MY LIFEIN RUGBY

NICK DE LUCA THE FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH, WASPS AND BIARRITZ CENTRE. LIKE a lot of people in life, I look back...

Kingston looking to open new doors after retirement

By NEALE HARVEY FORMERHarlequins rugby director John Kingston aims to fill a gap in the player welfare market by offering sports...

Cipriani in line for England after Barbarians call is blocked

Barred: Danny Cipriani DANNY Cipriani is likely to feature in England’s wider World Cup training squad next month after the Barbarians...

Halfpenny’s stronger for his injury hell

ALEX BYWATER finds Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has new focus to fuel his drive for World Cup glory Sickener: Leigh Halfpenny...

Near misses will give Bath a ruthless streak to be winners

On the up: Joe Cokanasiga, taking a high ball during the final day win over Leicester, is one of the young...

Baa-baas give Joe a chance to stake World Cup claim

Point to prove: Joe Marler, with James Horwill (left), in training for the Baa-Baas against England PICTURE: Getty Images Well that’s...

Leinster are still the fans’ favourites

PETER JACKSON compiles the numbers to reveal how many, or how few, watched Europe’s top leagues Pride of Ireland: PRO14 champions...

Hunter banks on Leonard to drive Lions bid

NEWS EXTRA By ADAM HATHAWAY ENGLANDcaptain Sarah Hunter has urged rugby’s rulers to consider a British & Irish Lions tour for...

Ellis works his magic with Kenilworth

Treble tops: Dave Ellis with My Club Group’s Graham Anderson DAVE Ellis’ historic season in charge of Kenilworth RFC almost didn’t...

To be chosen

Honoured: Seb Reynolds left, with Field Turf’s Jamie Oxley WHEN you are chosen for an award alongside the coach of the...

Sanderson is named as the driving force behind Sarries

Euro kings: Saracens celebrate their defeat of Leinster Pitchside: Alex Sanderson gets down to the serious work in training PICTURE: Getty...

I’d pick Dombrandt for the World Cup says Winterbottom

Power: Alex Dombrandt Praise: Peter Winterbottom with Raging Bull’s Georgette Ryan ALEX Dombrandt is a must-pick for Eddie Jones for this...

Johnson: Ampthill want to make every season special

Inspiration: Billy Johnson on the ball for Ampthill Captain marvel: Billy Johnson with the Rugby Journal’s Alex Meade AMPTHILL are ready...

Even a broken neck couldn’t stop Paddy

Man of many parts: Paddy Ralston in the Quins stand PADDY Ralston has capped a record-breaking season with King’s College School...

Exiles’ jolly green giant Josh is hoping for England call at Bath

Leading from the front: Captain Josh McNally touches down for London Irish against Hartpury PICTURE: Getty Images Big moment: Josh McNally...

Jet-heeled Josh sprints to yet another award for Luctonians

Big challenge next season: Josh Watkins with o’neill’s Peter Kennedy LUCTONIANS hero Josh Watkins thanked the club’s fans after he was...

Cipriani has to go to Japan insists Guscott

General: Danny Cipriani in action for Gloucester EDDIE JONES has to take Danny Cipriani to the World Cup this autumn, according...

Super Sedbergh are class apart in schools rugby

Top boys: Sedbergh celebrate success at Rosslyn Park Canadaian ace: Alex Brundage with Pop Up Banners’ Sean Berell CANADIAN youth international...

Haskell: I hit my best form under Fast Eddie

And the toast is: James Haskell with his award Best rugby: James Haskell on the attack for England against Australia at...

Brilliant Sarah’s got it all says colleague Bryony

Gas: Sarah McKenna breaks for England Girl power: Bryony Cleall with Imagine Cruising’s Alex Sirman and Sarries’ coach Alex Austerberry SARAH...

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OEs future secure despite loss of main sponsor

OLD Elthamians DoR Gavin Lach insists it is business as usual for the National One side despite their main sponsor going...

Carnegie facing oblivion after failure to pay debts

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE Email: Gary Hetherington THE dwindling band of players at Yorkshire Carnegie have been told the club are...

Fun amid the fanfares

Men and women from the world of rugby across the country were honoured on Wednesday. They gathered at the Twickenham Stoop,...

