Search results for "lions"
-
Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoBordeaux Begles accused of Henry Pollock vendetta
Fin Smith accused Bordeaux Begles of having a vendetta against Henry Pollock as Northampton Saints’ 28-20 Champions Cup final defeat ended...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoDoctor calls for concussion protocols to be revised
Doctor Ben Jones, a former scrum-half with Northampton, Worcester and England 7s, has called for concussion guidelines to be revised to...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoI’m happy to stick at No.7 – Sam Underhill
Despite the presence of multiple hybrid back-rowers in the Lions’ squad, England international Sam Underhill is happy to remain one of...
-
Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoNorthampton Saints 20-28 Bordeaux Begles: Saints’ warriors battle to the very end
Fraser Dingwall’s Northampton Saints saw their European adventure end in acrimony and heroism in equal measure as they went out on...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoBath pair Finn Russell and Thomas du Toit lead Premiership awards shortlist
Bath duo Finn Russell and Thomas du Toit are among five nominations for this season’s Premiership player of the season award....
-
Columnists
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Time for Steve Borthwick to ignore the easy options
The main challenge facing Steve Borthwick this summer is to maintain England’s momentum by winning a two-Test tour of Argentina with...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoNick Cain: Ben Spencer steps up to prove his worth for Bath
It's been a long time between drinks for Bath’s faithful fans when it comes to winning worthwhile silverware, so no one...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoMax Ojomoh: Bath have the tools for any job
Max Ojomoh compares Bath, who in three seasons have risen from basement battlers to table toppers, to a Swiss Army knife....
-
Features
/ 9 months agoAnthony Watson: Bath may be favourites but it’s too close to call
Bath may be the favourites to win the Premiership after dominating the regular season, but Anthony Watson will never forget what...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months ago‘I love it here’ – Chunya Munga extends deal with Northampton Saints
Chunya Munga had no hesitation in signing a new contract to remain at Northampton for another two seasons, even though he...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months ago2025/26 URC fixture list released
ROUND 1 Friday, September 26 Stormers v Leinster 6pm Ulster v Dragons 8.05pm Glasgow Warriors v Sharks 8.05pm Saturday, September 27...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoMatt Sherratt backs experience for Wales’ Summer Tour of Japan
Wales coach Matt Sherratt has revealed how the absence of recent captains Jac Morgan and Dafydd Jenkins has had a significant...
-
Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: For many big names, like Ma’a Nonu, it’s the end of the road
One by one, the long-distance men who gave Father Time a serious run for his money have come to the end...
-
Columnists
/ 9 months agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s summer crusade
Paul Rees reports as England prepare for their two tests against Argentina and one against the United States Mike Brown announced...
-
Features
/ 9 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Tommy Taylor – I’ve achieved way more than I thought I would
I know most people probably thought I had already retired, but now it’s official. After years of my body trying to...
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoClifford battling back to top
■By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING prop Grace Clifford is eager to rip into action after a lenghty spell out of the game....
-
Latest News
/ 9 months agoWallaby loosehead Bell signs for Ulster
NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA prop Angus Bell will join Ulster on a short-term deal from Waratahs next season. The 24-yearold loosehead will...
-
Challenge Cup
/ 10 months agoCharlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups in the European Finals
The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will both take place this weekend in Cardiff, providing an opportunity to determine the European champions. Both will see Premiership...
-
International Rugby
/ 10 months agoCharlie Elliott: Analysing England’s 33-man training squad for Summer Tour to Argentina & USA
Steve Borthwick announced a 33-man training squad for a two-day England camp, ahead of the summer tour to Argentina. While it is not...
-
Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoChampions Cup Final Preview: Can Northampton Saints pick up their second star?
“It’s not an individual sport, it’s a team sport, and we need everybody, and that includes support staff and everybody on...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoPete Ryan: Lee Byrne’s storied journey to becoming one of Wales’ greatest ever fullbacks
The agonising wait was over. Last Wednesday, players sat down and worked their way through the alphabet, hoping Ieuan Evans would...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: WRU rocks the Rugby World
Rugby social media has been on top form this week, with plenty of fan debates surrounding numerous issues in the sport. The WRU...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoPremiership Round 17 Team of the Week: George Ford helps Sale Sharks secure crucial win over Bristol Bears
The penultimate round of Premiership rugby played host to some of the biggest games of the season, with so much on...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoGive George Ford respect he deserves, says Ben Curry
Sale captain Ben Curry says in-form George Ford deserves more respect after making another mockery of his Lions snub. Fly-half Ford,...
-
Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoBordeaux have a point to prove in Champions Cup final says Adam Coleman
Adam Coleman believes Saturday’s Champions Cup final in Cardiff between Bordeaux Begles and Northampton will be a meeting of like minds....
