How English rugby shattered the All Blacks mystique on the same anniversary as their 2003 World Cup triumph

November 22 is a big day for some in the North West Counties...

Room 101: Gloucester utility back Tom Hudson

Not a fan of the winter darkness

Guscott column: England must beat Wallabies in convincing fashion

Jeremy Guscott questions whether the players who were given a chance against Japan will be trusted against the Aussies

Chris Ashton expected to miss England’s clash with Australia

Joe Cokanasiga to continue on the wing?

What a treat for Cardiff faithful as the Welsh cut loose like never before

From PETER JACKSON at Principality Stadium Final flourish: Cory Hill dives over to end the try-scoring PICTURES: Getty Images WALES Reserves...

Japan got what they prayed for in the first half against woeful opponents

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Brilliant leader: Japan captain Michael Leitch Eddie Jones was joking in midweek that Japan needed to find a...

England must beat Wallabies in real style

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Outstanding: Anthony Watson should be England’s World Cup full-back It was important to give some...

Eddie’s comments fired us up says Japan coach

By SAM JACKSON Fired up: Jamie Joseph JAPAN head coach Jamie Joseph admitted that Eddie Jones’ comments about “smashing” Japan and...

Jones: Farrell turned it round

EDDIE JONES revealed he spared his side an earbashing at the break in yesterday’s win despite their dismal first half performance....

I’m coming home says Teague after axe

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Under attack: Rory Teague, right, with Bordeaux president Laurent Marti, has endured insults from unhappy fans “Rory...

Giles focused on winning first cap

By STEFFAN THOMAS Speed demon: Keelan Giles KEELAN Giles insists he’s faster than ever as he continues his Ospreys comeback after...

Henson on comeback trail at Dragons

DRAGONS head coach Bernard Jackman is hopeful Gavin Henson will still play a big part in the season despite a knee...

Whites back on track after late show downs Quins

By CARL FIELD Swansea …21 Carmarthen…17 SWANSEA finally stopped the rot as they came out on top against Carmarthen Quins at...

Drovers run comes to an end as Williams holds his nerve

By JON DALY Pontypridd …18 Llandovery …16 PONTYPRIDD bounced back from their defeat at Merthyr with a narrow victory over Llandovery...

League leaders power to bonus-point triumph

By ALEX BYWATER Merthyr …52 Cross Keys …28 MERTHYR racked up a half century of points in another convincing win to...

Steelmen slip up as O’Brien haul secures comeback win

By STEFFAN THOMAS Ebbw Vale…20 Newport……27 NEWPORT came from behind to record their fifth win in as many games against Ebbw...

Indiscipline costs struggling Ravens dearly again

By ROB COLE Bridgend …0 Cardiff …36 BRIDGEND kept Cardiff scoreless for 25 minutes, but then shot themselves in the foot...

Andrews dazzles for the Wizards in high-scoring thriller

By TIM LEWIS Aberavon…54 Llanelli …29 ABERAVON hammered Llanelli in a high-scoring encounter at the Talbot Athletic Ground. Stefan Andrews, Jonathan...

RGC 1404 38 Bedwas 12

A HAT-TRICK of tries from Efan Jones helped RGC 1404 secure a bonus-point win over Bedwas. Along with Jones’ tries Tom...

Neath 30 Bargoed 12

NEATH defied the odds as they ended their winless streak with an victory over Bargoed at The Gnoll. With everything seemingly...

Olympian Joyce sets tone with blistering solo effort

By RACHEL EVANS Wales …65 Hong Kong …0 WALES ran in 10 tries in a clinical display to make it two...

Deadeye Drouin seals maiden win

France…30 New Zealand 27 CAROLINE Drouin’s 15- point haul inspired France to their maiden Test victory over New Zealand in a...

Harrison given reins to stake claim at No.10

By SOPHIE JONES Big chance: Zoe Harrison comes in at No.10 TEAM ENGLAND: England: McKenna, Wood, Attwood, Burford, Smith, Harrison, Riley;...

Improving Russians fired up against Dragons

By HARRY GLOVER Dragons …38 Russia …24 DRAGONS edged out Lyn Jones’ Russia side in a closely-fought match which provided nine...

Parling begins climb on coaching ladder

By SAM JACKSON FORMER England lock Geoff Parling will join the Rebels’ backroom staff as a lineout coach in 2019. Parling...

