Leicester Tigers wrap up deal for Super Rugby lock

A position that Geordan Murphy has been keen to bolster at Leicester

Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit rejects Harlequins move

Paul Gustard's personal journey to South Africa wasn't enough to lure the Boks star to the Stoop

Cain column: It is about time CVC told us what they are up to

As CVC plot a takeover of major competitions in northern hemisphere rugby, Nick Cain writes about how little is known

Chris Ashton signs for Harlequins after leaving Sale

Well, that didn't take long...

Saracens allay coronavirus fears over Vunipolas by making Mako available for selection

Mako Vunipola stands in line to play against Leicester Tigers this weekend after returning to the UK via Hong Kong recently

Move away from the Premiership on the cards for Bath fly-half Freddie Burns

Burns is unhappy at falling behind Rhys Priestland in Bath's selection plans

Maturing Jack Maunder ready for next Test

Neale Harvey talks to the player recalled to the England squad having played in Argentina back in 2017

How to Become a Successful Rugby Player at University?

How can you become a successful rugby player at university? Most students ask themselves this question because of their enthusiasm and...

Williams column: Recalling Liam Williams and Josh Navidi would be a panic move

Wales want to avoid a third successive defeat at Twickenham, but Shane Williams writes why they shouldn't rush two of their...

Exclusive: Six Nations to go behind paywall for £300m

How CVC acquiring a stake in the Six Nations might take the tournament behind a paywall

Mako Vunipola to miss England’s clash with Wales as prop self-isolates following flight via Hong Kong

Coronavirus fears have seen Mako Vunipola held back from rejoining his England teammates in camp

Guscott column: Manu Tuilagi is ready to find holes in Wales’ defence

Jeremy Guscott gives his thoughts ahead of England versus Wales at Twickenham, where the hosts will be looking for a display...

English Rugby Union Slipping Into a Sorry State

It’s been a dramatic rugby season as always, with recent events on and off the pitch providing all sorts of talking...

Leicester Tigers add firepower in wing Nemani Nadolo

Leicester fans who are missing Nemani Nadolo will have another Fijian to fill the void

Exeter Chiefs sign Aaron Hinkley from rivals Gloucester

Rob Baxter also comments on the signing of Scarlets centre Corey Baldwin

Chris Ashton leaves Sale Sharks and is heavily rumoured with Harlequins

The former England wing hits the open market after leaving Sale

Top 8 Betting Tips for Online Betting Beginners

Online betting has been prominent in today’s generation. Some people do it for entertainment, while some do it for a living...

Baxter: I don’t think a score was certain

ROB Baxter said he would not make an issue of the controversial penalty try, The Exeter DoR commented: “I asked the...

Ref Ridley hands Quins a poetic final flourish

■By NICK CAIN Quick thinking: Harlequins’ Paul Lasike crashes over for their opening try from Danny Care’s tap penalty Selling the...

Tuilagi has mischievous smile that says – I’m ready

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Big difference: Manu Tulagi was dangerous against Ireland ANY time the England forwards play...

DREAM TEAM

COLIN QUIGLEY, DONCASTER AND FORMER L’AQUILA, BEZIERS, MOSELEY AND ROTHERHAM PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...

‘Gobby’ Biggar must learn to control himself

COLIN BOAG Having his say: Dan Biggar sounds off against the French I recently insulted scrum-halves by calling them gobby, which...

Sorrell: All the coaches will stay at Sarries

■By NEALE HARVEY Star turns: Jamie George, Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell, playing against Ireland Loyal: Kevin Sorrell SARACENS backs coach...

Italy still planning for finale

IRELAND’S Six Nations game against Italy in Dublin on March 8 has been postponed because of coronavirus – but the Italian...

New Shark Lood homes in on London Irish prey

■By JON NEWCOMBE High top: Lood De Jager wins a lineout against Japan MAD keen as he is about golf, Lood...

Scotland can pass French test says Bradbury

NEWS EXTRA ■By BRYN PALMER SCOTLAND No.8 Magnus Bradbury is confident his side can derail France’s Grand Slam bandwagon when the...

