The Championship should become the pathway for coaches says Dean Richards

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards explores ways to help develop more English coaches at the top level

Neck issue raises concerns over Cameron Redpath so early into Scotland career

Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the Scotland side that beat England in the Six Nations

Injury-hit Wales make five changes for Murrayfield trip

The injuries are stacking up for Wales head coach Wayne Pivac

Ford back for England, as Ollie Lawrence dropped entirely

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face Italy in round two of the Six Nations

From amateur to pro: Upping the intensity to get George ready for trial

Kyran Bracken provides an update on the progress coaching George Hardy, 28, from Wanstead to a pro deal within 12 months

Ghiraldini: Even at our best we can still lose by 30 points

Leonardo Ghiraldini reflects on his 14-year career playing Test rugby for Italy, topping more than 100 caps for the Azzurri

Nick Mallett calls for Lions tour to be delayed until 2022

The former South Africa head coach and outspoken TV pundit says SA Rugby need to 'push hard' for a delay to...

Exclusive – Jean de Villiers: Midfield selection’s a minefield but it has to be Farrell wearing No.10

Daniel Gallan speaks to the former Springboks captain, present in the first two winning Tests of the 2009 tour, to gauge...

Two great rugby reads from Y Lolfa

Rugby hit the headlines before Christmas for all the wrong reasons. The sport saw high-profile ex-international players raise a lawsuit against...

Agustin Creevy signs longer contract at London Irish

Argentina hooker Creevy has taken to life at the Exiles like a duck to water

Scotland Defeat Damaging as Bookies Push England Out for Six Nations Defence

Match report | England are beaten 11-6 by Scotland at Twickenham. Read the full report on our website. — England Rugby...

Marcus Smith ends speculation over Harlequins future

Smith, 21, has committed to Harlequins beyond this season

Adam Jones aims to develop Harlequins’ mean streak after Gustard’s exit

A lengthy interview with Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, who delves into the road ahead for Quins in life after Paul...

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate to miss the rest of the season

Welsh fears are realised as its confirmed Dan Lydiate has suffered an ACL knee injury, and will undergo additional scans to...

Worcester ‘disappointed’ by Michael Fatialofa airing medical bills concerns

Former Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa issued a social media post on Twitter claiming the Premiership club were responsible for outstanding...

England welcome back Sinckler and Vunipola ahead of shot at redemption

Kyle Sinckler and Mako Vunipola are called up to England's 28-man training squad ahead of their round two fixture against Italy

Marland Yarde set to stay at Sale Sharks

Big news for Sale fans as the winger who overcome a horrendous knee injury two-and-a-half years ago earns an extension

Sekope Kepu terminates his contract at London Irish

The Wallabies prop will return to New Zealand to be with his family, after citing 'personal reasons' behind his departure from...

London Irish full-back Tom Homer off abroad

TOM HOMER is set to leave London Irish and move to French ProD2 outfit Montauban next season. The former England U20...

If you love rugby, get ready to play rugby themed online games

Rugby is a game that people all over the world have started to love. If you are also someone that loves...

Marcus Smith ready to pledge his future to Harlequins

Interest from Bath and Lyon has seen the starlet's future at Quins questioned

I fancy Wales… if they can claim these key battles | Shane Williams

Which statistic is going to light you up most - that Wales have lost the last four games to Ireland or...

This settled Ireland side are my favourites to win | Jeremy Guscott

Jeremy Guscott sees strength in Ireland's corner as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations

Galthie: Italy win the perfect prep for Ireland

Demolition job in Rome sets up the France for their trip to Dublin next weekend

Italy 10-50 France: Antoine Dupont the star again as France run in seven

James Harrington reports on a destructive attacking performance by France in Rome, fired by all-action No.9 Dupont

It could go pear-shaped for Eddie Jones very quickly | Brendan Gallagher

Nothing went to plan for England at Twickenham, outclassed and outfought by Scotland

England 6-11 Scotland: Hogg heroes make Eddie lads look like a pig’s ear

Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on where England simply failed to turn up in Round 1 of the Six Nations

All change for coaches as Cheika stands by | James Harrington

Top 14 club owners plan big coaching changes, with Michael Cheika under consideration by Montpellier president Mohed Altrad

Bod was so humble, unlike Prem ‘stars’

MY LIFEIN RUGBY TOM DENTON Driving on: Tom Denton powers through the challenge of Fernandez Lobbe during the Premiership match between...

