Is Welsh belief growing with the return of Warren Gatland?
The influence of the legendary Welsh coach has been seen after an upturn in fortunes for the beleaguered Welsh regions
The influence of the legendary Welsh coach has been seen after an upturn in fortunes for the beleaguered Welsh regions
The talented Munster out-half has a Scottish mother and Gregor Townsend has lured him to play in blue, not green
The sacked England coach has gone home where he hopes to leave a legacy with the Wallabies, starting with a World Cup run in Franc…
There are great expectations placed upon Andy Farrell's side in what is shaping up to be a definitive year for Ireland
The high-profile Saracen is in hot-water after a dubious tackle but his enduring qualities endear him to team-mates
The England fightback has started with the appointment of well-regarded Cumbrian and his assistant Kevin Sinfield
While rugby fans froze at games, or kept themselves toasty by the fireside, they could all rejoice seeing Anthony Watson back in f…
The England head coach role could soon be vacant as the pressure mounts a year out from the World Cup in France
Overlooked at age-grade level, Dan Sheehan has had intense competition for the Leinster and Ireland shirt but is seen as a rising …
The RFU is none too pleased with England's performances this Autumn, while in Wales, the crisis button is close to being pushed
England were on the canvas with nine minutes left to go before staging a famous 19-point recovery job to stun the All Blacks
After their shock loss to Argentina, England steady the ship to down Japan as the All Blacks juggernaut rolls into town
Munster's most capped player had the chance to leave his home province but stayed and he wants his side to give South Africa 'A' t…
England were yet again left to search for positives after a narrow loss to Argentina, ramping up the pressure on Eddie Jones
Sure, Ireland have achieved a huge amount in recent years but what they really crave is respect at the World Cup and falling short…
Harlequins into raptures as contentious stoppage time try breaks the hearts of London Irish fans as chaos reigns at The Stoop
The Harlequins playmaker shows his superstar worth as the Sale Sharks machine finally grinds to a halt with their first Premiershi…
The financial crisis around English rugby is dominating headlines off the pitch, which is at odds with the glittering rugby on it
With the Warriors sunk and doubts still surrounding Wasps' short-term future as a Premiership Rugby club, rugby's financial climat…
Mack Hansen has been a breath of fresh air in the Ireland set-up and integral to Connacht's squad but his journey to Galway is lit…
Mark McCall's men exacted the perfect revenge mission on Leicester Tigers as the reigning champs were eviscerated
Worcester Warriors are a club that needs the support of the game in financially troubling times, and the hope is that rugby at Six…
The Irish Women's game has been left lagging without professional contracts but there is now hope things are set to change and the…
The rugby world was turned on its head as Ireland defeated the All Blacks in the Series decider, leaving England to follow suit, w…
A remarkable round of results have seen England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland win against Southern Hemisphere opposition on the sam…
The Southern Hemisphere are victorious as England yet again flatter to deceive, Ireland are blown away and Scotland are downed by …
Andy Farrell's men have yet to register a win against the All Blacks in New Zealand, but they may not get a better chance than the…
Eddie Jones is humiliated as the BaaBaas cut loose, leaving England to head to Australia with renewed pressure to deliver results
The world of rugby mourns the loss of the iconic Phil Bennett, Saracens and Leicester Tigers book a heavyweight clash at Twickenha…
Saracens will face Harlequins in the first of two tasty Premiership play-off games, while Leicester Tigers host a rejuvenated Nort…
La Rochelle wrote themselves into the history books with a seismic Champion Cup win to further enhance the reputation of Ronan O'G…
Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara have had a chequered relationship over the years but now on friendlier terms, they resume hostiliti…
Johnny Sexton inches up towards the top of Irish greats, Leo Cullen every inch the equal of Stuart Lancaster and Gabin Villiere ma…
The abrasive backrow forward hangs up his boots this summer knowing he has blazed a trail on and off the field
The London Irish wunderkind has caught the attention of Eddie Jones, while Leicester Tigers reach their ceiling against Leinster a…
Women's rugby could be the game's next great frontier on a weekend when records fell, losing streaks ended and huge questions were…
The five-time Premiership Champions served notice against Exeter Chiefs that they won't rest until they get their crown back
Expectations placed upon Munster coaches are notoriously high and Johaan van Graan has eight weeks to deliver some silverware to a…
Freddie Steward leads the English charge as the giants of the game assemble for a no-holds barred battle to be crowned kings of Eu…
Ireland have a good enough team to cause an upset at next year’s World Cup but lack depth to go all the way
The former England wing has finally drawn level with Tom Varndell as the Premiership top scorer in a weekend Leicester booked thei…
England fade late in a compelling Six Nations clash, Wales give France a mighty fright and Saracens learn to win without their sup…
How Ireland became a refuge for the coaches who presided over England’s doomed 2015 World Cup
Saracens beat the league leaders Leicester, Duhan van der Merwe's red card kicks off social media frenzy and the Welsh regions are…
England get the job done after narrowly beating an improving Wales side, while Scotland lick their wounds after a French mauling a…
The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have h…
The return of Manu Tuilagi has lifted the spirits of England fans while rugby mourns the passing of Steve Black and fans rage abou…
The Six Nations delivers on thrills and spills as England and Wales rebound, while only France can win the elusive Grand Slam...
