Jeremy Guscott: Alun-Wyn will be Lions leader…or maybe Conor!

Who should Warren Gatland pick as captain? It is one of the most difficult   selections the 2017 Lions head coach will...

Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must

Dai Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad tomorrow and he reckons Wasps...

Evans to retire at the end of the season

Nick Evans has today announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Joining Harlequins in 2008,...

Dream Team: Nic Groom – Northampton scrum-half

1. Steven Kitshoff – We started at the same time at the Stormers and he’s got a great work rate. He’s...

Diamond fumes at Foley’s late call

STEVE Diamond once again aimed his wrath in the direction of referee Tom Foley as his side lost 39-30 to Gloucester...

Humphreys hails fighting spirit after Gloucester close it out

By GARY FITZGERALD Double trouble: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester, the first of his pair PICTURES: Getty Images...

O’Connor: Lions have to pick Youngs

RETURNING Leicester head coach Matt O’Connor said there is no way the Lions selectors can afford to leave Ben Youngs behind...

Impressive Tigers go back to their basics

By NICK CAIN Try scorer: Leicester’s Ben Youngs scores with a fine solo run Try saver: Vereniki Goneva is tackled by...

Alun-Wyn will be Lions leader… or maybe Conor!

Top candidate: Wales second row Alun-Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images WHO should Warren Gatland pick as captain? It is one of...

DREAMTEAM

ALEX CROCKETT, THE FORMER BATH AND NEWCASTLE CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. David Flatman...

Nigel’s latest one-liner leaves this viewer cold

COLIN BOAG No laughing matter: Nigel Owens yellow cards Dan Fish of Cardiff Blues There was an interesting spat between former...

Bishop’s poised to make more history

BISHOP’S Stortford’s steady progress over the last 15 to 20 years within the whole club could see them further rewarded on...

Gatland’s million dollar question: Is it Sexton or Farrell?

AT LAST, after months and months of speculation Warren Gatland is poised to announce his Lions squad for New Zealand… what...

RIP David Perry, a giant of the game

SAD news to hear the loss of former England and Bedford captain David Perry from our ranks. I served with him...

Confident Cowan-Dickie targeting England place

By NEALE HARVEY DYNAMIC Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has declared himself fit to underline his worth for England on this summer’s...

Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must

By NIC VERDIER Supporter: Dai Young Form: Joe Launchbury DAI Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out...

Challenge of Sinckler is bringing best out of Cole

By NEALE HARVEY Young rival: Kyle Sinckler England stalwart: Dan Cole driving the ball into the Scottish defence PICTURE: Getty Images...

Clifford set for surgery

RUGBYSHORTS HARLEQUINS back row Jack Clifford has been ruled out of the rest of the season as he requires surgery on...

Crossword

ACROSS 1. 24-year old 6’9” S.Africa lock - Springboks Players Player of 2016 (2,5) 7. New Zealand ITM Cup region with...

Ref boss to blow time

RUGBYSHORTS ED MORRISON, the independent referee appointments commissioner for the PRO12, will retire at the end of the season. Morrison arrived...

Cockerill has eyes on another title bid

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Richard Cockerill, winner of three Premiership titles with Leicester, has the unexpected vision of another lustrous trophy...

Diamond raid for Tarus and Ross from France

By NICK VERDIER TRANSFER WRAP SALE Sharks have bolstered their back row options with the signing of South African Jono Ross,...

YOUNG GUNS

RORY MCMICHAEL SCOTLAND U18’S CENTRE The journey to professional rugby can be a treacherous one for youngsters trying to break through,...

Kidwelly prove they are best of the west

By JAMES LLOYD SWALEC Division One round-up KIDWELLYwere crowned kings in the West as they beat Aberystwyth 27-26 in a thriller....

Wales legend Williams set to star for boyhood club

By JAMES LLOYD WRU Bowl Final PREVIEW…Amman United v Caerphilly Today. Kick-off 1pm AMMAN United captain Sean Mangan is hoping Shane...

Scrivens to follow his father’s footsteps at Cardiff

By ALEX BYWATER WRU Plate Final PREVIEW…Penallta v Ystalyfera Today. Kick-off 3.15pm PENALLTA hope Joseph Scrivens can top his father’s record...

Jones dares Gogs to dazzle on big occasion

By JAMES LLOYD PREVIEW…Pontypridd v RGC 1404 Today. Kick-off 5.35pm RGC 1404 head coach Mark Jones reckons it will be a...

