Versatile Tom Hudson attracting interest at Ampthill

And an update on the future of Mark Atkinson amid interest from Bristol Bears in the Gloucester centre

Manu Tuilagi England career saved as he signs for Sale Sharks

Tuilagi stays and one more South African import coming in at Sale Sharks

Wasps tell Warriors they want Billy Searle back

The departure of Lima Sopoaga at Wasps creates room for a possible Searle return at the Ricoh

Matt Sherratt quits Sixways for Cardiff Blues return

Backs coach Sherratt spent three years at Arms Park before making the short trip to the Principality to join Warren Gatland's...

Room 101: Former Newcastle Falcons lock Darren Barry

Now of Vannes, the ex-Falcons forward selects three of his biggest pet peeves

Ojomoh stars for Bath United

BATH United ran out 36-19 winners over Gloucester in Friday’s pre-season friendly at the Rec. Hooker Tom Doughty got Bath off...

Underhill back in action

ENGLAND flanker Sam Underhill, fly-half Josh Matavesi and wing Will Muir are recalled as Bath host old rivals Leicester. The trio...

Declan Kidney so proud of London Irish fighters

London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney reserves praise for the Exiles after their defeat at Franklin's Gardens

Northampton 44-26 London Irish: Six-try Saints told to shape up for Tigers

Chris Boyd issues warning to Sainst in spite of six-try win over Irish at Franklin's Gardens

Deano: No drop lets me play kids

Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards admits he will take advantage of no relegation to develop Falcons young crop towards the...

Newcastle 17-34 Bristol: Bears go rumbling on towards home semi

Leaders Bristol Bears make new ground in club's history books in pursuit of Premiership's top spot

Thomas: We weren’t connected, we defended as individuals

Sloppy defence costs Warriors dear at the Stoop

Harlequins 50-26 Worcester: Danny Care shows Lions class as Quins storm on

Harlequins remain firmly in play-off contention with six rounds of the Premiership to go after putting on a clinic aganst Warriors

Cardiff date with Wales worth £1.5m to All Blacks

THE All Blacks are finalising negotiations for a Test against Wales in Cardiff this year worth up to £1.5m for 80...

Lions leave space for Andy Farrell to join the tour

Just how desperate is Warren Gatland to have his former right-hand man on the plane to South Africa this summer?

Young Guns: London Irish hooker Joe Vajner

The captain of London Irish U18 talks to Adam Ellis about his hopes of representing England at age-grade level this summer

Why do Gambling Companies Sponsor Rugby Teams?

You’ve probably heard of sports ambassadors and sportsbook sponsorships. However, one of the current trends in the gambling industry is sponsorships...

Choose the Right Sports Betting Platforms with These Tips

Betting has been among the most popular form of gambling for many years. The thrill, tension, and excitement of waiting for...

Santiago wings in for Begles shot at history

By GEORGE LAWRENCE PREVIEW... Bordeaux-Begles v Racing 92 Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, Stade Chaban-Delmas Star: Mathieu Jalibert BORDEAUX-BEGLES are in the European Cup...

Baxter: We went off script and paid

EXETER DoR Rob Baxter said: “We just went off script at times and each time it hurt us. We are disappointed....

Exeter 22-34 Leinster: Chiefs falter after fast start against brilliant Irish

Leinster come from 14-0 down to keep their double hopes alive at Sandy Park

Head to heads all round as Top 14 giants go toe to toe

By SAMUEL JACKSON PREVIEW... Clermont v Toulouse Today. Kick-off 4pm, Stade Marcel-Michelin Ace: Romain Ntamack CLERMONT have lost their last two...

Townsend’s experience can spark Lions attack | Jeremy Guscott

Gregor Townsend is on the ticket list for the South Africa tour, a wise choice made by Warren Gatland in the...

DREAM TEAM

JOE BERCIS, THE AMPTHILL AND FORMER MOSELEY OPENSIDE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Alexi Lutui...

Consistent refereeing is priority for World Rugby

COLIN BOAG Controversy: John Afoa on the ball during Bordeaux-Bristol match When we watch ‘our’ team play, we obviously want them to...

Two more four-time English Slammers

IN Peter Jackson’s column about W.J.A. “Dave” Davies beating Alun Wyn Jones as the first Welshman to win four Grand Slams,...

