RFU cutbacks could halt Cornish production line

By NEALE HARVEY Axed: Neil Smith CORNWALL’S renowned production line is in danger of grinding to a halt amid swingeing RFU...

Get real, we’ve had our fill of fake news

I’M all for sporting bodies vigorously fighting their corner in the PR and publicity stakes, accentuating the positive whenever possible, but...

All square for Uruguay and Spain

IT’S been a case of honours even in Montevideo with Uruguay and Spain sharing their quick-fire Test series with a win...

Rob backs Biden

JOE BIDEN’S slow motion ‘coronation’ as President of the USA will have been causing excitement to his extended family in Ireland...

Robinson’s Oaks can flourish in new home

Game changer: Romania’s new all-seater stadium in Bucharest COVID has been doing its worst all over the rugby world but the...

Higgins hopeful Rosslyn Park 7s will go ahead

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points IT’S looking bleaker and bleaker out there for...

Franco: Italy must fight with new pride

DANIEL GALLAN talks to Franco Smith the coach charged with making Italy competitive again Moment of hope: Jake Polledri scores against...

Doris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the...

Let’s blood wannabees and see if they cope

NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby...

By Dickens! Something is about to turn up for the Islands

IT IS difficult to know how many copies of David Copperfield are bought by members of the South Seas rugby community...

Jamie is a classic competitor

WHENit comes to the Premiership’s G-men, the flanker Jamie Gibson - newly signed by Gloucester after spells with London Irish, Leicester...

He’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn...

Wallabies rally for Rennie’s first win

By SAM JACKSON Match winner: Taniela Tupou seals the deal for Australia PICTURE: Getty Images AUSTRALIA bounced back from their record...

Welshman behind the Australian resurgence

Steffan Thomas talks to Wallabies’ match analyst Craig Whelan GROWING up as a huge rugby fan near Port Talbot, Craig Whelan...

Jason’s out to make Britain’s kids healthier

Jon Newcombe talks to World Cup-winning hero Jason Robinson about his latest call to arms Mission: Jason Robinson talks to youngsters...

Sione: Youth gets chance

By STEFFAN THOMAS Opportunity: Sione Kalamafoni says younger players must put their hands up SIONE Kalamafoni has urged a youthful Scarlets...

Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians...

Protheroe has belief in new-look Ospreys

By ROB COLE Honest: Toby Booth Ospreys fan: Mat Protheroe is back home PICTURE: Getty Images THE all-conquering Leinster machine will...

Cooney on hand to keep Ulster on track

ULSTER skills coach Dan Soper believes the advantage lies with Glasgow Warriors ahead of their clash at the Kingspan tomorrow evening,...

Sexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap

THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match...

Man up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I...

Hamish eyes up France

SCOTLAND flanker Hamish Watson is looking at his options in France as he weighs up a move away from PRO14 outfit...

Skivington chases an extra No.10

GLOUCESTER boss George Skivington is still looking to improve his squad with the new season less than two weeks away from...

Pay-per-view Ealing

EALING TRAILFINDERS jumped onto the pay-perview bandwagon this weekend, charging £10 for their friendly against Newcastle Falcons. The Championship club, who...

Wainwright may stay

THE DRAGONS look to be winning their battle with Cardiff Blues to retain the services of Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright beyond...

Murphy’s future at Tigers hangs in the balance

Under threat: Geordan Murphy GEORDAN MURPHY is battling for his future as Leicester Tigers director of rugby with his contract due...

Baa-baas bad boys must wait to hear fate

THE Barbarians bubble breakers may have to wait another couple of weeks to discover their fate after charged by the RFU...

Yashenkov promises cash boost to Europe

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler KIRILL YASHENKOV, who is bidding to become president of Rugby...

ROOM 101

THE COVENTRY FLY-HALF TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND DAN LEWIS 1. Being pigeon-holed Bit...

Tipuric to return as Pivac finds support

WALES will be reunited with their supreme oneman breakdown service against Ireland in Dublin on Friday night. Justin Tipuric is set...

Trailfinders on right track

PICTURE: Getty Images Ealing Trailfinders showed they are becoming worthy of serious consideration as a potential Premiership team by beating newly-promoted...

Eddie flies to defence of ‘Manu sub’ Ollie

By NICK CAIN Exams: Ollie Lawrence OLLIE Lawrence, the Worcester centre who made his debut in England’s Six Nations title grab...

Leicester Tigers welcome Richard Wigglesworth to Welford Road

A surprise signing by Leicester Tigers as the new Premiership campaign draws closer

Toby Flood interview – We’re all fresh and ready to go for our Premiership return at Falcons

Newcastle Falcons and ex-England fly-half Toby Flood speaks in-depth with Neale Harvey about the Championship winners' long-awaited return to the Premiership

10 key moments in Exeter’s double-winning season in eyes of Rob Baxter

Rob Baxter talks to Neale Harvey on the events which showcased to him Exeter's capabilities to win the domestic-European double

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A Closer Look Into the Increasing Popularity of Lacrosse

The sport of lacrosse has a long history with the modern game having its roots in a tribal drill utilized by...

Dragons shut down for two weeks after coronavirus outbreak within squad

The next two PRO14 matches involving Dragons have been postponed after receving seven positive test results

Cain column: Irish prudence poses more questions to the RFU

Now is the time that unions are releasing their financial accounts - Nick Cain looks at the numbers and finds disparity...

Rugby Matters: Cosmopolitan Harlequins had serious wheels

Black History Month may have ended, but Brendan Gallagher sees no reason to not highlight the speed merchants to don the...

Harlequins name new captain after Chris Robshaw’s exit

Lewies holds the 'universal respect' of those at all levels of Harlequins, according to head of rugby Paul Gustard

Why New Zealand’s All Blacks have Dominated Rugby

The New Zealand All Blacks have been a force to reckon with in the world of rugby over the years. We...

Jamie Gibson signs for another Premiership club after leaving Saints

Gloucester continue their recruitment ahead of the 2020-21 season after adding Kyle Moyle and Jay Tyack earlier this week

Billy Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad

Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold

How to turn your online gambling into successful profit

Whether it is on the field, in the casino or online, we like to gamble. But liking something and being good...

Springboks dispell uncertainty with Sanzaar by staying in Rugby Championship

South Africa have committed to play in the Rugby Championship until 2030

Munster and Ireland great Peter O’Mahony has offers overseas

Neil Fissler reports on the future of Peter O'Mahony at the Irish province, as he enters the final year of his...

Dave Dennis is off to chase new dream in Major League Rugby

The Exeter Chiefs flanker reveals to TRP he has committed his future to rugby in the USA

Guscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins

Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...

Verdict: Ben Youngs’ story has plenty of years to run

Brendan Gallagher breaks down the nuts and bolts of England's victory over Italy, where Ben Youngs shined on cap No.100