Japan changing the game to attain top tier status

By PAUL REES RUGBY in Japan is preparing for a shakeup next year designed to make its top league fully professional,...

Aussies win one at last to make it 13-1 to the Kiwis

TRANS-TASMAN ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK SUPER Rugby AU sides won their first match of the Trans-Tasman as the Queensland Reds defeated the...

Academy scattergun not best way to find talent | Jeff Probyn

Putting a value on EQP within the Premiership

Young Gun: London Irish hooker George Davis

Davis may face competition in the Exiles academy from captain Joe Vajner, but he believes his position is centered on hooker...

Thomas hopes his Texas run will catch Wales’ eye

By STEFFAN THOMAS FORMER Wales U20 Grand Slam winner Joe Thomas is hoping his American adventure can earn him a second...

‘Phil’s retirement was a massive shock’ – GB 7s star Dan Norton

The all-time leading tryscorer in sevens reveals he considered his own future plans in the sport with a young family of...

It’s just as well West and Ntamack aren’t slow kickers | Peter Jackson

The Champions Cup final went on and on...

Ulster all about zero once again | Peter Jackson

Ulster's wait for silverware drags on with a miserable way to end their season

Stonyhurst College – Rugby aces among the school’s Saints and VCs

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby‘s great schools STONYHURST College in Lancashire can famously claim to have spawned three...

Doncaster 29-24 Nottingham: Super sub Sam steals in for last gasp winner

Sam Pocklington denies Nottingham victory at the death in Neil Fowkes' final match in charge

Jersey 32-31 Cornish Pirates: Macfarlane gets magic touch to edge Reds ahead

Harvey Biljon and Alan Paver give their respective views on a dramatic climax to the Championship season

Richmond 22-42 Coventry: Coventry finish in style with big six at Richmond

Xander Chevallier reports from the RAG as Coventry ended their season on a high over Richmond

Bedford Blues 32-28 Ampthill: ‘Brilliant’ Blues end on high of derby win

Bedford Blues come out on top in battle of the Championship's two Bedfordshire clubs

Changing of the guard at Bedford but Geoff’s built a legacy to last

By JON NEWCOMBE IT’S a new era for Bedford after Geoff Irvine’s chairmanship officially came to an end this weekend after...

Wildcats pay homage to Sedbergh star Henry

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER SEDBERGH, year in year out one of British rugby’s great nurseries, has been mourning the sudden death...

Mbale show how it’s done

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER WHILE the well-paid pros in Europe and the SANZAR nations still grapple with the harsher definition of...

Errol paved way for today’s Springboks

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER WE mark all sorts of landmarks in rugby...

MacKay’s motto uniting Caerau Ely

ALEX BYWATER talks to Liam Mackay, a reformed man looking to make a difference For most of the last year, the...

Bananas, what can happen with belief

George Hardy says: HOW surreal it felt to be back surrounded by 20 other players in training rather than working with...

George is pulling up trees

Kyran Bracken reports on his progress of turning Wanstead No.9 George Hardy into a professional inside 12 months It is almost...

Hitt won’t let his lack of playing pedigree impede climb to the top

By ALEX BYWATER A DECADE ago, Christian Hitt was working at grassroots level as a rugby development officer for the WRU...

Knox grabs late winner to keep Munster in running

By JOHN FALLON Munster ............31pts Tries: N Scannell 30, 37, Wycherley 35, Knox 75  Conversions: Carbery 30, 36, 38, 75 Penalties:...

Dragon’s early fire smothered by Glasgow

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dragons..............16pts  Tries: Owen 16 Conversions: S Davies 13  Penalties: S Davies 21, 77  Drop goals: D Davies 31...

Connacht chance torpedoed by Papali’i red card

By JOHN FALLON Benetton ........20 Connacht ........12 ABRAHAM Papali’i was sent off for the third time since his debut in August...