Who’s watching RFU watchmen?

I READ with interest that there will be a review into England’s poor showing in the recent Six Nations. However, who...

Sad morph into something ugly

WATCHING the rugby last weekend I was aghast when one particular slide of statistics came on screen. Collision dominance! How sad...

Newcastle Brown is mouth-watering

I DO hope Mike Brown joins Newcastle – what a signing. Brown has been playing out of his skin this season,...

‘Give WRU cash to regions, not hotel builders’

By STEFFAN THOMAS Low point: Scarlets thrashed by Sale SCARLETS chairman Simon Muderack has outlined a way out of the Covid-19...

PRO16 Boks will be fit and fearsome for Rainbow Cup warns Aled

Benefit: Aled Walters SOUTH Africa’s giant World Cup-winning Springboks will face the best of the Celtic nations in prime physical condition...

Ribbans keen to march on with Saints and England

By PAUL REES DAVID Ribbans has not been able to see his family in South Africa for 18 months because of...

Reds bolster pack options

JERSEY Reds have boosted their forward options after bringing in Glasgow prop Adam Nicol and Worcester lock James Scott. Nicol, 23,...

Chiefs keep hold of flier Cordero

ARGENTINA flyer Facundo Cordero has extended his contract at Exeter. The 22-year-old, who can play full-back or wing, joined last summer...

Attwood to stay a Bear next season

BRISTOL Bears veteran Dave Attwood has agreed to extend his contract with the Premiership club by a further year. The 34-year-old...

Pirates pair ruled out for season

AFTER waiting for a year to return to Championship action Cornish Pirates centres Callum Patterson and Nico De Battista have suffered...

Travel-weary Reds can’t wait for home comforts

Probyn: There’s more skill in the women’s game By LUKE JARMYN LIFE on the road is proving a tough slog for Championship...

Harmony at Toulouse is music to Kaino’s ears | James Harrington

Earlier this week, both Toulouse and Clermont head coaches insisted that their sides are underdogs for today’s Champions Cup quarter-final at...

I’m lucky I still get to work in my shorts!

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE NEWCASTLE PROP AND SCRUM COACH MICKY WARD I LIVE about 15 minutes from the rugby club, and have never...

Former Scotland prop Gordon Reid to walk 500 miles in honour of Dad

FORMER Scotland prop Gordon Reid is taking on a mammoth charity challenge in memory of his father, Gordon, who died last...

There’s still room for skill in the women’s game

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME At last the women’s game has an equal platform to the men. The...

Giteau’s Giltinis blunt the Arrows

MLR ROUND-UP By SAM JACKSON MLR newcomers LA Giltinis continued their assault on the rest of the league with a 43-16...

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Damian McKenzie’s golden boot decides clash in Dunedin

DAMIAN McKenzie’s ‘golden point’ penalty dramatically secured three straight wins for the Chiefs to keep their Aotearoa final hopes alive. McKenzie...

Parkes powers up Panasonic charge

JAPAN ROUND-UP By MATT MCILRAITH HADLEIGH Parkes took his try tally to seven for the season as Panasonic Wild Knights beat Yamaha Jubilo...

O’Connor puts the boot into Brumbies

AUSTRALIA ROUND-UP By ADAM ELLIS THE Reds booked home advantage in the Super Rugby AU final with a late comeback in the...

Genia blown away by O’Connor transformation

Mature: James O’Connor FORMER Wallaby scrumhalf Will Genia has taken a lot of pleasure in watching James O’Connor come back from...

Japan is the Top League now, Quade Cooper tells Sanzaar

WALLABIES maverick Quade Cooper sees Super Rugby being turned on its head in the years to come as the growth of...

Farrell out of Sarries return

ENGLAND captain Owen Farrell’s return to action for Saracens has been delayed after he sustained a minor strain. The 29-year-old, who...

Happy 90th birthday to Lewis, the first of the flying Lions

LEWIS JONES, the first player to join a Lions tour by air at a time when everyone else still went by...

Walder: Mike Brown can be vintage for the Falcons

DAVE Walder believes the delivery of Newcastle Brown to Kingston Park next season will refresh the Falcons and ensure there is...