England Stalwarts Hang Up Their Boots
Ben Youngs, England's most-capped player, announced his retirement after a stellar career, in which he featured at 4 World Cups and also…
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The Greatest Fly-Half – Dan Carter or Jonny Wilkinson?
World Rugby recently unanimously voted for the Men’s 15’s Player of the Decade, yet there seems to be a North vs. South…
Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell Are Out
In a setback for England's Rugby World Cup campaign, key players Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will be absent from the opening…
Premiership Rugby Round Up: Northampton Saints Dominate Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons 5-66 Northampton Saints Northampton thrashed Newcastle at Kingston Park on Friday night, running in ten tries. It was one-way traffic…
Premiership Rugby Round Up: Sale Sharks Sink Bristol Bears
After two weeks of mixed European exploits for the English sides, the Gallagher Premiership returned at the weekend. With the playoff picture…
Champions Cup Quarter-Finals Round Up
Leinster 55 v 24 Leicester Leinster continued their formidable recent form by romping past Leicester to set up a semi-final against Toulouse.…
Champions Cup Quarter-Finals Preview
Europe is heading towards its crunch stage, with eight sides battling it out for a place in the semi-finals at the weekend.…
Champions Cup Round of 16 Review
Despite some previous grumblings about the Champions Cup's convoluted format, the last sixteen provided some premium entertainment. With a healthy dosage of…
Premiership Rugby Round Up: Falcons Defy Odds to Beat Gloucester
Newcastle Falcons 17 v 12 Gloucester Newcastle survived an early red card to beat Gloucester and all-but end the visitors' play-off hopes.…
Six Nations Team of The Tournament
After another thrilling Six Nations that saw Ireland achieve a much-deserved Grand Slam, I have selected my team of the tournament. Unsurprisingly,…
Scotland Edge Past Italy
Scotland 26 v 14 Italy Scotland survived a late Italian onslaught to end their Six Nations on a high with a bonus…
Ireland Seal Grand Slam Against Dogged England
Ireland 29 - 16 England Belfast in 1948, Cardiff in 2009, and Twickenham in 2018. Now you can add Dublin 2023 to…
Ireland Slay Scotland To Stay Slam Bound
Scotland 7 v 22 Ireland Ireland took another step towards the Grand Slam with a clinical victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Ravaged…
Six Nations: Round Four Preview
After a week off, the Six Nations returns this weekend, and with plenty to play for, it promises to be an exciting…
Premiership Rugby Round Up: Bristol’s Record Victory Over Northampton
A break in the Six Nations allowed the Gallagher Premiership to briefly steal the limelight as the season edges towards its conclusion.…
Scotland Fall Short In Paris
France 32 v 21 Scotland Scotland's unbeaten start to the championship was ended by France after a pulsating clash in Paris. Arriving…
Ireland Stay On Course For The Slam
Italy 20 v 34 Ireland Ireland remain on course for the Grand Slam after beating a spirited Italy in Rome on Saturday.…
England Deepen Welsh Misery
Wales 10 v 20 England England heaped more misery on Wales with a scrappy win in Cardiff, keeping their slim title hopes…
Six Nations Round Three Preview
Italy v Ireland, Saturday, 14:15 Italy face the daunting prospect of welcoming a rampant Ireland side who emphatically cemented their status as…
Premiership Rugby Round Up
The Six Nations overshadows an intriguing period in the Gallagher Premiership as the end of the season looms closer and the playoff…
England Burst Italian’s Bubble
England 31 v 14 Italy England earned their first win of Steve Borthwick's tenure with an effective, if hardly emphatic, bonus point…