Top 14 shun virus threat to go ahead on schedule

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick: Joris Jurand ran in three tries in the first half for Brive Yesterday’s Top 14 matches...

Jarrod enjoying new voice in Wales camp

NEWS EXTRA ■By STEFFAN THOMAS WALES haven’t had the best of times in the Six Nations, but Jarrod Evans hopes his...

Captain Morgan puts full focus on Scarlets

NEWS EXTRA ■By STEFFAN THOMAS JAC Morgan is determined to use his experiences as Wales U20 captain to help establish himself...

In-form Met bag bumper triumph at home

Championship & Division One round-up ■By CARL FIELD CARDIFF Met made it four straight wins to move up into third in...

Cardiff back with a bang to increase lead

■By CHRIS GRAHAM Cardiff …………41 Bridgend ………12 CARDIFF may not have played a league fixture for six weeks, but they showed...

Bad memories banished thanks to Pinches’ try

■By STEVEN SMITH Llandovery ….17 Merthyr ……….14 REVENGE was sweet for Llandovery as they erased the bitter memory of their last-gasp...

Vale boost survival hopes with drab draw

■By ROB COLE Carmarthen Q …6 Ebbw Vale ………6 EBBW Vale pulled off another great away day display to move further...

Sorry day for Turks as Wizards power to win

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Llanelli …………18 Aberavon………48 ABERAVON thrashed Llanelli at Parc Y Scarlets to solidify their position in the top three...

Newport finally end Sardis Road hoodoo

■By ALEX BYWATER Pontypridd ….12 Newport ……….17 NEWPORT won at Sardis Road for the first time in 13 seasons as they...

Oscar strikes late as RGC snatch away victory

Premiership ■By PAUL HOPKINS Swansea ………24 RGC ………………25 A LAST-GASP Oscar Lennon try saw RGC battle back from behind to clinch...

Ebbw ace Rubasniak earns first Test call for Poland

NEWS EXTRA ■By ROB COLE DAWID Rubasniak should have been battling relegation and the elements for Ebbw Vale at Carmarthen Quins...

Sharks show killer instinct for a third win on the road

■By ADAM ELLIS Try double: On loan Harlequins centre Joe Marchant scored twice for the Blues QUEENSLAND Reds head coach Brad...

Tom staying at Kingsholm

GLOUCESTER’S Kiwi utility back Tom Marshall, 29, has signed a contract extension. The Cherry and Whites have not disclosed the length...

Japan edge out Uruguay

CAPTAIN Chihito Matsui scored the only try as Japan defeated Uruguay 5-0 in the final of the 7s Challenger Series in...

Quins keep Cavubati

HARLEQUINS Fiji Test lock Tevita Cavubati, 32, has signed a new contract. Quins have not disclosed the length of contract. “He’s...

Cannon gets three weeks

EALING second row James Cannon has been banned for three weeks for striking Jersey’s Janco Venter with his elbow. He is...

Taute goes under knife

LEICESTER centre Jaco Taute has been sidelined for an “extended period” after suffering a torn bicep in his left arm against...

Tipuric ends speculation

RUGBY SHORTS WALES flanker and Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric, 30, has signed a new three-year deal with the region to end...

Clubs call for EGM

THE WRU will be forced to hold an extraordinary general meeting by clubs over the new funding method introduced. The governing...

Ulster sign Mathewson

FORMER New Zealand scrum-half Alby Mathewson will join Ulster on a one-year contract in July. The 34-year-old, who has won five...

Injury blow for Carbery

IRELAND fly-half Joey Carbery is set to undergo surgery on his ankle. Carbery, 24, was ruled out of the Six Nations...

Olympic hopefuls on marks

NEWS EXTRA AN initial 24-strong GB Women’s Sevens training squad has been announced for the summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. England’s Emily...

Hunter gets Red Roses off to a flyer

NEWS EXTRA THE Red Roses remain on course to claim consecutive Grand Slams after a 27-0 win over Ireland at Doncaster...

Courtney can top the lot for caps

■By NEALE HARVEY Indefatigable: Courtney Lawes in go-forward mood for England against Ireland PICTURE: Getty Images 84 caps: Johnson 85 caps:...