v Devon Today 3pm CHESHIRE and Devon clash at HQ today to determine who takes the...

Herts banking on forward power

Division 3 final preview Hertfordshire v Leicestershire Today 1pm HERTFORDSHIRE director of rugby Brett Mc-Namee hailed his side’s mentality ahead of...

Sam Matavesi’s delight as he returns to Camborne

In a moment rich with emotion and legacy, Camborne Rugby Club have secured the return of one of its own –...

James Harrington: Back to the future again for Biarritz

The decision, when it came, was no great surprise. ProD2 side Biarritz, relegated for financial reasons shortly after the end of...

Referees to use orange option for technical reds

FRENCH rugby’s disdain for the 20-minute red card is undisguised. The FFR, LNR and players’ union Provale have all raged against...

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders too good for brave Chiefs

Crusaders..........16pts Chiefs.................12pts The Crusaders reclaimed their crown by edging out the Chiefs in an intense final battle in Christchurch as the...

Team culture and the club’s growth are key

Steve Hill puts the questions to Ryan Kirby, head coach at Bowdon RUFC Regional Two North West (Level 6) What is...

Nepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester

Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after...

Alex Coles has his sights fixed on Argentina

Many rugby players finish the season just desperate for some sun and a chance to rest their weary bodies, but Alex...

Ford quits Knights for chance at Sale

SALE Sharks have appointed Doncaster Knights head coach Joe Ford as the club’s new attack coach. The 35-yearold former Sharks, Leicester...