The GuardianRugby Union Saracens take no prisoners to seal escape from Championship purgatoryverified_publisher The Guardian - Gerard Meagher at StoneX StadiumWith just less than half an hour left of the second leg of the Championship final, and with an aggregate lead of more than 80 points, the Saracens director of rugby, Mark McCall, saw fit to haul off his...
The GuardianRugby Union Tadhg Furlong: ‘You don’t want to ram your views down players’ or coaches’ throats’verified_publisher The Guardian - Gerard MeagherA week into the British & Irish Lions training camp in Jersey and you get the sense that in more private moments – the inevitable headaches that come with overseeing a tour during a pandemic notwithstanding...
The GuardianExeter Jack Nowell back with a bang as Exeter power past Sale to reach finalverified_publisher The Guardian - Robert Kitson at Sandy ParkNo Harlequins-style pyrotechnics here, just the steely purpose of defending champions who are now just 80 minutes from a third major trophy in just over eight months. Exeter are into a sixth successive...
The GuardianHarlequins Harlequins into Premiership final after stunning extra-time win over Bristolverified_publisher The Guardian - Michael Aylwin at Ashton GateWhat a time to be a rugby fan in England. This match beggared belief. English rugby has chosen for its climax to go head-to-head with a major international football tournament, but if any of round ball...
The GuardianRugby Union Sale’s Curry twins could spell double trouble for Exeter in semi-finalverified_publisher The Guardian - Robert KitsonIt sounds like a plot line straight out of a science fiction novel. Imagine if you could clone a world-class player and end up with two athletes equally as fit, strong and potentially influential as each...
The GuardianRugby Union Johnson calls for roll out of CPR training after Eriksen collapseverified_publisher The Guardian - Paul MacInnesMartin Johnson has said the terrifying collapse of Christian Eriksen should be a wake-up call to the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of learning CPR. The World Cup-winning England union...
The GuardianLeicester Tigers Kevin Sinfield will leave Leeds Rhinos to take up Leicester Tigers coaching roleverified_publisher The Guardian - Aaron BowerLeicester Tigers have confirmed that Kevin Sinfield will cross rugby codes and join the club’s staff as defence coach next season, with Sinfield saying he had lost the love for his role as director of...
The GuardianEddie Jones Eddie Jones uses Cristiano Ronaldo as role model for England playersverified_publisher The Guardian - Gerard MeagherEddie Jones has held Cristiano Ronaldo up as the example to follow for England’s bright young things as the head coach sets about unearthing players capable of taking leading roles at the 2023 World Cup....
The GuardianRugby Union Exeter’s Rob Baxter ‘very disappointed’ over bans for Skinner and Ewersverified_publisher The Guardian - Robert KitsonRob Baxter, Exeter’s director of rugby, has accused the game’s authorities of lacking empathy following the decision to ban two of his key forwards for the rest of the season. Dave Ewers and Sam Skinner...
The GuardianRugby Union South African teams set to play in European Champions Cup next yearverified_publisher The Guardian - Gerard MeagherSouth African teams will be able to take part in the European Champions Cup as early as next year following the launch of the United Rugby Championship in place of the Pro14. The Bulls, Lions, Sharks Stormers...
The GuardianDave Rennie Parochial selection policy fails to recognise Wallabies as the main eventverified_publisher The Guardian - Bret HarrisWallabies coach Dave Rennie has overlooked overseas-based Australian players for the 38-man squad for the three-Test series against France next month – but the only way this parochial selection policy...
