Clash Of Titans? No Longer, But It's Still A Crucial Game

THE concept of ‘The Clash’ appeals to me, with an expected crowd of 60,000 at Twickenham to watch Bath against Leicester a testament to the staunch support still commanded by two clubs who were giants of the English game.

Saracens' Success Made Me Sick... Now It's My Turn

Neale Harvey talks to Dave Strettle about his quest to emuate his old Sarries mates.

Furlong Clear In Race To Be The Pack Pillar

New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game.

Classy Conor Takes His Cue To Strangle Ealing

MUNSTER A reached the British and Irish Cup final with an emphatic victory over the in-form Ealing Trailfinders.

Start Te'o Against Italy And Utilise Daly From Full-Back

In n ideal world Eddie Jones would love to arrive at the 2019 World Cup in Japan with 38 players that he could rotate freely in an England team that retained its effectiveness, whatever the combinations. Part of that would be to retain the ruthless finishing this England team has shown late on to win its opening Six Nations games against France and Wales. 

O'Driscoll Is On The Case To Find Any Kiwi Flaws

When it comes to the lengths New Zealand will go to turn over the Lions there are none with better first-hand knowledge than Brian O’Driscoll. The captain of the ill-fated 2005 Lions saw no more than a minute of action in the Test series after an off-the-ball incident in which he was upended and driven into the turf by All Black captain Tana Umaga and hooker Keven Mealamu, dislocating his shoulder.

Tandy Left Fuming By Refereeing Anomaly

STEVE Tandy hit out at referee Marius Mitrea after seeing his side’s 13-match unbeaten run brought to an end by Munster.

Read Leads Fight Against Rise Of The Machines

Put the fire back into Edinburgh Cockers, but try to avoid any nose rubbing.

From Exiles Junkyard To Test Starter

RENAISSANCE man Darryl Marfo is targeting a long and fruitful Test career with Scotland after climbing off rugby’s scrapheap to earn a surprise call-up.

Ireland Turn The Screw With Three-try Flourish

IRELAND, with a performance of growing authority and excellence, dismissed South Africa from their presence to get their autumn campaign off to a spectacular start.

Five-tries For Scots But Alarm Bells Still Ringing

SCOTLAND defeated Samoa to get their autumn Test campaign off to a winning start, but they know their defence will have to improve with the All Blacks coming to town next Saturday.

Lang Puts Boot In To Complete Gloucester Collapse

HARLEQUINS supremo John Kingston saluted his side’s character after James Lang’s last gasp penalty completed a remarkable late comeback.

Relegation fodder? No-one's told Irish!

That’s no surprise insists Cowan.

So Why Has Rugby Just Gone North In The North?

Brendan Gallagher looks at the sad demise of top flight rugby in the North, save for Sale and Newcastle.

Sherylle Will Keep Focus On Big Prize

SHERYLLE Calder’s capacity to make a difference as a visual skills coach can be measured by the three-year contract she has signed with England until after the 2019 World Cup. Eddie Jones rates the former South African hockey international so highly because he has been on the winning end, as well as the receiving end, of her work.

Moriarty on His Mark to Replace the Irreplacable

Alex Bywater chats to Ross Moriarty, the man charged with filling the giant boots of Taulupe Faletau at No.8

Is it Scotland's year to break the Millennium duck in Paris?

BRENDAN GALLAGHER talks to two of the heroes from Scotland’s last win over the French in Paris.

Gaffney Gets His Lost Saints Back In Step

NORTHAMPTON welcomed new boss Alan Gaffney by scrapping their way to a first Premiership win since September in dramatic fashion with a last minute penalty try which got the Franklin’s Gardens faithful singing again.

Brute Force Comes Out On Top For Tuilagi And His Tigers

MANU Tuilagi bagged an opportunistic try in his fourth match back from injury as Leicester quelled brave London Irish to end their six-match losing streak.

Quins Come Up Short After Marler Sees Red

JOE Marler, at times a cantankerous individual, is prone to the odd brain fade but his red card offence against Sale may prove to be particularly costly.

Contest For No.10 Will Help Keep Chiefs At The Top Says Steenson

EXETER hero Gareth Steenson has revealed he is fighting for a new contract just months after leading the Devon outfit to their greatest-ever achievement.

Now It's Down To George To Pull This Show Together

GEORGE Ford will feel a bit like the street magician ‘Dynamo’ when he looks at his Leicester back line options before selecting which trick to bring out of the magic box.

Ward Double Bails Quins Out But Wallace Facing Six Month Layoff

TWO Dave Ward tries in the final five minutes enabled Harlequins to retrieve a 12-point deficit and seal a thrilling victory over a combative London Irish.

Meehan Glad To Be Clear Of ‘Shocking' Aussie Mess

LIVE WIRE London Irish scrum-half Ben Meehan has set his heart on impressing England boss Eddie Jones after escaping the “disgraceful” events surrounding Australian rugby.

Quest For Autumn Success Starts Now

THE Rugby Championship is a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching. It’s brilliant rugby, played in great conditions and it involves some of the best players in the world.

Cricket Lost Out In Battle Of Tortoise And Hare...

Had everything gone the way he and others planned it, Dusty Hare would never have played rugby for England.

O'Mahony Had A Hunger England Never Showed

THERE are as many questions after the Six Nations as there were before it in terms of selection for the 2017 Lions. England retained their title, but was it so convincing that they should have 20 players in the squad? Not really.

Refs Need To Make Sure Justice Is Equal For All

Refs Need To Make Sure Justice Is Equal For All

Wage Cap Cheats Have Been Able To Prosper

Wage Cap Cheats Have Been Able To Prosper

All Rhodes Lead Up The Table For Happier Saracens

All Rhodes Lead Up The Table For Happier Saracens