Fit-again Jack Nowell ‘desperate’ to force his way into Lions squad as England winger prepares to make long-awaited comeback for Exeter against Premiership leaders Bristol in front of Warren Gatland Nowell will start his first match since October against Bristol on Friday night Lions coach Gatland will attend the game with his assistant Neil Jenkins … Read more
Alun Wyn Jones extends his record-breaking career as 35-year-old Wales captain signs on for another year at Ospreys as he eyes a FIFTH Rugby World Cup in 2023 Alun Wyn Jones has signed for another year with Wales and the Ospreys aged 35 Jone has already become the most capped player of all-time last autumn, on … Read more
‘This game shouldn’t happen!’ grins Joe Ford ahead of his crack at Saracens on Sunday in the Championship with Doncaster. ‘I imagine Owen Farrell’s on more than our whole squad!’ He is right too. The England captain’s 2021 earnings will likely double today’s entire Doncaster 23-man squad, who each take a little more than £20,000-a-year. … Read more
Exeter 43-13 Wasps: Stuart Hogg makes up for poor clearance leading to visitors’ first-half try but scoring twice as Chiefs put European exit behind them to score five times in final 30 minutes for comeback win Exeter Chiefs put their recent European exit behind them to beat Wasps 43-13 The Chiefs fell went 13-10 down, … Read more
Ireland winger Simon Zebo agrees RETURN to home club Munster following end of his contract with Racing 92 this summer… as he targets reclaiming spot in Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of 2023 World Cup Simon Zebo is a free agent of this season after the end of his Racing 92 contract Sportsmail understands the 31-year-old … Read more
Saracens 54-13 Bedford: Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola both score twice on their Championship debuts as Sarries cruise to EIGHT-try victory over Blues Saracens cruised to an emphatic 54-13 victory over Bedford Blues on Sunday Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola were among the try scorers in eight-try victory Owen Farrell missed the match through injury … Read more
Maro Itoje RETURNS for Saracens in first club match since October against Championship opponents Bedford Blues… but Owen Farrell is ruled out Maro Itoje is slated to start his first match for Saracens since October last year The England forward will feature against Bedford Blues in the Championship Owen Farrell is injured but Jamie George, … Read more
‘Browny’s still one of the best full-backs in the game and he could play until he’s 40’: Danny Care reveals his sadness at imminent departure of Harlequins teammate Mike Brown Former England star Brown will leave Harlequins at the end of the season Care joined the club after playing with Brown at the U21 World Cup … Read more
Wasps 25-27 Clermont Auvergne: French side book their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals after Camille Lopez converted Kotaro Matsushima’s last-minute try in dramatic conclusion at Ricoh Arena Clermont Auvergne’s Camille Lopez converted with the last kick of the game Paolo Odogwu produced an impressive display despite Wasps’ defeat Sebastien Bezy and Peni Ravai scored … Read more
Gloucester 16-27 La Rochelle: French side advance to the European Champions Cup last eight after scores from Dillyn Leyds and Arthur Retiere help eliminate Cherry and Whites Gloucester have exited this season’s European Champions Cup tournament High-flying French side La Rochelle proved too powerful for the English side Young George Barton’s kicking kept the hosts … Read more
Wales finally lift the Six Nations trophy in private behind closed doors ceremony at their training ground after Scotland denied France – with coach Wayne Pivac describing captain Alun Wyne Jones as one of the ‘all-time great players’ after winning fifth title Wales lifted the Six Nations trophy during a private ceremony on Saturday Wayne … Read more
Wales are crowned Six Nations champions following Scotland’s dramatic late win in France… as coach Wayne Pivac praises the quality of rugby and excitement of this year’s tournament amid his side’s celebrations Wales were crowned Six Nations champions after Scotland beat France 27-23 Wayne Pivac’s side watched on as France failed in their bid to … Read more
LIVE: France vs Scotland: Les Bleus need four tries and at least a 21-point win for a first Six Nations title since 2010 but face Scotland a side targeting a best ever finish… while Wales wait for their fate in the wings By Sam Blitz For Mailonline Published: 18:47 GMT, 26 March 2021 | Updated: … Read more