Rugby returned to terrestrial TV in a boon to domestic rugby and with the Six Nations just days away, rugby is set to return to ce…
The Ireland coach is entering the Six Nations with the wind in his sails after wins over England and New Zealand in the last 12 mo…
The 77-cap England fly-half is to be parachuted back into the England squad in the wake of Owen Farrell's injury with a point to p…
This week will be make or break for rugby stars up and down the country with squads being named for the Six Nations and a few play…
A resurgent Wasps upset the form-book and down unbeaten Tigers as the countdown for the Six Nations continues apace
Harlequins and Cardiff served up a festive delight while Leicester continued their unbeaten run as European rugby was ravaged by C…
Munster and Ireland wing is inspiring the next generation by talking openly about his struggles with bipolar disorder
Antoine Dupont bewitches the rugby world, Munster marvel agains Wasps and Edinburgh down the mighty Saracens
Leicester Tigers continue to blaze a trail in the Premiership, while Munster and Cardiff scramble to prepare for Europe after Sout…
Saracens come out on top in slugfest over Sale, the Samoans put on a sad show at Twickenham and the URC flies in to Covid chaos
The rugby world had its best day since crowds returned as France won hearts, England showed elan and Ireland finally kicked off th…
Ireland lifted the spirts of a nation at a rocking Aviva Stadium in Dublin but for the players, there will be no getting carried a…
The first full round of inter-Hemisphere tests since the 2019 World Cup kicked off with a bang.
Andy Farrell has been Ireland head coach for nearly two years but still has his critics. Can the Autumn Series see an upturn in hi…
Leicester Tigers underlined their notable renaissance, Worcester Warriors wilted under a Saints bombardment and Wales' omitted sta…
The domestic season is in full swing and Leicester Tigers are leading the way, while the South African franchises continue struggl…
From facing the haka to an Argentinian jail and standing tall in The Troubles, Willie Anderson is an Irish rugby colossus.
Few people outside Ireland had heard of Tadhg Beirne or Jack Conan in 2017, now both players are in contention to start the first …
The Munster and Ireland scrum-half has precious little captaincy experience but he will have to learn fast on the biggest stage
From tragedy and torment to trophies and tours, Andrew Porter's journey to the Lions.
After rebuilding a club that was at its lowest ebb in 2018, Dan McFarland is closer than ever to ending Ulster’s 15-year title d…
From Liverpool to Lancaster, how Leinster have become a European rugby juggernaut.
Thumping England was a huge fillip for Andy Farrell and his Ireland reign. The next step is to win a trophy.
From project player to talisman, back-row CJ Stander will be remembered as an Ireland great
Ireland have been on a downward spiral since beating the All Blacks in 2018
Andy Farrell's Ireland team seem to be trapped between heaven and hell
Ireland's task for this Six Nations is to show they can live with the might of England and France
Eddie O’Sullivan is Ireland's second-most successful coach yet has been ostracised since 2008.