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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: No room for ‘Razor’ in Gatland’s Lions
Scott Robertson is looking for an out after being overlooked for the All Blacks job by NZ Rugby, writes Nick Cain
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Tipuric key to getting Ospreys back on top
I’ll be at the Liberty Stadium today hoping the Ospreys can find a way to get back on the winning trail...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNick Cain names his England team to claim 2023 Rugby World Cup glory
Plus five players who Eddie Jones needs to take a look at this autumn
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: This breakdown re-think is just what the game needs
The ruck is being officiated strictly by the referee's own initiative, and that's been a long time coming writes Jeremy Guscott
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: Dylan Hartley a hard man? Not with his record
The former England captain, set to release his autobiography, is no 'hard man' in rugby's traditional sense
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Champion Bill Shankland showed Jacklin how it was done
Warrington RLFC's Shankland possessed an expertise that spanned more than just one sport, as Peter Jackson recounts
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: I remember the magic of those midweek matches
Brendan Gallagher recalls the derby nights under the lights of Pontypool's record-breaking 1983-84
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarrington column: Stade Francais looking less and less likely to be ready for Top 14 season
The Paris-based club has reported COVID-19 positive players have developed lesions on their lungs
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoDay the towering red army tasted epic defeat
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoNewcastle now have a pack to rival the big boys
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Talent: James Blackett kicks a penalty against Barnard Castle last season...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoIt’s time for changes,Eddie
NICK CAIN STICKS HIS NECK OUT AND PICKS HIS ENGLAND TEAM FOR THE 2023 WORLD CUP Ben Spencer, , Joe Simmonds...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Scarlets and Ospreys to win amid fireworks
Shane Williams previews the return of the PRO14 and expectations for the four Welsh regions
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: Overseas players are both cheaper and always on call
Jeff Probyn analyses Chris Boyd's claim that England's senior Men's team should have more English coaches and how its relative to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoIs record-setting Test prop Owen Franks off the pace in northern hemisphere scrums?
The Northampton Saints loosehead and All Blacks centurion Franks is operating at a '3 out of 10' by his admission
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Battered Dylan Hartley bitter ode to the dying of the light
Dylan Hartley's new book will detail the rigours of intense training under England head coach Eddie Jones
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Neal Hatley has the know-how to make Bath contenders
Jeremy Guscott responds to Bath's promotion of Neal Hatley to head coach
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Port Talbot wizardry fizzes on in Regan Grace
A hat-trick against Leeds Rhinos in SUper League has got everything talking about Regan Grace
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: England Sevens scrapping sounds alarm bell for World Sevens Series
Brendan Gallagher believes the England Sevens programme did everyything for player development, but nothing for silverware on the Sevens circuit
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoImanol goes through pain barrier in Basque country
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoBurke’s law has turned Epsom into champions
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Flyer: Kitan Ojo in action against Wellington Inset, below: Paul Burke...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Workload too heavy? Get players to lose bulk
Super Rugby Aotearoa format gives an idea of Northern Hemisphere rugby's fast and furious calendar structure, writes Nick Cain
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: The invisible stars are letting down PRO14
The stars of the Six Nations are often left absent in their PRO14 campaigns, writes Peter Jackson
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Features
/ 6 years agoWhy won’t Eddie pick Alex Dombrandt? It’s a mystery to Winterbottom
England and Harlequins great Peter Winterbottom deliberates why Dombrandt is being overlooked by the England head coach
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Exeter are clear favourites for the title
Jeremy Guscott hails the return of the Premiership this weekend, and will be watching Leicester and Exeter most keenly
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoAmpleforth got Dallaglio tuned up for greatness
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Top talent: John Macaulay playing for Quins soon after inspiring Ampleforth’s...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoBarnard Castle have Twickenham hoodoo but are Kings of the north at Rosslyn Park Sevens
A trial of Daily Mail Cup shortcomings but success at Rosslyn Park
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: 239 days later we can all look forward to seeing Wales in action
The Six Nations finale between Wales and Scotland gives Wayne Pivac a chance to get his plans back in motion
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Survivor Sonny Billy Williams finds new payday in NRL
After his stint in Toronto came to an end, the former All Black is back in 'footy' with the Sydney Roosters
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Ed Griffiths must bin four-year promotion-relegation moratorium in proposal
The 76-page Championship revamp proposal drafted by Ed Griffiths would see promotion to the Premiership offset for four years
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Barrett boys face split in North-South divide
Brendan Gallagher looks at the yearly highlights within New Zealand
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Will Eddie Jones be able to pick Exeter players for Rome finale?
Jeremy Guscott looks at how the Premiership final could clash with England's Six Nations match with Italy
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains countdown: Part Two
Sam Warburton lands inside the Top 10 of Brendan Gallagher's rankings
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGermans show growing strength with French win
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTwickenham hoodoo but Kings of the North at 7s
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools AT most schools the Covid pandemic brought an abrupt and downbeat...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoFor Andy Haden a winning end always justified the means
New Zealand mourns the loss of 41-cap All Black lock Andy Haden
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHewett column: Heads out of the bunker chaps and point the way!
The sound of silence across the spectrum of rugby's powerbrokers is profound during this crisis, writes Chris Hewett
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: These young coaches can make Gloucester special
Jeremy Guscott examines the youthful coaches at the helm of Gloucester
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains: Part One
Legendary figures of the Six Nations Brian O'Driscoll, Alun Wyn Jones and Sergio Parisse miss out on the Top 10
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWoodward’s Holy Trinity were just untouchable
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoSam’s triple winners rivalSherri’s mean machine
Brendan Gallaghercontinues his series looking at rugby’sgreat schools WINNING trophiesand reaching finalsisn’t everything inschools’ rugby butit’s nice when it hap-pens and...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Signature of Owen Farrell at Saracens is good news for Lions
Farrell could be one of many players to be on a third Lions tour next summer, Shane Williams write
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Rugby in Hawaii? I am here for that
Brendan Gallagher examines how Kanaloa Hawaii could be the starting point for a more globalised MLR
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: So vital Warren Gatland goes for tried and tested coaches
A renewed link-up between Gatland and Shaun Edwards?
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Features
/ 6 years agoCueto and Hodgson believe Manu Tuilagi can banish any doubts over Sale’s staying power
Sale Premiership winners Mark Cueto and Charlie Hodgson offer their two cents on the boost Tuilagi offers the Sharks
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Short-swap stars can carry on regardless
Peter Jackson looks at the players set to qualify for Scotland, Ireland and Wales on residency grounds
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Sotutu for England? Has Eddie Jones forgotten Dombrandt?
Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu has been one of the breakthrough players in Super Rugby Aotearoa, and Eddie Jones has been watching
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoMaverick talents that England failed to trust
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWhitgift produce sporting all-rounders of excellence
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools National recognition: Whitgift, with Elliot Daly third from right, celebrate their...
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Features
/ 6 years agoOllie Devoto the new Will Greenwood? There is still time to find out
The Exeter Chiefs centre's blighted England career doesn't have to be remembered as such, writes Nick Cain
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Rediscovered – lost treasure of Los Pumas
The young genius deprived of a being a star centre for Argentina by tragedy















