Rennie delighted with his big men up front

Glasgow……….25 Munster ……….10 By GARY HEATLY DAVE Rennie praised his forward pack after the Warriors made it two wins from two...

Devoto’s out of his ‘dark place’

OLLIE DEVOTO aims to put a nightmare season behind him by leading ambitious Exeter to a second Premiership title. After a...

Lozowski pumps up to build his England bid

By NEALE HARVEY Challenge: Alex Lozowski faces England competition ALEX Lozowski has revealed why he has been piling on the pounds...

Warren will mix his teams to beat fatigue

WALES’ final preparations for the 2019 World Cup will see them play four warm-up fixtures, two against Ireland and two with...

I’m making a new PRO14 debut!

I’VE REALLY enjoyed the first two weekends of the new PRO14 season and now it’s my chance to get in amongst...

We need virtuosos like Ashton and Cips

Entertainer: Chris Ashton training with England PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND are looking to bounce back from a season to forget and...

ROOM 101

TOM EATON THE STOCKPORT PLAYER-COACH TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1) Training fads Even...

Slade ready to pledge his future to the Chiefs

HENRY SLADE could become the next big name Exeter Chiefs player to pledge his future to the Premiership finalists. Last week...

Itoje rubbishes French talk and stays at Sarries

New deal: Maro Itoje MARO ITOJE is set to pledge his loyalty to Saracens by penning a new three-year contract with...

Ref Sara is on the up

SARA COX, below, is being tipped by many observers to become the first female to referee in the Premiership before the...

Gloucester prop Val eyes move to Top 14

Off? Rapava-Ruskin VAL Rapava-Ruskin could be looking to depart Gloucester when his contract runs out at the end of the season....

No CVs needed, Tigers tell would-be bosses

LEICESTER TIGERS are believed to have told agents that they are not going to be accepting applications to replace Matt O’Connor....

It’s been a difficult week – Diamond

Out: Francois Hougaard FORGOTTEN England No.8 Josh Beaumont returns to Sale’s starting XV as part of a back row shuffle, while...

Heem aims to honour Adams’ 50th game

By NEALE HARVEY Fighting talk: Bryce Heem says Warriors can flourish BRYCE HEEM insists Worcester can prove their critics wrong by...

Beaumont: Now we need a big reaction

By JON NEWCOMBE Frustrated: Josh Beaumont hopes the Sale cobwebs have blown away JOSH BEAUMONT admits this is a big year...

Gustard questions Saints’ legality

HARLEQUINS supremo Paul Gustard felt his side were harshly treated at the breakdown. He lamented: “Saints’ breakdown work in week one...

Hartley try helps Boyd get his first win at the Gardens

By NEALE HARVEY It’s a tall order: Ahsee Tuala of Northampton shows good strength on the break PICTURES: Getty Images And...

Jones tells Cips what he must do

MAN-of-the-match Danny Cipriani said: “With the start we had we should have won but Bath did tremendously well to come back....

Cipriani lays on feast for England’s Eddie

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Not enough: Danny Cipriani can’t stop Elliott Stooke scoring for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images Off he goes: Ruan...

Goneva’s too sharp

VERINIKI Goneva’s subterfuge of placing the ball on his foot in goal last weekend in an attempt to dupe Saracens into...

Mighty Mouse Marcus is big cheese for Quins

THERE has not been much to recommend the run of new jerseys that have replaced the famous old Harlequins quartered shirt,...

CVC takeover would spark rugby conflict

It is ironic that CVC Capital Partners, the private equity firm hoping to buy a 50 per cent stake in the...

Richards: Woeful first half cost us

DEAN Richards claimed he had not seen his Newcastle team defend as badly for a “very long time” in a dreadful...

Ford takes charge as Tigers find their claws

Fast out of the blocks: Adam Thompstone scores Tigers’ third try after just 14 minutes PICTURES: Getty Images Helping hand: Manu...

Wales in bid to get £20m for TV rights

By PETER JACKSON WALES are attempting to negotiate a record deal of more than £20m from the sale of TV rights...

