England captain Owen Farrell commits long-term future to Saracens

Farrell is one appearance away from hitting 200 for Saracens

Rugby Matters: Rediscovered – lost treasure of Los Pumas

The young genius deprived of a being a star centre for Argentina by tragedy

Worcester Warriors appoint Ted Hill, 21, as captain in new leadership group

To be assisted by Matt Moulds and Will Butler at Sixways

Mitch Eadie is back at Bristol and finds a whole new look to Bears

The Bristol academy product and Rovers fan is back where it all began, which means playing at Ashton Gate

Nine more test positive for COVID-19 after latest round of Premiership testing

Premiership Rugby confirm number of positive tests from 856 screened over the past week

Elliot Daly becomes third England star to commit to Saracens in recent days

The British & Irish Lion joins Jamie George and Mako Vunipola in re-signing with Saracens

Cain column: Kiwi knives are out for ‘dud’ Gatland

The Chiefs remain winless in Super Rugby Aotearoa, faring little better than before lockdown

Welsh regions fret over government’s ban on scrums

The Welsh Assembly has issued a blanket ban on scrums from taking place due to fear of COVID-19 spike

Jackson column: High time Cardiff put up a statue of Billy Boston

An embryonic superstar lines up with different teams in the months before Wales contrived to lose him at the age of...

Guscott column: Can Finn Russell help Scotland gain more Lions places?

Jeremy Guscott looks at the case for Scotland to have a first Test starter for the Lions since Tom Smith in...

British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa to go ahead as scheduled in 2021

The pandemic nor fixture congestion will impact the Lions tour of South Africa in 2021, as Lions announce tour to go...

World Rugby seek new referees chief as Alain Rolland moves on

The former Leinster scrum-half is leaving his role as high-performance officials manager

Land-Based or Online Casino — Which One to Pick?

If you’re ready to embark on a new and exciting gambling journey, there are a few decisions you need to make....

Jackson column: RFU ban destroyed Steve Pilgrim’s shot at Red Rose

Exiled from ever playing for England for going on trial to feature for Leeds Rhinos Seconds

Newcastle centre Johnny Williams completes switch to Scarlets

Williams, 23, is eligible to play for Wales through his father

Exclusive: Yorkshire Carnegie disband academy as RFU pull funding support

The likes of Stuart Hooper, Danny Care and Jordan Crane came through the academy at Leeds

Wasps starlets Jacob Umaga and Alfie Barbeary among 15 to sign new terms

Senior figures Joe Launchbury and Dan Robson also commit to playing at Ricoh Arena

Delays on new stadium sees London Irish agree to play at Stoop

The pandemic has led to Irish's new stadium in Brentford not finishing construction on time

Delon Armitage closing in on surprise move in England

The ex-England full-back has spent the past eight years in France with Toulon and Lyon

Williams column: Global icon Dan Carter shows love for grassroots

Dan Carter's return to boyhood club Southbridge is something Shane Williams did late in his care

Leicester Tigers source reveals last stages of Manu Tuilagi renewal talks

Leicester had given Tuilagi and others in contract talks a July 1 deadline to agree new terms

Ireland players agree 10 per cent wage cut for rest of 2020 with IRFU

Wage deferrals will also impact players earning over a certain wage and discussions on wage cuts reach outcome

Harrington column: FFR agree brutal schedule for Top 14 and Pro D2

James Harrington reports on how the 2020-21 French rugby schedule is shaping up and the outlook for Beziers

Young Guns: Ealing Trailfinders scrum-half Dan Hiscocks

A player who left Ospreys and took the route to the Championship with Ealing

It’s official: Sale Sharks have signed Manu Tuilagi

Tuilagi keeps his England career alive by remaining in the Premiership with Sale Sharks

Club before country as Wales prop Tomas Francis signs for Exeter

Tighthead prop Francis is one of 30 players to agree extensions at Exeter Chiefs

PRO14 broadcaster Premier Sports ditch core production partner

Premier Sports have cancelled their contract with production company Sunset & Vine

