Knox grabs late winner to keep Munster in running

By JOHN FALLON Munster ............31pts Tries: N Scannell 30, 37, Wycherley 35, Knox 75  Conversions: Carbery 30, 36, 38, 75 Penalties:...

Dragon’s early fire smothered by Glasgow

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dragons..............16pts  Tries: Owen 16 Conversions: S Davies 13  Penalties: S Davies 21, 77  Drop goals: D Davies 31...

Connacht chance torpedoed by Papali’i red card

By JOHN FALLON Benetton ........20 Connacht ........12 ABRAHAM Papali’i was sent off for the third time since his debut in August...

Patriot Josh throws his hat into the ring for Wales

By ALEX BYWATER Standout all season: Cardiff’s Josh Turnbull JOSH Turnbull has revealed he once turned down a lucrative offer to join...

Antoine Dupont is Gareth Edwards MkII | Chris Hewett

Does Antoine Dupont remind you of anyone?

Manu proves it’s collision not evasion that counts | Chris Hewett

THE most depressing comment of last week came from Alex Sanderson, which was counterintuitive, since the Sale director of rugby is...

Champions Cup? Now it’s taking in also-rans!

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If and when the brewing industry calls “time gentlemen please” on its financial support for the European Champions...

Baa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...

The 36-man squad Eddie Jones must pick for England this summer | Nick Cain

Nick Cain explains why Eddie Jones must pick a team aged 25 or younger this summer, and how such a squad...

Such a shame I opted for German over French at school! | Shane Williams

After turning down Toulon in his playing career, Shane Williams is now hoping to be able to commentate on the Top...

It’s ruthless but Booth can’t afford to gamble | Shane Williams

Shane Williams reacts to the release of club stalwart Scott Williams and Cory Allen by Ospreys this week

Alan Solomons expects to be leaving Worcester on a high

Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons tells PAUL REES why next season will be his last at Warriors Alan Solomons is...

Exeter Chiefs sign highly-rated centre from Connacht

EXETER Chiefs have completed the signing of Ireland U20 outside centre Sean O’Brien who has agreed to a two-year deal. O’Brien,...

Shaun Adendorff ready to leave Northampton Saints

The Saints No.8, a summer arrival in 2020, is set to move to a Pro D2 club in France

Biarritz put Maddocks on wanted list

DRAGONS skills coach Barry Maddocks has emerged as a target for ProD2 outfit Biarritz who made the headlines last week after...

Room 101: Hinckley prop Dave Peck

THE HINCKLEY PROP TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Couples who do online birthday...

Preview: Falcons aim to put brake on Sam’s try scoring run

What does Dean Richards think of Sam Simmonds' try-scoring feats in the Premiership this season?

So good to see Manu Tuilagi back in mint condition | Nick Cain

Tuilagi could still be vital for the Lions should Gatland need to call on a replacement, writes Nick Cain

Why can’t Japan find home-grown internationals? | Nick Cain

There are 19 foreign-born players named by head coach Jamie Joseph in his Japan squad to tour Europe this summer

Kidney: Last kick losses are so tough to take

Declan Kidney and George Skivington offer their thoughts on a dramatic conclusion to Friday night's clash between London Irish and Gloucester

Gloucester 30-28 London Irish: Twelvetrees sees his extra work pay off

Billy Twelvetrees held his nerve to give Gloucester the win with a last-minute penalty at Kingsholm

Hill: We so want to win for fans

WORCESTER captain Ted Hill was disappointed with another narrow defeat. He said: “It’s a tough result to take again. They are...

Worcester 17-18 Leicester: Explosive Genge puts Lions dismay in past

Roger Panting reports from Sixways as Leicester Tigers come from behind to beat Worcester Warriors

David Ribbans hopes to have impressed the watching Eddie

Eddie Jones was in attendance at Franklin's Gardens to watch Ribbans put in a shift for Saints to beat Wasps

Northampton 30-25 Wasps: Blackett blasts ref for Biggar ‘escape’

Could the Lions fly-half be cited for a hit on Wasps No.10 Jacob Umaga?

