Lydiate tells Ospreys to wise up after Haley show

By JOHN FALLON Lydiate tells Ospreys to wise up after Haley show FRUSTRATED Dan Lydiate says Ospreys need to think quicker...

Farrell’s double downs Cheetahs

WINGER Niyi Adeolokun said their decision to go for the scrum which netted the match-winner showed the level of self-belief which...

MATCH-BY-MATCH HOW ENGLAND REACHED THE SEMI-FINAL

Try double: Manu Tuilagi Big score, slow start. Jones picked tantamount to his ‘A’ team for their opening pool match but...

Fast Eddie’s show ready for climax

Nick Cain looks at the way England coach Eddie Jones has steered his squad to greatness FAST Eddie’s England have done...

Explosive Saracens wing Segun expects fireworks

By NEALE HARVEY Driven: Saracens wing Rotimi Segun FLYINGwing Rotimi Segun has warned Leicester to expect a backlash as champions Saracens...

Tigers fans deserve a response says Jonah

By JON NEWCOMBE Versatile: Leicester winger Jonah Holmes PICTURES: Getty Images AS his Wales teammates battle for a piece of history...

Tragic Max motivated us says Bath captain Ewels

NEW Bath supremo Stuart Hooper was delighted to bag his first league points. He said: “Exeter had won their last five...

I can play in the rain as well says Mercer

By NEALE HARVEY Super sub: Chris Cook drives forward for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images Effective: Zach Mercer ZACH Mercer led the...

Bath need a trophy for Ewels to feel like a success

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA RECENTLY appointed Bath captain Charlie Ewels says he will only look back on his time in...

Year on sidelines inspires change in Mallinder

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTONfull-back Harry Mallinder has vowed to return a better player and person as he zeroes-in on...

It’s so great to see hooker Hayward back says Boyd

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd was delighted to see hooker Mike Haywood back in action. Haywood made his return after...

Furbank shows his class as Saints go five-star

By TOM VICKERS Dangerman: Try scorer Taqele Naiyaravoro looks to break for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images Penalties: Duncan Weir NORTHAMPTON needed...

It’s how we react now that counts says Kidney

On the chin: Declan Kidney LONDON Irish supremo Declan Kidney reacted philosophically to the hammering. He said: “It’s one of those...

Du Preez in control as Sharks show style

By NEALE HARVEY Strength in numbers: Akker van der Merwe piles over for Sale’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images Battling: Terrence...

Botha on board to tighten up Ampthill’s defence

NEWS EXTRA AMBITIOUS Championship outfit Ampthill have pulled off another coup by appointing former England and Saracens lock Mouritz Botha as...

Second chance for Stan to prove he’s the man

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY DISCAREDED Harlequins enforcer Stan South has revealed why his refusal to give up on his Premiership...

We’re gutted, says Sheedy, we’re looking to top four

Important: Chris Robshaw CALLUM Sheedy summed up the ambition of newly-promoted Bristol after his Bears failed by the tips of their...

Landajo unlocks Bear cave for Quins

By GARY FITZGERALD Touchdown: Jake Heenan goes over for Bristol Bears Decisive: Joe Marchant celebrates scoring for Quins PICTURE: Gety Images...

We’re not too far away insists beaten boss Young

GLOUCESTER defence coach, Jonny Bell, described his side’s hero Joe Simpson as a ‘model pro’. Bell said: “We knew how good...

Simpson thumps his old mates at Wasps

By ROGER PANTING Easy run-in: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Bitter sweet: Joe Simpson JOE...

Results of Saracens’ salary cap inquiry deferred

NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIPRugby have delayed announcing the results of the inquiry into Saracens’ alleged breach of the salary cap due to...

Spencer gets his new deal

SARACENS have moved quickly to agree a new deal with England scrum-half Ben Spencer who was due to be out of...

Saints pay up to keep Taqele

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLING SIDE France calling: Cobus Reinach is wanted by Montpellier Big contract:...

Chiefs need propping up

EXETER CHIEFS have started to put out feelers to see how they might strengthen their front row. We understand director of...

Polataivao is off to States

SAMOAN scrum-half Dwayne Polataivao is looking for a move after finishing a stint on international duty at the World Cup in...

