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Unstoppable England march to Triple Crown after 2026 Women’s Six Nations victory over Wales

Emily Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations con

Dan McFarland set to take the reins at Newcastle Red Bulls next season

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed the appointment of Dan McFarland from Kobelco Steelers as their head coach next season. The post Dan McFarland set to take th

Sam Graham: It is tough to leave Northampton Saints

Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave for Newcastle Red Bulls after four years at

George Skivington: Gloucester will be tougher next season

Gloucester will be getting physical in the summer when their new-look coaching team assembles after a season that has so far yielded two Premiership victories –

Newcastle Red Bulls 19-52 Bristol Bears: Tom Jordan on target but injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side

Fly-half Tom Jordan produced a pinpoint perfect performance as Bristol Bears scythed through Newcastle Red Bulls to put themselves back into the play-off places

Harlequins 33-52 Sale Sharks: Joe Launchbury takes his bow but Quins fall short

Joe Launchbury appeared to say an emotional farewell to the sport he has served for almost two decades as he was applauded off the field at the end of this cont

Saracens 19-15 Leicester Tigers: High-flyer Noah Caluori is too hot to handle

Noah Caluori produced another show-stopping score as Saracens kept their play-off hopes alive and derailed Leicester Tigers’ five-match winning streak in the Pr

RFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence

By NICK CAIN THE Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at an S

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Cherry and Whites planning to stand and deliver

George Skivington has rung the changes for this afternoon’s clash with Exeter Chiefs as Gloucester look to bounce back from last week’s thrashing at Bristol Bea

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter insists Kingsholm drubbing will motivate his side

Rob Baxter endured his darkest day in charge of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm 12 months ago this weekend and he has recycled the events of that day ahead of today’

Northampton Saints 41-38 Bath: Best in the business separated by Fin Smith penalty

These two sides illustrated why they remain a class above the rest in the Prem as Bath’s second-string side pushed the table toppers all the way in an entertain

Unstoppable England march to Triple Crown

EMILY Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march continued yesterday. By BEN JAYCOCK

Skivington: We’ll be tougher next season

GLOUCESTER will be getting physical in the summer when their new-look coaching team assembles after a season that has so far yielded two Premiership victories –

Ospreys owners pull out of deal

THE WRU says negotiations with the owners of Ospreys to also buy Cardiff have fallen through. The WRU confirmed in January 2026 it had entered a period of exclu

Am: England could learn from SA selection policy

By BEN JAYCOCK Japanese style: Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am LUKHANYO Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it ha

Maud Muir hits 50th cap for the England Red Roses with plenty still to come

Decorated England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she brought up her 50th cap in

Muir hits 50 with plenty still

DECORATED England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she brought up her 50th cap in

Meg-xit! England ignited by Jones

JUST a stone’s throw from her birthplace, England captain Meg Jones reminded winless Wales of what they are missing as she guided the Red Roses to a bonus-point

More misery for Scotland as energetic Italy take control

■By JESS BROWN ITALY delivered a dominant performance to defeat Scotland at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma despite suffering three yellow cards. The Azzu

France turn up the heat to see off brave Irish

■By JAMES ROBINSON France................26pts Tries: Mwayembe 16, Arbez 51, Grando 68, Champon 79 Conversions: Arbez 17, 51, 80 Ireland................. 7pts T

I’ve got the minerals for job, insists Sanderson

ALEX Sanderson is in no doubt that he is the right man to turn the tide at Sale. Sharks were thrashed 85-19 at home by Saracens last Sunday, conceding 13 tries

DREAMTEAM

TOM AILES, THE FORMER GLOUCESTER ACADEMY, SEDGLEY PARK, SALE FC AND HARTPURY BACK ROW, WHO NOW PLAYS FOR PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED

It’s time to give new franchise system a chance

THERE are those who constantly focus on negatives regarding the new franchised Prem model but the financial gulf between the top tier and Champ has widened well

Graham: Tough to leave Saints

SAM Graham wants to leave Northampton on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave for Newcastle after four years at Franklin’s Garde

Start with your strongest pack in Bordeaux, Johann

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WE ARE at the business end of the season and Bath have two big matches in a row with national No.8, has al

We are tough to beat, says Reid

BATH captain Miles Reid feels his men can hold their heads up high after pushing Northampton all the way at Franklin’s Gardens, despite wholesale rotation on th

Best in the business separated by Smith

THESE two sides illustrated why they remain a class above the rest in the Prem as Bath’s second-string side pushed the table toppers all the way in an entertain

High-flyer Caluori is too hot for Leicester

NOAH Caluori produced another show-stopping score as Saracens kept their play-off hopes alive and derailed Leicester’s s five-match winning streak in the Prem.

Parling: We must be more clinical

LEICESTER boss Geoff Parling insisted his side were their own worst enemies after they went down to Saracens. “I am incredibly frustrated,” he said. “We turned