Opinion
Private capital the tonic needed to revitalise Rugby Championship
Without some fresh ideas, the Rugby Championship will lose its last rays of lustre.
Gregor Paul
14 Oct 2021, 14:25
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Ben Coen returns as England U20s change four for Grand Slam game
Three points clear of France at the top of the table, Mark Mapletoft’s squad are on the cusp of age-grade Grand Slam glory for t…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2025, 11:51
England U20 make two changes as title defence continues against France
England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has made two changes to his side for the second-round meeting with France in Bath on Friday.
Martyn Thomas
05 Feb 2025, 8:22
Henry Pollock starts for England U20 after senior squad call-up
Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock is set to start for England U20 on Thursday against Ireland U20 at Cork's Virgin Media Pa…
Josh Raisey
27 Jan 2025, 11:27
27 uncapped players in England U20s squad of 32, new coach added
The defending age-grade Six Nations and World Rugby Championship holders have retained the still-underage Josh Bellamy, Jack Brack…
Liam Heagney
03 Jan 2025, 9:56
Opinion
Mark Tele'a's departure sends unsettling message to NZRU over wantaway All Blacks
A breakthrough player of the year in 2023, to suggest the Blues winger is past his best at 28 is a lazy narrative. He will be miss…
Gregor Paul
22 Apr 2025, 10:32
Opinion
Four Australians racing into contention to face the Lions
Reds prop Alex Hodgman, ACT blindside Tom Hooper, NSW No.8 Langi Gleeson and Force No.10 Ben Donaldson are all pushing hard for se…
Brett McKay
01 Apr 2025, 6:04
Analysis
Who will win the 2025 Six Nations - part two
Can England arrest their late woes, Wales emerge from the darkness and Italy continue rising high?
Nick Bishop
29 Jan 2025, 4:06
'How he doesn't get in the England U20 set-up, I don't know'
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Steve Diamond is stunned his 18-year-old scrum-half Joe Davis has not been included in England…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2024, 10:44
A dozen 2024 champions named in new 50-man England U20s EPS squad
It was last March when the class of 2023/24 clinched the championship with a win away in France and they followed up that success …
Liam Heagney
20 Sep 2024, 10:12
Analysis
The 81 Welsh rugby players overseas and the clubs employing them
With playing budgets and squad numbers having been significantly reduced at the four Welsh regions, there has been something of an…
Simon Thomas
05 Sep 2024, 11:24
Opinion
The tweaks England must make to break Eden Park spell – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick is the biggest student of the game and proponent of statistics and records you’ll find and he’ll have his troo…
Andy Goode
12 Jul 2024, 6:43
Interview
Slow-burner George Furbank catches light as England attempt to storm All Blacks stronghold
The Northampton Saints full-back has cut a dash from deep and added some much-needed width to England's attack
Neil Squires
11 Jul 2024, 16:25
Analysis
How England's blitz ground All Blacks to a standstill
Steve Borthwick's defence flummoxed New Zealand during a period when they are normally so ruthless.
Nick Bishop
08 Jul 2024, 4:20
Exclusive
Noah Lolesio: 'I've experienced all the ups and downs of international footy'
The fly-half is relaxed about the prospect of a Wallabies recall as he aims to steer Brumbies to the SRP final.
Brett McKay
12 Jun 2024, 6:17
Opinion
Final-round curveball may open door to Brumbies top-two finish
Eleven sides are still in top-eight contention heading into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific games.
Brett McKay
30 May 2024, 4:17
