We’re going to France to win insists fit-again Liam

Gary Fitzgerald talks to Liam Williams about Saracens’ Champions Cup game with Lyon LIAM Williams believes Saracens can still improve enough...

Rees: Young bloods need to stand up

By ALEX BYWATER Courage: Matthew Rees has called on his Blues to show their spirit PICTURES: Getty Images MATTHEW Rees has...

We want to be the ones dominating says Lees

By NEALE HARVEY CHIEFS talisman Jack Nowell returns as Exeter embark on a revenge mission against Castres to keep their Champions...

Johan: We need action not words

GLOUCESTER head coach Johan Ackermann was critical of his side’s inability to match words with actions after a collapse against Munster...

Carbery’s masterclass dismantles Gloucester

By NICK CAIN ‘CASTLE Grim’ is the Gloucester nickname for Kingsholm. It stems from the old estate the ground was built...

Thomas deserves Wales slot says dad

By PETER JACKSON THOMAS Young’s long fight to break into the most competitive back row in world rugby ought to be...

Baldwin for Quins as Gustard axe falls on 12

By NEIL FISSLER Sharp thinking: Danny Care breaks away to score the first try for Harlequins against Grenoble PICTURE: Getty Images...

Bath have turned a corner since the Leinster game, says Freddie Burns

Bath fly-half credits attack coach Girvan Dempsey with influence on team's confidence

Young Guns: Leicester Tigers flanker Taylor Gough

Neale Harvey discovers the emerging Tigers back row forward didn't start playing until he was 14

Henry Slade can be England’s third no.10, says Toby Flood

Flood expects Eddie Jones to move away from Danny Cipriani with Slade's form

Dai Young on Elliot Daly’s future and Lima Sopoaga’s form at Wasps

"This time next year we'll probably all be in the same boat," says Wasps director of rugby

Guscott column: Why Wales can put the heat on Six Nations opponents

"A centre combination of Hadleigh Parkes and Jonathan Davies are a big attacking threat"

Danny Cipriani return deals vital boost to Gloucester ahead of Munster clash

Munster visit Kingsholm on Friday night in a must-win game for Gloucester in the Champions Cup

Faf de Klerk interview: Winning the World Cup would give our country a much-needed lift

The Sale Sharks scrum-half reveals how the club made it easy for him to sign a new long-term contract

Jackson column: Boxing Day derby ties would bring fans back to Welsh PRO14 clubs

Peter Jackson reflects on the attendances of Welsh clubs over the festive period

Priestland: I’ve not a clue what’s going to happen to me next year

Wales fly-half to leave Bath at the end of the season

Northampton Saints held talks with Bath centre Jonathan Joseph

Luther Burrell is attracting interest from a number of French clubs

Leigh Halfpenny doubtful to be fit for start of Six Nations

Wales star full-back to miss further three to five weeks with concussion problem, Pivac confirms

Bristol power back Alapati Leiua signs extension

"There is a clear vision in place at the club and everybody knows what is expected of them"

Chris Pennell extends contract at Worcester Warriors

“He is a Warriors man to his bootstraps" – Solomons

Cipriani should return for Munster

DANNY Cipriani could be back for Gloucester’s crucial European Cup pool clash with Munster on Friday night according to Johan Ackermann....

Ford and his pack put Tigers back in the hunt

By NICK CAIN Dive bomber: Jonny May scores for Tigers PICTURES: Getty Images Threat: Gerbrandt Grobler breaks for Gloucester BY THE...

Madigan: That was a battle all the way

BRISTOL’S former Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan insists that the Bears can “take great confidence” from their narrow defeat by the Premiership...

Every win is precious to us says Baxter

By MIKE SINCLAIR Joy out wide: Santiago Cordero touches down for Exeter’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images PREMIERSHIP leaders Exeter were...

Farrell’s tackle technique is asking for trouble

CHARLIE Hodgson made a telling observation after Owen Farrell was sin binned for a high tackle on Chris Ashton during Saracens...

Dai’s fractured Wasps must rediscover sting

THE Wasps motto “once a Wasp, always a Wasp” is starting to look frayed around the edges. The loyalty shown by...

