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How the mighty Tongan Bear was nearly brought to his knees

Loni Uhila’s mighty knees trembled as he walked through the door of his family home and came face to face with the father who h…

Jamie Lyall

01 April 2020, 12:38pm

The incredible story of the Fijian-born British soldier and his Premiership debut at the age of 33

A player making his top-flight debut in his mid-30s is rare... but a player making his debut after a year out of the pro ranks at …

Online Editors

01 April 2020, 10:42am

Nigel Owens' farming exploits go viral, the World Cup final referee claiming he has never been as nervous in his life

The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many involved in rugby have had the chance to try their hand at something else and the vet…

Josh Raisey

01 April 2020, 9:37am

Eddie Jones unveils plan for keeping his England players fit during shutdown

The Gallagher Premiership has been suspended until at least April 14, with further delays in the season extremely likely because o…

Online Editors

01 April 2020, 9:07am

The Springboks were top of the world in 2019. How do they stay there in 2020?

After lifting the Rugby World Cup in 2019, can the Springboks stay at the top of the world in 2020? We take a look at their squad …

Alex Shaw

01 April 2020, 6:50am

Letters being sent to all Premiership players as entire league gets furloughed

England’s Premiership rugby clubs are informing players they are being furloughed during the COVID-19 crisis with individual let…

Chris Jones

01 April 2020, 6:25am

Bastareaud is heading back to the Top 14 on a two-year deal

The French veteran's recruitment by Rugby United New York made headlines around the rugby world when he agreed to move to America …

Liam Heagney

01 April 2020, 5:56am

The favourite to captain the Lions in 2021

Bookmakers have revealed who they believe is the favourite to captain the Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa.

Ian Cameron

01 April 2020, 5:36am

Joe Marler has quietly returned to Twitter

Joe Marler has quietly returned to Twitter after sensationally de-activating his Twitter account just two weeks previously.

Ian Cameron

01 April 2020, 5:12am

'I heard some people die next to me' - ICU left Fatialofa traumatised

Michael Fatialofa has spoken for the first time of his battle to walk again after suffering a catastrophic neck injury playing for…

Chris Jones

01 April 2020, 2:57am

Rugby Australia issue statement as player pay cut negotiations continue to sour

Rugby Australia have issued a statement on their negotiations with the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) regarding a pay c…

Online Editors

01 April 2020, 2:30am

Three, possibly four, Premiership clubs are in genuine danger of going under

In England, the balance is precarious... top-flight clubs had to act promptly in cutting staff and player salaries as the money fr…

Sam Roberts

01 April 2020, 2:13am