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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 […]

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 […]

A hat-trick to beat them all

19 January 2025 0 comments

PETER Brown, born into one of Scotland’s most decorated footballing families during the Second World War, responded to the privilege by daring to do a […]

Farewell, Hammer of the English

19 January 2025 0 comments

SCOTLAND wins over England are ten a penny these days but there was a time when they were a rarity which is why former Scotland […]

Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

15 January 2025 0 comments

Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport. With more than eight […]

Chiefs aiming to get season back on the right track

12 January 2025 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Exeter v Bristol Today Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park TITLE hunting Exeter Chiefs will be desperate to get back on track today […]

2025 Predictions: More Antoine Dupont dominance + The British & Irish Lions to win down under

7 January 2025 0 comments

2025 has begun and a year of rugby excitement awaits. With it being a World Cup year for the Women’s game and a Lions tour […]

Stick with Marcus Smith, he’s the best in England

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Steve Borthwick has put three outside halves on hybrid contracts and he has less than a month to decide which one to […]

Steve Borthwick and England facing historic USA test

5 January 2025 0 comments

EXCLUSIVE By Jon Newcombe England’s summer tour will include a historic Test against the USA, as well as the already announced two-match series against Argentina. […]

Lotte Sharp: It’s been toughest season ever at Saracens

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Lotte Sharp says Saracens are enduring the most difficult campaign since she joined the club 10 years ago but stresses they have […]

Josh Hathaway can follow Louis Rees-Zammit -George Skivington

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe George Skivington has backed Josh Hathaway to continue to go from strength to strength as the young winger attempts to follow in […]

A Tier Two XV to have you out of your seat

5 January 2025 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points By Brendan Gallagher You won’t ever see my 2024 Tier 2 All Stars […]

Bumper crowd to greet Ilona Maher – Bristol vs Gloucester-Hartpury Preview

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Match Preview Bristol v Gloucester Today. 12.45pm A record-breaking crowd awaits USA superstar Ilona Maher as the American social media sensation looks […]

Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

3 January 2025 0 comments

Social media sensation Ilona Maher is set for her Bristol Bears debut after being named on the bench for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit to Ashton Gate on […]

My take on the good, the bad and the ugly of rugby in 2024

29 December 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher – A Weekly look at the game’s other talking points The Good Lorenzo Pani: His exquisitely crafted try for Italy […]

Chris Robshaw backs USA to boost 2031 Rugby World Cup

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Chris Robshaw is confident the United States will make a success of hosting the 2031 World Cup and expand the game’s commercial […]

Konkel steps up to make sure for Quins

15 December 2024 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Loughborough. 22pts Tries: Hibbert-Jones 9, Kelter 18, Kabeya 58, Treder 69 Conversion: Nelson 70 Harlequins……..40pts Tries: Powell 13, Konkel 27, 73, Turani […]

Glad to hear the French say: Non!

8 December 2024 0 comments

FRANCE is a foreign country: they do things differently there. For one thing, they have a pyramid league system that works every bit as well […]

Saracens aiming to be more clinical – Georgia Evans

8 December 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Having fallen short in recent years, the PWR’s all-time most successful side Saracens are seeking redemption this season. Second row Georgia Evans […]

Sailing around the Med for a year is next for me – Tyler Ardron

8 December 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby TYLER ARDRON THE CANADA FORWARD, CURRENTLY AT CASTRES, WHO PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR OSPREYS AND THE CHIEFS In 18 months’ time, when […]

France won’t play All Blacks in USA

8 December 2024 0 comments

French Column – By James Harrington The FFR has rejected a proposal from New Zealand to relocate the third Test of next July’s tour to […]

Global superstar Ilona Maher joins Bristol Bears

2 December 2024 0 comments

One of the biggest names in rugby will join Bristol Bears in 2025, with USA Eagles star Ilona Maher heading to the club on a […]

Good to see the Eagles soaring again

1 December 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points – By Brendan Gallagher That’s a wrap for the autumn Tests and it would […]

Internationals face off in battle of the bottom two

1 December 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Sale v Leicester Today. Kick-off 12pm, AJ Bell Stadium SALE Sharks host Leicester in a battle of the league’s winless […]

GB face Spain in Dubai quarters

1 December 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA GREAT Britain men will face Spain in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Sevens, the first leg of the 2024-25 World Series. GB opened […]