Patriot Josh throws his hat into the ring for Wales

By ALEX BYWATER Standout all season: Cardiff’s Josh Turnbull JOSH Turnbull has revealed he once turned down a lucrative offer to join...

Antoine Dupont is Gareth Edwards MkII | Chris Hewett

Does Antoine Dupont remind you of anyone?

Manu proves it’s collision not evasion that counts | Chris Hewett

THE most depressing comment of last week came from Alex Sanderson, which was counterintuitive, since the Sale director of rugby is...

Champions Cup? Now it’s taking in also-rans!

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If and when the brewing industry calls “time gentlemen please” on its financial support for the European Champions...

Baa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong

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

The 36-man squad Eddie Jones must pick for England this summer | Nick Cain

Nick Cain explains why Eddie Jones must pick a team aged 25 or younger this summer, and how such a squad...

Such a shame I opted for German over French at school! | Shane Williams

After turning down Toulon in his playing career, Shane Williams is now hoping to be able to commentate on the Top...

It’s ruthless but Booth can’t afford to gamble | Shane Williams

Shane Williams reacts to the release of club stalwart Scott Williams and Cory Allen by Ospreys this week

Alan Solomons expects to be leaving Worcester on a high

Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons tells PAUL REES why next season will be his last at Warriors Alan Solomons is...

Exeter Chiefs sign highly-rated centre from Connacht

EXETER Chiefs have completed the signing of Ireland U20 outside centre Sean O’Brien who has agreed to a two-year deal. O’Brien,...

Shaun Adendorff ready to leave Northampton Saints

The Saints No.8, a summer arrival in 2020, is set to move to a Pro D2 club in France

Biarritz put Maddocks on wanted list

DRAGONS skills coach Barry Maddocks has emerged as a target for ProD2 outfit Biarritz who made the headlines last week after...

Room 101: Hinckley prop Dave Peck

THE HINCKLEY PROP TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Couples who do online birthday...

Preview: Falcons aim to put brake on Sam’s try scoring run

What does Dean Richards think of Sam Simmonds' try-scoring feats in the Premiership this season?

So good to see Manu Tuilagi back in mint condition | Nick Cain

Tuilagi could still be vital for the Lions should Gatland need to call on a replacement, writes Nick Cain

Why can’t Japan find home-grown internationals? | Nick Cain

There are 19 foreign-born players named by head coach Jamie Joseph in his Japan squad to tour Europe this summer

Kidney: Last kick losses are so tough to take

Declan Kidney and George Skivington offer their thoughts on a dramatic conclusion to Friday night's clash between London Irish and Gloucester

Gloucester 30-28 London Irish: Twelvetrees sees his extra work pay off

Billy Twelvetrees held his nerve to give Gloucester the win with a last-minute penalty at Kingsholm

Hill: We so want to win for fans

WORCESTER captain Ted Hill was disappointed with another narrow defeat. He said: “It’s a tough result to take again. They are...

Worcester 17-18 Leicester: Explosive Genge puts Lions dismay in past

Roger Panting reports from Sixways as Leicester Tigers come from behind to beat Worcester Warriors

David Ribbans hopes to have impressed the watching Eddie

Eddie Jones was in attendance at Franklin's Gardens to watch Ribbans put in a shift for Saints to beat Wasps

Northampton 30-25 Wasps: Blackett blasts ref for Biggar ‘escape’

Could the Lions fly-half be cited for a hit on Wasps No.10 Jacob Umaga?

Ring-fence move must be rejected says Baron

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron believes ring-fencing would set Premiership Rugby down a negative commercial trend

The Best Rated Rugby Games

Although various other sports have inspired numerous popular video games, there is a distinct lack of rugby-themed titles. Indeed, sixteen video...

5 Best Sports Slot Machines for Bonus Rounds

In this article  we are going to discuss all the best slots to play. Many players from Finland are looking for...

Prop duo join Bath

BATH have added two tightheads props to their squad for next season by signing D’Arcy Rae from Glasgow Warriors and Johannes...