Irish Premiership: ‘A long time coming’ – Clubs react to local football funding
Portadown general manager Mark Beattie said that this is just the beginning of the process for clubs eager to carry out much needed upgrades to…
Henry Slade: Exeter Chiefs centre named Premiership player of the season
Slade's excellent form contributed to Exeter being in with a chance of reaching the Premiership play-offs going into their final match at Leicester, however, defeat…
Premiership awards: Courtney Lawes, Fin Smith, Finn Russell, Henry Slade nominated
Northampton Saints duo Courtney Lawes and Fin Smith, Bath's Finn Russell and Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade have been nominated for Premiership Rugby's player of the…
Irish Premiership: David Healy ‘dejected’ as late drama means Larne extend title race lead
Healy questioned whether seven minutes of injury-time should have been played at Windsor ParkDavid Healy couldn't hide his "dejection" after a night of extraordinary Irish…
Linfield: Irish Premiership club ‘partly successful’ in stadium ban appeal
The second half of Linfield's game away to Coleraine was delayed after flares were let off at the ShowgroundsLinfield say they have been "partly successful"…
Saracens 52-7 Harlequins: Sarries thrash rivals to go second in the Premiership
Sean Maitland scored two tries for Saracens against HarlequinsSaracens: (24) 52Tries: Lewington, Dan 2, Maitland 2, Cinti, Gonzalez, Goode; Cons: Farrell 6 Harlequins: (0) 7Tries:…
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 25-27 Gloucester – Stephen Varney seals stunning win for Cherry and Whites
Stephen Varney returned to action for Gloucester after Six Nations duties with ItalyLeicester: (8)Tries: Reffell, Kata, Wiese, Shillcock; Pens: Shillcock; Cons: Shillcock.Gloucester: (17) 27Tries: Mercer,…
Elliot Daly: Versatile England back signs new deal with Premiership champions Saracens
Elliot Daly has started on the wing in England's first two matches of the Six Nations ChampionshipVersatile England and Saracens back Elliot Daly has signed…
Premiership Rugby Cup: Gloucester 17-14 Exeter Chiefs – hosts hold-off Chiefs comeback to reach final
The impressive Zach Mercer created two of Gloucester's three first-half triesGloucester: (17) 17Tries: Ludlow, Llewellyn, Hathaway Cons: BartonExeter Chiefs: (0) 14Tries: Vermeulen, Vintcent Cons: Skinner…
Irish Premiership: Coleraine stun title challengers Linfield
David Healy's Linfield handed the initiative to leaders Larne in the Irish Premiership title raceThree second-half goals secured Coleraine just a second win in 10…
Irish Premiership: ‘Average’ Linfield ‘shot ourselves in the foot’ – David Healy
Highlights: Glenavon secure last-gasp draw with LinfieldLinfield manager David Healy says his side "shot ourselves in the foot" as Glenavon scored a 96th minute equaliser…
Archie Griffin: Bath prop signs three-year contract extension at Premiership club
Archie Griffin has made eight appearances for Bath and is in the Wales squad for this year's Six NationsBath prop Archie Griffin has signed a…
SPFL confirms 2024-25 season starts on 3 August with no Premiership winter break
Scottish Premiership teams return to league action after the summer break on the weekend of 3 and 4 AugustThe 2024-25 SPFL season will start on…
Women’s Premiership Rugby: Gloucester-Hartpury beat Saracens as Kelsey Jones scores three tries and is sent off
Gloucester-Hartpury's Kelsey Jones scored three tries and was sent-offGloucester-Hartpury extended their unbeaten run with victory over leaders Saracens to narrow the gap at the top…
Irish Premiership: Larne edge Crusaders to go top
Thomson struck in first-half injury time to help Larne to a second victory against Crusaders this seasonChampions Larne returned to the top of the Irish…
George Furbank: Northampton Saints’ England full-back signs new deal with Premiership side
George Furbank came through Northampton Saints' academyEngland full-back George Furbank has signed a new contract with Premiership leaders Northampton Saints.The 27-year-old, who has earned six…