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It’s time to rethink a British and Irish League

23 January 2022 1 comment

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The best we can say for the United Rugby Championship is that the revamped tournament is having a near-life experience: eyes […]

Sanderson’s sights are on O’Flaherty

23 January 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SALE Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is on the lookout for a new winger this summer and is lining […]

Cadan commits to Harlequins

23 January 2022 0 comments

HARLEQUINS winger Cadan Murley has signed a long-term contract extension with the Premiership champions.The 22-year-old has scored 17 tries in 62 appearances since making his […]

Back row Barbeary ready to rumble

23 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES ALFIE Barbeary endured a nightmare 2021 when most of his time was spent recovering from injury, but he was in dreamland last […]

Leinster rout can devalue Euro Cup

23 January 2022 1 comment

COLIN BOAG Thrashing: Josh van der Flier evades the tackle of Josua Vici on his way to scoring Leinster’s ninth try I know there’s a […]

Lam: Cup win is on if we’re ruthless

23 January 2022 0 comments

PAT Lam insists Bristol can be serious contenders for the Champions Cup if they improve their accuracy.The former Connacht coach was speaking after his side […]

Humiliation for Bath as Sexton spurs 10-try rout

23 January 2022 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY Bath ………………….7pts Try: Clark 33 Conversion: Bailey 34 Leinster …………64pts Tries: O’Brien 15, 36, 48, 76; Van der Flier 24, Larmour 31, […]

Lowry shows his class for Ulster

23 January 2022 2 comments

By JOHN FALLON Ulster………………34pts Tries: Herring 8, 39; Lowry 22, Vermeulen 50, Baloucoune 67 Conversions: Doak 40, 51, Burns 67 Penalties: Doak 46 Clermont…………31pts Tries: […]

Hat-trick Alex looks ‘a must’ for Eddie

23 January 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ……..36ptsTries: Dombrandt 13, 42, 80; Jones 22, Taulani 27 Conversions: Allan 22, 28, 43; Smith 80Penalties: Allan 39 Castres …………..33ptsTries: Barlot […]

Bundee’s out after his moan at referee

23 January 2022 0 comments

Preview Stade Francais v Connacht Today, Kick-off 1pm CONNACHT have qualified for the Champions Cup’s knockout stages for the first time after Cardiff were handed […]

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

23 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s visit to Thomond Park […]

Patchell can spur Scarlets says Davies

16 January 2022 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS RHYS Patchell’s return from a long-term injury can help take the Scarlets to another level says Jonathan Davies.The 28-year-old spent a year […]

Late Coombes try puts O’Mahony’s men through to knockout stages again

16 January 2022 1 comment

By TOM SHEEDY Castres …………..13ptsTry: Larregain 27 Conversion: Botica 28 Penalties: Botica 54,66Munster …………16ptsTry: Coombes 77 Conversion: Crowley 79 Penalties: Crowley 10, 46, 49MUNSTER captain […]

Postponed European rugby matches cancelled amid future uncertainty

12 January 2022 0 comments

All postponed matches from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have now been cancelled, while uncertainty hovers over the remainder of […]

Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Bears preview: Record crowd for South West derby

31 December 2021 0 comments

A sold-out record-breaking crowd at Sandy Park will play host to Exeter Chiefs’ encounter with Bristol Bears on New Year’s Day at 4:30 PM. […]

Sale Sharks v Wasps Preview: Sharks captain Ross returns

31 December 2021 0 comments

Captain Jono Ross returns to the side as Sale Sharks host Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium in Saturday’s New Year’s Day 2:00 PM kick […]

Lynagh’s out to catch eye of Eddie

26 December 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Better times: Steve Thompson wins the World Cup with England in 2003PICTURE: Getty ImagesLOUIS Lynagh hopes to light up Twickenham Stadium after […]

Tough-nut Marcus can look after himself OK

26 December 2021 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY SOUTH African centre Andre Esterhuizen might have a reputation as a midfield hard man but he reckons the last person who needs […]

Leicester Tigers lose in the Challenge Cup final

Captain Genge is given the Euro chop

19 December 2021 1 comment

Preview Leicester v Connacht Today, Kick-off 1pm DEPARTING prop Ellis Genge has been left out of the squad for Leicester’s Champions Cup game against Connacht […]

Joys of scoring written large on Dupont’s face

19 December 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 89 Antoine […]

Versatility can boost Seb’s bid

19 December 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE versatility tag has been a hindrance for many players, but Seb Davies believes it can help him add to his 13 […]

O’Gara won’t be filling Van Graan role at Munster

19 December 2021 1 comment

FORMER Ireland fly-half Ronan O’Gara has ruled himself out of the Munster head coach job.South African Johann van Graan will quit as Munster head coach […]