10-month season hits player welfare for six

THE rugby season used to begin on the first day of September and end on the last day of April, a...

It’s time for Callum to pledge his allegiance

Keeping his options open: Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy PICTURE: Getty Images Unless he happens to be a student of Barcelona FC,...

England are still failing to maximise on young talent

NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE PROGRESSION RATE OF ENGLAND’S MOST SUCCESSFUL U20 TEAMS Star in 2011: Beauden Barrett Big success story:...

Lake fronts up for the big challenge ahead

SQUAD WALES: Davies, Devine, Lake, Griffifths, Lloyd, Warren, Mathias, English, Price, Jones, Williams, Scragg, Greggains, J Morgan, Reffell, Rees, H Morgan,...

Basham’s back to settle the score

NEWCASTLE back rower Josh Basham is raring to go in what will be his second Junior World Cup after injury ruled...

Boks win gives Bates hope of it being third time lucky

Experienced head: Ted Hill made his full England debut last autumn SQUAD ENGLAND: Adkins (Gloucester), Barbeary (Wasps), Basham (Newcastle), Capon (Bristol),...

Thompson out to set a fast pace for Scots

Scotland FLY-HALF Ross Thompson is ready to write his own chapter into a rich sporting family history as Scotland prepare for...

YOUNG GUNS

TOMMY REFFELL LEICESTER & WALES U20 NO.7 Leicester are plotting a revival and one of the young men they hope will...

Excited to see the next batch take on world

WALES have a great track record of promoting talent from their Under-20 side to the senior set-up and that’s why I’ll...

Women have finally been granted day on big stage

I WAS pleased to read this week of proposed plans for a Wales against Barbarians double header at Principality Stadium later...

Switch will give Sam new shot at Test future

Fresh start: Dragons star signing Sam Davies IREMEMBER the first day Sam Davies came in to train with the Ospreys. He...

Denny’s flying again after beating demons

NEALE HARVEY finds Denny Solomona feels like a new man after mental health battle Ace finisher: Denny Solomona dives in to...

England’s young guns are torn apart in Paris

NEWS EXTRA By ADAM ELLIS A LONDON sevens hangover clouded England in Paris as they had little to celebrate on Day...

European big dogs could be bitten by World Cup

THE feelgood factor following the showcase European Cup final between Saracens and Leinster three weeks ago could be in jeopardy because...

Battle of wounded knee is a must-win

DYLAN Hartley is looking increasingly like a gamble in a position in which, at this juncture, England do not want to...

Davies off to Dragons to make room for Anscombe

TRANSFER WRAP DEAN Ryan has landed his No.1 target for the Dragons with fly-half Sam Davies moving to Rodney Parade from...

Red Roses relishing Baa-baas challenge

NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND Women take on the Barbarians today at Twickenham in a historic first match between the sides. With 113...

ON THE BLINDSIDE

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Tigers turn attention on Borthwick STEVE BORTHWICK is the latest name being considered by...

ROOM 101

BEN HENDERSON THE RAMS’ NATIONAL 2 SOUTH DREAM TEAM HOOKER TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND...

Saracens stage epic fightback to stay No1

By NEALE HARVEY Top dogs: Jamie George celebrates with Richard Wigglesworth after scoring his second try to clinch victory for Saracens....

Young Gun: Sale Sharks lock Rouban Birch

An up-and-comer at Carrington eager to learn from incoming Springbok star Lood de Jager

No Saracens and no Exeter, how the best Premiership XV would shape up

TRP picks a Best of the Rest on Premiership final day

TEAMS: Brad Barritt a shock inclusion for Premiership final

Saracens and Exeter Chiefs team news ahead of the climax to the Premiership season

Jackson column: Sale’s workhorse Sam James is as durable as Red Rum

Never out of the Sale Sharks team this season

Pat Lam is building England-ready contingent at Bristol Bears

Pat Lam reiterates his desire to turn Bristol in a Champions Cup regular – and says that's the perfect gateway to...

Guscott column: Sorry George Ford, the thought of Cipriani coming off the bench is too good to go to waste

Take three fly-halves if you must, but reality is England can only take two