BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Stade are willing to fight for Gustard

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN STADE Francais’ billionaire owner hinted last week that head coach Paul Gustard’s reported move to Leicester may...

Lynn excited to name his first Wales squad

NEW Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 48-player training squad ahead of the 2025 Six Nations. The Gloucester-Hartpury boss...

Spencer agrees new three-year Bath deal

BATH and England scrum-half Ben Spencer has signed a three-year contract extension to stay at The Rec until 2028. The 32-year-old,...

Olamide Sodeke on the ‘brotherhood’ in the England U20s camp

By Charlie Elliott England U20s have been hugely successful in the past few years, having won the Six Nations and the...

Six Nations: ‘Really smart rugby brain’ – Jamie Osborne backed to shine in unfamiliar role

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby is confident versatile back Jamie Osborne can shine in unfamiliar territory during Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six...

Gregor Townsend: Scotland have a lot to play for in last two Six Nations games

Gregor Townsend insists Scotland still have plenty to play for in this year’s Guinness Six Nations despite back-to-back defeats against Ireland...

Online Rugby Betting: How to Choose the Best Bookmaker for Successful Betting

Rugby betting has evolved into a lucrative market. One that attracts both seasoned gamblers and new ones to look to profit...

Super Rugby Americas: Round Three Review

By Joe Santamaria Pamoas 24 – 10 Peñarol Last year’s beaten finalists, Pampas, put the rest of the competition on notice with...

Six Nations: Marcus Smith dropped as England shake up backline for Italy clash

England have dropped Marcus Smith and Henry Slade in a dramatic shake-up of the backline for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash...

England keen to ‘unleash’ Marcus Smith late on after dropping him to the bench

England coach Steve Borthwick is looking forward to “unleashing” Marcus Smith once opponents Italy are fatigued after dropping him to the...

PODCAST (S4, E25): Louis Lynagh on life in Italian Rugby and Six Nations Round Four!

A slightly new dynamic for you all today – host Ollie Little has given the columnists the week off! He is...

Six Nations: France v Ireland best moments 

By Charlie Elliott France and Ireland have cemented their status as the two teams to beat in the Six Nations, being...

Six Nations: A brief history of Ireland v France

By Charlie Elliott Recently, Ireland and France have been the biggest rivals in the Six Nations.   While it isn’t geographical and historical like...

Six Nations: France and Ireland combined 23-man squad 

By Charlie Elliott Ireland host France this weekend in the Six Nations in the biggest match of the tournament so far. ...

Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: PWR finalists confirmed as Ilona Maher plays last game, for now…

By Charlie Elliott Ilona Maher’s time in the PWR has come to an abrupt end, as Gloucester-Hartpury dispatched Bristol Bears 36-20 in the...

England’s Six Nations critics hit by Kevin Sinfield broadside

By Adam Hathaway Kevin Sinfield has hit back at critics of England’s style of play, declaring they are in it to...

RFU offers grassroots more say

The RFU has promised to give grassroots clubs more control over community rugby as the governing body attempts to win support...

Lee Blackett’s backing for England pathway plan

By Mark Stevens Lee Blackett believes England Rugby have been meticulously developing its resources in a concerted effort to unearth a...

Ted Hill – Setbacks have made me stronger

By Adam Hathaway At the age of 25, Ted Hill has had enough knock backs to last a career but he...

Emanuel Brothers hitting the heights for Wales U20s

By Simon Thomas From a warzone in the back garden to playing together for Wales, the Emanuel brothers have already come...

Playing for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy

By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his...

Jack van Poortvliet pleased to have Ben Youngs for support

By Mark Stevens Jack van Poortvliet knows that the road back to England’s No.9 jersey will be tough, but in clubmate...

Six Nations: Barnstorming Tom Curry shows Ben Earl how it should be done

By Adam Hathaway Being in England camp with Tom Curry has shown Ben Earl what a world class player looks like...

Will Stuart proving his true worth, says Andy Robinson

By Jon Newcombe Former England boss and current Bath coach Andy Robinson believes consistency of selection is bringing the best out...

Felix Jones rejoins Springboks

Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’...