Dream Team: Jersey Reds lock/flanker Macauley Cook

Cook made 167 appearances for Cardiff Blues before leaving this summer

Gloucester add Logovi’i Mulipola to pack on short-term deal

The Samoan prop was one of two new signings announced by Gloucester over the weekend

Room 101: London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke

Dogs are better than cats in the eyes of the Exiles prop

My Life in Rugby: Former Sale Sharks back row Apollo Perelini

A teammate of Scott Gibbs in league, an opponent of Martin Johnson's in age-grade union, read Perelini's dual-code tales

Leicester target Nick Abendanon signs deal to stay in French rugby

FORMER England full-back Nick Abendanon has rejected the chance of moving back to the Premiership to stay in France next season....

Cut again,Sweeney and Jones!

WE are told that the 149 redundancies announced by the RFU will be shared across the the workforce,but there are fears...

Kiwi knives are out for Gatland the ‘dud’

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN WHEN Warren Gatland hove into Hamilton after the World Cup to coach the...

Whenever play resumes,listen to Hewett

THE RFU released their ‘return to rugby roadmap’ last week,concerning the return of the community game. It shows there has been...

Exeter brand change was key to success

Get rid of gimmicks COULDN’T agree more with Colin Boag regarding Exeter Chiefs,Sale Sharks,Newcastle Falcons and all the other marketing name...

State school PE staff work hardest to provide rugby

IN RESPONSE to Jordan Crane’s remarks in last week’s My Life in Rugby re state school rugby. While accurate in regard...

Why restart the Prem?

I’M PUZZLED as to why the Premiership need to finish the season. As Saracens are in the Premiership for season 2019/2020...

Aussie golden time fails to find a winner

By SAM JACKSON THE REBELS and Reds drew 18-18 at Brookvale Oval on Friday,after the novelty of golden point extra time...

Can Russell help Scots gain more Lions places?

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK JEREMY GUSCOTT World class? Finn Russell needs to be back playing for Scotland PICTURE: Getty Images...

DREAMTEAM

DAVE PORECKI,WARATAHS AND FORMER LONDON IRISH,SARACENS AND MANLY MARLINS HOOKER,CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Harry...

Fans will remember the players who stayed loyal

COLIN BOAG Leaving: Manu Tuilagi This is a time when you have to try to find some positives somewhere,and as the...

Sowrey slams call to cut off Counties pathway

By NEALE HARVEY ABANDONING the aspirational county pathway for players at U20s and senior level will have a devastating effect on...

Clubs give full support to revised fixture schedule

PREMIERSHIP clubs will play seven games in four weeks when the league restarts in August. The first four rounds of fixtures...

Warrior Richie targets Scotland return

By GARY HEATLY RICHIE Gray is aiming for a Scotland recall following his return to Glasgow Warriors after eight years playing...

Ashley: Judge me by my skill not my skin

By NEALE HARVEY Commitment: Ashley Johnson on the break for Wasps PICTURE: Getty images Exciting: Jack Willis Detail: Dai Young ASHLEY...

Ben bids to make Tigers great again

By JON NEWCOMBE One-club man: Ben Youngs has spent 13 unbroken years at Leicester PICTURES: Getty Images Gone: Manu Tuilagi,Kyle Eastmond,Telusa...

Eadie’s back and he’s found a whole new Bristol waiting

By NEALE HARVEY RETURNING Bristol hero Mitch Eadie admits to being staggered by the pace of change at the club. Academy...

Sharks tribute to legendary kit man ‘Bleasy’

NEWS EXTRA By SAM DIAMOND SALE Sharks’ beloved kit man Alan Blease has passed away at the age of 69, following...

FFR agree schedule… and it will be brutal!

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Released: Hugo Bonneval is joining Pau from Toulon PICTURE: Getty Images For France’s internationals, especially those playing...