Lood de Jager may have just cut his recovery time from shoulder surgery in half
The South African second row was expected to be sidelined for up to six months following his post-World Cup final operation, but t…
Chris Jones
02 Jan 2020, 6:40
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Baber: Talks ongoing with European clubs as gold medal pressure mounts
Gareth Baber knows all about the weight of national expectation as he attempts to mastermind Fiji’s defence of their HSBC World …
Chris Jones
30 Dec 2019, 4:48
Gloucester boss's proposal for how Wales could use Louis Rees-Zammit
Johann Ackermann is urging Wales to include flying wing Louis Rees-Zammit in their Six Nations squad after 18-year-old scored a ha…
Chris Jones
28 Dec 2019, 12:24
World Rugby insist controversial changes to the Sevens format will not be revoked
Reports claim coaches and players are considering taking their grievances to the International Court of Sport Arbitration.
Chris Jones
23 Dec 2019, 12:56
Akker van der Merwe doesn't like the weather in Manchester
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe survived a match halting hail storm at Exeter and is now determined to stop a Northampton sto…
Chris Jones
19 Dec 2019, 7:39
'Tex has been one of our most impressive summer signings... he's a smashing guy who is full of energy and life'
Harlequins' hopes in Europe have died a death but Paul Gustard is pinning his hopes on the club's Fijian flavour lighting up their…
Chris Jones
18 Dec 2019, 4:24
Brad Shields a major Six Nations doubt for England
England flanker Brad Shields has injured the foot that ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup again and faces at least another month…
Chris Jones
14 Dec 2019, 13:35
'People will already be writing us off... that is a motivating point'
The defending HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions failed to get out of their pool last weekend in Dubai and are gunning to ma…
Chris Jones
12 Dec 2019, 14:23
Mucking in not a problem for Tom Curry as he gets ready for his 28th game in 2019
The young Sale back row is showing no signs of slowing down despite a hectic schedule club schedule following on from his World Cu…
Chris Jones
11 Dec 2019, 10:05
The Brits verdict on England lining up Proudfoot, architect of their RWC scrum demise
With the set-piece being where the rot set in for Eddie Jones in the World Cup final, Schalk Brits weighs up whether recruiting th…
Chris Jones
10 Dec 2019, 12:05
Wounded Harlequins view Anthony Joshua as ideal inspiration for hitting back at Ulster
The Londoners stayed on in Belfast on Saturday night and watched the English boxer regain his heavyweight belts to the opponent he…
Chris Jones
10 Dec 2019, 6:20
Japanese virus could cost Moriarty Six Nations
Ross Moriarty, the Wales and Dragons No.8, is battling to be fit for the Six Nations after contracting a virus at the Rugby World …
Chris Jones
08 Dec 2019, 6:30
James Horwill is poignantly trying to emulate his late friend Dan Vickerman by winning the Varsity
The world of rugby was plunged into sadness when the former Australian lock took his own life in 2017... now his Test team pal is …
Chris Jones
03 Dec 2019, 11:51
Sale Sharks' pursuit of Nakarawa intensifies as lock's career at Racing in tatters
Sale Sharks will this week step up their bid to sign Fijian lock Leone Nakarawa, the former European Player of the Year, who is cu…
Chris Jones
01 Dec 2019, 8:36
Saracens' radical step in bid to head off more accusations about their finances from rival clubs
With no let-up in the negative publicity surrounding Saracens and the salary cap saga, the Londoners are considering a radical mid…
Chris Jones
26 Nov 2019, 10:14
'It is not something to be proud of and it's an area that we are constantly working on'
Fiji were crowned HSBC World Rugby Sevens champions last season but coach Gareth Baber had identified one unwanted reputation his …
Chris Jones
26 Nov 2019, 5:29
Eddie Jones entering tug-of-war over England attack guru
The man who masterminded England's attack at the Rugby World Cup is said to be the target of Dave Rennie and Rugby Australia.
Chris Jones
25 Nov 2019, 6:00
Kearns spews damning indictment of Aussie rugby on NZ radio show
World Cup winner Phil Kearns has delivered a damning indictment of Australian rugby, claiming Dave Rennie, the new Wallaby coach, …
Chris Jones
24 Nov 2019, 14:14
Sponsorship expert's stark warning for 'toxic' Saracens
After deciding not to appeal the 35-point deduction and a £5.3million fine imposed by Premiership Rugby, the credibility of the L…
Chris Jones
19 Nov 2019, 5:35
'I am done with the Sharks' - 'Beast' Mtawarira considering overseas offers
Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira has confirmed he is considering offers to continue his remarkable rugby career outside South Africa, …
Chris Jones
17 Nov 2019, 17:00
