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Boss: Mark Mapletoft THE England U19 men’s side will return this spring with fixtures against France and Italy. The team, led by the England U20 […] The post U19s back in action with double challenge appeared first o...

By MARK STEVENS Blossoming: Josh Hodge on the attack for Exeter ChiefsPICTURES: Getty Images JOSH Hodge insists he’s looking to make up for lost time […] The post Hodge to hit the ground running appeared first on The...

By SAM BYTHEWAY L’ghborough ...17pts Tries: Treder 2, 17, 37 Conversions: Rowland 3 Leicester .........22pts Tries: Gallagher 7, 70, Tutt 40 Conversions: M Jones 40, […] The post Gallagher leads the Leicester comebac...

EXETER tighthead Patrick Schickerling, 25, is set to join Glasgow Warriors on a multiyear contract. Schickerling’s commitment comes on the heels of contract extensions for […] The post Exeter prop on way to Glasgow a...

By NICK POWELL Ireland............................................36 Tries: Crowley 7, Sheehan 24, 50; Conan 37, Lowe 62, Nash 78 Conversions: Crowley 25, 38; Byrne 79 Italy..................................................

Ireland's bid for a second successive grand slam continued in emphatic fashion with a six-try demolition of Italy that underscored their status as Six Nations favourites.

Ireland kept up their superb Six Nations form as they stormed to a 36-0 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in a wholly-dominant display.

Sam Burgess was given his professional rugby league debut by Steve McNamara as a 17-year-old. On Saturday, 18 years later, he takes charge of a team in a competitive game for the first time against his old head coach.

Our guide to the 12 teams competing in the Betfred Super League in 2024 continues with a look at Hull KR, Leigh Leopards, Leeds Rhinos and London Broncos...

By BRYN PALMER AT MURRAYFIELD SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend vented his frustration after his side were denied what he felt should have been a […] The post Townsend stunned by TMO decision appeared first on The Ru...

By PAUL REES PREMIERSHIP coaches have given their backing to Warren Gatland’s call for an Anglo-Welsh league – as long as the finances add up. […] The post Anglo-Welsh league 'depends on money' appeared first on Th...

By BEN JAYCOCKthey have LIAM Williams has left the door open on a return to the Test scene for Wales’ summer tour of Australia but […] The post Williams sets his sights on Wales return appeared first on The Rugby Pap...

By PAUL REES WILLI Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in England to catch up […] The post Crusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals appeared first on The...

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES ENGLAND named an unchanged side for the first time since the 2019 World Cup, but although Steve Borthwick was rewarded […] The post After two wins, it just gets harder from here appeared firs...

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES England named an unchanged side for the first time since the 2019 World Cup, but although Steve Borthwick was rewarded […] The post After two wins, it just gets harder from here for England a...

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Debate: George Ford talks to James Doleman after the charge down TWO very average teams produced a pretty sub par Test match in […] The post England in transition? Not really – they should be kickin...

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Two very average teams produced a pretty sub par Test match in front of an intermittently mute Twickenham crowd with the volume only […] The post Are England in transition? Not really, and they should...

SIX NATIONS 2024 By BRYN PALMER Scotland ............................ 16pts Tries: White 7 Conversions: Russell 9 Penalties: Russell 22, 30, 58 France.................................20pts Tries: Fickou 31, Bielle-Biarre...

FINN Russell felt Scotland were on the end of a wrong decision, but refused to directly criticise referee Nic Berry. “France came out the winning […] The post Russell: For me, that was a try at the end appeared first...

SIX NATIONS 2024 BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE is a three-volume book to be written on false dawns, shattered dreams and broken hearts in Scottish rugby and […] The post That was a try – but the record will not reflect it ...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WAS the speed of the Irish recovery after the World Cup surprising? No, because I don’t call it […] The post This Irish dynasty will keep on going appeared first ...

SIX NATIONS 2024 By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Ireland vItaly Today. Kick-off 3pm, Aviva Stadium DUBLIN has been anything other than a fair city for Italy […] The post Italy need to stay in the game – if they can appeared ...