Hobson’s choice was always set on England

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW All-rounder: Jason Hobson scores the opening try for Bristol in their Welsh Cup...

Prop star Shonert follows Wasps front row pair to Sale

SALE have signed former Worcester prop Nick Schonert on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old, who joined the Warriors from Cheetahs in...

Young Guns: Bedford Blues prop Corrie Barrett

The former Ulster and Munster academy prop spent two years playing rugby in New Zealand

Kiwis are worthy winners of best ever tournament

The women's category took sevens to another level at the Tokyo Olympics, with China a surprise feature

Such brilliant rugby deserved the mightiest of crowds to applaud it

Brendan Gallagher looks back at the Olympics and 30 minutes of the most intense sevens rugby he's seen

Q&A – Gethin Watts: Bristol’s bear cubs will be crucial after cap reduction

Gethin Watts tells Adam Ellis about the work being done in the academy at Premiership contenders Bristol Bears

DREAM TEAM

GEORGE ORAM, DONCASTER’S NEW SIGNING AND FORMER ENGLAND COUNTIES, BLACKHEATH, ROTHERHAM, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY & COVENTRY LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE...

Far less chat and more rugby action please, Sky

COLIN BOAG The Lions tour of South Africa, despite the empty stadia, the Covid scares, and so on, is still all...

GB Sevens players did nation proud

SUCH a shame neither Team GB’s men nor women could take home a medal. All players deserve huge credit for putting...

Agreeing to Prem divorce amounts to rugby treason

I COULDN’T agree more with Ian Stein’s letter of last week regarding Exeter chairman Tony Rowe. So Mr Rowe now wants...

Sevens circuit is lacking top stars | Chris Hewett

After the success of sevens at the Olympics, attention now turns to whether the World Sevens Series circuit to suitable for...

Ditch the tech like Anna did to strike gold | Chris Hewett

Purity and simplicity are not among the nouns most commonly associated with Rugby Union in its current state of confusion: prop...

Miles back behind the mic for Lions

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER MILES Harrison will make a welcome return to the Sky Sports commentary box for...

Harry Mallinder set to take Goode’s place in Japan

Where will Harry Mallinder be playing after announcing he will leave Saints for the Top League?

Richard Cockerill ponders England job after talks with Eddie Jones

England's new forwards coach?

Craig White calls time on Sale Sharks job

FORMER British & Irish Lions conditioning coach Craig White, who joined Sale Sharks when Alex Sanderson took over at the AJ...

Top 14 is favourite destination for Argentina’s Olympic star Marcos Moneta

Moneta was key to Argentina Sevens winning the bronze medal in Tokyo

CAMERON MITCHELL

ROOM 101 THE RICHMOND CAPTAIN AND OUT- SIDE CENTRE TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND...

Forward pass should have wiped Le Roux try | Nick Cain

It's time to sort something out for definitive indication of whether a pass is forward or not

Rassie Erasmus’ blunderbuss blasts all moving targets | Nick Cain

Rassie Erasmus' video was a clear indication of the effects severe pressure can have on national hero status, writes Nick Cain

Verdict: Waterboy Rassie Erasmus can’t gloss over this

Brendan Gallagher's view on the second Test and how the signs were there from the off that Rassie's video had an...

Gatland: Lions set for brutal showdown

■By GARY FITZGERALD WARREN Gatland prepared his Lions for a “brutal cup final” in Cape Town on Saturday after seeing the...

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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi backs Rassie Erasmus’ comments and condemns referee

South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi and backs coach Mzwandile Stick spoke to the media on Friday after an inflammatory 24 hours...

Sale Sharks confirm Nick Schonert switch from Worcester

As revealed by TRP back in April, the tighthead is on his way to the AJ Bell Stadium

Rugby Australia slam Rassie Erasmus for flagrant criticism of referee Nic Berry

Has Erasmus' antics heaped pressure on second Test referee Ben O'Keefe?

Hargreaves: Law changes could destroy Union ethos

As the DCMS releases a report as a result of a four-month inquiry into the impact of concussion in sport, Alistair...

Saints scrum-half Henry Taylor calls time at 27

NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Henry Taylor is retiring from rugby to “pursue a career in the city”. The 27-year-old, who was part of...

Barritt: ‘Owen and the gang will be back in title mix’

What are the expectations for Saracens ahead of their Premiership return? Adam Hathaway asked former captain Brad Barritt

VIDEO: Rassie Erasmus releases explosive hour-long video criticising referee Nic Berry

The South Africa director of rugby posts bizarre video publicly looking back at the first Test against the Lions

Lions series: Jasper Wiese in at No.8 for Springboks

The Springboks have named their team for the second Test against the Lions

Lions criticised for inclusion of Dan Biggar for second Test

Fly-half Dan Biggar has been selected to start for the Lions days after failing a HIA in the first Test

Warren Gatland makes three changes to the Lions for second Test

Conor Murray, Chris Harris and Mako Vunipola all come in to start for the British & Irish Lions

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Do you know you can generate millions through a poultry farm business? We always guide you about how you can establish...

Richard Cockerill keeps his England options open

Clermont Auvergne and England are interested in the coach who left Edinburgh this week

This Springbok scrum was a pale imitation of itself

DANIEL GALLAN VERDICT Destroyer: Pieter-Steph du Toit The Springboks have tasted defeat before. Despite a widespread perception among many fans and...

Lions character shone through at the end | Shane Williams

Shane Williams points out the big calls Warren Gatland got right in the second Test

Gatland the brave got his selections right again | Jeremy Guscott

All that was missing for the Lions in the first Test was a hit up the middle, writes Jeremy Guscott

First Test player ratings: Itoje and Lawes stole the show

Paul Rees rates the performances from the first Test in Cape Town

South Africa 17-22 Lions: Long arm of the Lawes grabs Lions first prize

Nick Cain's match report on a victorious start to the Test series for the British & Irish Lions, thanks in no...

Fighting talk from Galthie should put fear in rivals | James Harrington

How Fabien Galthie is building depth with France whilst also being '90 per cent' sure of his squad for the 2023...

England U18 star Josh opts for Spain

Up and up: Josh Peters wins lineout for Spain ONE of the more exotic recent Oundle graduates is strapping lock Josh...

Rugby’s Great Schools: Oundle was finishing school for Curry twins

Tom and Ben Curry are among the alumni to have learned their rugby at Oundle School

Don’t rule Marcus out yet says Bowe

■By GARY FITZGERALD Calm: Marcus Smith MARCUS Smith may have found himself abused by former Ireland lock Neil Francis. But another...

Mitchell leaves England for Wasps

ENGLAND defence coach John Mitchell is to join the backroom staff at Wasps. The 57-year-old former All Blacks head coach has...

Mallinder off to Japan for gig at No.10

NORTHAMPTON Saints playmaker Harry Mallinder is off to Japan in search of more regular playing time in the Top League. The...

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