Rugby

With the current British and Irish Lions preparing for the first Test against world champions South Africa, we go down memory lane to pick out five of the best squads from the past. Debuting in 1888, the concept of the Lions touring either Australia, New Zealand or South Africa took some time to gather pace […]

The British and Irish Lions will attempt to continue building momentum when they square off against a strong-looking South Africa A side on Wednesday. The Lions have picked up four successive victories since convening in late June but Wednesday’s assignment is likely to be their toughest yet. Warren Gatland’s men take on a highly-experienced South […]

The British & Irish Lions step up their preparations for the forthcoming Test series in South Africa with a tricky assignment against Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield. The Lions haven’t failed to win their opening game of a tour since the last time they played on British soil back in 2005, being held to a […]

Ulster’s Pro14 Rainbow Cup campaign has gotten off to the worst possible after losing their first two matches and life isn’t going to get any easier when they travel to Dublin to face Leinster on Friday. The Ulstermen were demolished by Munster last weekend and head coach Dan McFarland has responded by ringing the changes […]

The prospect of a fifth all-English Challenge Cup final was kept alive when Leicester and Bath were kept apart in the draw for the semi-finals, which take place this weekend. But Irish powers Ulster – who visit Leicester – and Bath’s opponents Montpellier have won European silverware before and won’t go down without a fight […]

Dragons require an emphatic victory over Edinburgh on Sunday to claim an unlikely spot in next season’s Champions Cup, however, history isn’t on their side. Motivation Could Be Lacking for Visitors Edinburgh head to the Principality Stadium with little to play for in this rearranged clash, sitting fifth in Pro14 Group B and 12 points […]

Dragons require an emphatic victory over Edinburgh on Sunday to claim an unlikely spot in next season’s Champions Cup, however, history isn’t on their side. Motivation Could Be Lacking for Visitors Edinburgh head to the Principality Stadium with little to play for in this rearranged clash, sitting fifth in Pro14 Group B and 12 points […]

The 2021 Super League campaign is now nearly upon us, and there is plenty to look forward to with another exciting season in store. Last year’s dramatic Grand Final proved the sport still has so much to offer, with St Helens beating rivals Wigan Warriors 8-4 at the KCOM Stadium thanks to a last-gasp Jack […]

Despite the disruption, the Gallagher Premiership continues to excite and there is another fine weekend ahead. There are two games on Friday, with Sale hosting Worcester but it is Bath against Wasps that catches the eye. No Rec Worries for Wasps Lee Blackett’s side produced the performance of the season last Saturday in outclassing English […]

The Premiership rolls on into the New Year and while some games may have been postponed due to the pandemic, there remains plenty to pique the interest this weekend. Ashton Gate plays host to Friday’s sole action, while there are two games on both Saturday and Sunday. Bristol Can Battle to Victory Bristol enjoyed another […]

Quins have only turned out once at the Stoop this season, losing 33-2 when table-toppers Exeter Chiefs came to town. However, they have recorded back-to-back victories on the road at Northampton Saints and Gloucester to put them in the early running for a playoff charge. They begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting fifth and […]

Quins have only turned out once at the Stoop this season, losing 33-2 when table-toppers Exeter Chiefs came to town. However, they have recorded back-to-back victories on the road at Northampton Saints and Gloucester to put them in the early running for a playoff charge. They begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting fifth and […]

It’s only round two of the European Champions Cup but in this year’s leaner format that means some teams are already up against it in their bid to reach the knockout stage. One defeat, especially at home, can almost spell the end in a four-game pool stage, so a few teams are likely to be […]

First up at 17:30, the Scarlets welcome Toulon to a wet and windy Parc y Scarlets, before at 20:00, Montpellier make the trip to Coventry. Scarlets Can Tame Toulon Both the Scarlets and Toulon made winning starts to this season’s competition and will know a repeat success will only boost their hopes of qualification from […]

First up at 17:30, the Scarlets welcome Toulon to a wet and windy Parc y Scarlets, before at 20:00, Montpellier make the trip to Coventry. Scarlets Can Tame Toulon Both the Scarlets and Toulon made winning starts to this season’s competition and will know a repeat success will only boost their hopes of qualification from […]

Only 3 months ago it was decided that the Autumn Internationals, in which teams of the Southern Hemisphere face the European teams, was to be replaced by the Autumn Nations Cup. Unable to travel, the Southern giants of rugby were sorely missed. Nevertheless, the Autumn Nations cup provided us with some exciting moments and I’m […]

Despite all the uncertainty, 2019-20 turned out to be a fine season for the Bristol Bears and they’ll be aiming to reach even greater heights this time around. Third in the Premiership before losing out 47-24 to Wasps in the semi-finals, they recovered from that setback to win the European Challenge Cup courtesy of a […]

The final round of group games in the Autumn Nations Cup will decide next weekend’s final line-up, and England and France are strong favourites to meet in a Twickenham decider on December 6. Both nations have two wins from two – Les Bleus host Italy at the Stade de France on Saturday evening while England […]

The Autumn Nations Cup made a decent debut last weekend and promises to ramp up this weekend, with the headliner undoubtedly England’s match against Ireland on Saturday afternoon. Confident England Can Put Ireland to the Sword Fresh from winning the Six Nations, the feel-good factor surrounding the England camp continued to grow last weekend, courtesy […]