Why Designated Away Ends In Premiership Rugby Could Breathe New Life Into The Struggling Club Game

In a bid to improve the atmosphere at games, away ends have been trialled at Premiership Rugby matches for the first time – with mixed reaction. This weekend saw Saracens host Gloucester at the StoneX Stadium, with a designated section for travelling Cherry & Whites supporters to sit together. While some have lauded the move […]

James Chittick  •  22 Apr 2025
Former Ireland Fly-Half Johnny Sexton Named As British And Irish Lions Assistant Coach

Former Leinster and Ireland star Johnny Sexton has been named as an assistant coach for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer. Sexton, 39, toured twice with the Lions in 2013 and 2017, and retired from playing after the 2023 World Cup in France. The former fly-half won five Six Nations […]

James Chittick  •  17 Apr 2025
New Zealand International Rieko Ioane Set To Join Leinster Next Season

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has signed for Irish province and Investec Champions Cup favourites Leinster for the 2025-26 season. Ioane, 28, is still contracted to Super Rugby franchise the Auckland Blues in New Zealand until 2027, but will take advantage of the ‘sabbatical’ clause in his contract to join up with Leinster following the […]

James Chittick  •  16 Apr 2025
How To Watch The European Champions Cup Rugby Semi-Finals As Fixtures Confirmed For May

Here’s our guide on how to watch the European Champions Cup rugby semi-finals as the continent’s top club rugby competition reaches the business end. With the Champions Cup quarter-finals now complete, we are left with two mouth-watering fixtures for the upcoming semi-finals. Irish giants Leinster booked their place in the final four with a dominant, […]

James Chittick  •  14 Apr 2025
Ireland’s Jack Crowley Signs Two-Year Extension With Munster To End Leicester Transfer Rumours

Munster And Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley has signed a two-year extension with the province and the IRFU to keep him at Munster Until 2027. Crowley, 25, has been capped 24 times for Ireland, but had been heavily linked with a big-money move to English Premiership side Leicester Tigers. A lack of game time for Ireland […]

James Chittick  •  09 Apr 2025
Cardiff Rugby Confirms Imminent Administration As WRU Prepares To Take Over Welsh Club

Welsh side Cardiff Rugby are preparing to enter administration with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) set to take over the region. The club has served a notice of intent to appoint an administrator, formally confirming the news that had been rumoured earlier this week. On Tuesday, an emergency meeting was held between chief executive Richard […]

James Chittick  •  09 Apr 2025
Every Player Rumoured To Be Signing For Worcester Warriors As Club Gears Up For Championship Return

With Worcester set to return to the new-look second tier of English club rugby, here’s a look at all the rumoured Worcester Warriors signings. After several years out in the wilderness, Worcester Warriors are making a return to professional rugby. It’s been more than two years since the club went into administration and collapsed out […]

James Chittick  •  08 Apr 2025
Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Finals: Fixtures, Dates, How To Watch

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals – including the fixtures, dates and how to watch every game live.  European rugby’s premier club competition is hotting up, with the recent round-of-16 matches now complete. Eight teams have advanced to the quarter-finals, and remain in contention for club rugby’s biggest […]

James Chittick  •  07 Apr 2025
Former Wales And Lions Fly-Half Dan Biggar Announces Retirement Via Social Media

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions star Dan Biggar has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the current season. Biggar, 35, earned 112 caps for Wales between 2008-2023, and twice toured with the Lions – in 2017 and 2021. The Swansea-born fly-half made more than 200 appearances for Ospreys before […]

James Chittick  •  07 Apr 2025