I’d let Premiership run England team

COLIN BOAG Big fee: RFU could charge rent for England playing at Twickenham Igot a bit of stick in the letters...

Ntamack on fast track

WHAT an absolute barnstormer of a try Toulouse scored through Cheslin Kolbe in their thrashing of Toulon – it’s great to...

Ward incident will do no good to the game’s reputation

IT’S never a good sign when the major talking point from a rugby match has nothing to do with rugby but...

Sir Beaumont must sort out scrum farce

I WAS pleased to see Bill Beaumont (Sir) in the New Year’s Honours list. His playing recordcertainly deserves recognition as has...

If Cips saw red why not de Klerk?

WOULDanyone be able to explain to me why Faf de Klerk was not sent off for his tackle on Billy Twelvetrees...

Manu’s not the answer

IT strikes me that England have not really taken any big strides in the last few years when I read in...

Bonus point system has big faults

I FEEL that it’s time to radically change the ‘Bonus Point’ issue – I don’t think you should be rewarded for...

Underhill set to miss Dublin showdown

ENGLAND flanker Sam Underhill will likely miss the opening rounds of the Six Nations after he damaged ankle ligaments in Bath’s...

Strets insists he’s fresh for one more at Sarries

By NEALE HARVEY Still got it: David Strettle may play into his late 30s EVERGREEN Saracens wing Dave Strettle has no...

Local gem Lester adds sparkle to the Parisians

What a find: Stade Francais flyer Lester Etien PICTURE: Getty Images ■Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has been suspended by...

Superb six for Brecon continue to charge

By DAVID SIMPSON Welsh Division One round-up BRECON continued their charge in One East as they ran in six tries in...

Newport ……….17 RGC 1404 ………35

By JON DALY RGC 1404 gained ample revenge for their league defeat against the Newport in Colwyn Bay as they claimed...

Tata Steel……43 Cardiff …………73

By IAN GOLDEN CARDIFF and Tata Steel shared 18 tries in a thriller of a cup tie which saw the Blue...

Scrivens shows his class as Championship side fall short

By TOM HUGHES Rhydyfelin ……8 Bedwas ……….24 BEDWAS booked their place in round two of the WRU National Cup after overcoming...

Lippiett bags brace to prevent upset at Emlyn

By JAMES JOHNSON New’ Emlyn….21 Bargoed ……….36 LEWIS Lippiett’s brace helped Bargoed to fight off a strong Newcastle Emlyn side and...

Drovers thrash visitors as Baldwin runs riot in big victory

By CARL FIELD LLANDOVERY racked up over a century of points as they thrashed Beddau at Church Bank to progress into...

Humphreys stars with the boot for hosts in win

By ALUN WILLIAMS Trebanos………34 Maesteg Q………5 TREBANOS conquered Championship rivals Maesteg Harlequins to book themselves a potential WRU National Cup clash...

Second-half fightback proves enough at Gelligaled Park

By ROB COLE Ystrad ……………18 Llanelli ……….32 FOUR second half tries got Llanelli out of jail at Gelligaled Park after they...

Steelmen edge Quins thanks to late Jones kick

By MATT LLOYD Carmarthen….19 Ebbw Vale……20 RHYS Jones held his nerve to bang over a penalty five minutes from time to...

Ponty ride out early wave to pile on half century of points

By GEOFF CHAMPION Bedlinog ……….3 Pontypridd ….50 POWERFUL Pontypridd weathered an early storm in their National Cup first round tie against...

Aberavon ………10 Merthyr ……….15

By ALEX BYWATER JAY Baker was the spark behind Merthyr’s gritty win over Aberavon as the Ironmen started the defence of...

Swansea ………27 Narberth ……….10

By PAUL HOPKINS SWANSEA booked a place in the second round of the WRU Cup with a comfortable victory over Narberth....

Middleton: Contracts will drive bid for No.1

By SAM JACKSON Reward: Katy Daley-Mclean has over 100 caps WORLD Cup winners from 2014 Katy Daley- Mclean, Sarah Hunter, Marlie...

Nomads life for Otley after sale of famous old ground

By JON NEWCOMBE NEWS EXTRA OTLEY RUFC are in discussions with West Park Leeds and Ilkley Rugby Clubs about a temporary...