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Gloucester move for Scots lock Davidson

20 December 2020 0 comments

Wanted: Andrew Davidson GLOUCESTER are ready to switch their attentions towards Edinburgh lock Andrew Davidson as they step up their recruitment for next season. The […]

Rugby values help Future Hope boys to blossom

20 December 2020 0 comments

TWENTY years on I set myself the task this week of zapping the phone and tracking down a few of the Future Hope team to […]

North West grassroots rugby set to kick off in January

20 December 2020 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE GRASSROOTS rugby is set for a return as teams throughout the North West of England prepare for a kick off in January, […]

World Cup Katy calls time on England

20 December 2020 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Praise: Simon Middleton ENGLAND’S 2014 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Katy Daley-Mclean has decided to retire from international rugby. The 34-year-old, who has […]

RUGBY MATTERS

20 December 2020 1 comment

A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from grace: Aphiwe Dyanti scores […]

PETER JACKSON

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THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Wales miss out on the great SA invasion Welsh Kiwi: Hadleigh Parke PICTURE: Getty Images When it comes to […]

Durham have shone since rugby’s dawn

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Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Recent star man: Cameron Nordi-Kelemeti, now with Newcastle. Charlie Adamson kicks at goal in Brisbane, […]

JEFF PROBYN

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A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Breakdown clearouts have made risks worse Change of tactics: Jonah Lomu didn’t run round players, he ran through […]

Probyn column: Cut Prem loose and redirect all funding

18 December 2020 1 comment

Jeff Probyn on the financial obstacle the Premiership presents to the RFU’s balance sheet and the radical change needed to help England

Saracens defence coach Sanderson is man Sale want to replace Diamond

18 December 2020 1 comment

A move which Sale Sharks hoped would happen last summer

Thompson: Some days I can’t walk down stairs

17 December 2020 0 comments

The danger of CTE in rugby and those diagnosed with traumatic brain injury training to bring about change in the sport

This is tip of iceberg says neuro specialist

17 December 2020 1 comment

Dr Barry O’Driscoll, uncle of Ireland great Brian, voices his concerns over rugby’s trend of concussion and traumatic brain injury

England v France - Autumn Nations Cup final

England can learn from exciting French revival | Jeremy Guscott

15 December 2020 2 comments

Jeremy Guscott points out the weaknesses in England’s armour exposed by France in the Autumn Nations Cup final

England draw Japan and Argentina in 2023 Rugby World Cup pool

14 December 2020 1 comment

Details of the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw, as hosts France will play the All Blacks in Pool A

Whatever the criteria, Maro Itoje makes my best XV

13 December 2020 2 comments

Brendan Gallagher analyses the World Rugby Team of the Decade and argues Maro Itoje was a glaring omission

North v South games have set us up well for Six Nations

13 December 2020 1 comment

Q&AALAN DICKENS ON THE RECORD Former Sale, Leeds, Saracens and Northampton scrum-half Alan Dickens has been head coach of England U20s for just over a year […]

We’ll fix things for next week says Bristol Bears boss Lam

13 December 2020 1 comment

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam reacts to his team’s 51-38 defeat to Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup

Lipman’s concussion diary shows the problem

13 December 2020 4 comments

JACKSON PETERTHE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOWBy his own admission, Michael Lipman estimates to have been knocked out 30 times over the course of a 13-year […]

Toulon’s Louis Carbonel in control but Sale Sharks show fight

13 December 2020 0 comments

Mike Sinclair reports on Toulon edging Sale Sharks in their first match since Steve Diamond left the Premiership club

Davies demands fair share of funding to save game

13 December 2020 0 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS PROFESSIONAL rugby in Wales is facing a fight for survival with the regions calling for a £30-40m injection to keep them alive.Last […]

Tom Seabrook starts alongside senior man Henry as Gloucester give the kids a run

13 December 2020 0 comments

George Skivington has named an experiment squad to travel to Lyon for Gloucester’s Champions Cup opener

Davies demands fair share of funding to save game

13 December 2020 1 comment

■By STEFFAN THOMAS PROFESSIONAL rugby in Wales is facing a fight for survival with the regions calling for a £30-40m injection to keep them alive.Last […]

Predictably same old Scots story

13 December 2020 1 comment

I SHALL now predict the Six Nations for Scotland 2021, perhaps best to imagine it in Eddie Butler’s voice…Opening weekend embarrassment against England, yet again […]

Was Eileen first Lady President?

13 December 2020 2 comments

WHILE reading England’s Hall of Fame listing on World Rugby’s website I came across the entry for Gillian Burns.Among the items which comprise her impressive […]

Stick with Ollie for Six Nations – Greenwood

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■By GARY FITZGERALD OLLIE Lawrence must get a “good long run” in the England side and show he can become the real rising international star […]

Is Farrell still untouchable?