Geordan’s right for the Tigers says Deano

By ROB WILDMAN Smile of the Tiger: Manu Tuilagi dives to score for Leicester against Newcastle yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images GEORDAN...

My Life in Rugby: Former Nottingham and Saracens back Tim Streather

The ex-Sarries centre talks about how back and knee injury proved an obstacle too difficult to overcome

Barbarians invite Springboks and Australia stars to take on Argentina for the Killik Cup

Four leading South Africa and Australia players have accepted invitations to appear for the Barbarians when the famous invitation side returns...

Shane Williams column: It’s right to let regions take control once more

Is the timing right to move past National Dual Contracts?

Tom Youngs wants his Tigers to be home boys again

'Fortress Welford Road' wasn't a phrase you heard last season in rugby circles

The magic of Mark McCall – chronicling the Ulsterman’s time at Saracens

Schalk Brits, Rob Baxter and Clive Woodward all have their say on the legacy built by McCall in north London

Jackson column: A back-row conundrum that even has Sam Warburton scratching his head

Peter Jackson on the multiple combinations used by Wales in the lead up to Japan

Dream Team: Exeter and Wallabies back row Dave Dennis

A XV stacked with Australian talent and the odd Chief

Bristol win will intensify ring-fence campaign

Bristol Bears downed Bath at Ashton Gate last Friday, and Nick Cain writes why that will fuel a debate that has...

Guscott column: My hope is Paul Gustard gets Harlequins playing without fear

If successful at the Stoop, Jeremy Guscott writes why he can see no reason for Gustard to eventually return to the...

Lions Tour 2021: Springboks are considering hosting a Test at 95,000-capacity stadium

The SARU are seeking to reap the financial rewards when the Lions tour South Africa in three years' time

Ex-owners of Formula 1 propose £275m takeover of Premiership Rugby

Luxembourg-based company values Premiership Rugby at £550m and aims to attain 51% majority

RFU confirm World Cup warm-up match to be held in the North

St James' Park, not Twickenham, will host England's international against Italy in September 2019

Bath pin down Zach Mercer with two-year contract extension

Blackadder: 'Zach has attributes that can make he a world-class player'

Jonathan Davies to miss Scarlets clash with Leinster

Wayne Pivac says it is 'smart' to not risk the centre against the PRO14 champions

Matt O’Connor leaves Leicester Tigers one game into the Premiership season

Geordan Murphy has been put in charge as interim head coach

Baxter praise for Kvesic’s ‘hunger’

Slade alive! Exeter Chiefs celebrate as Henry Slade, grounded, scores their fourth try PICTURES: Getty Images At full stretch: Henry Slade...

Toothless Tigers are tormented in six-try Exeter rout

By MIKE SINCLAIR SIX-TRY Exeter destroyed lacklustre Leicester with a powerhouse performance and director of rugby Rob Baxter sent an ominous...

We’ve all stepped up says star man

DANNY Cipriani was full of praise for the welcome he has had at Gloucester after his man-of-the-match display. The England fly-half...

Saints have no answer to pass master Cipriani

By NICK CAIN Magic moment: Charlie Sharples breaks to score for Gloucester off Danny Cipriani’s super pass PICTURES: Getty Images Collision:...

My hope is Gustard gets Quins playing without fear

JEREMY GUSCOTT Expectation: Paul Gustard with his Quins squad PICTURE: Getty Images HARLEQUINS have a great tradition as the aristocrats of...

DREAM TEAM

DAVE DENNIS, EXETER AND FORMER WARATAHS AND AUSTRALIA BACK ROW, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Tony...

Marquee players are driving up the debts

COLIN BOAG Unfit: The Australians looked exhausted against the All Blacks In among the Premiership previews whetting our appetites for the...

Yes, Danny deserves another chance

I AGREE wholeheartedly with Phil Vickery’s comments (about giving Danny Cipriani a chance). I would take it a stage further. England...

New Zealand let their club players face Test stars

MANY ask why NZ are so dominant. They suggest their success is because rugby is the national sport. Others say that...