Worcester continue streak of contract extensions with new deal for Schonert

Tighthead prop Schonert becomes fourth Warrior to commit inside a week

Williams column: Wayne Pivac hasn’t done bad after one week’s work

Shane Williams saw plenty of positives in Wales' win over the Barbarians

British & Irish League ‘coming in 2022’ says club owner

Stakeholders CVC are driving a merger between the Premiership and PRO14

Northampton Saints will move on Ben Youngs should talks with Tigers fail

Cobus Reinach has been offered an eye-watering amount of money by Montpellier, and Saints could turn to Ben Youngs to replace...

ACME whistle up some of the best Christmas gifts for umpires & referees

On the pitch, referees are charged with managing the flow of a game, overseeing its fairness and being an authority figure...

Northampton Saints fill Dylan Hartley void with new hooker signing

Sam Matavesi has left Cornish Pirates to move to Franklin's Gardens

HIGHLIGHTS: All the action and drama from Round 5 of the Premiership

Haven't got round to watching the weekend's action yet? Here are the extended video highlights

Harrington column: Mourad Boudjellal ready to pack his bags at Toulon

Is one of rugby's most eccentric owners set to leave the Top 14?

Tom’s in the flow now says Baxter

AFTER watching Tom O’Flaherty destroy Wasps with 14 runs, ten defenders beaten, 146 metres made and a try, Chiefs supremo Rob...

O’Flaherty dazzles as irresistible Chiefs cut loose

■By NEALE HARVEY WINGER Tom O’Flaherty wowed a record Sandy Park crowd with a scintillating display as Exeter handed Wasps a...

Murphy: We were blown away

GEORDANMurphy offered no excuses for the crushing defeat. Leicester’s head coach said: “Northampton were better than us in all aspects of...

Devastating as Saints march all over Tigers

■By ROB WILDMAN End of a sweeping attack: Tom Collins scores a second half try for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images DYNAMIC...

Magical Radradra can cast spell on Premiership

Serious talent: Semi Radradra picks wonderful lines PICTURE: Getty Images PAT LAM has pulled off a sensational coup with the signing...

How much longer can Baa-Baas last?

Crowd pleasers: Craig Millar scores the Barbarians’ fourth try against Wales yesterday COLIN BOAG The Barbarians are one of the most...

Keep pushing for evidence on Sarries

FIRSTLY Tony Rowe was right when he said ‘England aren’t strong enough’ although it took until the final to be proved...

Still want ring-fencing?

WITHthe possibility of champions Saracens being relegated at the end of this season, would Premiership Rugby be as enthusiastic in advocating...

Stop baying for Wray’s blood and move on

JOHN Oakenfull (Letters, November 24) is, presumably, and like others, all too willing to have their say on the recent salary...

More diversity still needed

I WROTE last season about diversity in the game, how the RFU could encourage more people to take up the whistle...

Bristol’s squad just gets better

BRISTOL will have a squad to rival the best in the Premiership next season with director of rugby Pat Lam signing...

Students deserve praise on their 100th

I READ with interest Brendon Gallagher’s article on Loughborough Students Centenary (November 24). I may be old-fashioned and, yes, I remember...

Cockerill: The PRO14 needs relegation to add an edge

Enjoying the challenge: Richard Cockerill RICHARD Cockerill believes a lack of relegation is holding back the PRO14. With the fear of...

Booth’s mission is to make Quins jump

By NEALE HARVEY REFRESHED after a summer mentoring NATO personnel and Premier League football coaches, Toby Booth aims to help Harlequins...

Future’s bright for Ireland insists Rory

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Combative: Rory Best on the charge against Scotland PICTURES: Getty Images RORY Best has hit back at Ireland’s...

Boudjellal is ready to sell up at Toulon

Reports from France that Toulon’s headline-grabbing owner Mourad Boudjellal could offload his controlling stake in the club as soon as tomorrow...

Bridgend keep pace with Bony

Welsh Division One round-up TREORCHY moved to the top of the Division 1 East Central table thanks to a 20-7 home...

Last-play winner for Llanelli with Edwards in sin-bin

By ROB COLE Welsh Premiership BRIDGEND skipper Nathan Edwards picked up a yellow card five minutes from time and then had...