Wasps deal for Michele

WASPS have signed Italy centre Michele Campagnaro on a deal until the end of the season. The 25-year-old, capped 36 times...

Another year for Lambert

HARLEQUINS prop Mark Lambert has been re-elected as RPA chairman, while England 7s player Phil Burgess has been appointed vice-chair man....

Irish sign up Kiwi centre

LONDON Irish have signed centre Terrence He petema. The 26-year-old Kiwi has Premiership and Super Rugby experience. Director of rugby Declan...

Saints stars in the wars

NORTHAMPTON flanker James Haskell has undergone surg ery for an ankle injury which will require 6-10 weeks’ rehabilitation. Hooker Mike Haywood...

Sale sign du Preez MkII

SALE Sharks have signed South Africa back row Jean-Luc du Pree z from Super Rugby side Sharks on a three-month deal....

England find form to erase their first half horror show

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THE Wallabies have their difficulties but they will not be wobbling after seeing this England display....

ROOM 101

TOM HUDSON THE GLOUCESTER FULL-BACK/ CENTRE TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Long plane...

Eddie needs reminding of rugby’s core value: Respect

JEFF PROBYN First game: Mike Harrison on the charge as England beat Japan 60-7 at the 1987 World Cup Respect, a...

Leaders Bournemouth power to victory

South West Premier BOURNEMOUTH stretched their lead to seven points at the top of the South West Premier on a week...

Eight on the board for Hull in away joy

Northern Premier HULL maintained their lead at the top of the table with an eight-try bonus win away at Lymm. Harvey...

Scunny stretch advantage at summit

Midlands Premier BRIDGNORTH moved into second place as they beat Newport Salop 20-13, whilst leaders Scunthorpe extended their cushion to four...

Wimbledon march on with another win

London & South East Premier WIMBLEDONmaintained their grip at the top of the table after beating Brentwood 29-17. Bill Chesters, Chris...

Hartpury dish out another hammering to move top

BUCS ROUND-UP By JOE BYRNES LEADERS Bath were toppled at home by Cardiff Met 26-29, allowing Hartpury to move top of...

YOUNG GUNS

TOM MARSHALL NEWCASTLE BACK ROW These are heady days for Newcastle back rowers following Mark Wilson’s success with England and, after...

Bury’s 12 cannot keep out Redruth

By BILL HOOPER Redruth…………20 Bury St Ed’s ….20 REDRUTH came from behind to snatch a draw in the 18th minute of...

Raiders succumb to mighty Martey

By TIM PRICE Worthing …… 31 Barnes………… 39 ROBBIE Martey scored a treble as Barnes edged to victory. The first hour...

Bird swoops for five tries as Reds romp it

By GEOFF SIBLEY Old Red’s ……51 Guernsey ……17 OLD Reds got back on track with a big home win as Henry...

Cards cost Taunton as indiscipline takes over

By KEITH BROOKING Taunton T…………30pts Rams………………….35pts Match-winner: Corrigan Conor scores the late winner try for Rams. Right: Taunton wing Oscar Kolowski...

Late try double is too late as Irish struggle

By MATTHEW HICK Canterbury……31 London IWG ….12 CANTERBURY secured a five-try, bonus-point victory against bottom side Wild Geese. The Kent side...

Colderick’s treble denies Crusaders

By JOHN WHITE Dings C …………27 Tonbridge J 34 DINGS picked up a couple of losing bonus points in what turned...

Hawks happy to accept a late gift

By DAVID LAWRENCE Birm’ & Sol ……15 Henley …………24 HENLEY withstood a thrilling fightback from their hosts to claim maximum points...

Clifton’s revival is cut short in thriller for fans

By WYN TINGLEY Clifton………… 24 Old Albanian 31 MATCHES between Clifton and Old Albanian usually produce adventurous rugby – and this...

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

JASON OAKES FORMER OTLEY AND NEWCASTLE LOCK AT the age of 13 I moved to Haydon Bridge High School, in the...

Lions are tamed by Grasshoppers

By KEN MOORE Preston G …… 27 P’boro Lions……7 PRESTON Grasshoppers ran out comfortable winners against a struggling Peterborough Lions side....

Graham doubles up in Otley win

By NICK DOYLE Otley …………….29 Hinckley……….14 JOE Graham scored twice as Otley comfortably got the better of Hinckley. Otley outplayed Hinckley,...