13 December 2020 1 comment

I’M starting to question Owen Farrell’s place in the team. What does he bring that others do not? At flyhalf he is mostly a kicking […]

Fletcher: Lack of 12s is long-standing concern

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By NEALE HARVEY FORMER RFU player development manager John Fletcher says the lack of homegrown No.12s playing in Premiership rugby has been a long-standing concern for […]

I’ll take victory over entertainment all day

13 December 2020 1 comment

AS a lifelong Northampton Saints supporter, I was intrigued by the media/supporter views on England’s win over France last Sunday…or to be more accurate the […]

Luther’s arrival has boosted confidence – Walder

13 December 2020 2 comments

■By JON NEWCOMBE DAVE WALDER has paid tribute to the old hands in the backline who have helped Newcastle get off to a flying start […]

Edwards factor critical for France

13 December 2020 4 comments

Lucky escape: England players mob Owen Farrell after he kicked the winning penalty in extra timePICTURE: Getty ImagesJERRY Guscott’s column that suggested that England must […]

Jackals can swing series Lions’ way

13 December 2020 0 comments

Steffan Thomas talks to former Springbok coach Gary Gold about the Lions tour and PRO14 expansion NO one is more qualified to assess South Africa’s […]

Poor all round

13 December 2020 2 comments

ENGLAND’S game against France, a team with one tenth of the caps England has, was just appalling.To win by three points and then celebrate as […]

Hewett column: Guscott’s Lions plea resonates so strongly

13 December 2020 0 comments

Chris Hewett laments the focus on defence by England against France, asking where the free reign in attack is for players like George Ford

Artist Paolo proud to pin colours to his boots

13 December 2020 1 comment

Daniel Gallan finds Wasps flyer Paulo Odogwu has lots to offer on and off-field With thighs the size of beer kegs and feet as fleet […]

Spencer rues try that got away as Bath fall

13 December 2020 0 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD STUART Hooper told his players “You got what you deserved” and refused to blame officials as Bath were frustrated at the end […]

Dream Team: Richmond scrum-half Luc Jones

13 December 2020 1 comment

Jones, formerly of Neath, Dragons and Harlequins, chooses a best XV based on those he has played alongside or faced as an opponent

Table-topping Exeter Chiefs set sights on famous ‘double double’

13 December 2020 1 comment

Exeter Chiefs captain Jack Yeandle previews the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Sandy Park

Oti inspires victory…and a new England tradition

13 December 2020 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 38 Jubilant fans […]

Exeter Chiefs score in the Champions Cup final against Racing 92

Q&A – Simon Halliday: Revised Euro Cup formats will provide a great narrative

11 December 2020 2 comments

EPCR chairman Simon Halliday opens up on the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup format changes and the prospect of a World Club Championship

RFU sanctions 13 Barbarians for bubble breach at London pub

8 December 2020 0 comments

The RFU has sanctioned the players culpable in October’s England versus Barbarians match being cancelled

England World Cup-winner Steve Thompson diagnosed with early onset dementia

8 December 2020 0 comments

A lawsuit seeking damages against World Rugby, the RFU and WRU by a series of ex-players, as scale of the sport’s brain injury crisis becomes clearer

Forthcoming fixtures

6 December 2020 1 comment

Sunday December 6 Autumn Nations Cup: England v France (2pm) Premiership: London Irish v Sale (2.30pm) Gloucester v Harlequins (4.15pm)Friday December 11 European Champions Cup: Pool 1 […]

Eddie: We want more Lions than anyone

6 December 2020 0 comments

THE Lions have rich benefits for England’s development according to Eddie Jones, and he says he would like to see his side dominate Warren Gatland’s […]

Aim to be world’s best or quit says Healey

6 December 2020 1 comment

AUSTIN Healy says this is the make or break year for a lot of Leicester’s youngsters and that if they don’t kick on they should […]

Great attacking teams are why we love rugby

6 December 2020 0 comments

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE king of sports, as Rugby Union supporters once dubbed it, has been knocked around in recent weeks, with the […]

RFU must not cave in to Prem pressure

6 December 2020 0 comments

WITH strong rumours of an attempt to ring-fence the top league at the end of this campaign persisting, it is time for the RFU to […]

Eddie can’t afford French lesson from their reserves

6 December 2020 0 comments

ENGLAND are oddson to collect their second trophy in two months by lifting the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham this afternoon, but in most respects […]

Evans aims to put on a variety show for the fans

6 December 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY AMBITIOUS fly-half Lloyd Evans says Gloucester will happily eschew a slavish kicking game if his side keep racking up thrilling victories like […]

Dow provides sting as Wasps surge past Lightning

6 December 2020 0 comments

BY NATHAN ROCHE Star turn: Abby DowWASPS moved above Loughborough Lightning in the Premier 15s standings by recording a three-try victory at Twyford Avenue.Both clubs are […]

Warriors must go into battle without skipper Keates

6 December 2020 0 comments

PREVIEW… Worcester v Gloucester-Hartpury Today, Kick-off 2pm, SixwaysBy ADAM ELLIS WORCESTER will be without their influential captain Laura Keates for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit to Sixways today as […]

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