England captain Owen Farrell has had his red card against Wales overturned and is free to play in their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland on Saturday…
Read more Owen Farrell: England captain has red card overturned and is free to play against IrelandMarc Bazeley @MarcBazeley Gareth Davies and George North both scored tries, while Leigh Halfpenny kicked two goals and two penalties; Marcus Smith kicked England’s points; England head coach…
Read more Wales 20-9 England: Gareth Davies and George North help hosts to World Cup warm-up victory in Leigh Halfpenny’s 100th gameBen Youngs, Owen Farrell and Jamie George do not feature in England’s squad to face Wales in one of four upcoming World Cup warm-up friendlies, with Danny Care…
Read more Danny Care returns for England while Ellis Genge named captain against Wales in World Cup warm-up matchScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has handed uncapped pair Stafford McDowell and Cameron Henderson an opportunity to impress after naming an experimental team to face Italy in Saturday’s…
Read more Stafford McDowall and Cameron Henderson set for Scotland debuts against Italy in Rugby World Cup warm-up clashLondon Irish have until 4pm on Tuesday June 6 either to complete a proposed takeover by an American consortium or for owner Mick Crossan to commit to club…
Read more London Irish expected to be suspended from Gallagher Premiership as Tuesday takeover deadline loomsGallagher Premiership results – Saturday: Bath 61-29 Saracens, Bristol 36-21 Gloucester, Leicester 17-20 Harlequins, London Irish 17-14 Exeter, Sale Sharks 54-12 Newcastle Falcons Last Updated: 06/05/23 9:26pm Henry…
Read more Gallagher Premiership: London Irish finished a difficult week on a high with victory over Exeter ChiefsMarlie Packer and Hannah Botterman both went off with injuries against Ireland but have made the starting line-up; Helena Rowland will make her first start of the campaign;…
Read more Women’s Six Nations 2023: Marlie Packer and Hannah Botterman in England squad to face France in deciderNorthampton Saints beat an understrength leaders Saracens, who had Duncan Taylor sent off early on, to move up to fourth; Harlequins kept their slim play-off hopes alive with…
Read more Gallagher Premiership: Harlequins and Northampton Saints keep play-off hopes alive with convincing winsInterim chief executive Nigel Walker described the vote as the “beginning of a journey” to bring “trust and faith” back to Welsh Rugby; the Welsh Rugby Union will…
Read more Welsh Rugby Union member clubs vote in favour of major governance reforms“This is significant step forward in the process we are following which will secure a sustainable future for the professional game in Wales,” said Professional Rugby Board chair…
Read more First standard contracts in Welsh rugby history agreed as teams cleared to begin re-signing playersBRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and…
Read more Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcomeSaracens’ May Campbell, Gloucester-Hartpury’s Ellie Rugman and Nancy McGillivray of Exeter Chiefs have been named in England’s Six Nations squad England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included…
Read more Women’s Six Nations: England name nine uncapped players in 2023 squadWorcester Warriors were taken over by Atlas after it ceased trading last year and the new owners confirmed they have withdrawn from their proposal to play in the…
Read more Wasps will play in Championship next season but no place for Worcester WarriorsKyle Sinckler will not take part in this week’s three-day training camp in London having sustained a facial injury in Sunday’s win over Italy; Bath prop Will Stuart…
Read more Six Nations 2023: England’s Kyle Sinckler a doubt for Wales game due to facial injuryEngland were beaten 29-23 by Scotland in their Six Nations opener before defeating Italy 31-14 on Sunday; Steve Borthwick wants to eradicate issues ahead of matches against Wales,…
Read more Steve Borthwick: England head coach keen to understand habit of fading late in Six Nations gamesLast Updated: 01/02/23 6:06pm The Welsh Rugby Union says either its new chair or chief executive must be female under major reforms proposed in response to allegations of…
Read more Welsh Rugby Union proposes major reforms in response to alleged sexism & misogynyA number of ex-Welsh Rugby Union employees have taken part in an investigation by BBC Wales making accusations about their time at the governing body; MP and former…
Read more Welsh Rugby Union facing sexism and discrimination allegationsSaracens scored a late try in a 20-14 defeat at Edinburgh to earn a bonus point, which secured a Champions Cup last-16 home tie; London Irish’s hopes of…
Read more Heineken Champions Cup: Saracens secure home tie despite Edinburgh loss | London Irish’s European hopes endedAmid annual losses averaging £4m per Premiership club, DCMS committee said: “The demise during the season of two Premiership clubs is a stain on the reputation of the…
Read more MPs issue damning report on ‘unsustainable’ Gallagher Premiership club finances, after Worcester, Wasps administrations