No wonder forWebbe after Tongan hat-trick

GLENWebbe holds the distinction of being the first British player to score a hat-trick of World Cup tries, for Wales against...

World Rugby lose their sense of humour over Jaco’s jab

SOMEWHERE in the midst of the post-match whirl around Oita railway station last Sunday night, someone took a photograph of Jaco...

At £10,000 a seat you want to see the match!

The stadium experience: England fans yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Four tickets for the World Cup final were on sale yesterday at...

Post-match banter is what rugby is all about

WHAT to make of the Jaco Peyper photo incident, below, which has rather divided the rugby world? The French and World...

Cherry Blossoms made us fall in love all over again

LITTLE debate needed this week for our jouer de rugby gallant award, which unapologetically goes to the Cherry Blossoms en masse...

Webbe would be one of today’s superstars

Rolls Royce winger: Glenn Webbe PICTURE: Getty Images Lovers of rugby nostalgia should find time amid the World Cup excitement to...

DREAMTEAM

GARRY KINGDOM, TAUNTON AND FORMER BATH, EXETER, LAUNCESTON AND PLYMOUTH FULL-BACK, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Jake...

Keep your World Cup, I’m a paid-up Prem man!

COLIN BOAG The Prem’s back: Bristol beat Bath in the opening match The Rugby World Cup is still going on, but...

Expand World Cup for a global game

THE first three World Cup competitions had 16 countries entered into the finals. Since then including this one, there have been...

Enforce the put-in law or change it

WEare all aware of the ongoing saga of our officials not adhering to the laws of the game with regard to...

Counties are being taken for a ride

In TRP’s letters Oct 20, Cornwall RFU’s Chris Lea describes the absurd timing for this season’s Bill Beaumont Cup, with the...

Good start Bristol but long way to go

Injured: Zach Mercer I THOUGHT the BT Sports pundits were a bit OTT in their predictions of the prospects of Bristol...

No-plan Japan will miss the big lift-off

THE big question for Japan is whether the massive uplift in awareness of Rugby Union after the Brave Blossoms landmark victories...

Lions need a compromise

THE continuing scheduling conflict between club and international rugby has trapped the 2021 Lions in the straightjacket of a five-week, eight-match...

Nothing funny about Jaco’s nudge, nudge

JACO Peyper’s axing from the referee roster for World Cup semi-finals seems at first glance to suggest that professional Rugby Union...

Glasgow boss Rennie set to be confirmed as Australia coach

Chosen one: Dave Rennie DAVE Rennie’s appointment as new Australia coach is a done deal according to reports in Australia. Scottish...

I always back up what I say – Cheika

AUSTRALIA coach Michael Cheika said last year that he would walk away if the Wallabies did not win the World Cup...

Entertainment is key for Campese

By GARY FITZGERALD End of an era: Michael Cheika and his skipper Michael Hooper after defeat to England PICTURES: Getty Images...

Six week ban for red card Seb

FRANCE lock Sebastien Vahaamahina, sent off in the World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Wales, was suspended for six weeks on Thursday....

Hogg gives Townsend his backing

STUARTHogg believes Gregor Townsend should continue as Scotland boss despite failing to lead the side out of the World Cup Pool...

Schmidt regrets loss of focus

JOE Schmidt regrets Ireland’s planning for the World Cup becoming a “self-consuming monster” which contributed to a loss of form in...

Like Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries

PICTURE: Getty Images FOR the neutral rugby fan it’s a great shame this morning’s World Cup semi-final between Wales and South...

Kolisi aiming to revive the spirit of 2007 for his Boks

By ADAM HATHAWAY Skipper: Siya Kolisi SOUTHAfrica captain Siya Kolisi is hoping for a repeat of 12 years ago – and...

Aaron’s on the ball whatever its shape

By ALEX BYWATER Comparisons: Warburton Ace in the pack: Aaron Wainwright PICTURE: Getty Images AARON Wainwright admits he looks at the...

Mapimpi try-double ends Japan fairytale

By ADAM ELLIS SOUTH AFRICA banished the terrors of Brighton by running out easy victors over Japan to bring the host...