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S4, E19: England & Scotland hit by injuries, French clubs fire and South Africans slump

22 January 2025 0 comments

What to make of that Champions Cup weekend? On one hand we saw a classic in Northampton’s victory over Munster, however the issues with the […]

Champions Cup Team of the Week: Toulouse stars shine and Damian Penaud runs riot

20 January 2025 0 comments

The pool stage of the Champions Cup reached a close, with teams now knowing their fate in either the round of 16 or elsewhere. Defence was […]

Anthony Watson: I had to quit, I was in so much pain

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees As Anthony Watson trudged off five minutes into the second-half in Leicester’s match at Sale in December, he knew deep down that […]

Alex Mitchell back to his best and ready for Six Nations battle

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Alex Mitchell is now eight games into his injury-delayed season and feeling full of energy for the Six Nations campaign ahead of […]

Match Preview – Leicester Tigers gunning to take down Antoine Dupont and Toulouse

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Ernest Wallon Michael Cheika is aiming to take down a French icon as his Tigers attempt their Champions […]

Matt Banahan tribute to ‘superb’ Anthony Watson

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Former England international Matt Banahan has hailed Anthony Watson as the ‘ultimate team man’ and a ‘true professional’ who had an unparalleled […]

I want the Red Roses to be unstoppable, says Zoe Aldcroft

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw Newly appointed England captain Zoe Aldcroft insists there is work to be done before her side can set their sights on glory […]

Four for Phillips as Bears keep on track

19 January 2025 0 comments

By STEWART MCCULLOUGH Bristol …………… 43pts Tries: Phillips 4, 25, 49, 60, Pam 6, David 29, Nigrelli 72 Conversions: Bevan 4, 6, 49, 60 Leicester […]

Riley ‘proud’ of his feat as Park stroll past Lions

19 January 2025 0 comments

■By TOM MARKHAM Sedgley Park ..25pts Tries: Gregory 12, Bradshaw 41, Law 57 Conversions: Seals 12, 41 Penalties: Seals 32, 49 Tries: Taylor 37, Cousins […]

I was astonished when Leicester got in touch

19 January 2025 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY MICHAEL VAN VUUREN THE FORMER JUNIOR SPRINGBOK, CHEETAHS, STADE FRANCAIS, KINGS, LEICESTER, BATH, LONDON SCOTTISH, LONDON IRISH, NORTHAMPTON, BEDFORD, AMPTHILL, EALING, WASPS, […]

Will Wand enjoying life as a Leicester Tiger

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Will Wand is living his dream with Leicester, the club he supported as a boy, having become a professional rugby player in […]

Anthony Watson announces retirement after injury struggles

17 January 2025 0 comments

England and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old has had a number of injury […]

Philippe Saint-Andre challenges Sale Sharks to win something

12 January 2025 0 comments

Philippe Saint-Andre has assessed Sale’s title prospects and declared: “It’s about time they won something again.”

Sam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations

12 January 2025 0 comments

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after Bath announced that he requires ankle surgery.

Dream Team – Matt Corker

12 January 2025 0 comments

MATT CORKER, THE CANTERBURY HEAD COACH AND FORMER WASPS, LONDON WELSH & RICHMOND PLAYER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… Forwards […]

11-try blitz as Chiefs suffer record defeat

12 January 2025 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Exeter Chiefs ………………. 17pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 8, 48, Hammersley 70 Conversion: Slade 49 Bordeaux Begles ……….. 69pts Tries: Lucu 10, 31, Penaud […]

Leicester Tigers 38-10 Ulster: Josh Bassett shines to make sure for Leicester

12 January 2025 0 comments

Josh Bassett warmed the hands and hearts of the Welford Road faithful with a fine hat-trick as Tigers cruised into the Champions Cup knockout stages.

Wilson: We have a good record and won’t be overawed

12 January 2025 0 comments

■ By PAUL REES DANNY Wilson says Harlequins will not be overawed when they face Toulon at Stade Mayol today having won in France twice […]

A spirit of adventure comes at high price

12 January 2025 0 comments

Crowd pleaser: Cadan Murley scores for Quins against Leicester in front of nearly 80,000 at Twickenham PICTURES: Getty Images NO matter what the Premiership serves […]

Gopperth’s long and winding road

12 January 2025 0 comments

NOW that he’s beginning to make Peter Pan look like a grumpy old man, Jimmy Gopperth’s longevity requires further updating with the advent of another […]

Saracens run riot to bring up the century

12 January 2025 0 comments

■By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Saracens ………… 100pts Tries: Infante 4, Packer 7, 12; Harrision 14, 18, 38; Hardy 22, 58; Bridger 32, 49, 72; Campbell 53, […]

Dorking’s Tom Bristow believes props should keep their options open

12 January 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Experienced prop Tom Bristow is urging young front rowers to learn both sides of the scrum rather than being pigeonholed into one […]

Henderson: I want to repay Cheika’s faith

12 January 2025 0 comments

■ By MARK STEVENS CAMERON Henderson is clearly a man on a mission. After battling through two significant knee injuries that once threatened to derail […]

Cancer charity keen to spread the word

12 January 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK RUGBY Against Cancer offers support for those suffering from the disease and spent time over Christmas visiting hospitals to provide presents. The […]

