Sione Tuipulotu: Andy Farrell gets it just right for the Lions

Sione Tuipulotu missed out on his Melbourne homecoming yesterday because of a hamstring injury but is still living the dream down...

WRU investigates hotel complaints against U20s side

The WRU is investigating several complaints after the Wales under 20 squad allegedly caused damage at a hotel in Italy during...

Jamie Osborne: Jordie Barrett was a great help for me

Jamie Osborne hit the ground running on his first Lions tour after a season spent with Jordie Barrett at Leinster prepared...

British and Irish Lions 29-26 Wallabies: Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp lunge seals epic victory

Australia ........................... 26pts Tries: Slipper 23, Gordon 29, Wright 31 Conversion: Lynagh 29 Penalties: Lynagh 5, 11, 54 British & Irish...

Jeremy Guscott: Lions vs Wallabies second Test such fantastic drama, a sporting spectacular

The Lions second Test win over Australia at the MCG in Melbourne last night had everything. It was a match of...

British and Irish Lions: Once again, Tom Curry empties the tanks to show he’s one of world’s best

Finally, a Lions match and spectacle to really get our teeth into and a reminder of why, despite so many challenges...

British and Irish Lions leave it late to find fitting way to win series against Wallabies

At last, a proper test for the Lions in Australia. And it was decided at the last when Hugo Keenan scored...

Howzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG

Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...

Lions Diary: Back at the home of that Shane Warne hat-trick

The travelling Lions press pack from the UK and Ireland has swollen to around 30 during the Test series and was...

Sight of the MCG knocks British and Irish Lions coach John Fogarty for six

Lions forwards’ coach John Fogarty was blissfully ignorant of the history of the Melbourne Cricket Ground – he’d never seen a...

British and Irish Lions: Andrew Porter’s wife lays down the linen law…

Ireland prop Andrew Porter is still sporting old school bloodied ears and has been banned by wife Elaine from having white...

Nick Cain: Henry Pollock must play with 7 on his back

Henry Pollock looked lost at times against a First Nations & Pasifika selection which wanted to get in the faces of...

Steve Borthwick’s wishful thinking of trying Alex Dombrandt in the centres

It emerged this week that Steve Borthwick is chasing a similar “interchange” mirage as Andy Farrell, with the England head coach...

British and Irish Lions 24-19 FNP: Finally, the Lions are made to fight to the end

Andy Farrell’s Lions got some opponents who played for 80 minutes for the first time in Australia at the Marvel Stadium...

Praise for Garry Ringrose after he withdraws from British and Irish Lions Test squad

Garry Ringrose made the biggest decision of his career on Thursday but proved health is more important than caps. The centre...

Brendan Gallagher: Lions vs FNP should have been billed as the Fourth Test

On a tour almost devoid of interest, spark and intensity outside of the Tests it was uplifting to see the First...

Prem Rugby Fixtures: Sale Sharks ready to host Thursday night party

Sale Sharks welcome Gloucester for an unprecedented Thursday night opener in this season’s newly rebranded ‘Prem Rugby’ on September 25. Newcastle...

Dream Team – Harry Sloan

Harry Sloan, the Canterbury centre and former Harlequins, Saracens, Ealing Trailfinders, London Scottish, Worthing, Agen and England U20s player, chooses the...

Chris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not

Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...

Chris Hewett: Saturday void suits the ‘Prem’ hyperbole

Sport is no stranger to hyperbole and there are times when rugby leads the way. This is one of them. After...

Paul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality

Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...

Women’s World Cup 2025: John Mitchell’s squad get set to climb their Everest

With the announcement of a 32-player squad for the upcoming home Rugby World Cup, the Red Roses have officially begun their...

Women’s World Cup 2025: Mo Hunt ‘absolutely buzzing’ to be back in the England mix

Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt’s World Cup experience has been a rollercoaster ride throughout her career. A winner in 2014, a runner-up in...

Puzzling games without frontiers

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...

Objection which let the Lions down

UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...

Saints alive! The power and glory: Northampton Saints’ all-time XV

What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

Ian Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top

My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...

Brendan Gallagher: Now, let’s see the Sables take flight at the World Cup

So, welcome back Zimbabwe whose dramatic 30-28 Africa Cup Final victory over Namibia in Kampala last weekend saw them qualify for...

These young South Africans are the best in the business

I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...

Paul Rees: Saracens glad to have Owen Farrell back in harness so he can lead hunters

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the spotlight this week on Saracens For the first time...

We strive to match power of the Boks

Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...

Charles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’

With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...

Young Guns – Joy Okechukwu

Joy Okechukwu only began playing rugby three years ago but has already shown enough progress with Harlequins for her to be...

TV coverage for women’s game gets a big boost as PWR secure deal to have all matches televised

All matches in next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby will be broadcast live on either TNT Sports, BBC Sport or YouTube in...

Barnstaple out to hit ground running in National Leagues

Barnstaple director of rugby Phil Gordon-Oke feels his newly promoted side must maintain their intensity for the full 80 minutes after...

Libbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus

SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...

Jeff Probyn: The British and Irish Lions abandoning Australia would be big mistake

I am amazed by the idea that if the Lions are successful in completing a three-Test clean sweep over the Australians...

Saope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation

In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...

Honesty and simplicity are key to success

Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...

French Column: Ten players who could hit the spot in ProD2

It's high summer in France – not that you’d necessarily know it given the weather over recent days, which has been...

Sinclair sets out to prove

■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...

Wales celebrate surprise win over Australia

WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...

British and Irish Lions v Wallabies second Test: Key talking points and where the game will be won and lost

The British and Irish Lions can secure the series against Australia in their upcoming second Test at the historic Melbourne Cricket...

British and Irish Lions v Wallabies: Five key head-to-head matchups in the second Test

The British and Irish Lions aim to clinch the series against Australia in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground this...

Jonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak

Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...

Martin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...

Harry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions

Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...

Emily Scarratt to become first England player to take part in five World Cups

England centre Emily Scarratt will become the first Red Roses player to take part in five World Cups after she was...

Zoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby

England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...

British & Irish Lions vs Wallabies Second Test Preview: Andy Farrell hails honest and squad spirit

With two days to go before what could turn out to be the decider of the British & Irish Lion’s tour...