I’m gutted and so sorry says Stuart

SCOTLANDcaptain Stuart Hogg says he’s “gutted” about the mistake which cost his side a try against Ireland and apologised to his...

Hogg drops a clanger as Sexton wins battle of the new captains

By NICK CAIN Leading from front: Johnny Sexton scores Ireland’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Power: CJ Stander of Ireland hands-off...

Tompkins has proved himself – he must start against the Irish

SHANE WILLIAMS VERDICT When Wayne Pivac woke up yesterdaymornin g he would have wanted a victory. He would have wished for...

Adams up there with world’s best says new boss

HAT-TRICK hero Josh Adams was labelled one of the world’s best by boss Wayne Pivac after the prolific winger followed up...

There’s still lots to work on, stresses Wayne

By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac told Wales the real challenge is around the corner after this opening...

Sharks join fight for Premier 15s licence as RFU audit looms

SALE Sharks have launched a bid to enter the Premier 15s next season. The RFU will award four licences in March...

Talent-spotter Turner seeking more gems

By STEFFAN THOMAS New recruits: Nick Tompkins, left, and Will Rowlands PAUL Turner hopes the work he has done in identifying...

Schmit on call to end Clermont try drought

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Expert opinion: Joe Schmidt is spending two weeks as consultant to Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Those Top...

Woolf opens door for Folau Test comeback

ISRAEL Folau will be considered for Tonga selection if he performs well for Catalan Dragons, says coach Kristian Woolf. The former...

Blues line up Warrior Scully to rival Evans

By ALEX BYWATER Playmaker: Luke Scully Departing: Jason Tovey CARDIFF Blues are set to bolster their back-line with the signing of...

Pooler on course for fourth successive title

Welsh round-up PONTYPOOL took another stride towards a fourth consecutive National Championship title with a 15-12 home defeat of rivals Bedwas....

Struggling Steelmen put to the sword

Newport ……….20 Ebbw Vale ……3 NEWPORT came up with three tries in the mud to ease their relegation concerns and plunge...

Super sub Wilson wings in for late winner

Welsh Premiership Llanelli ……….24 Llandovery ….21 LLANELLI ended a run of six successive defeats to Llandovery with a vital victory that...

Premiership open salary cap consultation to the fans

PREMIERSHIP Rugby have opened a public consultation into their salary cap regulations in the wake of Saracens’ relegation for spending over...

Vermeulen kicking on under Chiefs tutelage

NEALE HARVEY on Exeter’s two unsung South Africans who are more than proving their worth Star signing: Jacques Vermeulen. Nick Easter...

Game on to avoid dreaded ‘pool of death’

ENGLAND, currently third in the world rankings, must ensure they stay within the top four over the next ten months to...

Sunwolves state case with five-try win in Tokyo

By ADAM ELLIS Winning start: Sunwolves’ Ben Te’o PICTURE: Getty Images Capitulation: Joe Marchant tasted defeat on Blues debut BEN TE’O...

Reds bring in reserves

JERSEY Reds have signed two players from the Dragons on loan. Fly-half Arwel Robson and centre Connor Edwards, both 22, have...

Chief Kvesic in the clear

THE charge against Exeter back row Matt Kvesic for allegedly striking an opponent with his knee was dismissed by a disciplinary...

Api banned for 4 weeks

NORTHAMPTON lock Api Ratuniyarawa, 33, has been banned for four games for dangerous play. He was red carded in the 20-16...

Giles signs at Ospreys

WING Keelan Giles has agreed a two-year extension with Ospreys. The 22-year-old ex-Wales U20s international has been included in senior squads,...

Bristol win the battle for Sinckler

HARLEQUINS prop Kyle Sinckler’s move to Bristol has been confirmed. The 26- year-old Lions forward has signed a two-year deal. “Kyle...

Perfect season gets 2nds ready for step up

By JOHN LYON NATIONAL Two North leaders Caldy proved their impressive strength in depth with their 2nd XVs completing a perfect...

Welsh flyer joins Amps

WALES U20s flyer and Sevens international, Tomi Lewis, has joined Ampthill on loan from Scarlets for the rest of the season....

Tyro Warriors extend stay

WORCESTER winger Tom Howe and back row Caleb Montgomery, both 24, have signed two-year contract extensions tying them to Sixways until...

