Fiji 7s may lose speedster as team hit by more problems
The troubled Fiji Sevens squad have hit another problem as they prepare for the Las Vegas and Vancouver legs of the HSBC World Sev…
Chris Jones
21 Feb 2019, 4:23
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Scotland's Josh Strauss left red-faced after airport bungle
Scotland have gained special clearance from French authorities to let No8 Josh Strauss take on Les Bleus in Paris on Saturday afte…
Chris Jones
20 Feb 2019, 8:32
New selector outlines what Quade Cooper has to change to make the Wallabies
Michael O’Connor, the new Wallaby selector, has made it clear Quade Cooper has to take less risks to earn a test recall followin…
Chris Jones
20 Feb 2019, 7:05
Fiji Sevens team in chaos - a court appearance, a bail extension and Top 14 poaching rumours
Fiji's Sevens team has been rattled by two players facing court proceedings and another being strong linked to a move to the Top 1…
Chris Jones
19 Feb 2019, 14:54
Former French flanker has theory on France's increasingly bizarre selection policy
Former captain Serge Betsen admits he has already ripped up his wish-list for France in this season’s Six Nations following loss…
Chris Jones
16 Feb 2019, 6:05
Overseas assistants added as Fiji 7s coach admits off-field issues have hurt the team
Fiji Sevens coach Gareth Baber has admitted recent disciplinary problems have made his job tougher as he prepares the Olympic cham…
Chris Jones
14 Feb 2019, 4:06
Untreated injuries and waiting for pay - the shocking truth on life after a World Cup repechage
The question of how smaller rugby unions treat and insure their players has been highlighted by the problems three Kenya players h…
Chris Jones
12 Feb 2019, 7:52
'South African players are very willing to listen but are a bit reluctant to change'
Former England captain Nick Easter is being hailed as an “exceptional coach” who will make a major impact in Super rugby with …
Chris Jones
11 Feb 2019, 10:37
The multi-millionaire who's been topping up Pocock's salary
Multi-millionaire David Paradice has been topping up David Pocock's current three year playing contract to ensure he remains in Au…
Chris Jones
10 Feb 2019, 6:10
Another Fiji Sevens player has been arrested
Gareth Baber, the Fiji Sevens head coach, is facing another major problem in what is turning out to be a season of serious set-bac…
Chris Jones
09 Feb 2019, 15:28
Why 'machine' Tom Curry is finally England's answer at No.7
Steve Diamond believes Tom Curry is a “machine” and will deliver another fearless performance against France to prove he is th…
Chris Jones
07 Feb 2019, 7:16
McCaw's solution to stop All Blacks player drain
All Blacks legend Richie McCaw never considered playing abroad but admits New Zealand have to accept the damaging player-drain is …
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07 Feb 2019, 5:01
Diamond breaks silence on Retallick £1m move
Sale Sharks headcoach Steve Diamond has spoken to the rumours around All Black Brodie Retallick signing for the Manchester based c…
Chris Jones
06 Feb 2019, 7:58
Bastareaud must switch position if he wants to continue his French Test career - Castaignede
Thomas Castaignede believes Mathieu Bastareaud could launch a new international career in a different position for France, insisti…
Chris Jones
06 Feb 2019, 4:29
The dangerous clearout method Pocock and other poachers need to be protected from
David Pocock needs to be protected from illegal neck rolls that have already forced him to miss key games for the Wallabies and is…
Chris Jones
06 Feb 2019, 3:48
EXCLUSIVE: Maro Itoje out of Six Nations
Maro Itoje is out for eight weeks after injuring medial ligaments in England’s outstanding victory over Ireland in Dublin forcin…
Chris Jones
04 Feb 2019, 5:06
Fiji coach responds as team rocked by shock retirements
Fiji head coach John McKee is confident his squad has enough strength in depth to deal with the decision by Montpellier wings Tim…
Chris Jones
31 Jan 2019, 16:54
'I am struggling to think of a test match contest that could be more physical in 2019'
Former captain Nick Easter is billing England’s battle with Grand Slam champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday as the most feroc…
Chris Jones
30 Jan 2019, 10:15
Sam Cane might return from broken neck sooner than many fear
Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper is hoping All Blacks flanker Sam Cane will be given the green light to start playing again by the e…
Chris Jones
30 Jan 2019, 4:07
Rhys Webb's fiancee returns to Wales with the couple's three children in tow
Rhys Webb, the Wales scrumhalf who put his test career on hold to sign a big money deal with Toulon, is having to say goodbye to h…
Chris Jones
28 Jan 2019, 7:54
