Nathan Hughes sent public message after Nations Championship omission
Former England No.8 Nathan Hughes has been assured “the door is always open” as he waits to make his Fiji debut despite having…
Chris Jones
26 Jun 2026, 3:13
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Siya Kolisi on the 2018 Bok game against England that 'changed my life'
As Siya Kolisi prepares to lead the Springboks for the 72nd time in the Nations Championship opener against England in Johannesbur…
Chris Jones
25 Jun 2026, 3:00
Rassie Erasmus defends Bok star after 'worst player on the pitch' jibe
Rassie Erasmus has dismissed criticism of experienced outside half Handré Pollard after the 32-year-old struggled in the URC play…
Chris Jones
22 Jun 2026, 4:37
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'Didn’t think I was going to make it': Stevenson's journey from Newcastle exit to Vannes folklore
A debut season in France that started with Ben Stevenson eating fish eyes while dressed in a bikini has ended with the former Newc…
Chris Jones
09 Jun 2026, 8:58
Darkhorse for England No.10 jersey is 'is pretty close' to selection
Gloucester boss George Skivington believes Charlie Atkinson has been the “story of the season” and his form can earn him a pla…
Chris Jones
08 Jun 2026, 1:56
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Interview
'We are only 12 months into the project': Olympic gold winner Baber nears €10m budget
Gareth Baber, the Welshman who masterminded Fiji’s second successive Olympic Sevens gold medal in Tokyo, is one win away from ta…
Chris Jones
14 May 2026, 1:53
Mark McCall explains why Fergus Burke can be Finn Russell's main understudy
Burke arrived at Saracens ahead of the 2024/25 season and is now showing why the club was so excited bring him from the Crusaders.
Chris Jones
13 May 2026, 0:34
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Mark McCall credits 'godsend' in Noah Caluori's development
Saracens boss Mark McCall believes Noah Caluori’s rise to the top of the Gallagher PREM try scoring charts has been powered by t…
Chris Jones
22 Apr 2026, 10:11
'Good honest debrief' left Newcastle Red Bulls accepting harsh reality
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Stephen Jones insists his struggling squad has the personal pride to ensure the final five games of…
Chris Jones
22 Apr 2026, 2:37
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Saracens confirm surgery for England star but Vunipola offers hope
Saracens boss Mark McCall wants England’s Elliot Daly and Andy Onyeama-Christie, the Scotland forward, to take inspiration from …
Chris Jones
15 Apr 2026, 9:08
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Interview
Chris Robshaw: Harlequins pair can disprove 'funny' England perceptions
Harlequins great Chris Robshaw believes Alex Dombrandt and Marcus Smith can use the Investec Champions Cup clash with Sale Sharks …
Chris Jones
03 Apr 2026, 3:11
Interview
'My advice to Henry': Lawrence Dallaglio hands Pollock 'be mindful' warning
Lawrence Dallaglio, one of the first English players to get a high-profile agent, has warned Henry Pollock that not even God could…
Chris Jones
01 Apr 2026, 10:00
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'Punched in the face' Saracens suffer double back-row injury blow
Ben Earl and Juan Martin Gonzalez will miss The Showdown clash vs Northampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chris Jones
24 Mar 2026, 11:51
Mark McCall goes against the grain with surprising take on Maro Itoje's workload
Maro Itoje and Jamie George will sit out Friday night's clash against Bath at The Rec.
Chris Jones
17 Mar 2026, 8:59
Interview
Ex-England No.8 Nick Easter urges RFU to ditch 'self-defeating' ban
Easter wants to see the Willis brothers, Jack and Tom, parachuted into the England back-row.
Chris Jones
25 Feb 2026, 3:54
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Interview
Ex-England star reveals the 'scary thing' about teammate Theo Attissogbe
Pau wing Theo Attissogbe is spearheading a new force in French rugby that is helping power France towards a Six Nations Grand Slam…
Chris Jones
20 Feb 2026, 3:26
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'One of the best in the world': Mako Vunipola lauds former team-mate
Mako Vunipola has hugged Jamie George more times than his own family, and their close front-row bond was a key factor for the Brit…
Chris Jones
03 Feb 2026, 8:41
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'Who is that guy?': French legend backs Kalvin Gourgues after blood-clot scare
Former French star Thomas Castaignede believes Kalvin Gourgues, the young Toulouse centre whose career was saved by unique surgery…
Chris Jones
29 Jan 2026, 3:34
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Sanderson hopes to be vindicated for selection call in Toulouse blowout
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson stands by the controversial selection that led to a 70-point thumping by Toulouse, but admits he h…
Chris Jones
20 Jan 2026, 8:58
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Newcastle boss Dickens makes telling admission on where his future lies
Alan Dickens, the Newcastle Red Bulls head coach, has admitted he is facing the same uncertainty over his future as the players wh…
Chris Jones
20 Jan 2026, 3:51
