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Dream Team: Adrian Jarvis – Bristol and former Quins and London Irish fly-half
1. Mark Lambert – We lived together when I was at Quins. He plays both sides of the scrum and is a powerful unit. Plus […]
Winger Ugo Monye dropped by England for Australia clash
Despite a try-scoring return with England last Saturday against Fiji, Ugo Monye has been dropped by Stuart Lancaster to face Australia. The Harlequin winger, who […]
Scotland v South Africa teams
Tighthead Euan Murray and back row have been named in the Scotland’s starting XV to face South Africa on Saturday. 32-year-old Murray, who missed the New […]
Tigers wing it to beat Maori All Blacks
Two first half tries from Niall Morris and Adam Thompstone helped Leicester claim a famous 32-24 win over the Maori All Blacks at Welford Road […]
Young Gloucester side wins thriller against Fiji
A sensational second-half display helped Gloucester to a narrow 31-29 win over Fiji at Kingsholm yesterday in a very entertaining game. The Cherry and Whites […]
Jeff Probyn: ‘Understanding the game’ won England World Cup
As England’s coaches prepare their squad for the autumn internationals it seems they have chosen to go back to the past for inspiration. England’s attack […]
Sekope Kepu: “I just can’t believe that you left out Sheridan!”
Prop Sekope Kepu admits Australia are astonished their traditional bogeyman Andrew Sheridan has been overlooked by England. But, whoever the Wallabies front row face, they […]
Alex Goode: Great start now bring on Aussies!
Man of the match Alex Goode hopes his dazzling display in the rout of Fiji will ensure he retains the No15 jersey for Australia. Saracens’ […]
Gloucester v Fiji teams
Gloucester Rugby have named a similar side to the one that took on the Ospreys in the LV= Cup on Friday evening as they welcome […]
Leicester v Maori All Blacks teams
George Ford and Matthew Tait have both been named in the Leicester starting XV to face the Maori All Blacks tonight at Welford Road. Ford […]
Autumn Series week 1 round up
I must have been in England for too long now and I sometimes find myself referring to England as “we” and every time I’m thinking […]
Young Chiefs thump London Welsh in LV opener
Exeter put on an impressive second half display to earn a 42-15 bonus-point win over London Welsh in their opening game of the LV Cup. […]
Sensational Carter and All Blacks give Scotland rugby lesson
New Zealand gave a lesson of rugby to Scotland to claim a 51-22 win at Murrayfield today. Led by a sensational Dan Carter, the World […]
Room 101: Jon Callard – former England international
1. Late substitutions I would get rid of replacements after an hour has passed. When was the last time you saw a late replacement change […]
Live: London Welsh v Exeter
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as London Welsh take on Exeter in the opening round of the LV= Cup at the Kassam […]
Live: Scotland v New Zealand
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as Scotland take on World Champions New Zealand at Murrayfield for the first of their Autumn Test. […]
Nick Cain assesses the challenge ahead for England against the big three
Now comes the reckoning. Forget about all the window-dressing surrounding the good intentions of Stuart Lancaster’s young hopefuls and cut to the harsh reality of […]
LV Cup Round 1: preview and predictions
London Irish v Sale With both team in serious need to build on momentum, Brian Smith and Steve Diamond have named a strong side in […]
Pumas give Wales taste of defeat at the Millenium
Wales suffered a 26-12 to the hand to of Argentina at the Millenium stadium today. Leigh Halfpenny booted Wales in front at the break with […]
Record win for England at HQ against Fiji
England dominated Fiji 54-12 at Twickenham today for the first game of their Autumn campaign. Stuart Lancaster’s boys scored seven tries including a penalty try […]
Young Gun: Elliot Stooke – Gloucester lock
If Elliott Stooke is after an example to follow in his rugby career he can look close to home with fellow Hartpury College graduate Tom […]
Jeremy Guscott: Robshaw’s my captain but where’s Armitage?