Resilient Gopperth finally fit and eager for action at Wasps

NEALE HARVEY VETERAN Wasps playmaker Jimmy Gopperth says quitting never crossed his mind after a string of injuries wrecked his 2018/19...

Teen star Kitson keeps Kingdom on his toes

By NEALE HARVEY WHEN the guy trying to pinch your jersey is nearly half your age, you know you are getting...

Korea rule Asia to earn place in Tokyo

HOSTS Korea beat Hong Kong 12-7 in the final of the Asia rugby Olympic qualifier to secure their place in the...

Americans set the pace with first Series triumph

USA Women head to Dubai as early season pace-setters after their triumph in the opening leg in Glendale. They beat Australia...

Amor aims for Olympic gold – after claiming a first Sevens title in Dubai

By ADAM ELLIS OPPORTUNITY abounds for the England Men’s Sevens team heading into the New Year – the chance not only...

Friday has turned the Eagles into a major world force

By BEN JAYCOCK USA Sevens head coach Mike Friday believes the sky is the limit for his young, hungry and talented...

Crusaders keep their name but alter logo

NEWS EXTRA Dropped: Pre-game drama THE Crusaders have decided to keep their name after a review that began when 51 people...

Dickens takes the reins from Bates

NEWS EXTRA ALAN Dickens has named six Northampton players in his first squad since becoming England U20s coach. Dickens left his...

Ferguson’s mission is to make the Saints ruthless

By NEALE HARVEY HIGHLY-RATED Northampton scrum guru Matt Ferguson says he has no intention of following Alan Dickens to the RFU...

Schonert’s time may be coming round again

Impact: Nick Schonert charges into a tackle bag held by Charlie Ewels during England training PICTURE: Getty Images NICK SCHONERT, the...

O’Shea takes over at RFU as Melville moves on

CONOR O’SHEA will join the RFU as director of performance to replace Nigel Melville, who leaves his position as director of...

REGIONAL PREMIER LEAGUES ROUND-UP

BOURNVILLE took top spot in the Midlands Premier after beating Peterborough Lions 50-12. The Lions scored in the opening minute but...

Warriors retain top young forward duo

WORCESTER flanker Ted Hill and lock Andrew Kitchener have signed two-year contract extensions until 2022. Kitchener, 23, signed his first pro...

Scots ace Hutchinson extends stay at Saints

NORTHAMPTON and Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson has agreed to extend his contract with the Premiership club. The length of the deal...

Samoan stars join the Championship

JERSEY Reds have added Samoan international Rodney Iona to their squad. The 28-year-old, who can play fly-half, centre or full-back, arrived...

Launchbury commits his future to Wasps

WASPS Captain Joe Launchbury has signed a new undisclosed- length contract with the side. The England lock, 28, has made 142...

Banned Addison to miss Quins double

ULSTER’S Will Addison has been suspended for four weeks after being cited for his tackle on Paul Jedrasiak during the Champions...

Watson, Ewels add to Bath injury problems

RUGBY SHORTS ENGLAND and Bath back Anthony Watson will be out of action until at least Christmas after sustaining a knee...

Will RFU scrap rules if Sarries go down?

So it’s back to the real business of club rugby this week as we return to the Premiership and the serious...

Woosey’s treble is just the tonic for Lightning

By TOM SOULSBY ON A cold evening at the Athletic Ground, Richmond struggled to find any momentum as they fell to...

Oliver orders her Bears to stay on their toes

PREVIEW… Worcester Warriors v Bristol Bears By PETER WHITE Sunday, December 1. Kick-off 2pm BRISTOLBears head coach Kim Oliver insists her...

Catlin hat-trick as lethal Quins run riot

By NICK REWCASTLE Try double: Heather Cowell goes over for Harlequins Women HARLEQUINS remain at the top of the table following...

Rocky lands killer blow on former club Wasps

By WILL JENNINGS ROCKY CLARK came back to haunt her old club as her try helped Saracens continue their unbeaten start...

A perfect ten sees Cherry & Whites run red hot

By DUNCAN WOOD IN BITTERLY cold conditions at the Alpas Arena, Gloucester-Hartpury Women scored ten tries against Darlington Mowden Park Sharks...