Rugby union

England’s new blueprint for defence under El-Abd will build on Jones’ legacy

The coach will ditch ‘blitz’ from terminology used in camp and want all of Steve Borthwick’s England backroom staff ‘on the same page’

Gerard Meagher at Twickenham

08, Oct, 2024 @5:21 PM

The Breakdown | Once at war with the world and himself, Sexton in his own words is revealing

If you thought you knew the celebrated former Ireland fly-half, it’s time to look a little deeper – this is no leafy lane memoir

Robert Kitson

08, Oct, 2024 @11:02 AM

‘It hurts my reputation’: Leicester’s Cheika felt unwanted over ban

Leicester’s director of rugby Michael Cheika has questioned the decision to suspend him for disrespecting an independent match doctor

Robert Kitson

08, Oct, 2024 @8:15 AM

Breach hat-trick fires nine-try England to emphatic win against New Zealand

Abigail Dow and Ellie Kildunne also scored two tries each in England’s commanding 49-31 victory against New Zealand in the WXV

Sarah Rendell

06, Oct, 2024 @10:41 PM

Elliott shines as new-look Saracens extend winning start against Exeter

Tobias Elliott scored a try during an impressive display to help Saracens defeat Exeter 29-14 and extend their 100% record this season in the Premiership

Gerard Meagher at the StoneX Stadium

06, Oct, 2024 @4:04 PM

Exeter’s Liv McGoverne floors Quins but absences take shine off PWR victory

Liv McGoverne kicked the winner as Exeter beat Harlequins 8-7 in the Premiership Women’s Rugby opening match but 31 players were away on international duty

Sarah Rendell at the Twickenham Stoop

05, Oct, 2024 @4:28 PM

Santiago Grondona’s debut double leads Bristol to blistering win over Bath

Bristol put in a fiery first-half display led by Santiago Grondona to upset Bath with a 36-26 win at the Recreation Ground

Robert Kitson at the Recreation Ground

05, Oct, 2024 @4:09 PM

Northampton fight back to sink depleted Quins in rollercoaster clash

Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries as Northampton came from behind to beat Harlequins 33-29 at Franklin’s Gardens

Andy Bull at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens

04, Oct, 2024 @8:50 PM

Alex Lozowski returns after six years in England exile as injuries bite

Steve Borthwick has juggled his options for England’s pre-autumn training camp with a lengthy absentee list

Gerard Meagher

04, Oct, 2024 @12:14 PM

Andy Robinson: ‘Yes, there’s been a high-profile sacking or two … but it’s small margins’

The seen-it-all former England and Scotland coach is back where he began at Bath with a fierce competitive edge still burning as Bristol come to the Rec

Robert Kitson

04, Oct, 2024 @11:06 AM

Poppy Cleall on the Premiership: ‘There will be more underdog victories’

Saracens back-row is concerned about player workload in shortened season as as she aims to make the England squad for next year’s World Cup

Sarah Rendell

04, Oct, 2024 @7:00 AM

Leicester unhappy after Cheika handed one-game ban for disrespecting doctor

Michael Cheika has been banned from Leicester’s match against Newcastle this weekend after he was found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor

Gerard Meagher

02, Oct, 2024 @9:25 PM