RFU ignore fact the players voted for the name Saxons | Nick Cain

ONE of the dangers with diversity politics, as illustrated by the RFU decision this week to dispense with the name ‘Saxons’,...

Sinckler was not good enough when it really mattered | Nick Cain

Are England counting the cost of a poor Six Nations despite having 11 players selected by Lions head coach Warren Gatland?

Hooper: Sharks could be champs

SALE’S win was crucial as their run-in sees them up against three of the league’s top four, Exeter, Bristol and Harlequins....

Bath 20-24 Sale: More yellows, but still Sale power onwards

Sale Sharks come away from the Rec with the win after Curtis Langdon's late try under the lights

Investing in fintech research

The term “fintech” (financial-technology) is used to refer to companies and service providers who exploit modern technologies, such as computer engineering...

5 Casino Games Rugby Players Will Enjoy

Rugby is one of the most-watched sports in the world. However, rugby players often have hectic schedules so it’s hard for...

Lions will no longer travel to Port Elizabeth, Durban or Nelpruit in 2021

The Lions Test and provincial matches will all be held in either Cape Town or Gauteng

London Irish star Curtis Rona signs extension

The Australian is looking forward to representing the Exiles for the 'next few years'

Simon Amor and Jason Ryles step down from Eddie Jones’ coaching staff

England head coach Eddie Jones will now oversee the team's attack for this summer's Test schedule after the departure of Amor...

British & Irish Lions pre-tour clash with Japan to be broadcast live by Channel 4

The match at Murrayfield on June 26 will signal a return to terrestrial television for the first time in 28 years

Wasps sign member of TRP’s Championship Dream Team

Skipper Robin Hislop will leave Doncaster Knights to join Wasps at the end of the season

Mike Brown red card for stamping deemed ‘not deliberate’

Charged for his red card against Wasps at the weekend involving hooker Tommy Taylor

Ireland to host Japan and USA in Dublin this summer

Only Scotland will be travelling overseas this summer out of the four home nations

Banned Tom Dunn could still feature for England this summer

Dunn could still feature for England in their summer Test schedule despite his ban for a red card against Bristol Bears

Newcastle Falcons speedster Ben Stevenson signs up till 2023

Stevenson, 22, pledges his future to Falcons with a new two-year deal

London Irish aim to join Premier 15s with new women’s team

The RFU will complete another audit before setting out a new Premier 15s cycle ready for the 2023-24 season

Tadhg Furlong allays fears of overseas move with new IRFU contract

The Ireland prop has reached a deal with the IRFU to stay with Leinster for the 2021-22 season

Stade Francais sign All Blacks star Ngani Laumape

Laumape steps in for the Top 14 club who have lost their two first-choice centres in Gael Fickou and Jonathan Danty

Essential betting knowledge for rookie

Understanding gambling is essential so that you can win. Many beginners want to try to join the table or wish to...

5 Tips To Help You When Betting on Rugby

Rugby is one of the most demanding sports to play, and also one of the most exciting to watch. There is...

Thomas: Ted Hill deserves next shot with England

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas believes Ted Hill is far from the finished article and deserves a chance to grow...

Genge tells Lions: Be wary of Jasper Wiese

The England prop believes Leicester teammate Jasper Wiese is in with a shout of playing for the Springboks this summer against...

Exclusive: Scarlets snare Argentina back row star Tomas Lezana

Currently in Australia with the Western Force, for whom he helped reach the Super Rugby AU knockout final against the Brumbies

Big mistake not picking Danny Care, insists Bracken

Kyran Bracken's reaction to the Lions squad announcement, with Conor Murray, Ali Price and Gareth Davies selected to tour South Africa

Pat Lam urges law change to eliminate ‘latching on’

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam outlines why latching on must be kicked out of rugby

Tomas Francis chasing a champagne finish at Exeter Chiefs

The Wales tighthead will depart Sandy Park this summer after making the difficult decision to leave after seven years with the...

Harlequins turning on style now shackles are off

Paul Rees discusses Harlequins' turnaround in fortune as they close in on a semi-final place in the Premiership

Harlequins confident Jack Kenningham can fill the Evans No.7 role

The Premiership's leading turnover winner broke his leg against London Irish last month

Harlequins wait on decision from Stormers head coach John Dobson

Stormers boss John Dobson tops Harlequins' three-coach shortlist

RFU must guarantee loans for first time amid debts of more than £250m

Nick Cain reports on the first cracks of the RFU's financial predicament beginning to show as they lose Triple A rating

Preview: Game on for top six with Jacob Umaga back from his blip

Wasps look to hit on some consistency at Harlequins as the Premiership season nears its end

Anything you liked? Boyd: Nothing!

Chris Boyd saw no redeeming moments in Northampton's lacklustre defeat to Gloucester on their home patch

Northampton 7-31 Gloucester: Louis Rees-Zammit puts on two-try show for Gatland

Gloucester put a pasting on lacklustre Saints derailed by Dan Biggar's early HIA

Lions tour snub makes no sense says Kyle Sinckler in raw post-match interview

Kyle Sinckler gave an emotional interview to BT Sport's Sara Elgan after the Bears beat Bath at the Rec

Bath 20-40 Bristol: Emotional Kyle Sinckler gets support from Lam

Andy Uren fires Bristol Bears backline to comeback win, as Kyle Sinckler gets past a tough week in which he missed...

Here’s why Gatland didn’t pick big Billy Vunipola | Nick Cain

Power or pace? What the selection of Sam Simmonds and Jack Conan tell us about Billy Vunipola's omission

Clubs must call SGM to hold RFU to account | Nick Cain

THE news that RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has had to go bowl in hand like some latterday Oliver to ask...

DREAM TEAM

JON SLEIGHTHOLME, THE FORMER ENGLAND, BATH AND NORTHAMPTON WING CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Gary...

Why I always find myself rooting against the Irish

COLIN BOAG AsI watched the Champions Cup semi-final between La Rochelle and Leinster, cheering for the French team, it got me wondering why,...

Must address drop in playing numbers

NATURALLY, many articles in these pages are about the Big Beasts in our sport: the RFU’s handling of the PGA and...

Mistake for Lions to pick so many specialist wingers

VERSATILITY earned Elliot Daly his place on plane to the South Africa, by the skin of his teeth after a mediocre...

County Cup would promote diversity

TO aid Ugo Monye in making the game more inclusive and reduce the dependence of the RFU on Premiership academies and...

Twickers could be half-full for USA visit

ENGLAND could be cheered on by at least 41,000 fans this summer when they play the US Eagles and Canada at...

Townsend: Saracens five will be rejuvenated by Lions selections

Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly, Jamie George and Mako Vunipola were all included in Warren Gatland's Lions squad

I’m delighted, Sam Simmonds is built for Bok country says Dallaglio

There is no better No.8 playing in Europe right now, according to three-time Lion Lawrence Dallaglio

Cardiff to host entire U20 Six Nations

THE 2021 U20 Six Nations will take place entirely in Wales, TRP can reveal. It was confirmed in January that the...

Wasps star Alfie Barbeary doesn’t want to play numbers game

Now on the mend from a series of leg injuries, Barbeary wants to get back on track at Wasps whether it...

Strict new protocols provoke reaction | James Harrington

James Harrington looks at the tough measures taken by the LNR to ensure the Top 14 and Pro D2 seasons conclude...

My Life in Rugby – Alex Davies: My first year at Leeds was the fondest of all

SOMEONE pointed out to me that winning silverware doesn’t happen very often so I can count myself as one of the...

How the RFU lost control of the Premiership in 1995

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As the dust slowly set- tles on the player release for the Lions,...