European Boks have inside gen on the Lions | Chris Hewett

  Modern Springbok coaches fall into two camps: far-sighted progressives like Kitch Christie, Jake White and Rassie Erasmus – people who...

Inspirational Bentos puts Lions on road to glory

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

Super Rugby TT: Blues and Highlanders book final showdown

THE Blues and the Highlanders secured their places in next Saturday’s showpiece final with victories in another week dominated by New...

Young Gun: Saracens tighthead Harvey Kindell-Beaton

Highly-rated England tighthead Harvey Kindell-Beaton is ready to wreak havoc at scrum-time in the Six Nations after leaning on the expertise...

Azzurrini include Garbisi junior at 9

ITALY ITALY have named a 32- man squad ahead of their opening round match against tournament hosts Wales. Alessandro Garbisi, the...

Captain Samuel excites Lineen

SCOTLAND SEAN Lineen is confident his novice lock pairing of Alex Samuel and Max Williamson will get the job done for...

Kendellen leads new-look Ireland

IRELAND COACH Richie Murphy has only six players from last year’s squad that helped put Ireland U20 in pole position until...

France unleash Top 14 talent

FRANCE ENGLAND’S opening round opponents have retained 2019 World U20 Championship winners Matthias Haddad and Paul Mallez as Les Bleuets bid...

England U20s: Alan Dickens challenges squad to emulate last year’s top trio

ENGLAND coach Alan Dickens believes the rise of Max Ojomoh, Freddie Steward and Chunya Munga is a clear indicator that rugby...

Wales U20: Forward will pack punch with heavyweight Carwyn upfront

WALES will unleash the cousin of Taulupe Faletau and Mako and Billy Vunipola in the U20 Six Nations which begins this...

Tom Wood expects reaction after disappointing Saints season

VETERAN flanker Tom Wood says tough times at Northampton can get the Saints marching in again like they did in the...

Beware social media blunders, England told

WHEN the newly minted England squad gathers tomorrow for a five-day training camp ahead of the summer internationals, players will be...

Wayne’s got a way to put Wales out in front | Shane Williams

IN the northern hemisphere we have always been one or two steps behind teams in the south. That’s just a fact...

Dai ‘years away’ from being a head coach

Preview... Scarlets v Edinburgh Today. Kick-off 1pm INTERIM head coach Dai Flanagan will take charge of Scarlets for the final time...

Leinster 38-7 Dragons: Doris catches eye in Dragons slaying

DRAGONS have been told they must learn how to deal with the intense heat that quality sides such as champions Leinster...

Steyn kicks Bulls into Rainbow Cup final

Sharks ....................22  Bulls........................34 MORNE Steyn celebrated his recall to the Springboks squad with a faultless kicking performance to help book Bulls’...

Coombes states case for Ireland with four-try haul

By JOHN FALLON Zebre ......................11  Munster ................54 GAVIN Coombes sent out another signal that he’s ready to take over from the...

Eddie Jones interview: England captain’s role for ‘other’ Curry?

EVER since Eddie Jones became England head coach the question of leadership among the country’s elite players – or the lack...

One more signing expected by Rob Baxter

EXETER Chiefs boss Rob Baxter is after one more player for next season. He has recently signed Highlanders prop Josh Iosefa-Scott...

Leicester’s Zack Henry is off to Pau

ZACK Henry is set to make a quick return to France next season after being released from the final year of...

Newcastle Falcons swoop for Harlequins winger Nathan Earle

NATHAN Earle is poised to follow teammate Mike Brown out of Harlequins and up to Premiership rivals Newcastle Falcons. Quins last...

Simon McIntyre’s on his way back to the Sharks

    SALE Sharks have agreed a deal that will see Wasps prop Simon McIntyre, 30, return to the club he...

Tabai Matson emerges as the man for The Stoop

HARLEQUINS are looking to complete a deal for Kiwi Tabai Matson to move to the Twickenham Stoop this summer amid late...

Room 101: Leeds Tykes captain Jake Brady

ROOM 101 LEEDS TYKES CAPTAIN TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Wireless phone charging Millions...

