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Russell set for July return after Townsend talks

Finn Russell could return for Scotland’s July tour after holding talks with head coach Gregor Townsend.

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Ulster start Champions Cup campaign by beating Bath again

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McCloskey wants Ulster to learn and develop from near misses

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Time to put preservation order on the drop goal

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‘Chicken’ winning the ‘Biggar is better’ debate

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Ruddock wary of ‘dangerous animal’ with Biggar heart

England Training Session and Press Conference - Pennyhill Park

Mischievous Eddie Jones takes aim at Wales skipper

Eddie Jones has lodged a complaint with World Rugby over the conduct of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones towards referee Pascal Gauzere in Cardiff last Saturday.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018

Wales v England - RBS 6 Nations - Principality Stadium

Wales star Liam Williams could miss entire 6 Nations

An irritated Gatland suggested the option of surgery on the problem should have been taken up earlier.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

French police raid rugby federation president Bernard Laporte home

Police raided the headquarters of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) yesterday as part of an investigation into alleged conflict of interest involving the federation’s president Bernard Laporte, a source close to the matter said.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

Toulon suffer defeat in Bath

Anthony Watson scored two sparkling tries in front of England boss Eddie Jones as Bath produced some champagne rugby to down French heavyweights Toulon.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Wales v New Zealand - Autumn International - Principality Stadium

Wales depleted for battle with South Africa

Wales 18 New Zealand 33: Wales could be minus a third of the team beaten by New Zealand for next Saturday’s autumn series finale against South Africa.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

Unconvincing Wales struggle to keep Georgia at bay for win

Wales huffed and puffed their way to an unconvincing 13-6 victory over Six Nations wannabes Georgia after being pushed to the limit.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Lacklustre Leinster get drubbing in final warm-up game

Leinster 19 Bath 39: Semesa Rokoduguni, Harry Davies and George Ford helped themselves to second-half tries at Donnybrook last night, as Leinster’s pre-season campaign ended with a 20-point defeat against Bath.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Warren Gatland challenges Wales to take ‘another step up’ for French challenge

Warren Gatland has targeted “another step up” from his players on Friday night when they chase a victory over France that would send them top of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Dan Biggar in ‘around the clock’ battle to be fit

Out-half Dan Biggar remains on the road to recovery ahead of Wales’ RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland this weekend.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Ireland v Wales - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2016

Six Nations championship will come down to survival of the fittest

If the opening sequence of games highlighted anything, it’s that the 2016 Six Nations title may well end up in the arms of the team with the shortest casualty list. The ability to close out tight contests is now coming down to having your key players in situ on the home straight.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Time running out for Keith Earls as battle with France nears

Keith Earls will undergo the latest stage of his return to play protocols today but Ireland’s tight RBS 6 Nations schedule could mean him missing out on a seventh consecutive start for Joe Schmidt this weekend.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

TV critics miss mutterings of George Hook

A new Six Nations campaign and a familiar old face is missing. The face of Irish rugby, a man admired by millions, a great moral and spiritual leader, a crucial part of the fabric of the nation. 

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

WATCH: Warren Gatland ‘not satisfied’ with share of spoils

Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted he was ‘not satisfied’ with yesterday’s draw at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Glass half full for battling Ireland

Ireland 16 Wales 16: Denied the joy of a victory, there was still plenty of satisfaction in Joe Schmidt’s words as he assessed an absorbing draw that left opposite number Warren Gatland considerably less enthused.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Wasps v Bath Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool Five - Ricoh Arena

Wasps boss Dai Young criticises ‘boring’ Saracens

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young admitted his side were deservedly beaten but was critical of the way in which Saracens achieved their 26-16 victory in the Aviva Premiership at the Ricoh Arena.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

English clubs upsetting European rugby calculations

Remind Leo Cullen he played in the last European final won by an English team, when the then London Wasps saw off Leicester Tigers in 2007, and he will be quick to point out he wasn’t part of the squad that won it.

Sun, 15 Nov, 2015

Irish heart even more crucial to provinces in Champions Cup, says Shane Horgan

Keeping up with the blur of moves made by players this past year or so has been an impossible task, but the scale of the migrations and the quality of the players involved are evident just from those involving Leinster’s Champions Cup pool opponents this term.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

London Irish could pave way to US for Irish provinces

London Irish CEO Bob Casey admits his side could be opening the door to America for the Irish provinces after it was confirmed their Aviva Premiership game with Saracens in March will take place in New Jersey.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Michael Cheika a truly transformative leader

Previous World Cups, in soccer and in rugby, have demonstrated the dangers of bigging up teams during the pool stages, but Michael Cheika and the Wallabies have certainly earned the praise.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Peter Jackson: Yogi Berra’s warnings unheeded

The great and the good had been queuing up all week to predict an England win at Twickenham on Saturday night, among them three captains from World Cups long gone, writes Peter Jackson.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Leinster won’t panic despite setback, insists Matt O’Connor

Scarlets 23, Leinster 13: Matt O’Connor is adamant this defeat in west Wales has not done major damage to Leinster’s Guinness Pro12 title aspirations.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Scarlets three behind Connacht after win over Leinster

Scarlets boosted their European Champions Cup qualification ambitions by seeing off Leinster 23-13 in a rousing Guinness Pro12 clash at Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Scarlets a major obstacle to Reds’ ambitions

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Anscombe arrives with glowing recommendation, says Gatland

Warren Gatland revealed a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby’s outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Gatland selects uncapped Ascombe for Six Nations

Warren Gatland has revealed that a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby’s outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Leicester keep Cup hopes alive

European Champions Cup

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Leicester prove too strong for Scarlets

Leicester 40 Scarlets 23

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

Ford quiet on Rhys talk

Rugby: Bath boss Mike Ford has refused to be drawn on speculation that Wales international fly-half Rhys Priestland is to join the Aviva Premiership title contenders.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Ulster hopes left hanging by a thread

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Ulster fall in Wales

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Sun, 14 Dec, 2014

Ulster show real ability to keep bid on life support

Ulster delivered their first win of their European Champions Cup campaign at a vital time in their bid to avoid early elimination with their try bonus victory moving them off the bottom of Pool Three and setting them up nicely for Sunday week's return fixture at the Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014