Bulls write an unlikely script to keep hopes alive

By DAN JONES Neath …29 Bargoed …36 BARGOED performed their own version of the Great Escape as they overturned a 19-point...

Wizards pull a rabbit out of the hat to seal victory

By ROB COLE Principality Premiership Llandovery …27 Aberavon…30 REPLACEMENT hooker Ieuan Davies was the toast of Aberavon after he conjured up...

British Rugby

SWALEC Championship Bedlinog …12 Pontypool …31 PONTYPOOL put the final stamp on their National Championship title as they made it 21...

Stars past their sell-by dates weren’t going to save Bristol

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN With just three games left to play, the desperation of the clubs...

20 QUESTIONS

STEVE HILL RICHMOND DIRECTOR OF RUGBY How about that for a first season in the Championship? The boys were desperate to...

Beauden brilliance saves Hurricanes

By SAM JACKSON BEAUDEN BARRETT produced a masterclass performance, albeit with another yellow card, to get the Hurricanes home 28- 24...

Lions closer to regaining Rugby bragging rights

By JON NEWCOMBE FOR the past five years Rugby Lions have not even been able to claim to be the biggest...

They’ll all remember day Eddie called in

Jon Newcombe finds the England coach making dreams come true at the grassroots A guest training session from Eddie Jones on...

Even loss won’tdeny Juddian prize of promotion

NATIONAL 3 ROUND-UP By NICK VERDIER TONBRIDGE Juddian secured promotion to the National Two South next season with a 46-5 win...

Fiji earn first win as Amor’s lads crash

HONG KONG WRAP FIJI picked up their first trophy since the Rio Olympics by retaining their Hong Kong Sevens crown last...

Big win over Blitzbokke makes up for early slip

SINGAPORE By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND saved their best until last with a stunning win over South Africa sending them to the...

England look to complete the clean sweep

NEWS EXTRA JOHN Fletcher’s England U18s take on Scotland today looking to end the international series in Wales unbeaten. John Fletcher’s...

It’s a chance of a lifetime say promoted Caldy

By JON NEWCOMBE AFTER nine consecutive seasons at level four, Caldy head coach Simon Verbickas admits the club is stepping into...

Hartpury won’t be selling out for glory

Can the students of Hartpury be competitive in the Championship next season? Luke Jarmyn talks to CEO Russell Marchant Russell Marchant...

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

THE FORMER RICHMOND, CARDIFF BLUES, LEEDS AND GLOUCESTER PROP GARY POWELL After countless hours playing Jonah Lomu Rugby on the PlayStation...

Bolter O’Mahony ‘has drive to lead Lions’

By NEALE HARVEY DONNCHA O’Callaghan reckons forceful Irish back rower Peter O’Mahony is a viable contender for the Lions captaincy if...

All-rounder Farrell reminds McCaw of legend Carter

By ADAM HATHAWAY Running the show: England inside-centre Owen Farrell. Dan Carter scores during the second Lions Test in 2005 PICTURES:...

Reds finish on high and focus turns to Munster

By TOM INNES Jersey Reds …28pts Tries: Kolo’ofa’i 19, Argyle 32, Robling 67, Adair 77 Conversions: Cope 19, 32, 67, 77...

Paver fury as Pirates let slip big lead for second week

By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates …40pts Tries: Duncan 10, 40, 43, Day 14, Arnott 22, O’Meara 69 Conversions: Cargill 10, 14,...

Miserable end for Richards as Exiles cave again

By LUKE JARMYN A SOLOtry by replacement Charles Thacker on the final play saw Nottingham end their hoodoo in the capital...

Disjointed phony war goes way of Carnegie

By COLIN NEWBOULT Y Carnegie …33pts Tries: Beck 13, Thraves 28, Beesley 44, Forsyth 52, Mayhew 60 Conversions: Seals 14, 29,...

Kennedy calls for improved discipline in play-off return

By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster …5pts Tries: Lewis 80 London Irish …22pts Tries: Lewington 40, Penalty try 44, McKibbon 47 Conversions: Bell...

Dogged Aylesford fight back to book final place

By NICK VERDIER WOMEN’S COLUMN THE Women’s Premiership will have a new winner next Sunday after Bristol and Aylesford Bulls reached...