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So Super that rugby is back on the box!

Forget about the Premier League coming back, what’s getting everyone excited in the Williams household is the chance to see Super Rugby back in action from June 13.

Restarting season is rather ridiculous

So clubs in the Premiership have been given the all-clear to start the first stages of training as they begin to prepare for either next season or an end to last.

Summer rugby would be a hit insists Gopperth

WASPS star Jimmy Gopperth has thrown his weight behind summer rugby and dismisses claims it would sound the death knell for bulked-up forwards.

New rule gives spirit of the game a red card

As from next weekend, referees in New Zealand will be empowered to use a new card, a soft red as in soft on law and order.

Missing you already, George, says Ewels!

ENGLAND hopeful Charlie Ewels admits he will return to training at Bath with an extra spring in his step now Test rival George Kruis has confirmed his move to Japan.

Gatland can enhance that amazing CV further in 2021

Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the most impressive rugby coaches

Eddie's right, cut the subs to open up the game again

IT is great to get the input of coaches like Eddie Jones, but also those at all levels of the game, on the debate about numbers of substitutes.

Enforcing the breakdown laws should be automatic

World Rugby’s Covid-19 trial laws got pretty short shrift from the Premiership and New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aotearoa, but as the southern hemisphere nations get back to playing, they’ve decided to tinker around with the laws to suit their individual purposes.

Burgess gets his own back in the end

SAM Burgess kept his counsel after the 2015 World Cup meltdown.

Dennis Wants To Make Australia Great Again

Exeter star Dave Dennis has outlined his ambition to help Australian Rugby Union regain its preeminence in the world game.

Was this the greatest club Seven of all time?

Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 11 Wigan win Middlesex 7s 11 May 1996

Ten more years a Chief then it's Rob for England

EXETER CHIEF's boss Rob Baxter is destined for greatness at international level with England and the Lions – but only after he has steered his club to European glory.

So proud to be made captain of my country

MY LIFE IN RUGBY SCULLY BLAINE THE FORMER USA EAGLES CAPTAIN AND LEICESTER AND CARDIFF BLUES FULL-BACK

Lansdown argument all about monopoly

According to the American business magazine Forbes, there are around a thousand people in the world blessed with a healthier bank account than the Bristol owner Steve Lansdown. As one of them happens to be Sir James Dyson, who helps finance neighbouring Bath, a short stretch of the A4 in Somerset has become the rugby equivalent of Billionaire’s Row.

Give stars Test fees but keep pay down

With the easing of lockdown there are many thoughts of how to restart the game and with the new ideas that are emerging, seeking to re-boot in a new and exciting money-making way.

Ford: Bodes must be mad to give me a go!

JOE FORD admits it was brave of Doncaster to take a punt of him after a coaching baptism of fire at Yorkshire Carnegie.

Farrell has the game to replace Sexton

2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION

At least Dallaglio has a firm grip on reality

Money dominated the rugby headlines last week. In BT Sports’ Rugby Today, Craig Doyle raised the subject of marquee players in the Premiership, and the responses from his guests summed up the current madness.

Bristol get set to welcome back fans

PREMIERSHIP clubs are preparing to welcome back spectators, with Bristol leading the way in being ready to accommodate socially-distanced crowds at Ashton Gate.

Lockdown's Got Lawrence In The Shape Of His Life

England midfield hopeful Ollie Lawrence is revelling in lockdown loneliness as he aims to show Eddie Jones he can be a World Cup 2023 contender.

Rugby must recalibrate by remembering less is more

After a decade at Harlequins in various roles, former head coach and academy guru Mark Mapletoft offers NEALE HARVEY his views on the game.

Six Nations WILL move for global season plan

RUGBY’S global powerbrokers have confirmed that the Six Nations is in the process of being moved out of its winter habitat.

Rugby can learn financial fair play from America

From outside the Premiership circle it seems that if you have a group of clever people running these clubs, who, in their own business lives have been very successful, they should be able to work together to agree on a workable, financially sound way forward.

Rejecting Eddie led to my Test career

EDDIE Jones once rang me up and said I’ll give you a contract at the Brumbies, but on the understanding that you’ll be third or fourth choice and behind George Smith in the pecking order. I said, ‘who is George Smith?’ and he replied, ‘he’s this new kid, he’s pretty good!’.

Premiership is for all – not just the richest, Steve

I fear for the future of the Premiership and the open letter from Bristol Bears owner, Steve Lansdown, has done nothing to ease my concerns. In his letter he sets out his vision for the league, and it contains sentiments that I suspect only the richest owners might agree with. In fact, the Lansdown approach would, in my opinion, run a real risk of driving a number of his rivals out of business.

Overnight success took Chiefs 13 years!

On Tuesday, Exeter Chiefs celebrate the tenth anniversary of winning promotion to the Premiership. NEALE HARVEY marks that momentous day by talking to two of the main personalities

Welsh trio can put pressure on Conor

NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION - THIS WEEK... SCRUM HALVES

Miracle workers keep World Cup dream alive

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Boyd's trust has seen Fraser grow

SAINTS centre Fraser Dingwall credits the trust Chris Boyd places in his young players for leading him to the fringes of the England team.

How Many Of The Staff Will Be Deemed Key Workers?

When do you think rugby might restart? With lockdown easing just a little, hopes will rise, but I can’t see it happening for a long time to come, despite Wednesday’s announcement that elite sports can return to individual or small groups training.