Max Pepper is on his way to Bristol Bears to Steve Diamond’s disappointment

Newcastle wing Max Pepper will join Bristol this summer. Pepper, whose brother Guy quit Falcons for Bath last summer, will follow...

Coaches stopping England evolving

Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The...

Dream Team – Dan Pullinger

Dan Pullinger, the long-serving Plymouth Albion and former Exeter and England counties prop, who is celebrating a testimonial this year, chooses...

Jeremy Guscott: Go for it, England, and don’t play safe

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken & unmissable every week... Sport can be about small margins, and it is amazing how quickly...

Premiership Cup: Blood-hungry Exeter Chiefs give Sale Sharks a lesson

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ...................50pts Tries: Wyatt 7, 30; Hodge 17, Brown-Bampoe 21, 44; Fisilau 61, Vermeulen 70 Conversions: Hodge...

Sale Sharks were always chasing – Coach Gareth Harris

In a game dominated from start to finish by Exeter, Sale coach Gareth Harris admitted it had been a ‘tough day’...

Dominant Ealing run Saints off the park

■By ROB WILDMAN Northampton Saints ..... 26pts Tries: Hendy 10, Ramm 14, 26, 75 Conversions: Hutchinson 10, 14, 75 Ealing Trailfinders...

Dowson can’t hide his dismay

SAINTS boss Phil Dowson was scathing after Saints had lost out on their home patch. “They were far more up for...

Premiership Cup: Harlequins fall short as Bath turn on power

By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 39pts Tries: de Glanville 19, Carr-Smith 38, Dunn 45, Green 52, Coetzee 65, Hennessey 72 Conversions:...

To win some silverware would be fantastic, says Tom Dunn

Bath hooker Tom Dunn confirmed his side’s intent on winning the Premiership Cup after sealing their semi-final spot on Friday night....

Support for change at RFU keeps on building

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week As the SGM vote calling for regime change at the RFU...

Keep your powder dry, Ellis

ELLIS Genge has got a love-hate relationship with the media, with “out of touch” former players in particular getting his goat....

Jury’s out on Galthie’s collective approach

WHEN it comes to pivotal matches, Ireland’s clash with France in Dublin on Saturday has it all. It will dictate whether...

Premiership Cup: Jamie Blamire treble sets up Bath showdown for Newcastle Falcons

By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons ...... 22pts Tries: Blamire 9, 52, 63 Conversions: Connon 53, 64 Penalty: Connon 14 Gloucester ...........................

Premiership Cup: Gloucester’s relentless effort was excellent – Dom Waldouck

Gloucester's defence coach Dom Waldouck praised his side’s “relentless effort” despite being knocked out of the cup. The Cherries & Whites...

A win’s a win for England? Up to a point, my lord…

By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed If England intend to make a habit of winning games on their backsides, they should...

Great (for some) to see Nonu return

YOU have to laugh – always assuming you’re not the one who has to tackle him. We speak of Ma’a Nonu,...

Time to put foot down and let the turbo kick in

Paul Rees looks back on England’s performances so far and says they should take the hand brake off and race ahead...

Tom Pearson excited as Northampton Saints facing ‘a big couple of months’

By Mark Stevens Tom Pearson says he and his Northampton teammates are targeting a ‘big couple of months ahead’ as they...

Exeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau

Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been...

Ben Loader returning to Premiership

Gloucester have signed former London Irish flyer Ben Loader for next season from the Stormers. The 26-year-old, who can play wing...

Susie Appleby leaves Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have not renewed head coach Susie Appleby’s contract for next season. The Chiefs finished fifth in Premiership Women’s Rugby...

URC: Jack Walsh keeps his nerve as Ospreys down Glasgow Warriors

By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow ............ 31pts Tries: Mann 20, Schickerling 34, 40; Cordero 71, McBeth 78 Conversions: Weir 21, 40+1, 79...

URC: Leinster’s sweet 16 as Cardiff fall away

By Simon Thomas Leinster .............. 42pts Tries: McKee 15, Boyle 40, Deegan 43, McGrath 50, Tector 53, Russell 80 Conversions: Byrne...