Ring-fence move must be rejected says Baron

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron believes ring-fencing would set Premiership Rugby down a negative commercial trend

The Best Rated Rugby Games

Although various other sports have inspired numerous popular video games, there is a distinct lack of rugby-themed titles. Indeed, sixteen video...

5 Best Sports Slot Machines for Bonus Rounds

In this article  we are going to discuss all the best slots to play. Many players from Finland are looking for...

Prop duo join Bath

BATH have added two tightheads props to their squad for next season by signing D’Arcy Rae from Glasgow Warriors and Johannes...

Henry Slade issues statement in response to vaccine story

The England and Exeter Chiefs centre has come under fire for saying he would be avoiding Covid-19 vaccines until he could...

Japan have the pace to burn Gatland’s Lions says Parkes

The Top League title-winner with Panasonic Wild Knights has seen enough to know the Lions would be dangerous to underestimate Japan

Manu Tuilagi to return to action this weekend for Sale Sharks

The England centre has been out for eight months after suffering an achilles injury last October

Revealed: Champions Cup Team of the Season 2020-21

Tom O'Flaherty is recognised for his performances in Europe for the second-straight season

RFU cuts move Jersey Reds to consider switch to French rugby

How much more funding do clubs in the second tier of French rugby receive from the LNR?

Mike Brown loses appeal against six-week ban for stamping

Brown has played his last game for Harlequins after his six-week ban was upheld at an appeal hearing on Wednesday evening

Reuben Bird-Tulloch finds new club after being among quartet to leave Saints

Tommy Mathews, Ryan Olowofela and Tui Uru will also depart Northampton Saints this summer

Stuart Hooper addresses when Danny Cipriani will make his Bath debut

Bath fly-half Cipriani will not feature for the club in this season's run-in

Bath become latest Premiership club to announce intention to compete in Premier 15s

Bath aim to follow Exeter Chiefs and Sale into the Premier 15s with intentions to develop Bath Rugby Ladies

Chris Boyd brings out the best in his English coaches

  CHRIS Boyd is doing his bit for the future of English coaching according to one of his protégés at Northampton...

Injured Cameron Redpath out until 2022 for Bath and Scotland

Scans have determined Redpath ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against Sale Sharks earlier this month

Academy product Charlie Atkinson signs new contract at Wasps

Wasps have promoted 19-year-old Atkinson to the senior squad

Is Rugby a Game of Strategy or Brute Force?

Rugby is one of the timeless sports classics we have today, and the game has evolved over 200 years, becoming one...

Premiership title race: Heading in to the eye of the storm

Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins and Sale are all set to contest the 2020-21 Premiership knockout stages to be crowned league champions

Highlanders ‘unsung hero’ Michael Collins hopes to star at Ospreys

Steffan Thomas talks to the Wales-qualified back who will be playing at the Liberty Stadium next season

Young Tigers are set to roar again says Kay

Despite not emulating the cup success of their footballing neighbours, Ben Kay believes Leicester Tigers are on track to vie for...

Bath boss Hooper searches for emergency cover at hooker

BATH boss Stuart Hooper has spent the last week looking for a hooker to join the club until the end of...

Alex Cuthbert to leave Chiefs and join Ospreys

ALEX CUTHBERT is set to leave Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs when his contract ends in the summer, with the Ospreys set...

Fan power caused TV U-turn on Six Nations

THE salvation of the Six Nations from vanishing behind a television paywall is being acclaimed as another victory for people power....

Premiership duo banned

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS flanker Ben Morris and Gloucester lock Matias Alemanno have been given three-week bans for dangerous tackles. Morris was...

Crowley steps up for Azzurri

RUGBY SHORTS BENETTON coach Kieran Crowley has replaced Franco Smith as Italy’s coach. Smith had been in the role since 2019...