World Cup try-scorer against England digs in to fight for Ukraine
Dimitri Basilaia, the scorer of a try for Georgia against England at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand, has revealed he is fightin…
Kim Ekin
18 Mar 2022, 7:52
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Saints sign Joel Matavesi while releasing player from contract
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Joel Matavesi on a short-term deal, while also releasing Dani Long-Martinez from …
Kim Ekin
18 Mar 2022, 6:20
The selection subplot to Finn Russell getting axed by Scotland
Undoubtedly the biggest selection story ahead of the finale of the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday weekend has been the axing of …
Kim Ekin
17 Mar 2022, 13:38
The potential ranking ramifications of Six Nations 'Super Saturday'
World Rugby have released the potential ramifications of this weekend's Guinness Six Nations 'Super Saturday' fixtures.
Kim Ekin
17 Mar 2022, 12:01
Scarlets fly home Wales international Lee after brutal training injury
The Scarlets will have the added boost this Friday of Los Pumas back row Tomas Lezana who returns from injury for their trip to th…
Kim Ekin
17 Mar 2022, 8:30
Exeter pair apply for tackle school after receiving bans
Exeter Chiefs duo Tom Hendrickson and Jannes Kirsten have been banned for three matches each following their appearance on Tuesday…
Kim Ekin
16 Mar 2022, 8:15
'The result of years of hard work': Smart Ball comes to England
The Premiership Rugby Cup will this Friday become the first professional northern hemisphere competition to trial the Smart Rugby …
Kim Ekin
16 Mar 2022, 7:41
Straight back Wyn? Wales to name team two days early
Wales are set to reveal their team for the Italy match two days earlier than scheduled this week, with Welsh fans set to find out …
Kim Ekin
14 Mar 2022, 13:21
Connacht sign Irish qualified ex-Aussie U20s star Ralston
Connacht have signed an ex-Australia U20s star from Super Rugby's Western Force. Winger/centre Byron Ralston has made 14 Super Rug…
Kim Ekin
14 Mar 2022, 6:48
'Eddie Jones should resign on the spot' - England told to 'get real' after record loss
The nature of England's loss to Ireland might have stayed any potential executioner's hand for Eddie Jones, but not everyone in th…
Kim Ekin
13 Mar 2022, 10:30
Rassie Erasmus scoops top South African sports award
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been named the 'Coach of the Year' at the South African Sports Awards.
Kim Ekin
13 Mar 2022, 6:13
'Put some respect on Conor Murray's name' - Lions pair credited with saving Ireland
A pair of British & Irish Lions are being credited with steadying Ireland's ship as a marauding 14-man England looked to upset the…
Kim Ekin
12 Mar 2022, 15:18
'P45 time': Ex-England player reckons Jones' job is on the line
Former England international Austin Healey has claimed that Eddie Jones should lose his job if the final two results in this yearâ…
Kim Ekin
12 Mar 2022, 4:03
'Honestly I'm in disbelief' - Warburton gobsmacked by poor tackling
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has critcised some of the tackling technique on display in Cardiff on Friday night, and more br…
Kim Ekin
11 Mar 2022, 17:41
All Blacks issue second apology over social media gaffe
The All Blacks and the NZR have issued a second apology online following on from the social media backlash surrounding their Inter…
Kim Ekin
10 Mar 2022, 12:57
Italy team to play Scotland shows two changes from Ireland loss
Kieran Crowley has named an Italy team to face Scotland this Saturday in Rome that contains two injury-enforced changes from their…
Kim Ekin
10 Mar 2022, 10:12
Exeter sign Leinster pair, including an England-qualified lock
Exeter have bolstered their squad for the 2022/23 season after confirming the double signing from Leinster of Jack Dunne and Rory …
Kim Ekin
10 Mar 2022, 9:51
Watson back in the Scotland team as Townsend makes five changes
Gregor Townsend has reacted to the heavy 36-17 round three Guinness Six Nations defeat to France by naming a Scotland starting tea…
Kim Ekin
10 Mar 2022, 7:25
World Rugby statement on the dramatic 'implications' of Russia's ban
World Rugby have confirmed that their suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions …
Kim Ekin
10 Mar 2022, 5:54
'All the attributes to thrive': Bristol sign Scotland's Bradbury
Bristol have announced the signing of Scotland international back-rower Magnus Bradbury. The 26-year-old will join Bristol ahead o…
Kim Ekin
09 Mar 2022, 5:28
