Premiership rugby will take a two-week ‘circuit-breaker’, with no games for a fortnight, choosing not to fill the gap left by the suspension of the European Cup over Covid fears. Both the Champions and Challenge Cups will now be paused until at least the Spring after the French government banned their teams playing sides from … Read more
British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in danger of falling victim to coronavirus due to alarming surge in cases in the UK and host nation – with decision set to be made this month The initial plan was to wait until March to make a firm decision on the Lions tour But talks … Read more
‘It is truly humbling’: Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow says it is a privilege to receive an MBE in New Year honours list for his services to the MND community as he joins Lewis Hamilton in being recognised Rob Burrow and Lewis Hamilton are both included in the New Year honours list Burrow has got … Read more
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It makes me indescribably sad that Steve Thompson cannot remember our World Cup triumph… I completely support players who are taking legal action over brain damage Steve Thompson’s diagnosis of early onset dementia left me feeling distressed Players who are taking action over brain damage in rugby have my full support They … Read more
Rugby union will receive a bailout totalling £135million as part of English sport’s coronavirus relief package, the government have announced. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) will provide £44m to the Rugby Football Union, £59m to Premiership Rugby clubs, £9m to clubs in the Championship and £23m to clubs below the Championship. The … Read more
Former Wales winger JJ Williams – who scored five tries in seven Tests for the Lions – dies aged 72 Ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions winger JJ Williams has died at the age of 72 The news of Williams’ passing was confirmed on Thursday morning He scored 12 tries in 30 appearances for Wales … Read more
WATCH: Video footage emerges of the seven Barbarians players – including Chris Robshaw – breaking Covid rules with pub drinking session leading to England showdown at Twickenham being called off RFU chiefs pulled the England vs Barbarian game after two separate breaches Rugby Onslaught has now seen a video of several players drinking in a … Read more
Barbarians broke Covid rules TWICE! Seven players went to the pub before Chris Robshaw and 11 others dined out… and they could be charged with bringing game into disrepute after England match had to be CALLED OFF Barbarians stars who broke Covid rules forced cancellation of England match The 12 players could now be charged … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Premiership rugby in coronavirus chaos as 16 players and a number of staff test positive at Sale… but club insist they could patch a team together for crunch Worcester clash as sides scramble for play-off spots The Premiership climax has been plunged into turmoil after an outbreak at Sale Sale Sharks suffered a coronavirus … Read more
England rugby team are prepared for breach of Covid-19 protocols if they are forced to operate in ‘severe biosphere’ during autumn campaign England are due to base themselves in a familiar hotel close to Twickenham The RFU hierarchy have been alerted to the inevitability of a protocol breach England will relax their strict plans if … Read more