Springboks have electric backs, it won’t all be route one – Sean O’Brien

DON’T be surprised if this summer’s Lions series against South Africa turns into something more captivating than an uncompromising, physical slog....

Wake-up call will be good for Kyle Sinckler says Eddie

KYLE Sinckler’s late call up for the Lions tour after the injury to Irish tighthead Andrew Porter has been give the...

Touchline fiasco should never have happened

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE touchline row between Steve Borthwick and Pat Lam in the clash between Leicester...

Influencer Craig White’s got Sale in rhythm

SALE SHARKS are enjoying a ‘drum roll’ end to the season, with a first Premiership title in 16 years in their...

Siale Piutau hopes Bears’ love will conquer all in Premiership

“LOVE” is the answer to Bristol’s prayers to be crowned English champions for the first time. And departing centre Siale Piutau...

That was such a buzz says happy Tom de Glanville

FULL-BACK Tom de Glanville, delighted to give Bath’s departing contingent a winning farewell, said: “It was a big emotional feeling and...

Bath 30-24 Northampton: Bath stars take final curtain in real style

    RHYS Priestland delivered his parting gift to Bath by inspiring the victory which ensures European Champions Cup rugby at...

We learned a lot from Ricoh thrashing says Borthwick

BOSS Lee Blackett praised Wasps for how they had “scrapped and worked” to salvage their season. After reaching the Premiership final...

Wasps 31-38 Leicester: Wasps pay for their spirit of adventure

LEICESTER outstayed Wasps in an all-action finale to clinch a European Champions Cup place next season and reward Steve Borthwick’s squad...

Richards: Players need fully pro Championship

DEAN Richards says he is “staggered” by the number of Premiership players who have not secured contracts for next season. And...

What Rugby Pros Eat to Stay Physically and Mentally Tough

Before the game’s switch to professionalisation, the diets of players were not exactly of the utmost concern to their coaching teams...

Betting on Rugby

Betting on rugby may not be as popular as some other sports such as football or horse racing but the demand...

The Best All Blacks Wingers of All Time

New Zealand has been famous for many years, for producing some of the best rugby players of all time. This doesn’t...

Worcester legend Chris Pennell to depart after 14 seasons

The 34-year-old will be 'exploring other opportunities' once his contract expires at the end of the month at Sixways

Eddie Jones names England squad for summer training camp

The England head coach has included 21 uncapped players in his 34-player squad for the summer Tests

James Stokes driven by imposter syndrome at London Irish

The ex-Nottingham and Coventry back didn't feel worthy of being in the Premiership when he first joined the Exiles, but that...

Pat Lam ‘welcomes’ inquiry into fiery Leicester-Bristol climax

The RFU have not yet confirmed details of an inquiry but Lam has said he is 'over the moon' there will...

Harlequins list players who will be leaving this summer

Nathan Earle, Ben Tapuai and Tex Cavubati among the names who will leave the Stoop at the end of June

Benetton qualify for Rainbow Cup final after Ospreys match cancelled

Unbeaten Benetton advance to the final where they will face South African oppposition on June 19

Matt Banahan posts farewell to rugby after Gloucester’s final game is cancelled

The Gloucester and ex-Bath wing announced back in November that this season would be his last in rugby as a player

Saints wing Ollie Sleightholme leads charge for Vesty’s young guns

OLLIE Sleightholme has the mental strength as well as the blistering speed to thrive on the top international stage. Northampton may...

Exeter scrum-half Patricia Garcia signs new deal and takes on management role

Olympian Garcia will become academy manager for Exeter Chiefs' women's programme

Season finale between Gloucester and Worcester cancelled due to Covid-19

This weekend's match at Sixways has been called off

World Rugby confirm referees to take charge of Lions tour Tests

Australian Nic Berry will take the reins for the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and the Springboks on...

England hopeful David Ribbans banned for three weeks after red card

Ribbans, if selected by England, will now miss two of their three summer internationals

Ex-Saints flanker Ben Nutley announces retirement at Coventry

The Coventry back row explains his feelings around making his retirement call at the age of 29