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoJoe Batley eyes England tour to cap frustrating season
Joe Batley’s frustrating season can be summed up by a week in November when he turned up for training with England...
-
Letters
/ 10 months agoModern day warriors deserve far better
IT IS high time rugby union realised ignoring the past is the preserve of the ignorant, shown by the fact today...
-
Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoJeremy Guscott: Northampton Saints need team effort to stifle ‘electric’ Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles are great attacking sides, and that is what makes the European Cup final on Saturday at the Principality...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoAnother masterclass by majestic George
■ By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks ......................41pts Tries: D du Preez 23, McElroy 36, Hill 54, Ma’asi-White 64, Quirke 72 Conversions:...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoAce Tomos helps keep Gloucester in the race
■By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons ........12pts Gloucester ....................... 24pts Tries: Stevenson 6, Davis 65 Conversions: Connon 66 Tries: Harris 17, Penalty...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoNumber nine Danny makes history on his swansong
■By SAM JACKSON Farewell: Danny Care DANNY Care will make his farewell to Twickenham Stoop this afternoon with special dispensation to...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoTom Curry opts to defer surgery
England flanker Tom Curry will delay surgery to fix a wrist ligament injury until after the Lions tour of Australia. Curry...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoMark McCall: Jamie George will battle until very end
Jamie George’s dream of a third Lions tour failed to turn into reality but the experienced hooker is hell-bent on finishing...
-
Dream Team
/ 10 months agoDream Team – Jonathan Pendlebury
JONATHAN PENDLEBURY, THE FORMER ROTHERHAM, GLOUCESTER AND LEEDS SECOND ROW WHO IS NOW ENGLAND U18S HEAD COACH, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...
-
Chris Hewett
/ 10 months agoEngland’s World Cup fast-track begins in Argentina
Your starter for 10: what might Jason Leonard, Richard Cockerill, Danny Grewcock and Martin Corry have in common, apart from a...
-
United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoEdinburgh 47-17 Ulster: Snubbed Darcy Graham runs in a hat-trick
Darcy Graham responded to his Lions snub with a hat-trick as Edinburgh booked their place in the play-offs. The seven-try victory...
-
Columnists
/ 10 months agoDanny Care: ‘I never thought I’d achieve what I did’
Paul Rees talks to Danny Care about hanging up his boots and the incredible career he’s had at the pinnacle of...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoDragons swoop for Wyn
WALES loosehead Wyn Jones will join Dragons from Harlequins at the end of season, joining fellow prop Dillon Lewis in swapping...
-
Challenge Cup
/ 10 months agoEuropean Finals Preview: Northampton Saints and Bath shape up to face the French
Paul Rees sets the scene ahead of this weekend's grand finale to European competition in Cardiff As the Premiership hacks through...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 months agoBrendan Gallagher: European Cup’s given us some real pearlers
So this weekend in Cardiff will be the 30th European Cup Final, a pearl anniversary of sorts. Where did the time...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoCross sparkles in Cheshire’s victory
Division 2 ■By LUKE JARMYN SET-PIECE dominance, some silky play in the loose and a man-of-the-match display by replacement back-rower Stuart...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoOundle cruise to victory at HQ
OUNDLE are champions of the Papa Johns Cup after beating Huddersfield 52-19 in the Regional 1 Championship final. The Peterborough side...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoThe Leicester Lip’s still talk of the town
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Stunner: Austin Healey breaks through to set up the winning try against Stade...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoLewis Chessum chasing his dream at Leicester Tigers
Ben Jaycock talks to Leicester lock Lewis Chessum, who has a big goal for when he returns from sabbatical in Japan...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoGive players the tools to problem solve in-game
Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Tim Stevenson, below, the head coach at Drybrook RFC who won this...
-
Features
/ 10 months agoHUGHSHIELDS
YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON FLY-HALF Northampton Saints academy fly-half Hugh Shields has followed the career of Fin Smith closely and hopes to...
-
Latest News
/ 10 months agoSavea stars as Moana move into contention
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK ARDIE Savea’s mesmerising performance guided Moana Pasifika past the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoPremiership Round 17: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend
Every player in the Premiership will need to be at the top of their game this weekend, with so much riding...
-
United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoVaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot
By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year. From poor performances on the international stage...
-
Premiership
/ 10 months agoGeoff Parling appointed as new Leicester Tigers head coach on long-term deal
By Charlie Elliott Geoff Parling has officially put an end to Leicester Tigers’ search for a new head coach to replace...
International Rugby
Six Nations 2026 preview: Ireland meet an improving Wales side in Dublin
International Rugby
Six Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England
Features
OSCAR WILSON
BUCS Super Rugby
Cardiff Met’s Gus Patterson on becoming Bridgend’s next rugby star
The best betting sites