Johann van Graan appointed as Bath head coach

15 December 2021 0 comments

Bath Rugby have appointed Johann van Graan as Head Coach for the 2022/23 season on a long-term contract. Yesterday, it was announced that van Graan […]

Glasgow ask Exeter fans to not wear Native American-style headdresses

14 December 2021 0 comments

Glasgow Warriors have asked Exeter fans not to wear Native American-style headdresses at their Heineken Champions Cup match this Saturday evening at Scotstoun. Warriors bosses […]

Sale win away at Ospreys

13 December 2021 0 comments

Sale overcame a second-half Ospreys fightback to claim victory in the Heineken Champions Cup opening round in Swansea. Tries from Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Ewan […]

Quins end Castres home record

13 December 2021 0 comments

Harlequins withstood a late fightback to end Castres’ unbeaten European home run and earn a narrow victory in their Heineken Champions Cup opener. Martin Laveau’s […]

Cooney kicks 19 points as Ulster record famous win at Clermont fortress

12 December 2021 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Clermont…… ……21pts Tries: Penaud 35, 57 Conversions: Hanrahan 58 Penalties: Hanrahan 40, 50, 80 Ulster …………… …26pts Tries: McCloskey 26, Timoney 68 […]

Much more to come from us warns Tadh

12 December 2021 1 comment

By JOHN FALLON Leinster …………45ptsTries: Gibson-Park 4, 28, Furlong 11, Lowe 17, Keenan 24, Kelleher 47, Van der Flier 57 Conversions: Byrne 12, 18, 24, […]

Oh, for those refreshing Heineken Cup years!

12 December 2021 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Heineken Cup rugby was once so vibrant and exhilarating – so spellbindingly good, year after year – it left nostalgia without […]

Warriors bring in their rested big guns

12 December 2021 0 comments

PreviewLa Rochelle v GlasgowToday, Kick-off 3.15pmGLASGOW Warriors will be hoping to recreate their 2019/20 success as they travel to last season’s finalists La Rochelle for […]

Barbeary returns to the back row

12 December 2021 3 comments

PREVIEW…Wasps v MunsterToday. Kick-off 3.15pm, Coventry Building Society ArenaThe boy’s back: Alfie Barbeary returns to the Wasps starting line-up for the first time since AprilPICTURE: […]

Lawday starts as only change from Tigers loss

12 December 2021 0 comments

TOM Lawday comes in at flanker in Harlequins’ only change to their starting XV from their defeat to Leicester Tigers for the Champions Cup opener […]

Set-piece dominance will be key says Friend

12 December 2021 0 comments

Preview Connacht v Stade Francais Today, Kick-off 1pmCONNACHT are relishing the challenge of hosting Stade Francais as they look to bounce back from their defeat […]

We don’t fear anyone says Ospreys captain Webb

12 December 2021 0 comments

RHYS Webb’s style of captaincy is to lead by deed more than word, but the scrum-half ’s leadership skills have been tested in ways he […]

McHenry takes a short walk to his new career

12 December 2021 0 comments

ALEX McHenry has thrown himself into his new life at Wasps – so much so that he is currently living in a hotel on the […]

Winless, injury-hit Bath bring in backline cover

12 December 2021 2 comments

NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIP basement boys Bath have signed former Scarlets wing Tom Prydie on a short-term deal and Edinburgh centre Jordan Venter on a contract […]

Scarlets concede Champions Cup opener with Bristol Bears

7 December 2021 0 comments

Scarlets have been forced to concede their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool game vs Bristol Bears on Saturday. The decision was made due to concerns […]

Chiefs down Saracens to lay their challenge

5 December 2021 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter watched his side deliver a message to the rest of the Premiership by downing Saracens 18-15 […]

Bordeaux can be Woki champs

5 December 2021 0 comments

PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE COVID IMPACT ON THIS SEASON’S EUROPEAN CUP Tigers roar in 2002: Leicester will be hoping to revive the old glory days […]

Dempsey stars as Warriors prepare for France

5 December 2021 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Glasgow …………33pts Tries: Tuipulotu 1, Steyn 31, Dempsey 39, Price 59, Matthews 70 Conversions: Thompson 17, 39, 59, 70 Dragons …………14pts Tries: […]

Super-sub Porter sets up second-half stampede

5 December 2021 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Leinster …………47pts Tries: Ruddock 23, Ringrose 32, Sheehan 39, Larmour 41, Doris 49, Baird 58, Deegan 74 Conversions: H Byrne 24, 33, […]

The cooped-up players deserve our sympathy

5 December 2021 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES’ four regions begin their European campaigns this weekend and they will head into the Champions Cup and Challenge […]

Cardiff and Munster are homeward bound from South Africa

1 December 2021 0 comments

Cardiff have announced that the majority of their playing and background staff will leave South Africa on Thursday morning following a week of coronavirus mayhem. […]