Ronan O’Gara rubbishes notion of rescuing Munster as a coach

The La Rochelle head coach states in his column for the Irish Examiner that he won't come to the rescue of...

England will adopt ‘Jerusalem’ as new national anthem, RFU announces

The RFU will ditch ‘God Save the Queen’ as England‘s anthem prior to international matches, opting instead for Jerusalem. Voted the...

British & Irish Lions offer next steps to fans hoping to travel to South Africa

The Lions outline four options for fans who have secured packages with them for this summer's tour of South Africa, including...

Abby Dow to miss Red Roses Six Nations opener against Scotland

Lydia Thompson is preferred to Ellie Kildunne, as Dow misses out due to 'personal reasons'

Andy Uren making waves in Harry’s absence at Bristol Bears

Uren has eased the void of England scrum-half Harry Randall to keep Bristol Bears firmly in charge at the top of...

Paul Hill signs new contract at Northampton Saints

The Northampton Saints prop has signed a new deal after starring against Worcester Warriors in the Premiership last weekend

Carlin Isles ‘hurt and saddened’ over injury to USA teammate Perry Baker

Perry Baker suffered a leg injury at the Madrid Sevens which has put his Olympic dream in doubt based on initial...

Rhys Patchell sidelined for eight weeks with hamstring injury

Wales fly-half Patchell to miss most of the Rainbow Cup

Highlanders drop All Black and five others following team protocols breach

Reports in New Zealand claim players attended a gathering which has seen six players stood down for their clash against Crusaders

Paolo Odogwu was given an explanation why England didn’t play him

Wasps winger Odogwu saw no game-time with England and was not released back to Wasps during the Six Nations

Warren Gatland Signs With Firma Stella

New Zealand coach Warren Gatland has signed a memorabilia partnership with Worcester based sports autograph company Firma Stella. One of the...

Bath lose banned captain Charlie Ewels for Challenge Cup clash

A one-week ban for his red card against London Irish rules the England lock out of Bath's trip to Zebre in...

Pivac: We will keep fine tuning

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says he will get over the agonising loss to France in good time

‘Massive leader’ John Afoa signs new one-year contract at Bristol Bears

Afoa, 37, extends his time at Ashton Gate with Pat Lam full of praise for the veteran tighthead

Finn Russell receives three-week ban for red card against France

Scotland fly-half Russell was shown a red card by Wayne Barnes for catching France No.15 Brice Dulin high with an elbow

Exclusive: Newcastle Falcons extend Mateo Carreras contract

Newcastle Falcons have finalised terms with Mateo Carreras to extend his stay beyond the current Premiership season, TRP can reveal. The...

I’d tell Eddie – you’ve got until Christmas to get it right | Jeremy Guscott

RUGBY coaches do not change dramatically in terms of personality – even if they have life-changing moments. So, it is unlikely...

Jarrod Evans eager for action after ‘frustrating’ Six Nations

The Cardiff Blues fly-half saw Callum Sheedy overtake him in the Wales pecking order for the Six Nations, to the Welshman's...

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Jordie Barrett full house sparks Hurricanes

A Jordie Barrett hat-trick pushed the Hurricanes past the Highlanders in round five of Super Rugby Aotearoa

Gregor: One of our best ever seasons

SCOTLAND’S Six Nations campaign feels like “one of our best-ever seasons” said head coach Gregor Townsend after they beat France in...

France 23-27 Scotland: Scots joy as Six Nations classic goes right to wire

Brendan Gallagher reports on the showstopper in Paris

DREAM TEAM

WILL CARRICK SMITH, BEDFORD AND FORMER NEWTON ABBOTT, EXETER, RANDWICK, CORNISH PIRATES AND LONDON SCOTTISH LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S...

Helping Islanders stay home will aid England

COLIN BOAG Banned: Mateo Carreras should have seen red for his eye gouge of Josh Bassett It has taken longenough, but it...

Freddie Burns knows what it means to be a Tiger says Neil Back

Neil Back has his say on what the signing of Freddie Burns can do for Steve Borthwick's plans at Leicester Tigers

Ospreys chasing Crusaders star Havili

Havili is not the only Crusaders player the Ospreys are exploring bringing to Wales

Joe Simmonds says Exeter Chiefs won’t freeze on the big stage

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Joe Simmonds says the reigning champions will draw on their experiences against Toulouse and Racing 92 ahead of...

