Why Nick Easter is worried about England
Former captain Nick Easter believes England’s formidable pack has suddenly become vulnerable thanks to a catalogue of problems w…
Chris Jones
31 Jan 2021, 5:32
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Richards: London Irish a 'top two' Premiership team
Newcastle boss Dean Richards is not known for his hyperbole which makes his assertion that London Irish are a “top two” Gallag…
Chris Jones
29 Jan 2021, 6:58
Newcastle embrace radical tactic to ensure Gary Graham remains ready for Scotland
Scotland depend on numerous Premiership-based players and Newcastle are going to an extreme length to ensure Gary Graham is 'bubbl…
Chris Jones
28 Jan 2021, 3:06
Mako Vunipola opens up on Joe Marler's latest England absence
Joe Marler has opted out of England duty for the 2021 Six Nations, a development fellow loosehead Mako Vunipola has had his say on…
Chris Jones
26 Jan 2021, 4:30
Wasps boss confirms extent of Joe Launchbury's leg break
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has revealed England lock Joe Launchbury will be out for six weeks with a stress fracture but believes he …
Chris Jones
25 Jan 2021, 8:35
Harlequins admit Gustard did not suit their environment
Harlequins have revealed in a searingly honest verdict on Paul Gustard’s time as Head of Rugby why they had to part company with…
Chris Jones
23 Jan 2021, 6:57
The Heath Robinson passing test that put Harry Randall on course for England cap
Harry Randall has put himself in line for a first England cap thanks to a speed camera from America, a stool, hula hoop and a cric…
Chris Jones
22 Jan 2021, 11:48
Fiji boss sends warning to overseas XVs stars hopping on Olympic bandwagon
Fiji’s overseas-based stars have been warned the continuing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will make it even tougher…
Chris Jones
21 Jan 2021, 12:08
'If you haven't been in a scrum for 8 months you're going to come back and be saying, How do I do this again?'
Logovi'i Mulipola explains his Gloucester detour, saying he couldn't handle the thought of 8 'boring' months in between games at N…
Chris Jones
19 Jan 2021, 13:49
'I haven't got a bad word to say about Steve Diamond... I would hate to think I was jumping into an open grave'
Alex Sanderson has paid tribute to Steve Diamond, the man he is replacing as Sale Sharks director of rugby, and insisted he is not…
Chris Jones
15 Jan 2021, 10:08
Saracens: American investment firm in talks to buy £20m share in club
Saracens are involved in ongoing talks with a number of investors in a bid to raise £20m by selling 50 per cent of owner Nigel Wr…
Chris Jones
15 Jan 2021, 3:45
'Alex knows how South Africans think, what makes them tick... it is a brilliant move from Sale'
Former Saracens boss Brendan Venter believes Alex Sanderson, who is set to be named Sale Sharks new director of rugby, is a “bri…
Chris Jones
14 Jan 2021, 6:04
'I won't be able to stay with him': Alex Goode on life in Japan and his opening round Top League clash with George Kruis
Alex Goode is set to make his Japan Top League debut this weekend with a familiar Saracens staring at him from the opposition. …
Chris Jones
13 Jan 2021, 13:08
Italy would be 'crazy' to ignore Odogwu says Blackett
Wasps boss Lee Blackett believes Italy would be “crazy” not to offer in-form Paolo Odogwu the chance to play international rug…
Chris Jones
11 Jan 2021, 8:12
'He is getting there... However, he will be the first to say there is a still lot more to come from him'
Dean Richards watched Newcastle wing Adam Radwan embarrass England’s Jonny May with a combination of pace and footwork and then …
Chris Jones
10 Jan 2021, 8:50
'Would I like to play myself if I was a young loosehead? No, I wouldn't.'
All Black prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen loves to make an impact and the decibel level will significantly increase when he takes to the p…
Chris Jones
08 Jan 2021, 4:58
'It does impact on the integrity of the competition': Number of cancelled Premiership matches now stands at 5
Tensions are rising near the foot of the Gallagher Premiership table due to the glut of cancellations involving Worcester and many…
Chris Jones
06 Jan 2021, 6:57
'Semi definitely has an intention and a desire to play in the Olympics'
After December friction between Bristol and Fiji over their Nations Cup use of Semi Radradra, 7s boss Gareth Baber is set for Olym…
Chris Jones
05 Jan 2021, 12:55
The specialist training making Wasps Premiership breakdown kings
Defence coach Ian Costello has revealed the specialist training that has turned Wasps into the outstanding breakdown team in the G…
Chris Jones
04 Jan 2021, 9:05
'I am fine' - Leicester Tigers boss Borthwick working remotely after testing positive
Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick is having to work remotely after testing positive for COVID-19.
Chris Jones
01 Jan 2021, 8:28
