These are your rugby headlines for Tuesday 7 May. Fears over Champions Cup news The Investec Champions Cup could be removed from mainstream television in England next season. According to the Times report, the European Professional Rugby Club (EPCR), which organizes the tournament, failed to agree a renewed deal with current broadcaster TNT Sports. The… Read More »
These are your rugby evening headlines for Monday 6 May. Marler apologizes after moment of madness England fan Joe Marler apologized for giving away an unnecessary penalty in the 77th minute, which cost Harlequins a chance at a comeback in their Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Toulouse. Marler has always been a controversial and outspoken… Read More »
Northampton believed Care should have received a second yellow card Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson admitted he was “relieved” that Danny Care escaped a red card after referee Karl Dickson controversially chose not to show the attacking half a second yellow card. In the second half of the 41-32 win against Northampton Saints at Twickenham,… Read More »
These are your rugby headlines for Wednesday evening, April 24th. Former Wales international dies Former Wales and British and Irish Lions supporter John O’Shea has died aged 83. O’Shea, who was also Cardiff’s captain, passed away in Australia after a long illness. He played five times for Wales in the 1960s and made his international… Read More »
‘This year we proved a lot of people wrong. “Rob talks about being at our best when we’re thin, and that might just be this weekend,” writes Jay Williams of The Telegraph Christ Tshiunza Exeter’s director of rugby Rob Baxter’s latest instructions to Christ Tshiunza appear to be quite simple. “He needs to keep it… Read More »
Sam Vesty is the brains behind Northampton’s dazzling attack – Getty Images/David Rogers Northampton have made a name for themselves as English rugby’s greatest entertainers. The Saints have climbed to the top of the Premiership table, playing some of the most attractive rugby in the league with ambition and audacity. This weekend the fight will… Read More »
‘Basic principles agreed’ ahead of Club World Cup launch in 2028 Momentum is building towards the first Club World Cup in 2028, with power brokers hoping to stage the 16-team tournament over four weeks in the northern hemisphere in June that year. Insiders suggested there was “positive momentum” behind the plans and that “fundamental principles… Read More »
Mikel Arteta’s team are ahead but Manchester City and Liverpool are hot on their heels (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Archive) Wolves manager Gary O’Neil said: “What’s the point of VAR?” His side were left aggrieved after further decisions appeared crucial in the defeat at Fulham. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe described his club’s penalty awarded in injury… Read More »
Bayonne is a town full of fans who are proud of their clubs – Getty Images/Anthony Dibon The roll call of French rugby clichés is vast, but it’s not what it used to be. In the age of ultra-professionalism, tales of biting and gouging have thankfully disappeared, the days of pre-match wine drinking for players… Read More »