Ball in his court: Offer on table for Welsh Olympic mastermind
Gareth Baber, who led Fiji to the defence of their Olympic Games sevens gold medal in Japan, has been offered a new three year dea…
Chris Jones
23 Sep 2021, 5:16
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Huge blow for Newcastle as England back-rower Wilson has surgery
Back-rower Mark Wilson was excluded from the England squad announced on Tuesday and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has explained why…
Chris Jones
22 Sep 2021, 13:02
Wasps weigh up prospect of losing talisman Fekitoa for Tonga games
Ex-All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is now eligible for Tonga and Wasps have explained what this allegiance switch means for …
Chris Jones
22 Sep 2021, 4:16
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Fitzpatrick: 'South Africa haven't moved on from 2019'
All Black great Sean Fitzpatrick believes South Africa have failed to evolve their game since becoming World Champions in total co…
Chris Jones
20 Sep 2021, 8:12
How Fiji's new Super team plan to compete without six figure salaries
Fijian Drua chief executive officer Brian Thorburn had admitted the new Super Rugby franchise will have to contract players not el…
Chris Jones
17 Sep 2021, 4:12
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'An absolute nightmare...I wouldn't welcome it' - Richards pans RWC rethink
England great Dean Richards has branded plans to stage the Rugby World Cup every two years an “absolute nightmare” for the Gal…
Chris Jones
16 Sep 2021, 3:16
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Mike Brown - future Premiership sporting director?
Mike Brown, who launches his new Premiership career with Newcastle Falcons on Sunday against former club Harlequins, is starting …
Chris Jones
13 Sep 2021, 10:03
'You'd like to think guys running your pension fund are not daft!'
Toby Flood had held his farewell media conference as a player, the Newcastle talisman talking World 12s, Championship and concussi…
Chris Jones
07 Sep 2021, 8:21
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England prop responds to French move rumours
Mako Vunipola has dismissed reports claiming he is lining up a bumper pay day by moving to the Top 14 after his current deal ends …
Chris Jones
06 Sep 2021, 12:38
Jonathan Joseph staying but Bath could lose another international
England international Jonathan Joseph is staying at Bath this season but Fijian international centre Josh Matavesi could still be …
Chris Jones
03 Sep 2021, 9:52
Doncaster reveal 'absolute pittance' Championship clubs are given by RFU
Doncaster Knights have revealed the massive disparity between second tier professional rugby in England and France thanks to the …
Chris Jones
02 Sep 2021, 4:03
Fiji may be forced to play Georgia at neutral venue on European tour
Vern Cotter’s Flying Fijians may have to play Georgia at a neutral venue due to COVID-19 rules on their European tour.
Chris Jones
02 Sep 2021, 3:07
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'I heard a pop' - AJ MacGinty's 'crazy aggressive treatment' to rehab knee
Sale Sharks AJ MacGinty is flying to Newfoundland at the start of a 12,000 mile trip designed to take the USA Eagles to the 2023 R…
Chris Jones
28 Aug 2021, 4:48
Springboks won't change, All Blacks have players to beat them - Nick Evans
Former All Black Nick Evans predicts the Springboks will not change their controversial style before defending the Rugby World Cup…
Chris Jones
26 Aug 2021, 5:45
'It is sad' - Hopes Kefu will make Tonga tour as All Black welcomed onboard
Tonga lock Steve Mafi is hoping head coach Toutai Kefu will be able to join the Pacific Island nation’s European tour in Novembe…
Chris Jones
21 Aug 2021, 4:58
English clubs yet to be consulted on possible Rugby Championship switch
England’s top clubs are waiting to discover if they will be battling against the counter attraction of the Rugby Championship.
Chris Jones
20 Aug 2021, 8:34
Orie sheds his Itoje role to make first Test start for Springboks
Lock Marvin Orie is being given the chance to make a name for himself in the South Africa second-row against Argentina in Saturday…
Chris Jones
18 Aug 2021, 3:43
All Blacks v Springboks centenary test faces venue switch
The historic centenary test between the All Blacks and World champions South Africa is set to be switched to Perth
Chris Jones
17 Aug 2021, 3:26
Fijian star to shun lucrative overseas contract offers
Olympics rugby sevens gold medalist Iosefo Masi has turned down lucrative offers to take his talents overseas.
Chris Jones
16 Aug 2021, 3:47
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Wallaby great Campese wants 'stupid' Giteau Law scrapped immediately
Wallaby legend David Campese wants to scrap the “stupid” Giteau Law that is stopping Australia from selecting overseas players…
Chris Jones
15 Aug 2021, 7:58
