Q&A – Susie Appleby: So refreshing to be treated as equals at Exeter Chiefs

The new three-year cycle of the Premier 15s welcomed Exeter Chiefs to the league's structure as a new club. Neale Harvey...

Harlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt sheds the pounds to cash in with Eddie

Quins talisman Dombrandt, yet to be capped by England, tells Neale Harvey how he has grafted to get into Test condition

‘No hurry’ as Cipriani decides to take a break

What are the next steps for Danny Cipriani after his exit at Gloucester early in the season?

Tackling below the wait won’t end the injury risks | Jeremy Guscott

Jerry Guscott recalls his own experience with concussion during his career, suffering only one blackout that he is aware of

Postive tests at Leicester sees Premiership clash with Newcastle called off

Tigers trip to Kingston Park on Boxing Day cancelled due to positive tests and resulting number of squad forced to self-isolate

Consistency key for high jumper Freddie Steward, after breakthrough year at Leicester Tigers

Former England U20 star Steward reflects on 2020, ending the year as Leicester's nailed-on starter at full-back

You lot are subs right? | Nick Cain

Nick Cain looks at how squads attempting to build an atmosphere at empty stadiums can cross the line

Newcastle confirm signings of Argentina pair Santiago Grondona and Mateo Carreras

As reported in TRP, Falcons have completed deals for Pumas flanker Grondona and wing Carreras

Japan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

Argentina prop Chaparro joins Bristol Bears

Capped 54 times by Los Pumas, tighthead Chaparro is set to move to Ashton Gate next month

The mood’s positive at Wasps and we’re ready now for Sale says Thomas Young

Wasps flanker Thomas Young is raring to go as attentions switch back to the Premiership

Wasps 33-14 Montpellier: Alfie Barbeary puts the sting back into Wasps

Wasps flanker Barbeary outshines Louis Picamoles in convincing victory for the Premiership club over Montpellier

Leinster 35-19 Northampton: 13th-straight loss for Saints but signs of hope in defeat

Leinster captain Garry Ringrose credits Saints with their performance at the RDS

JEREMY GUSCOTT

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Tackling below the waist won’t end the injury risks Poor technique: Northampton centre Piers Francis gets...

DREAM TEAM

DEAN HAMMOND, THE EALING AND FORMER WORCESTER, WESTERN PROVINCE AND SOUTH AFRICA U20s WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH...

Player welfare is more than concussion alone

COLIN BOAG Suffering: Former Wales No.8 Alix Popham has early dementia During the week Sir Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby,...

Scotland ace Hastings signs for Glos

GLOUCESTERhave signed Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings to fill the hole left by Danny Cipriani’s departure. Cipriani, capped 16 times by England,...

Toulon pull plug two hours before KO

SCARLETS’ Champions Cup match at home to Toulon on Friday was called off less than two hours before kick-off. Toulon pulled...

Boyd: Big teams will miss out on quarters

Critic: Chris Boyd CHRIS BOYD believes the current European Champions Cup format will result in some of best teams in the...

Alun Wyn injury blow for Wales

WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones could miss the start of the Six Nations after it was announced he may be absent...

Green light for Eddie’s Japan gig

ENGLAND coach Eddie Jones can continue as a consultant for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath. The RFU deemed there was...

JAMES HARRINGTON

FRENCH COLUMN Club vs Country row set to rumble on Building: Fabien Galthie with his players after Autumn Nations Cup final...

Try-scoring hooker who couldn’t hit a barn door!

THE FORMER LEICESTER, WASPS AND LONDON IRISH HOOKER AND NEXT PHASE ACADEMY DIRECTOR JAMES BUCKLAND MY LIFEIN RUGBY Try time: James...

Gilpin in pole to replace Gosper

WORLD Rugby are expected to confirm the appointment of an English chief executive next month, with Alan Gilpin emerging as the...

