Homegrown Jamie Blamire becomes latest player to commit to Newcastle

The Falcons academy product has scored six tries in 14 appearances this season

Room 101: Doncaster Knights wing and ex-Saint Howard Packman

The Doncaster wing takes us through his biggest pet peeves

Young Guns: London Irish prop Luke Green

Get to know the England U20 tighthead who will start against Scotland this weekend at Myreside

Scarlets find their successor to Brad Mooar

It's an inside job at Parc y Scarlets as defence coach Glenn Delaney is set to succeed fellow Kiwi Brad Mooar

Jacques Vermeulen kicking on at Exeter after brush with Nick Easter

Neale Harvey meets Exeter Chiefs' Jacques Vermeulen and Jannes Kirsten - both already making an impact

Transfers: Wasps lose flanker Thibaud Flament to Toulouse

News regarding the packs of Wasps and Harlequins

Jackson column: Sean Lineen led the way for Six Nations invasion

How the trickle of Kiwis into the Six Nations started with Scotland centre Sean Lineen

Cain column: Pressure can turn even the best refs into homers

EDDIE Jones has a habit of stirring the pot, and he did it in the build-up to England‘s Six Nations opener...

Talent-spotter Paul Turner seeking more gems for WRU

"The Welsh Exiles programme has gone from strength to strength" - how can Wales find more Tompkins and Rowlands?

What English rugby can learn from South Africa’s World Cup win

English rugby is almost in crisis after a thrashing at the hands of France in their Six Nations opener, with Eddie...

Dream Team: Cornish Pirates and ex-Bristol hooker Tom Channon

Cornish Pirates hooker Tom Channon takes us through his Dream Team formed of the best players he has taken to the...

Gallagher column: Small, strong – Dupont is ideal for the French way

Morgan Parra, Maxime Machenaud and Jonathan Pelissie have all come and gone – Antoine Dupont represents the real France

Leicester Tigers lead the chase for Ross Moriarty

Leicester seek to bolster front row and back row for next season, with Wales flanker Moriarty just one of their targets

Win tickets to Wales v France courtesy of Dove Men+Care

With the Guinness Six Nations 2020 underway, Dove Men+Care are giving you the chance to win two tickets to Wales v...

Nick Tompkins must start for Wales, says Shane Williams

Nick Tompkins is a must-start for Saturday's trip to Ireland after impressing on debut

The best things in life, we do for others

In an increasingly self-obsessed world, true selflessness is a rare commodity. AIG Life recognise that life insurance is the only form...

Guscott column: Furbank’s got a high tackle rate – and needs it in Paris

Jeremy Guscott previews Le Crunch by examining how George Furbank can deputise for Anthony Watson

A snap Q&A with England head coach Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones discusses Billy Vunipola, Ben Earl, Jacob Umaga, and staying enthusiastic for the new World Cup cycle

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...