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

Eddie Jones Is Still Under Pressure

It’s been a difficult few months for Eddie Jones as England‘s head coach. He’s had bad press, bad results, and fans...

Jonathan Davies leads new-look Wales into battle

JONATHAN Davies will captain Wales in their summer Tests against Canada and Argentina. Coach Wayne Pivac has named five uncapped players:...

Rugby league ace Kevin Sinfield may join Leicester Tigers

Could the Leeds Rhinos director of rugby join Steve Borthwick's staff at Welford Road?

EXCLUSIVE: Lions duo Dan Biggar and Courtney Lawes wanted by Toulouse

EUROPEAN champions Toulouse are looking to make a double swoop on Northampton Saints to take Lions pair Dan Biggar and Courtney...

Steve Diamond in range of Gloucester and Bath

The former Sale director of rugby is planning a move down south

RFU will get backing for 14-club Premiership

The Premiership looks set to have a three-year moratorium on relegation to the Championship

Preview: Sam Matavesi lies in wait for his Lion pal Luke

Sam Matavesi will go head-to-head with Luke Cowan-Dickie at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday

Manu Tuilagi will be back for Sale’s run-in

MANU TUILAGI will return in Sale’s final-day trip to champions Exeter after being forced to self-isolate during Friday’s demolition of Quins....

Sale 45-12 Harlequins: Depleted Quins torn to shreds by Sharks

Reaching Twickenham final won't be enough in of itself, says confident Sanderson

Move on, says ‘liar’ Lam after fracas

What was said to the media after Leicester's dramatic defeat to Bristol Bears at Welford Road

Leicester 23-26 Bristol: Tempers fray as Bears thwart Tigers’ big finish

A late sin-bin to prop Nahuel Chaparro leads to controversy around contested scrums and allowing John Afoa back onto the field...

Max Malins must force Eddie to make a change at 15 | Jeremy Guscott

The full-back position is wide open to experimentation this summer with Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson away with the Lions, writes...

DREAM TEAM

TOM HOLMES, THE FORMER SALE SHARKS, ROTHERHAM TITANS AND NOTTINGHAM LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST...