Comment
Oct 9, 2009: "If the sport is serious about cleaning up in the wake of 'Bloodgate' then it must embrace rolling replacements." Graham Jenkins writes
Heineken Cup - Preview
Oct 7, 2009: Arguably the world's greatest rugby tournament returns to centre stage this weekend with the opening round of matches in this season's Heineken Cup
Comment
Sep 29, 2009: "The faith in the Heineken Cup product is clearly strong amongst fans and that confidence is also evident at a commercial level." Graham Jenkins writes
Comment
Sep 24, 2009: "This battle is more important than any showdown with the All Blacks, or Wales - even if it happens to be for the sport's biggest prize." Graham Jenkins writes
New Zealand 33-6 Australia, Tri-Nations, September 19
Sep 19, 2009: New Zealand beat Australia 33-6 in their Tri-Nations clash at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington
International Rugby
Sep 16, 2009: "There can be no doubt that Argentina deserve a place in a regular elite competition." Graham Jenkins writes
Guinness Premiership - Game of the Week
Sep 12, 2009: The Guinness Premiership broke new ground on Saturday with the first ever game staged at Wembley Stadium in North London
Guinness Premiership - Game of the Week
Sep 12, 2009: Saracens made it two wins from two in this season's Guinness Premiership with a nail-biting 19-16 victory over Northampton Saints at Wembley Stadium
New Zealand 29-32 South Africa, Tri-Nations, September 12
Sep 12, 2009: South Africa clinched the 2009 Tri-Nations crown with a hard-fought 32-29 victory over New Zealand at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton
New Zealand v South Africa, Tri-Nations, September 12
Sep 9, 2009: New Zealand play host to South Africa this weekend in one of the biggest games between the two sides in recent years
Australia 21-6 South Africa, Tri-Nations, September 5
Sep 5, 2009: Australia defeated South Africa 21-6 in their Tri-Nations showdown at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
English Rugby
Sep 2, 2009: "From hero to zero. Dean Richards' once formidable reputation has been 'burnt to a cinder' by the Bloodgate scandal." Graham Jenkins writes
Guinness Premiership - Season Preview
Sep 2, 2009: "After a summer mired in controversy and scandal, English rugby's leading protagonists will no doubt delight in the return of the Guinness Premiership this weekend." Graham Jenkins writes
English Rugby
Aug 27, 2009: "The Premiership looks set to weather the storm of unsavoury headlines that have blighted the sport in recent months." Graham Jenkins writes
Guinness Premiership
Aug 27, 2009: Dual code international Andy Farrell has been tipped to achieve similar success in the coaching sphere after making an immediate impression at Premiership side Saracens
Guinness Premiership
Aug 27, 2009: London Irish head coach Toby Booth has revealed that the club are preparing for life without influential play-maker Mike Catt
English Rugby
Aug 26, 2009: English rugby's Championship was officially launched at Twickenham on Wednesday with a ground-breaking but potentially controversial play-off system offering the ultimate prize - a place in the Guinness Premiership
Australia 18-19 New Zealand, Tri-Nations, August 22
Aug 22, 2009: "At the end of a week that has seen rugby's name dragged through the gutter, New Zealand and Australia produced a spectacular encounter that will go a long way to restoring faith in the sport." Graham Jenkins writes
Top 14 - Game of the Week
Aug 14, 2009: Toulon and Stade Francais battled to a 22-22 draw in their Top 14 season opener at Stade Mayol
Top 14
Aug 12, 2009: "Wilkinson has set his sights high for the new season and makes no excuses for targeting the league title." Graham Jenkins writes