Frustrating refs don’t follow laws

I’M a junior referee (L9) and while I’m moving towards my dotage still referee Seniors, Age Grade and University teams. My...

SIX OF THE BEST AULD ALLIANCE ENCOUNTERS AT MURRAYFIELD

Classic: Scotland’s Jim Calder dives over to score in 1984 1984 Scotland 21 France 12 A classic Grand Slam decider on...

Hastings can ease the noisy Russell debate

Brendan Gallagher looks at the key areas where Scotland can halt the French Grand Slam march WHAT with post World Cup...

French bench power proves the difference

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Scotland U20…22 France U20……29 FRANCE edged past Scotland at Netherdale with the bonus point secured just after the...

Cleall claims hat-trick in 10-try blitz

By ADAM ELLIS Powerplay: Poppy Cleall blasts through Kayleigh Powell to score her third try POPPY Cleall scored a hattrick as...

Wales show ‘calon’ as Sam drops late winner

By SAM JACKSON SAM Costelow’s late drop-goal secured a memorable victory for Wales with a performance the young Leicester fly-half says...

Moffett: Six Nations TV storm is ridiculous

By PETER JACKSON THE Six Nations Council came under renewed fire yesterday over their decision to prohibit joint bids for live...

It’s no joke! Alun Wyn wants Joe on carpet

By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler gives Alun Wyn Jones a tweak Vinnie Jones’ ‘crotch grab’ on Paul Gascoigne ALUN Wyn Jones...

My Life in Rugby: Former Leicester Tiger back Matt Smith

Now Leicester Tigers academy head coach after retiring last season

Courtney Lawes could challenge Jason Leonard’s record number of caps, says Day

Former Northampton Saints teammate Christian Day can see Lawes playing for England for four more years

Owen Farrell v Dan Biggar: The Testosterone Test

Nick Cain looks at the intriguing battle between two Lions at Twickenham this weekend in the Six Nations

How does Bernard Le Roux measure against the great French locks?

Brendan Gallagher looks at how South Africa-born lock duo Bernard Le Roux and Paul Willemse are excelling for France

New Sale Sharks lock Lood de Jager hones in on Exiles

The Springboks giant will may his long-awaited debut for Sale Sharks on Friday night

National One Rams are head-butted by RFU points deduction

Rams chief executive tells TRP how the RFU's decision to fine and deduct the club five points was too excessive

Rugby Matters: The greatest teams have had special joy of six

As Eddie Jones pilots hybrid players in his Six Nations teams, Brendan Gallagher looks at the role of a No.6

Anthony Watson starts for England against Wales, as Underhill misses out

Mark Wilson also starts for England at openside flanker against Wales in the Six Nations

England’s Six Nations finale in Rome postponed due to coronavirus

Six Nations organisers are expected to announce the decision later on Thursday

Jackson column: Alun Wyn Jones needs to walk tall at Twickenham

Wales need their captain and Ken 'The Sheriff' Owens to be on point for their Six Nations clash against England

Worcester’s Ryan Mills to make Premiership switch to Wasps

'He can play in that Jimmy Gopperth mould' - Mills to join Wasps ahead of the 2020-21 season

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...