Graham’s staying put

SCOTLAND back row Gary Graham has signed a two-year extension at Newcastle Falcons. Graham, 27, who joined from Jersey in 2017,...

Gray back at Quins

HARLEQUINS have resigned hooker Joe Gray, 31, on loan from Saracens until the end of the season. Gray, who left Quins...

Saracens given the brush off

AN initial 15-man shortlist for the European Player of the Year award has been announced, with Leinster, Racing 92 and Exeter...

Pass-masters help Pivac through his first big test

By PETER JACKSON Starters: Josh Adams dives in for his first Three and easy: Josh Adams beats Italy’s Danilo Fischetti and...

Eddie is wrong to mention ‘brutal physicality’ in France

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Violent: Grégoire Lascubé is sent off by referee Stephen Hilditch against England...

Barnstaple tripped up by students

South West Premier A LAST-MINUTE try from winger Toby Williams threw a spanner in the title race as Exeter University beat...

Macc knife Gate to take over top spot

Northern Premier MACCLESFIELD take over at the top of the table following a 35-14 win at home to former league leaders...

Eight is great for wind-assisted Newport

Midlands Premier THE TIE of of the round was to be found in Shropshire, where Newport ran in eight tries on...

Ruthless Guernsey edge up on Rochford

London & South East Premier IN THE battle between first and third, league leaders Rochford Hundred just edged it 12-3 at...

Face-off with Canada for place in the semi-finals

DAY ONE WRAP ENGLAND men won both their games on day one of the Sydney Sevens to sit top of Pool...

YOUNG GUNS

LUKE GREEN LONDON IRISH PROP As a budding England tighthead prop, ask 18-yearold London Irish tyro Luke Green who his ideal...

Last-gasp block frustrates Esher

By JACQUI TURNER Old Redcliffians 25 Esher ………………25 THERE was nothing to separate Old Redcliffians and Esher as the hosts dramatically...

Sutton double as Caolan leads way

By JOHN CROYSDILL Sutton & Epsom…23 Barnes ………………17 THE last time Sutton recorded a league victory was at Barnes and they...

Westcliff have no answer to Taunton rush

By MIKE AMOS Taunton ……….43 Westcliff……….10 Taunton started at a fast pace and never looked back to record a convincing victory...

It’s bliss for the faithful as Juddians take charge

By NICK PITSON Henley …………….17pts Tonbridge ……….18pts Threat: Tonbridge’s Ryan Jackson tries to break through Henley’s Dave Hyde is stopped is...

Clifton turn up heat to leave them in control

By ADAM HUNTER Bournemouth 17 Clifton…………43 BOURNEMOUTH went into the game optimistic after a run of near-misses, but the Bristol side...

Thompson spot on to lift OAs

By WILL JENNINGS Worthing…………….29 Old Albanian ……30 MORGAN THOMPSON was the hero as his late kick secured a thrilling victory for...

Reds not there just for the ride

By SIMON LORD Bury St Edmunds 17 Redruth ………………33 REDS maintained their excellent run of form with a hard-fought win. The...

Cool finish by Young earns Lions their win

By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester L ……17 Dings Crus ……15 LIONS just about deserved victory after a nail-biting finish. Dings had the...

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

CEIRON THOMAS FORMER SCARLETS, LEEDS CARNEGIE AND CORNISH PIRATES FLY-HALF I always dreamt of being a Scarlets player growing up around...

Park stand up to Chester questions

By HARRY GRAY Sedgley Park……27 Chester ………………14 SEDGLEY PARK saw off a second-half fightback from Chester as they secured an eventually...

Dale take spring out of Hoppers

By MIKE MITCHELL Preston G’h…………14 Tynedale …………29 TYNEDALE took the spoils at Lightfoot Green as composure near the try line let...

Stour run up the board at Scunthorpe

By STEVE WILLIAMS Scunthorpe … 15 Stourbridge…76 STOURBRIDGE ran in 12 tries on the road to further dent bottom-of-the-table Scunthorpe’s points...

Hinckley catch the eye as run continues

By CHRISTIAN EVANS Fylde………………17pts Hinckley …………27pts CHRIS Campbell hailed his Hinckley team as they made it eight wins from nine, powering...

Hull upset Students as O’Donnell stands out

By RICHARD GORE Hull………………33 L’boro…………….20 HULL overcame a strong Loughborough side to record a well-won victory thanks in part to a...