Ed Warner on rugby and the “friendless” Commonwealth Games December 7, 2023 Our columnist tackles rugby's legal battle over brain injury.
Garry Ringrose: Leinster beating La Rochelle would not be revenge December 6, 2023 Last year's finalists meet again in a titanic clash on the opening weekend.
Stormers lock Dixon: Champions Cup is hostile for South African sides but I love the travel December 6, 2023 Stormers lock Ben-Jason Dixon on their Champions Cup aspirations.
Raymond Rhule: Everybody is coming for La Rochelle’s heads December 6, 2023 The title-holders are gunning for a hatr-trick in the Champions Cup.
Liebenberg: Our job to return Champions Cup glory to Leicester Tigers December 6, 2023 Two consecutive Champions Cup trophies at the turn of the century cemented Leicester Tigers’ position among Europe’s greats. And a string of domestic success that followed only elevated their status. But an appearance in the 2009 final, in which Leinster claimed their first victory, was the Premiership team’s last in the European showpiece. And it’s [...]
European rugby chairman: Champions Cup is roaring back December 6, 2023 EPCR chairman Dominic McKay on why the Champions Cup is on the up.
Owen Farrell: I used to sit all day and watch the Champions Cup. It is special December 6, 2023 'I couldn't wait for the Champions Cup weekends,' the England captain says.
Referee Brace: We have responsibility but players like Sexton can’t abuse us December 6, 2023 Irish referee Andrew Brace wants tougher punishments for those who set a bad example.
Premiership rugby attendances down by over 1,000 PER MATCH December 5, 2023 English rugby’s financial concerns have deepened after research by City A.M. revealed that the average attendance at Premiership rugby matches is down by more than 1,000 spectators per game on last season. More than 70 per cent of Premiership fixtures so far this season have seen attendances fall, with 47,000 fewer fans in total watching [...]
Tom Foley: English TMO abused after World Cup final quits international rugby December 4, 2023 Foley says he has received a "torrent of criticism and abuse".