Trolls won’t slow Nolli’s rise as expert pundit

The Channel 4 and ITV commentator and pundit is part of a new mini-documentary looking at how women can break glass...

Big challenge to get Team GB up to speed – Rowlands

By SAM PARKHOUSE Flat out for success: England and Loughborough fly-half Helena Rowland Insets, Alex Matthews, above, and Meg Jones, top ...

Scotland 20-41 Italy: Captain’s hat-trick kills off Scotland

ITALY captain Manuela Furlan grabbed a hat-trick as the Azzurre secured second place in the Women’s Six Nations Pool A behind...

Ireland 15-56 France: Irish outgunned by ferocious France

    FRANCE will meet England in next weekend’s Six Nations final after a thumping win over Ireland to top Pool...

Tragic that Trinder’s magic failed to find favour

RUGBY MATTERS THERE are many players for whom the road not taken is an interesting hypothetical journey to contemplate and Gloucester’s...

Adam Peters dreams of being next Coventry star to hit big time

Daniel Gallan meets the Coventry captain and managing director Nick Johnston see talk about finding the means to match their ambitions...

Stylish Blues smash big six with brace from supersub Fields

By XANDER CHEVALLIER Bedford ............38pts Tries: Tapley 9, Lane 14, Robinson 22, Gillespie 42, Fields 54, 75 Conversions: Maisey 15, 42,...

Proud son Billy ready to run rule over Lions

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Doncaster v Saracens Today, April 18. Kick-off 3pm, Castle Park DONCASTER full-back Billy McBryde admits beating star-studded Saracens...

Nottingham 22-33 Cornish Pirates: High-speed Pirates get bonus point they need

CORNISH Pirates, challenged to take five points from every remaining match to keep their play-off hopes alive, secured the bonus score...

Ealing 64-17 Jersey: Trailfinders crush Reds to continue their perfect run

Trailfinders score six tries in the second half to blow away Jersey Reds

Limit the poundage to reduce injuries | Chris Hewett

SO THE New Zealanders are suddenly worried about the injury fall-out from Super Rugby Aotearoa. Welcome to the 21st century. Players...

Keep politics out of rugby? You’re joking! | Chris Hewett

Rugby Union has its flaws, but a thin skin is not among them. The game has the hide of an armadillo,...

Stringer’s cheek gets Munster home at last

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

England summer schedule still up in the air

England are 12 weeks out from their scheduled tour of the Americas, but travel restrictions leave certainties far from being formalised

County Championship reaches crossroads

The County Championship is at real risk of being axed by the RFU, with a survey commissioned seeking input from coaches...

Kruis’ Lions experience will keep him in the conversation

THERE are unlikely to be many bolters from the blue, if any, in the Lions squad for the tour to South...

George Kruis interview – Don’t panic! It would be madness to boot Eddie

The England lock reflects on his excursion to the Top League and how it may impact his Lions chance, in discussion...

Wrong to get second chance after seeing red | Shane Williams

Red card replacements, like those seen in Super Rugby Aotearoa, will not bring positive change to rugby as the Rainbow Cup...

Hope the Lions do John Dawes proud | Shane Williams

I’D LIKE to send my condolences to the family of John Dawes after the sad news of his death. John was...

Tandy has the talent to muzzle Springboks | Shane Williams

Shane Williams and Lions defence coach Steve Tandy go way back to when both were apprentices at Neath

Jonathan Thomas interview – I hate losing, but it’s vital part of winning process

Are Worcester already looking to next season after three wins in 16 Premiership games in 2020-21?

Versatile Tom Hudson attracting interest at Ampthill

And an update on the future of Mark Atkinson amid interest from Bristol Bears in the Gloucester centre

Manu Tuilagi England career saved as he signs for Sale Sharks

Tuilagi stays and one more South African import coming in at Sale Sharks

Wasps tell Warriors they want Billy Searle back

The departure of Lima Sopoaga at Wasps creates room for a possible Searle return at the Ricoh

Matt Sherratt quits Sixways for Cardiff Blues return

Backs coach Sherratt spent three years at Arms Park before making the short trip to the Principality to join Warren Gatland's...

