Sherikadze’s out to spring a Pumas-style surprise

GEORGIA have lost each of their previous four meetings with Ireland and are yet to score a point in the Autumn...

Stockdale aims to fill the void at full-back

By DECLAN ROONEY PREVIEW... Ireland v Georgia Today. Kick-off 2pm, Aviva Stadium ROB Kearney’s retirement from Test rugby robbed Ireland of...

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JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABL E... E VERY WEEK FOR someone like me who watches boxing occasionally, I do it for...

Pivac will put ref Poite on report

WALES head coach Wayne Pivac slammed the refereeing of Romain Poite. It was a seventh loss in nine games for Pivac,...

We dodged the psycho horror show says Eddie

By ALEX BYWATER EDDIE Jones said his team escaped a “psycho horror movie” with Wales – and then targeted putting smiles...

Simon Shaw interview – Jamie George has the right temperament to lead Lions

As a two-time tourist with the Lions to South Africa, Shaw explains his thoughts on the players who are captaincy material

Wounded Welsh Lions face battle for survival

The plight of Wales this autumn could hinder the number of Lions tourists selected by Warren Gatland, should their faults not...

Room 101: Sale Sharks forwards coach Dorian West

The former Leicester Tigers and England former offers up three pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond

All levels must support the new National cup, says Albion’s Chris Bentley

Plymouth Albion director Bentley expresses the situation facing National League clubs and below

TEAMS – Round 2: James Grayson and Alex Mitchell to make 50th appearances for Saints

The starting line-ups for all six matches taking place this weekend, with a focus on Northampton versus Harlequins

6 Nations | Here Are 7 of the Greatest Matches Ever

The 6 Nations is one of the best rugby tournaments in the world and has produced some classics over the years....

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With the digital transformation in full throttle and the lenience of government regulations on gambling these days, the sports betting industry...

3 Easy Ways to Begin Playing Online Casino Games Today

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Saracens young stars are chomping at the bit for a start date

Forwards coach Alex Sanderson says the London club are ready to unleash their youngsters on the Championship

England’s George Ford back at fly-half for trip to Wales

Captain Owen Farrell reverts to inside centre in Eddie Jones' squad to face Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup

I’ve got a say in first-team matters at Wasps so I’m happy to stay – Martin Gleeson

Wasps attack coach Gleeson explains how each senior coach is closely-integrated to Lee Blackett's plans

Wayne Pivac makes eight changes to Wales side to face England

Dan Biggar and Josh Adams return for Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup

Eddie Jones has to fast track Max Malins says Healey

Austin Healey believes Max Malins can be the biggest difference maker to England's backline of the new faces among Jones' autumn...

Jackson column: Star-maker Ioan Cunningham’s time with Wales must come

With Wayne Pivac's faltering national side and no Welshman in charge at a region, Peter Jackson points to a coach who...

Rugby Matters: Dan Leo’s powerful plea for Pacific Island justice is a must watch for all

Brendan Gallagher says it is time for rugby's cartel of powerbrokers to change their attitudes towards the Pacific Island nations

DTH: I just had to take Glasgow exit on the chin

Canada international DTH van der Merwe opens up on the disappointment of being let go by Glasgow Warriors

Cain column: King Sam Cane belittles his subjects – and his All Blacks captaincy

Nick Cain writes on Sam Cane disparaging his own captaincy with criticisms of All Blacks fans

Sale Sharks to sign a fourth Du Preez as South African contingent grows

6ft10ins lock JP du Preez is on his way to Manchester from the Cheetahs

France and Stade Francais legend Christophe Dominici has died, aged 48

Dominici's sudden passing comes as a shock to the rugby community around the world

Firma Stella – the ultimate gift for the legend in your life this Christmas

Firma Stella has established itself as one of the leading retailers of authentic signed sports memorabilia in the UK. They sell...

Shane Williams: Now we must up our game for England

Wales legend Shane Williams suggests what needs to be fixed by Wales against England

New book explains how Rob Baxter’s ascension at Exeter Chiefs wasn’t without detractors

How Tony Rowe offset those doubtful of Baxter to absorb the former lock in his plan for Chiefs glory

Leicester Tigers take interest in Harlequins protégé Louis Lynagh

Lynagh is the son of Wallabies great Michael and spent time at Richmond earlier this year

Highlights: Six-minute recaps for Round 1 of the Premiership and coach reactions

Video highlights of the opening weekend of the 2020-21 Premiership season

Harrington column: Fabien Galthie names 16 newbies for Italian job

France took the unusual step of announcing their squad to play Italy even before their match against Scotland in the Autumn...

Geordan Murphy is ‘devastated’ over his Tigers axe says Tom Youngs

Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs speaks to Jon Newcombe about the departure of Murphy and the arrival of Richard Wigglesworth

Ray Prosser – A tribute to Pontypool legend and icon of the amateur era

Pontypool RFC confirmed the passing of their legendary coach and former Test British & Irish Lion on Sunday at the age...

Botham puts his beef into giving Pivac hope of a better future

By PETER JACKSON Wales........................18pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 25, Webb 76 Conversions: Sheedy 26 Penalties: Sheedy 9, 51 Georgia........................0pts WITHIN half an hour...

Speedster Stanger remembers those glory days

By GARY HEATLY Debut try: Stanger scoring for Scotland against Fiji SCOTLAND are aiming to record six Test wins on the...

Hogg fired up to make it six wins on the spin

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v France Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Murrayfield. Amazon Prime SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg insists his side will...

Jonny’s the shining jewel, give him more of the ball!

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Predictably unpredictable, imperfectly perfect, impatiently patient – Jonny May in his pomp has become a joy to watch and a...

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Geordy is ‘devastated’ over his Tigers axe says Youngs

By JON NEWCOMBE WHEN Steve Borthwick described Leicester “as a big old ship” when speaking to the media this week, the...

Twickenham triumph for England’s master blaster

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England ....................18pts  Tries: May 17, 21 Conversions: Farrell 22 Penalties: Farrell 46, 52 Ireland ........................7pts Tries:...

Boyd signs until 2022

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd, has signed a contract extension until at least the end of the 2021/22 season. Kiwi...

Galthie names 16 newbs for Italian job

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN If you’ve been even vaguely wondering about nu-France’s potential in depth, the announcement to watch wasn’t the one...

Jones magic rescues Cherries

By ADAM ELLIS Glo-Hartpury ..17 Sale Sharks ....14 HANNAH JONES’ significance to Gloucester-Hartpury was proved once again in scoring the decisive...

Racism is rife says Warren

By ROB COLE Passion: Carys Phillips is back Inset: Warren Abrahams NEW Wales Women’s head coach Warren Abrahams believes there is...

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Here’s how to make professional game financially stable

LAST week’s interview with Sid Sutton, the new CEO of Sale, certainly raised a few hackles within the grassroots of the...

Eddie won’t win RWC with this game plan

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Ido hate to be a the one to spoil the party but...

‘They tell me I kept Duckham out of team!’

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St Joseph’s victory is Hampton reward

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools EVERY School faces their own challenges and at Hampton, for the...

Aaron will remain a Dragon predicts Ryan

By ALEX BYWATER Staying: Aaron Wainwright DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan is confident he will be able to hold on...

Eddie has to fast track full-back Malins says Healey

By ADAM ELLIS AUSTIN Healey says it is imperative that England prioritise Max Malins as the next big thing in their...