'Run the game for him': Why Eddie Jones wants Farrell next to Marcus Smith
Eddie Jones has responded to criticism over the selection of Owen Farrell as England captain despite the Saracens star not playing…
Sam Smith
19 Jan 2022, 15:17
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Watch: Quade Cooper's first piece of counter-attacking magic in 2022
Former Queensland Reds halves Quade Cooper and Will Genia are back playing together with the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners for the inau…
Sam Smith
18 Jan 2022, 20:22
'The new Sam Simmonds': England's latest ongoing selection snub stuns fans
Eddie Jones has named a 36-strong squad for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations which includes six uncapped players but the bold Austral…
Sam Smith
18 Jan 2022, 19:44
Watch: Former Chiefs midfielder Johnny Fa'auli's colossal hit in Japan League One
Former Chiefs midfielder Johnny Fa'auli delivered a colossal hit playing for Toshiba Brave Lupus in his side's clash with the Osak…
Sam Smith
18 Jan 2022, 18:18
Gloucester sign Fijian No.8 Albert Tuisue
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Fijian international No.8 Albert Tuisue from London Irish.
Sam Smith
17 Jan 2022, 5:16
Watch: Suntory star Damian McKenzie scores first League One try
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has crossed for his first Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath try since joining the Japanese club for the 202…
Sam Smith
16 Jan 2022, 19:48
Beauden Barrett still battling concussion ahead of Super Rugby Pacific
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has revealed he is still struggling with concussion symptoms a month out from the kick-off of Supe…
Sam Smith
16 Jan 2022, 18:40
Report: Ex-All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo links up with Crusaders
Former All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo has reportedly joined the Crusaders for pre-season training ahead of the upcoming Super Rugb…
Sam Smith
14 Jan 2022, 18:11
Kiwis and Storm star set for shock switch to rugby union
Melbourne Storm and Kiwis prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona will make a surprise switch from rugby league to union, according to a report…
Sam Smith
13 Jan 2022, 10:59
30 Black Ferns stars reportedly set for significant pay increase
30 Black Ferns players contracted to New Zealand Rugby are reportedly set for a significant pay increase over the coming weeks.
Sam Smith
10 Jan 2022, 19:09
'Japan should be our greatest friends': Kiwi coach's plea to NZR
A Kiwi coach in charge of a Japan Rugby League One club has called for NZR to become "greatest friends" with the emerging rugby na…
Sam Smith
09 Jan 2022, 21:35
Scarlets to sign All Black Vaea Fifita as salary cap pinches Wasps - reports
Former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita to set to swap Coventry for Llanelli after Welsh region Scarlets reportedly managed to pull …
Sam Smith
09 Jan 2022, 3:38
Record breaking Barnes to notch up new milestone
The Gallagher Premiership's record holder for most appearances by a referee - Wayne Barnes - is set to bring up a major milestone …
Sam Smith
06 Jan 2022, 6:20
Hitch hits new Japanese league with opening match scrapped due to Covid
With the inaugural season of Japan's Rugby League One due to kick off this weekend, the Japanese Rugby Football Union would have b…
Sam Smith
05 Jan 2022, 5:16
Report: Michael Cheika in firing line over Blake Ferguson arrest
Former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika is reportedly in the firing line over the arrest of ex-NRL star Blake Ferguson on the eve of …
Sam Smith
04 Jan 2022, 23:48
Argentina forward Guido Petti to stay at Bordeaux
Argentina loose forward Guido Petti has signed a contract extension keeping him at Bordeaux-Begles until 2025, the French club ann…
Sam Smith
31 Dec 2021, 3:27
War of words erupts over Alex Dombrandt's move from Cardiff to Harlequins
While Alex Dombrandt debuted for England this year and has set a goal of taking over as the nation's first-choice number 8, the mu…
Sam Smith
29 Dec 2021, 9:01
Gatland comes under fire for Lions tactics again
Former British & Irish Lions and England hooker Brian Moore has described Warren Gatland's tactics against South Africa this year …
Sam Smith
28 Dec 2021, 5:43
'All Black-esque': Only a matter of time for Dombrandt to take England No.8 jersey
Former England captain Chris Robshaw explained it's 'only a matter of time' before Dombrandt is wearing the No.8 for England on BT…
Sam Smith
27 Dec 2021, 14:10
Forgotten England blindside to make first appearance of the season
Forgotten England backrow Mark Wilson is set to make his first appearance of the season on Boxing Day against Sale Sharks.
Sam Smith
24 Dec 2021, 6:41
