HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Ireland determined to quell Tongan fire as heatwave fades at last

Temperatures are dropping but Andy Farrell will hope the intensity of his side does not with the Pacific islanders a significant step up

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Danny Cipriani: ‘I wasn’t a maverick. I was a decision maker’

Former England international talks to Donald McRae about conservatism stifling rugby union, grappling with grief and rediscovering his sense of self

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Bristol Bears add to second row resources with former London Irish, Wasps and Exeter Chiefs lock

Pat Lam outlines why he has signed Bristolian Josh Caulfield

Bristol Post · Jun 26, 2023

‘Every single blow was one more nail in his coffin’: the life and death of Stormin’ Norman Hadley

Those who knew and loved former Wasps and Canada rugby player have had to find their own answers about his death

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Today's rugby news as Wales players have days to convince Gatland and Cardiff-Ospreys talks emerge

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Jun 24, 2023

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs miss out on London Irish targets

All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post · Jun 22, 2023

Professional men's rugby has major financial issues which need to be tackled

The rugby club London Irish was founded back in 1898. Almost 100 years later, it became a fully professional club, just in time to join the inaugural season of the Premiership, England’s top tier of rugby union.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Sam Warburton: Change is needed in rugby - with a reset of player expectation

"As a sport we have to accept that until we make the game more commercially viable player earnings can’t be what they have been. It’s completely obvious it’s never been sustainable”

Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023

Premiership Rugby launches Sporting Commission after season of turmoil

The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023