Hastings declined ‘competitive offer’

DANNY Wilson says Adam Hastings was made “a very competitive offer” not to leave Glasgow for Gloucester, but that in the...

Georgian star Giorgi signs for Gloucester

GLOUCESTER have signed Georgia centre Giorgi Kveseladze on an undisclosed-length contract. The 23-year-old has 29 caps and played in the Autumn...

Academics urge ministers to ban tackling in schools

THE Government have been told to ban tackling in school rugby- a day after a legal claim was officially sent to...

Unbeaten Harlequins get a Worcester Warriors warning

Harlequins travel to Sixways looking to uphold their perfect record in the Premier 15s on Sunday

Bristol Bears enjoy an eight-try romp against DMP Sharks

Two tries apiece for Phoebe Murray and Alisha Butchers hand Bristol victory on the road at DMP Sharks

Lightning fade after dazzling start stuns Sarries

Marlie Packer inspired Saracens to overturn a 24-12 deficit on the brink of half-time to storm back to victory over Loughborough...

Prop star Maud Muir gets Wasps off to a flyer

Wasps shoot up to third in the Premier 15s standings with victory over Gloucester-Hartpury at Twyford Avenue

Kate Zackary seals a six-try rout for super Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs Women seal 38-0 win over Sale Sharks in battle of the two newcomers to the Premier 15s

YOUNG GUNS

CHARLIEATKINSON WASPS FLY-HALF Charlie Atkinson’s first two Premiership games could hardly have been more different. After delighting in his Wasps debut...

JEFF PROBYN

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Breakdown clearouts have made risks worse Change of tactics: Jonah Lomu didn’t run round...

Durham have shone since rugby’s dawn

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Recent star man: Cameron Nordi-Kelemeti, now with Newcastle. Charlie Adamson kicks...

Wallabies v Wales again

WALLABIES will thank their lucky stars at being drawn with ninth-ranked Wales for the next World Cup. Wales and Australia have...

Squirrels go hunting for nuts in winter

THE Australians have a name for it, squirrel-gripping. Charlie Rorke was found guilty of the offence on debut for Stade Francais...

PETER JACKSON

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Wales miss out on the great SA invasion Welsh Kiwi: Hadleigh Parke PICTURE: Getty Images...

French mean machine generate masterpiece

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

Outrage from fans as Wood escapes sanction

By SAM JACKSON FANStook to Twitter yesteday to question the controversial decision not to penalise Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood for...

Portugal may be the dark horse to keep an eye on

SO we already knew 12 of the RWC2023 finalists and this week we got the pool draw which in some cases...

RUGBY MATTERS

A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from...

BT Sport continue broadcasting Prem until 2024

On air: BT Sport panel PREMIERSHIP Rugby have agreed a new deal with BT Sport which will see the broadcaster show...

World Cup Katy calls time on England

By SAM JACKSON Praise: Simon Middleton ENGLAND’S 2014 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Katy Daley-Mclean has decided to retire from international rugby....

North West grassroots rugby set to kick off in January

By GEORGE LAWRENCE GRASSROOTS rugby is set for a return as teams throughout the North West of England prepare for a...

Rugby values help Future Hope boys to blossom

TWENTY years on I set myself the task this week of zapping the phone and tracking down a few of the...

Future Hope – Where are they now?

BACK ROW Mhd Yunus Hussain: Team captain, classy fly-half with textbook passing skills. Married with two boys. Worked for over a...

Kolkata’s ‘street kids’ find solace on the field

Brendan Gallagher recalls his eye-opening trip to Kolkata in 2000 to meet the Future Hope team Classy centre: Sukra Ekka on...

All Blacks are blessing for Italy!

SO ITALY will share a pool with New Zealand for the seventh time in ten World Cups when the jamboree begins...

Oh Danny Boy! Look in mirror before moaning

SHOCK! Horror! Blow me down with a feather duster! An international No.9 thinks he knows sharp practice when he sees it....