Saracens star Will Skelton declines Wallabies World Cup call

The Melbourne Rebels had shown interest in Skelton, writes Neil Fissler

EXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Carnegie facing oblivion after failure to pay debts

Yorkshire Carnegie and chief executive Gary Hetherington issue statement after TRP's story

Factors you should consider when getting into sports betting

There is an increasing interest in sports betting with everyone trying to boost their bankroll. The betting industry is vast and...

It’s a stunner as Saracens summon up late storm

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham Getting the party started: Saracens celebrate their epic victory PICTURES: Getty Images In front: Sean Maitland...

Top two are streets ahead but there’s a trio chasing

Setting standards: Jamie George’s improvement epitomises the ethos at Saracens PICTURE: Getty Images SARACENS and Exeter are great for the Premiership,...

DREAMTEAM

NEIL BRIGGS, SALE FC PLAYERCOACH AND FORMER SALE, LONDON WELSH & LEICESTER HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR...

Sad case of Caucau, the Fiji flyer built like a prop

Mercurial talent: Fiji wing Rupeni Caucaunibuca COLIN BOAG In recent days Dan Leo’s film about Rupeni Caucaunibuca has touched a lot...

Playoffs aren’t all bad, ask Exeter!

THE playoffs are to offset those who have been hindered by international call-ups during the season and for the obvious financial...

Everyone loses out until we have level playing field for all

IN RESPONSE to John Oakenfull’s comments last week regarding the playoff system, I agree with him it is unfair when the...

Baa-baas game isn’t about the World Cup

NICKCain’s article last week regarding the decision by Eddie Jones to pass the responsibility for the England v Baa Baas game...

Bath bolter banishing the 7s stigma

By ALEX BYWATER BATH wing Ruaridh McConnochie plans to follow in the footsteps of Rieko Ioane and Luke Morgan by graduating...

Mallinder’s show today but he has no designs on Eddie’s job

By NICK CAIN Control: Jim Mallinder Chance to impress: Teimana Harrison JIM Mallinder says that while he has had input and...

Isa plotting big Pumas return after Wallaby heartache

Chance: Facundo Isa ARGENTINA enforcer Facundo Isa has warned England they face a World Cup backlash when the sides meet in...

Big timbers will help us build trophy bid – Luatua

By NEALE HARVEY Bristol workhorse: Steven Luatua PICTURES: Getty Images Star signings: Nathan Hughes and Dave Attwood STEVEN Luatua cannot wait...

Sam will be a star but it could take five years

By JAMES CANDY Promise: Sam Wainwrigh SARACENS fought off fierce competition from their Premiership rivals to secure the signing of promising...

RUGBY SHORTS

Haley earns call up for Irish training MUNSTER duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn are the only uncapped players included in...

Lyon dig in to keep the dream alive for Delon

Finishing in style: Lyon full-back Delon Armitage could go out a champion Direction Bordeaux next weekend where Toulouse will face La...

Chiefs’ comeback floors the champs

By ADAM ELLIS Wrapping up the win: Chiefs celebrate Tumua Manu’s final try to down Crusaders PICTURE: Getty Images Return: Beauden...

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...