Sky Sports pull plug on PRO16 deal

THE PRO14 looks set to remain on Premier Sports after Sky Sports pulled out of the race for the broadcasting rights....

Biljon: Feels like RFU are trying to grow the divide

Jersey Reds boss Harvey Biljon has something to say about clubs receiving almost £400,000 less this season from the RFU than...

Gregor: My Scots deserve Lions calls

By SAM JACKSON SCOTLAND players “have put their hands up” for Lions selection, says Gregor Townsend. Townsend’s Scots secured a late...

Racing snap up bargain of the season in Fickou | James Harrington

Racing 92 have signed Gael Fickou to form an all-France midfield with Virimi Vakatawa

I jumped in lineouts and out of planes!

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER ARMY PLAYER AND COACH AND HARLEQUINS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH, LAUNCESTON AND CORNISH PIRATES BACK-ROW FORWARD LEE SOPER ITHINK I landed...

Argentina flyer Sebastian Cancelliere wings in without Zoom

Cancelliere is one of two Pumas players heading to Scotstoun in the summer, Gavin Harper meets the ten-cap wing

Sarries stars will be fresh for Gatland | Jeff Probyn

THE good news that the Lions will be going ahead as planned in South Africa is no surprise and despite those...

Club form too risky for Eddie this season

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As Eddie Jones faces questions and thus an uncertain future, I am wondering...

Ford junior takes the reins at Bury

RUGBY SHORTS JACOB Ford has become head coach at Bury St Edmunds with Nick Wakley stepping up to the DoR role....

Tigers pounce for England prospect

RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER have signed England U20 hooker Nic Dolly from Coventry on a “multi-year deal”. Dolly, 21, was released by...

Aki, Van Wyk hit for four, Banahan three

RUGBY SHORTS CENTRE Bundee Aki will serve a fourmatch suspension after his red card in Ireland’s Six Nations victory over England. Aki,...

Cipriani signs for a season with Bath

RUGBY SHORTS FORMER England fly-half Danny Cipriani has agreed a deal to join Bath on an “extended one-year contract” that begins in...

Eye contact costs Carreras nine weeks

RUGBY SHORTS NEWCASTLE winger Mateo Carreras, 21, has been banned for nine matches after admitting intentional contact with the eye of Wasps’...

Hat-trick for Mafi as Reds go top

AUSTRALIA ROUND-UP By ADAM ELLIS THE REDS regained top spot in Super Rugby AU with a 46-14 victory that condemned the Waratahs...

Smith’s Steelers extend their unbeaten run to 18

JAPAN ROUND-UP By MATT MCILRAITH THE Kobelco Steelers extended their unbeaten run to 18 games after outclassing Yamaha Jubilo 53-22. Wayne Smith’s...

Van der Merwe gets show on the road

MLR ROUND-UP By SAM JACKSON LA GILTINIS’ star-studded line-up tasted victory in their maiden match in Major League Rugby, beating New...

Griquas edge it by a single point

SOUTH AFARICA FRANCHISE CUP By GEORGE LAWRENCE GRIQUAS edged past the Pumas 23-22 in an ill-disciplined clash in Kimberley. While they had boasted much...

How the Crusaders built greatness to conquer Super Rugby

The Crusaders are approaching the 25th anniversary of their foundation, with silverware rarely eluding their grasp in their trials of combat...

Young Guns: Worcester Warriors fly-half Fin Smith

Name-checked by England head coach Eddie Jones earlier this month, we meet the young Warriors playmaker

Burns excited to reconnect with Tigers fans

FREDDIE Burns cannot wait to play in front of the Tigers faithful after agreeing a return to Welford Road for next...

Kyle Evans is on rampage at Doncaster Knights after Rhinos blow

Jon Newcombe meets the Doncaster Knights who has hit the ground running in the Championship this season

St Peter’s learned how to take on the big boys

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby‘s great schools NO sooner had I mentioned recently that Campion were the only...

Dad’s Army given the hurry up in America

RUGBY MATTERS IS it me or is there a delicious irony over in the USA where the always innovative MLR has...

Lions need jokers to entertain the pack | Brendan Gallagher

This summer's Lions tour looks set to miss out of its traditions of old – so what will remain?