Watch: Sale sign 'big, dynamic' Russian international prop with pace to burn
Sale Sharks have signed pacy Russian loosehead prop Valery Morozov from Enesei-STM.
Nathaniel Cope
12 Dec 2018, 7:12
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Newcastle Falcons forced to turn to converted lock to answer prop crisis
Newcastle Falcons have been dealing with an unprecedented crisis at prop, with three of their tightheads out injured.
Nathaniel Cope
11 Dec 2018, 8:58
Jackman leaves Dragons with immediate effect
Bernard Jackman has left the Dragons with immediate effect.
Nathaniel Cope
11 Dec 2018, 5:42
Lancaster answers speculation over England and Ireland roles
Stuart Lancaster has finally answered the speculation surrounding his future. The Leinster senior coach has been linked to a retur…
Nathaniel Cope
10 Dec 2018, 9:29
'To say there's an image of medication being handed out willy-nilly, that's a very unfair reflection'
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has been drawn into the debate over the use of painkillers in rugby, after his former Leinster and …
Nathaniel Cope
07 Dec 2018, 6:28
Video: Leinster head coach Cullen responds to Lancaster speculation
Stuart Lancaster has been linked to a return to international rugby with roles in the Ireland and England set-up's mentioned and n…
Nathaniel Cope
06 Dec 2018, 11:28
'The boys still slag me about it' - Sexton reveals his first impressions of Schmidt and the footballer Ireland's flyhalf uses as inspiration
Johnny Sexton has had a long association with Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt having won trophies with the New Zealander at Leinste…
Nathaniel Cope
04 Dec 2018, 11:42
Sale reveal Ashton return date
Sale have given an update on Chris Ashton following the calf injury which he sustained in England's 35-15 November Test win agains…
Nathaniel Cope
30 Nov 2018, 7:01
Why England may kick themselves over Andy Farrell
Can you name the current international coach whose record against the All Blacks in this World Cup cycle stands at three wins, one…
Nathaniel Cope
27 Nov 2018, 13:50
Ireland Player Ratings vs USA
A second string Ireland team beat the USA 57-14 in Dublin on Saturday, to make it four wins from four in November. Joe Schmidt's s…
Nathaniel Cope
24 Nov 2018, 19:45
Video: Schmidt gives strongest indication yet as to where his Ireland future lies
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has given the strongest hint about where his future lies beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Nathaniel Cope
24 Nov 2018, 17:34
Conor Murray on verge of long-awaited return
Conor Murray could make his first appearance since playing for Ireland in the June series against the Wallabies after being named …
Nathaniel Cope
23 Nov 2018, 7:17
Ireland scrum half Marmion forced to have surgery
Scrum half Kieran Marmion has become the latest Ireland player to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Nathaniel Cope
20 Nov 2018, 7:18
Ireland player ratings v All Blacks
Ireland registered their first ever win over New Zealand in Dublin and just a second in their history with a 16-9 win over the All…
Nathaniel Cope
17 Nov 2018, 19:22
Ireland Player Ratings vs Argentina
Ireland made it 10 home Test wins in a row for the first time in their history with a 28-17 win over Argentina in Dublin. . Nathan…
Nathaniel Cope
11 Nov 2018, 6:25
McCaw calls for disciplinary consistency
Richie McCaw spent a lifetime hunting down opponents and tormenting at the breakdown. So if one person is going to have a worthwhi…
Nathaniel Cope
09 Nov 2018, 8:13
McCaw makes his choice for the next All Blacks head coach
Steve Hansen's contract with the All Blacks runs until the end of the 2019 World Cup, with much speculation that he’ll step down…
Nathaniel Cope
09 Nov 2018, 4:42
Radradra could be in hot water after being cited
Fijian winger Semi Radradra is facing a ban for an incident which took place in the first half of Bordeaux's 40-0 Top 14 thrashing…
Nathaniel Cope
06 Nov 2018, 15:14
'I definitely put too much pressure on myself' - Ireland great O'Connell lifts lid on playing toll
Former Ireland and Munster second row Paul O'Connell has lifted the lid on the anguish he went through leading into big games. …
Nathaniel Cope
06 Nov 2018, 6:31
Ireland give fitness update on Murray
Conor Murray's fitness has been the subject of much debate. The Munster scrum half was left out of Ireland's 42-man squad for the …
Nathaniel Cope
31 Oct 2018, 5:37