Academy League returns to action

12 January 2025 0 comments

ACADEMY RUGBY By TOM JEFFRIES IT’S new year, new competition time as the Premiership Academy League returns. There’s considerable hype to live up to as […]

Aldcroft takes over at helm for England

12 January 2025 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK In charge: New captain Zoe Aldcroft PICTURE: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-Hartpury lock Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England women’s captain for 2025, […]

Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

9 January 2025 0 comments

Zoe Aldcroft has replaced Marlie Packer as England Women’s captain for 2025. Gloucester-Hartpury forward Aldcroft, who has 58 international caps, will lead the Red Roses […]

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

7 January 2025 0 comments

Ilona Maher hopes she can inspire and elevate more players to superstar status in women’s rugby. Olympic sevens bronze medallist Maher announced her arrival in […]

Premiership Team of the Week: Fin Smith and Tom Willis impress again to strengthen England cases

6 January 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott This weekend of Premiership action provided the perfect mix of technical flair and big men bulldozing through that make the game of […]

Leicester Tigers chasing dream double

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Nicky Smith insists Leicester Tigers will not be content unless they complete a “dream double” as Michael Cheika’s men target domestic and […]

Computer games annoy Alex Sanderson

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Angry Alex Sanderson has vowed to channel the perceived lack of respect for his Sale Sharks side into a driving force for […]

I can’t see me returning to coaching, says Geordan Murphy

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Former Leicester boss Geordan Murphy has revealed he is still scarred by the manner of his departure from the Tigers and is […]

Jack Walker’s eager to build on last year’s success with Harlequins

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Jack Walker has warm memories of last season when he was part of England’s World Cup squad, his daughter was born […]

Pat Lam: Fitz Harding is good enough for England

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Pat Lam’s New Year wish is for his Bristol captain Fitz Harding to gain international recognition after a number of eye-catching performances […]

Great to see a big match on ITV

5 January 2025 0 comments

Big game: Tommy Reffell on the attack for Leicester against Harlequins PICTURE: Getty images WELL said Peter Warren, TRP letters 29/12/2024. If you enjoy a […]

Time for Northampton Saints to push Bath up front

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week Northampton are the Premiership’s reigning champions, and when you are in that position you want to […]

Ben Youngs steps up to make sure for Leicester Tigers

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Leicester …………………….. 28pts Tries: Cracknell 14, Henderson 33, Hassell-Collins 68, Youngs 77 Exeter …………………………… 15pts Conversions: Pollard 14, 33, 68, 77 Tries: […]

Rob Baxter baffled by Will Rigg yellow

5 January 2025 0 comments

Exeter boss Rob Baxter claimed he was “baffled” by referee Christophe Ridley sin-binning substitute wing Will Rigg in the 65th minute for obstructing Leicester full-back […]

Dream Team – Sam Cross

5 January 2025 0 comments

SAM CROSS, THE FORMER GB SEVENS AND NEWPORT, OSPREYS, NEWCASTLE AND TARBES FLANKER, WHO IS NOW AT MERTHYR RFC, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS […]

Hat-trick star Jones takes centre stage

5 January 2025 0 comments

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Leicester ……….38pts Tries: M Jones 5, 18, 21; Henrich 10, 58; Fray 40 Conversions: M Jones 5, 19; Gallagher 40, 58 Sale […]

London Welsh rise from ashes

5 January 2025 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher remembers when the exiles were the whipping boys – and how things have changed… A tale of redemption, what could be better this […]

My office at home is like a shrine to rugby

5 January 2025 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER MET POLICE, WASPS AND SARACENS NO.8, WHO REPRESENTED MIDDLESEX, LONDON, BRITISH POLICE & THE BARBARIANS LEE ADAMSON Decent: Lee Adamson […]

We need to see a complete shake-up

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Jeff Probyn – A front-row view of the game A new year and change is on the way across many aspects of the game, […]

Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins – Match Preview

3 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Christmas is in the books, but we still have a tremendous weekend of rugby action from the Gallagher Premiership to […]

Cool Handre Pollard levels it up for Leicester Tigers

29 December 2024 0 comments

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s last-minute conversion rescued a draw for Leicester Tigers against Harlequins at Twickenham in front of 78,000 fans. Quins looked like they […]

AJ MacGinty out for four months with knee injury

29 December 2024 0 comments

Bristol fly-half AJ MacGinty is to miss the next four months due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The United States international, who is […]

George Ford set to follow family line and take up coaching

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Ross Heppenstall George Ford admits he sees himself following in the footsteps of his father and two brothers by moving into coaching one day. […]

Freddie Steward prepares new plan of attack

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Freddie Steward has the safest pair of hands in the Premiership and is now set on finding his feet as an attacking […]

Danny Wilson backing Rodrigo Isgro to create havoc for Harlequins

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Rodrigo Isgro is a “physical specimen” who will become an even more destructive weapon for Quins once he is Premiership “battled hardened”. […]

Sale Sharks bring Bristol Bears crashing to earth

29 December 2024 0 comments

I fear Bristol’s bid for the title will be derailed by the injury to AJ MacGinty, expeially with Max Malins out for the season. Last […]

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