Stuart Lancaster named his 32-player squad last Tuesday and there weren’t any massive surprises. Mako Vunipola, the 21-year-old prop born in New Zealand might have […]
Last-gasp effort from Allen seals the deal for the Ospreys
A late try from No.8 Morgan Allen helped the Ospreys to a late 33-27 win over Gloucester at the Liberty Stadium for the opening round […]
Live: Ospreys v Gloucester
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as Ospreys take on Gloucester in the opening round of the LV= Cup at the Liberty Stadium […]
20 Questions: Jonathan Mills – London Welsh captain
Surprised yourselves this season? Not ourselves, no! We’re probably the only ones that gave ourselves a chance but if you’d offered me 10 points and […]
England v Fiji Teams
Tom Youngs will make his England Test debut in Saturday’s Test against Fiji at Twickenham. The Leicester hooker, who played twice in midweek during the […]
Dai Young: Wasps winning and Tom being man of the match would be ideal
Tonight’s clash between the Blues and Wasps will have a familiar feeling for Wasps head coach Dai Young. The former Blues player and coach returns […]
Nick Cain: Change the eligibility rules and stop vultures
The vultures, in the form of New Zealand, Australian and English talent scouts, are circling the South Pacific skies in growing numbers according to Fiji’s […]
Scotland v New Zealand teams
Sale’s Richie Gray has been named at lock for Scotland as they prepare to face New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday in front of a […]
Join the England rugby lineup at Twickenham with Canterbury
Rugby fans can live the dream of joining the England lineup ahead of the QBE Internationals at Twickenham this autumn, thanks to a special Canterbury […]
Rotherham Titans want Alex Codling after coach Andre Bester walks out
Alex Codling has confirmed his interest in becoming Andre Bester’s full-time replacement at Rotherham Titans. Bester resigned from his post on Thursday after a breakdown […]
Ireland v South Africa teams
South Africa-born Richardt Strauss has been handed his international debut after he was named in Ireland’s team to face his native country on Saturday. The […]
My Life in Rugby: Neil Calrk – Exeter and former Bristol hooker
Getting promoted with Bristol was special but there was no comparison when I went up with Exeter three years ago. Exeter are the club I […]
Peter Jackson: Can Jamie say Non to a fortune in Paris?
Racing Metro have put their offer for Jamie Roberts on the table – a basic £350,000-a-year for three years from next summer. The figure is […]
Glen Jackson’s back as the man in black at Twickenham
Glen Jackson could scarcely have believed he would be back at Twickenham so soon after hanging up his boots after the 2010 Premiership Final. Yet […]
Wales v Argentina teams
Ospreys tight-head Aaron Jarvis will make his Wales debut when he lines up against Argentina on Saturday as Mike Phillips and Dan Biggar are both […]
Dream Team: David Paice – London Irish hooker
1. Clarke Dermody – Great scrummager who never stopped tackling. He was also a great captain who led by example. He’s been sorely missed. 2. […]
Launchbury extends stays at Wasps
London Wasps have been handed a boost today with news that exciting young forward Joe Launchbury has signed a contract extension. The 21-year-old, who is […]
Charlie Hogson out for “weeks”
Charlie Hodgson will be out “for a number of weeks” after the Saracens fly-half underwent surgery on a fractured cheekbone on Monday. He suffered the […]
Lions Greatest XV: fly-halves
When it comes to making the big decisions that determine whether a series is won or lost, Lions fly-halves have always been in the thick […]
Jeff Probyn: Five-year ring-fence could destroy our game in North
Last week I wrote about the newly formed Rugby Coaches Association (RCA) and how it could be good for the game by stopping the merry-go-round […]
Tom Wood: I’m back, taking it one step at a time
For Tom Wood the pain of not being able to play is far worse than the pain he goes through every time he steps off […]
Launchbury and Vunipola in England’s match day squad
Former England U20 duo Joe Launchbury and Mako Vunipola have been named by Stuart Lancaster in England matchday 23 for the reception of Fiji at […]
Relegation is a must, Garry Schofield tells Ian McGeechan
Rugby League legend Garry Schofield has rubbished suggestions by Sir Ian McGeechan that relegation from the Aviva Premiership should be abolished. McGeechan argues that by scrapping […]
Young trio called up with England
Gloucester duo Freddie Burns and Billy Twelvetrees and London Wasp lock Joe Launchbury have been called up to the England Training squad as injury covers […]
Premiership Round 8 review
Bath (lost 16-9 to London Welsh) The West Country side seemed to have found a new edge recently and on form they should have beaten […]
Hodgson’s classy boot helps Sarries triumph over brave Wasps
Charlie Hodgson kicked 21 points from the tee to help Saracens to their sixth consecutive win and climb joint top of the Premiership table with […]
Room 101: Joe Bedford – Dragons scrum-half
1. Severn Bridge toll charges For an Englishman paying to get into Wales is quite annoying. I know the view is pretty good, but not […]
Nick Cain talks to Andrew Sheridan about his ongoing ambition to play for England and the Lions
Andrew Sheridan is in the form of his life, the main axle in the Toulon juggernaut that is smashing the heavyweight packs in the French […]
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