Room 101: Former Newcastle Falcons lock Darren Barry

Now of Vannes, the ex-Falcons forward selects three of his biggest pet peeves

Ojomoh stars for Bath United

BATH United ran out 36-19 winners over Gloucester in Friday’s pre-season friendly at the Rec. Hooker Tom Doughty got Bath off...

Underhill back in action

ENGLAND flanker Sam Underhill, fly-half Josh Matavesi and wing Will Muir are recalled as Bath host old rivals Leicester. The trio...

Declan Kidney so proud of London Irish fighters

London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney reserves praise for the Exiles after their defeat at Franklin's Gardens

Northampton 44-26 London Irish: Six-try Saints told to shape up for Tigers

Chris Boyd issues warning to Sainst in spite of six-try win over Irish at Franklin's Gardens

Deano: No drop lets me play kids

Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards admits he will take advantage of no relegation to develop Falcons young crop towards the...

Newcastle 17-34 Bristol: Bears go rumbling on towards home semi

Leaders Bristol Bears make new ground in club's history books in pursuit of Premiership's top spot

Thomas: We weren’t connected, we defended as individuals

Sloppy defence costs Warriors dear at the Stoop

Harlequins 50-26 Worcester: Danny Care shows Lions class as Quins storm on

Harlequins remain firmly in play-off contention with six rounds of the Premiership to go after putting on a clinic aganst Warriors

Cardiff date with Wales worth £1.5m to All Blacks

THE All Blacks are finalising negotiations for a Test against Wales in Cardiff this year worth up to £1.5m for 80...

Lions leave space for Andy Farrell to join the tour

Just how desperate is Warren Gatland to have his former right-hand man on the plane to South Africa this summer?

Young Guns: London Irish hooker Joe Vajner

The captain of London Irish U18 talks to Adam Ellis about his hopes of representing England at age-grade level this summer

Why do Gambling Companies Sponsor Rugby Teams?

You’ve probably heard of sports ambassadors and sportsbook sponsorships. However, one of the current trends in the gambling industry is sponsorships...

Choose the Right Sports Betting Platforms with These Tips

Betting has been among the most popular form of gambling for many years. The thrill, tension, and excitement of waiting for...

Santiago wings in for Begles shot at history

By GEORGE LAWRENCE PREVIEW... Bordeaux-Begles v Racing 92 Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, Stade Chaban-Delmas Star: Mathieu Jalibert BORDEAUX-BEGLES are in the European Cup...

Baxter: We went off script and paid

EXETER DoR Rob Baxter said: “We just went off script at times and each time it hurt us. We are disappointed....

Exeter 22-34 Leinster: Chiefs falter after fast start against brilliant Irish

Leinster come from 14-0 down to keep their double hopes alive at Sandy Park

Head to heads all round as Top 14 giants go toe to toe

By SAMUEL JACKSON PREVIEW... Clermont v Toulouse Today. Kick-off 4pm, Stade Marcel-Michelin Ace: Romain Ntamack CLERMONT have lost their last two...

Townsend’s experience can spark Lions attack | Jeremy Guscott

Gregor Townsend is on the ticket list for the South Africa tour, a wise choice made by Warren Gatland in the...

DREAM TEAM

JOE BERCIS, THE AMPTHILL AND FORMER MOSELEY OPENSIDE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Alexi Lutui...

Consistent refereeing is priority for World Rugby

COLIN BOAG Controversy: John Afoa on the ball during Bordeaux-Bristol match When we watch ‘our’ team play, we obviously want them to...

Two more four-time English Slammers

IN Peter Jackson’s column about W.J.A. “Dave” Davies beating Alun Wyn Jones as the first Welshman to win four Grand Slams,...

Who’s watching RFU watchmen?

I READ with interest that there will be a review into England’s poor showing in the recent Six Nations. However, who...

Sad morph into something ugly

WATCHING the rugby last weekend I was aghast when one particular slide of statistics came on screen. Collision dominance! How sad...

Newcastle Brown is mouth-watering

I DO hope Mike Brown joins Newcastle – what a signing. Brown has been playing out of his skin this season,...