Bears hungry for scalp of rivals Georgia

NEWS EXTRA By ROB COLE LYN Jones is used to big derby matches and they don’t come much bigger than today’s...

Deano and another ‘bloodgate’

JEFF PROBYN Extra man: England had 16 on the pitch during their pool game with Samoa at RWC 2003 PICTURE: Getty...

Enforcing scrum laws would free the backs

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Earlier this week I read an article by rugby author and analyst...

Day the Ellas came to play in Sevenoaks

Brendan Gallagher recalls when Sevenoaks School faced ten future Wallabies, including Mark, Gary and Glen Ella, in 1978

Rugby’s Great Schools: Sevenoaks globetrotters took on best in the world

Brendan Gallagher looks at the trailblazers brought through the programme at Sevenoaks School

Marlen Walker bolsters Wasps front row

WASPS have signed prop Marlen Walker from Championship side Cornish Pirates on a short-term loan deal. The 32-year-old New Zealander has...

Tigers agree to Taufua’s release

JORDAN Taufua has finally completed a move to French Top 14 side Lyon until the end of the season after Leicester...

Dino Lamb signs on at Harlequins

HARLEQUINS back five forward Dino Lamb has recommitted to an undisclosed-length deal at The Stoop. Lamb, 22, follows teammates Ross and...

Jaco Coetzee confirmed as cover for Zach Mercer

ZACH Mercer’s move from Bath to Montpellier was confirmed this week, with South African No.8 Jaco Coetzee, 24, coming in to...

Socino returns to Premiership with Gloucester

ARGENTINA hooker Santiago Socino has joined Gloucester to replace Australian James Hanson. Former Reds and Rebels hooker Hanson, 32, leaves after...

Chudley joins prop duo at Worcester

WORCESTER have signed scrum-half Will Chudley from Bath on a two-year deal. Bath prop Christian Judge will also head to Sixways,...

Young Guns: Worcester Warriors centre Seb Atkinson

The next star back off the production line at Worcester's academy?

Bianca’s late show secures full five points

Women’s Premier 15s By TOM JOHNSON Sale ………………..7 Glo-Hartpury..28 Bonus: Bianca Blackburn BIANCA Blackburn’s try in the final minute claimed the...

Cleall hat-trick helps Saracens take top spot

Women’s Premier 15s By NATHAN ROCHE DMP Sharks ……3 Saracens ……..73 SARACENS lead the way as the Premier 15s moves past...

Wasps 40-3 Worcester: Bonus win for Wasps puts heat on leaders

By ADAM ELLIS WASPS took another step closer to making the Premier 15s a three-way title race with a convincing victory...

Fast-starting Bears get struck by Lightning

Women’s Premier 15s By AMY FULGHAM Loughboro’ L ..42 Bristol …………..14 BRISTOL Bears fell to a heavy defeat in their first...

Hunt try stretches Chiefs’ winning streak

Women’s Premier 15s By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Exeter Chiefs ..7 Harlequins……..6 Fast start: McKinley Hunt EXETER maintained their post-Christmas momentum with their...

Elite league takes off in England

2019 champs: Saracens’ Lotte Clapp with the trophy WITH women’s rugby expanding rapidly in popularity and expectation, the ten-team Premier 15s,...

Australia claim the first Olympic Sevens gold as reward for years of excellence

AUSTRALIA might have struggled to make an impact at the Women’s World Cup over the years but – raiding other sports...

History of Women’s Rugby: Red Roses break Kiwis’ World Cup stranglehold

Brendan Gallagher concludes his feature looking at the history of women's rugby

Women’s Game in Focus: DMP Sharks scrum-half Chloe Broom

Chloe Broom has progressed from joining DMP Durham Sharks’ Centre of Excellence to becoming a regular feature in the first team...