One of the greatest of All Blacks rugby scrum-halves known for his formidable speed and strength
February 2024
Scotland 30-21 England: Six Nations player ratings from Murrayfield
England 16-14 Wales: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham
Barry John obituary
Barry John, rugby legend and ‘the King’ of Welsh fly-halves, dies aged 79
January 2024
JPR Williams obituary
Supremely skilful Wales and British Lions rugby player acknowledged as one of the greatest full-backs of all time
December 2023
Billy Vunipola sees red as Bulls cruise to win over Saracens in Champions Cup
Owen Farrell made his return to club colours but Saracens succumbed to a 27-16 defeat to the Bulls after Billy Vunipola was sent off
October 2023
Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season
A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue
September 2023
England’s Red Roses seal series victory with stuttering win over Canada
England Women secured a 29-12 victory over Canada at the StoneX Stadium to secure a 2-0 series win
April 2023
Alex Matthews’ double helps England ease to Six Nations win in Ireland
Abby Dow shows her class as England overpower Wales in Six Nations
Billy Vunipola limps off as La Rochelle overpower Saracens in Champions Cup
Deon Fourie’s double helps Stormers to power-packed win over Harlequins
March 2023
Ireland 29-16 England: Six Nations player ratings from the Aviva Stadium
Ryan Baird inspired Ireland to a grand slam-sealing victory as England’s challenge faded following Freddie Steward’s harsh dismissal
January 2023
David Duckham obituary
Swashbuckling rugby union player who became a superstar of the game with Coventry, England and the British and Irish Lions
November 2022
Doddie Weir obituary
Scotland and Lions rugby player who became a campaigner after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease
September 2022
Eddie Butler obituary
Rugby player who won 16 caps for Wales and went on to become an Observer journalist and a leading commentator for the BBC
June 2022
Phil Bennett obituary
One of the great Welsh rugby fly-halfs who played for Llanelli and the British Lions
May 2022
West try seals La Rochelle’s win over Racing 92 to reach Champions Cup final
The former Munster legend Ronan O’Gara will be looking to overcome the favourites Leinster in Marseille on Saturday week after La Rochelle’s 20-13 Champions Cup semi-final win against Racing 92
April 2022
Lydia Thompson’s hat-trick completes England’s 12-try thrashing of Italy
The Women’s Six Nations game ended Italy 0-74 England with the visitors having scored 12 tries in Parma
