Unbeaten Bulls go on rampage

Bulls........................43  Sharks ......................9 A VINTAGE performance from Bok veteran Morne Steyn helped the Bulls trounce the Sharks and remain the only...

Du Plessis wins it for Stormers

Lions ......................37  Stormers................39 THE Stormers stunned the Lions with a lastgasp penalty sealing a comeback victory for the visitors at Ellis...

Henshaw at heart of gritty Leinster fightback

By DECLAN ROONEY Leinster ..........21 Connacht ........17 ROBBIE Henshaw survived censure for a possible high tackle to produce a man of...

Gas man Dyer fuels his fire with tips from Olympic ace

By ALEX BYWATER PREVIEW... Dragons v Ospreys Today. Kick-off 1pm, Rodney Parade RED-HOT Dragons wing Rio Dyer says speed tips from...

Scarlets 28-29 Cardiff Blues: Evans puts boot into Scarlets fightback

A LATE Jarrod Evans penalty put an end to a dramatic Scarlets comeback as Cardiff Blues came out on top in...

Crowley’s men clear at the top

Benetton................34  Zebre ......................27 BENETTON enhanced their status as the unlikely pace-setters in the Rainbow Cup with victory over Zebre in Treviso....

Warriors make it a derby double

Edinburgh..............24  Glasgow ................31 GLASGOW defeated Edinburgh for the second week in a row led by good showings from fullback Adam Hastings,...

Connacht complete first-ever away day hat-trick

By JOHN FALLON Munster ..........20 Connacht ........24 CONNACHT coach Andy Friend said his first win over Munster was sweet, not least...

End salary cap and fat cats will take cream | Chris Hewett

Chris Hewett contemplates how the salary cap can be conflicted between financial fairness and rugby's narrow corridor of frequent contenders

Garish scenes in France enough to send shivers

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

Proctor: We still believe we can make top four

MATT Proctor was expecting the Premiership to be a slog when he arrived from New Zealand but the All Blacks centre...

Boyd can’t bear to watch as Saints let chance slip

PAUL REES TALKS TO CHRIS BOYD ABOUT NORTHAMPTON’S FALTERING BID FOR THE PLAY-OFFS After the Saints came lurching in against Gloucester...

Now Wayne Pivac must build with some new faces | Shane Williams

Experimentation must be central to Wayne Pivac's plans for Wales this summer, writes Shane Williams

Exiles train on the double to stop Simmonds

London Irish will try to keep Sam Simmonds quiet as Exeter travel to face the Exiles on Tuesday

Perpignan interested in Harlequins wing Nathan Earle

PERPIGNAN are chasing Harlequins winger Nathan Earle who is out of contract at Twickenham Stoop at the end of the season....

Room 101: Doncaster Knights flanker Sam Graham

The Doncaster back row selects three of his biggest pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond

Devoto: Leinster defeat has made us even hungrier

Ollie Devoto still wants to play for England after being involved off the bench twice during Eddie Jones' tenure

Another 80-minute performance is a must for Gloucester

By ADAM HATHAWAY Turned tide: Skivington GLOUCESTER head to Ashton Gate with an eye on a top eight finish and a...

Preview: Lam’s leaders aim to deliver big home run for Bears fans

Bristol Bears welcome Gloucester and over 3,000 supporters to Ashton Gate on Monday, Jon Newcombe spoke to Pat Lam about the...

Preview: One-club man Will Welch brings up his 250 for Newcastle

Falcons will welcome 1,750 to Kingston Park for their clash against Northampton on Monday

RFU ignore fact the players voted for the name Saxons | Nick Cain

ONE of the dangers with diversity politics, as illustrated by the RFU decision this week to dispense with the name ‘Saxons’,...

Sinckler was not good enough when it really mattered | Nick Cain

Are England counting the cost of a poor Six Nations despite having 11 players selected by Lions head coach Warren Gatland?

Hooper: Sharks could be champs

SALE’S win was crucial as their run-in sees them up against three of the league’s top four, Exeter, Bristol and Harlequins....