Rowland is gearing up for world cup challenge

1 December 2024 0 comments

■ By MARK STEVENS Triumph: England celebrate with the WXV1 trophy PICTURES: Getty Images HELENA Rowland believes England Women have been given advance warning that […]

RFU give support for Maher visa application

1 December 2024 0 comments

OLYMPIC bronze medallist Ilona Maher could appear in this season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby after the RFU said it had supported her visa application. USA sevens […]

The most surprising results of the Autumn Nations Series

25 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott A combination of strong teams underperforming and perceived ‘weaker’ teams overperforming has resulted in a lot of shocks over this Autumn Nations […]

Lawrence is working hard to stay in step with Smith

24 November 2024 0 comments

OLLIE Lawrence admits playing with Marcus Smith takes some getting used to but the Bath centre insists the link-up is moving in the right direction. […]

Kolbe’s majesty is a delight to behold

24 November 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED CHESLIN Kolbe won the “man of the match” award for his two-try contribution to South Africa’s victory over England, thereby proving […]

For England, it’s a mind game

24 November 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES SAYS THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IN BORTHWICK’S TEAM-BUT BOTH PLAYERS AND COACHES NEED TO RELEASE IT BEFORE the start of the autumn series, […]

England can find a little bit of cheer

24 November 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international series with all of […]

Gritty Portugal can’t keep up with Scots

17 November 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Dominant: Josh Bayliss runs in to score Scotland’s fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images SCOTLAND showcased their strength in depth with a nine-try […]

Mega-league plan will have to overcome huge hurdles

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week If 200 of the world’s highest-paid players are about to join the rugby union version […]

Host of stars back for Tigers

3 November 2024 0 comments

Preview Leicester v T’finders Today. 3pm LEICESTER welcome back several Test players as they search for their first win of the season. England hooker Amy […]

Don’t let these tasty clashes pass you by

3 November 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S always famine or feast with international rugby and I guess that’s […]

We need to kick on after winning at last

27 October 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to Ethan Grayson who heard from two rugby legends after he helped Newcastle end their 25-match losing run Delight: Ethan Grayson celebrates […]

Lilli out to shine for Red Roses

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By DAN ROBERTSHAW Ambition: Lilli Ives Campion hopes to become an England regular LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning lock Lilli Ives Campion is relishing her involvement with the […]

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

24 October 2024 0 comments

Marlie Packer has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup. England’s World Cup opener […]

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

23 October 2024 0 comments

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August 22 opener launches a […]

Red Roses march on

20 October 2024 0 comments

England will face Australia, USA, and Samoa in the pool stages of next year’s World Cup. The Red Roses, who are top of the world […]

Titi Lamositele’s happy to do his talking on the pitch

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Titi Lamositele is happy at being the quiet achiever at Harlequins having moved to a club full of big characters from Montpellier […]

French quick to dismiss ‘soft red’

20 October 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONLY France could ban one of their most notorious agents provocateurs for life, then clear the way […]

Hudson keen for home delight

20 October 2024 0 comments

Preview Leicester v Quins Today. 5.45pm SOMETHING has to give at Welford Road today as winless Leicester and Harlequins face off. Harlequins lost 8-7 at […]

Daley-McLean backs Harrison

20 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Battle for No. 10: Zoe Harrison and, inset, Holly Aitchison Star: Katy Daley-McLean KATY Daley-McLean is backing Zoe Harrison over Holly Aitchison […]

Mitchell: We’ve got another gear to go

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… England v Canada Today. Kick-off 3am, BC Place, Vancouver THE Red Roses head into their final Test of the year against […]

Ireland cash in on USA errors to finish on a high

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland………….26 USA………………..14 IRELAND came from behind to round off an impressive WXV1 campaign with a win over an ill-disciplined USA. Scott Bemand’s […]

Hat-trick for Breach as England stun New Zealand

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Style: Jess Breach scores against New Zealand JESS Breach scored a hat-trick as England produced an attacking masterclass to score nine tries […]

Yes, a star is born, but just not on the rugby field

6 October 2024 0 comments

A STAR is born? Well yes and no… This is a young unknown, fresh faced, clean shaven Kris Kristofferson early in 1958 when he starred […]

Scotland set up Aussie showdown

6 October 2024 0 comments

WXV2 By BEN JAYCOCK Japan …………… 13 Scotland ………19 SCOTLAND’S hopes of retaining their WXV2 title were boosted with a gritty victory over Japan. Bryan […]

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