Bath 20-24 Sale: More yellows, but still Sale power onwards

Sale Sharks come away from the Rec with the win after Curtis Langdon's late try under the lights

Investing in fintech research

The term “fintech” (financial-technology) is used to refer to companies and service providers who exploit modern technologies, such as computer engineering...

5 Casino Games Rugby Players Will Enjoy

Rugby is one of the most-watched sports in the world. However, rugby players often have hectic schedules so it’s hard for...

Lions will no longer travel to Port Elizabeth, Durban or Nelpruit in 2021

The Lions Test and provincial matches will all be held in either Cape Town or Gauteng

London Irish star Curtis Rona signs extension

The Australian is looking forward to representing the Exiles for the 'next few years'

Simon Amor and Jason Ryles step down from Eddie Jones’ coaching staff

England head coach Eddie Jones will now oversee the team's attack for this summer's Test schedule after the departure of Amor...

British & Irish Lions pre-tour clash with Japan to be broadcast live by Channel 4

The match at Murrayfield on June 26 will signal a return to terrestrial television for the first time in 28 years

Wasps sign member of TRP’s Championship Dream Team

Skipper Robin Hislop will leave Doncaster Knights to join Wasps at the end of the season

Mike Brown red card for stamping deemed ‘not deliberate’

Charged for his red card against Wasps at the weekend involving hooker Tommy Taylor

Ireland to host Japan and USA in Dublin this summer

Only Scotland will be travelling overseas this summer out of the four home nations

Banned Tom Dunn could still feature for England this summer

Dunn could still feature for England in their summer Test schedule despite his ban for a red card against Bristol Bears

Newcastle Falcons speedster Ben Stevenson signs up till 2023

Stevenson, 22, pledges his future to Falcons with a new two-year deal

London Irish aim to join Premier 15s with new women’s team

The RFU will complete another audit before setting out a new Premier 15s cycle ready for the 2023-24 season

Tadhg Furlong allays fears of overseas move with new IRFU contract

The Ireland prop has reached a deal with the IRFU to stay with Leinster for the 2021-22 season

Stade Francais sign All Blacks star Ngani Laumape

Laumape steps in for the Top 14 club who have lost their two first-choice centres in Gael Fickou and Jonathan Danty

Essential betting knowledge for rookie

Understanding gambling is essential so that you can win. Many beginners want to try to join the table or wish to...

5 Tips To Help You When Betting on Rugby

Rugby is one of the most demanding sports to play, and also one of the most exciting to watch. There is...

Thomas: Ted Hill deserves next shot with England

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas believes Ted Hill is far from the finished article and deserves a chance to grow...

Genge tells Lions: Be wary of Jasper Wiese

The England prop believes Leicester teammate Jasper Wiese is in with a shout of playing for the Springboks this summer against...

Exclusive: Scarlets snare Argentina back row star Tomas Lezana

Currently in Australia with the Western Force, for whom he helped reach the Super Rugby AU knockout final against the Brumbies

Big mistake not picking Danny Care, insists Bracken

Kyran Bracken's reaction to the Lions squad announcement, with Conor Murray, Ali Price and Gareth Davies selected to tour South Africa

Pat Lam urges law change to eliminate ‘latching on’

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam outlines why latching on must be kicked out of rugby

Tomas Francis chasing a champagne finish at Exeter Chiefs

The Wales tighthead will depart Sandy Park this summer after making the difficult decision to leave after seven years with the...

Harlequins turning on style now shackles are off

Paul Rees discusses Harlequins' turnaround in fortune as they close in on a semi-final place in the Premiership

Harlequins confident Jack Kenningham can fill the Evans No.7 role

The Premiership's leading turnover winner broke his leg against London Irish last month

Harlequins wait on decision from Stormers head coach John Dobson

Stormers boss John Dobson tops Harlequins' three-coach shortlist

RFU must guarantee loans for first time amid debts of more than £250m

Nick Cain reports on the first cracks of the RFU's financial predicament beginning to show as they lose Triple A rating