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Tommy Makinson has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of the current 2026 Super League campaign.

George Kruis believes Courtney Lawes could play a key role in Englands 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign after being impressed by Steve Borthwicks side. The post George Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for Englands 2027 World Cup ...

The former Wales centre believes Englands midfield could benefit from greater continuity, while questioning whether Steve Borthwick is allowing his coaches enough freedom to improve the attack. The post Jonathan Davies: ...

By ADAM HATHAWAY GEORGE Kruis likes what he is seeing from England and insists they have the potential to go deep in next years World Cup - just like his vintage did in 2019. And the former second row believes Courtney L...

By BEN JAYCOCK Flying start: Former Leicester wing Harry Potter scores Australias first try PICTURE: Getty Images LES Kiss says Australia must learn to control their attacking ambition after surviving a major scare again...

By BEN JAYCOCK JONATHAN Davies says England should give Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade time to build a lasting centre partnership. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre knows from experience how important con...

By GARY FITZGERALD TOM Litchfield has spent the summer both in the slow and fast lane while also keeping up with how his Saints pals competed on the Test stage. And, having enjoyed a first experience sampling the turbo-c...

Tom Litchfield is determined to build on an impressive season with the Prem champions and believes strong performances for Northampton Saints can put him in the England conversation. The post Northampton Saints centre To...

The former England and Harlequins prop will make recurring appearances on the BBC entertainment show when Gladiators returns for its fourth season in 2027. The post Joe Marler becomes first-ever Celebrity Gladiator as th...

By BEN JAYCOCK CHRISTIAN Wade believes Newcastle Red Bulls can establish themselves as a top-four Prem side within the next four years as the club begin to feel the full force of Red Bulls investment. The former England ...

The former England wing believes Newcastles Red Bull era can deliver a major transformation, with the club targeting sustained progress on and off the field over the next four years. The post Christian Wade: Newcastle Re...

By PAUL REES IT was not Gloucesters most memorable season but Will Trenholm was glad to be part of it having feared for his future as a professional player. The No.8 had been at Harlequins since he was 13, but having mad...

After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to build on a breakthrough first season. The post Will Trenholm is on a mission to build on Glouce...

Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options open between England and Wales. The post Joe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can ca...

Action man: David Jacko Jackson is raring to go FORMER Nottingham player David Jacko Jackson will begin a gruelling three-week trip to the West Country this week as he attempts a world-record-breaking endurance challenge...

The former Nottingham star is attempting 100 ultramarathons in 100 days to raise £1 million for brain injury charities after a traumatic brain injury ended his rugby career. The post David Jacko Jackson is aiming to rai...

FIJIAN Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his club Kyuden Voltex have announced. The Japanese second division team, based in Fukuoka, said the 26-year-old was taken to hospital an...

PETER WINTERBOTTOM FORMER ENGLAND, LIONS & HARLEQUINS FLANKER IWOULD start Henry Pollock at No.8 for England ahead of Ben Earl. Pollock is an incredible talent and there are things he can do on a rugby pitch that very fe...

New Zealand survived a bruising battle with Stormers to begin their South Africa tour with victory, despite three yellow cards and a difficult night at the set-piece. The post Stormers 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks fail ...

By BEN JAYCOCK Charge: Rieko Ioane breaks through for New Zealand PICTURE: Alamy NEW Zealand began their first full-scale tour of South Africa for 30 years with an unconvincing victory in Cape Town. Dave Rennies side eve...

By BEN JAYCOCK AUSTRALIA survived a thrilling Japan fightback and a first-half red card to give new head coach Les Kiss a winning start in Osaka. The Wallabies were forced to dig deep after Miles Amatoseros yellow card w...

Les Kiss began his reign as Australia head coach with a hard-fought victory in Osaka as the Wallabies survived Japans late fightback despite playing with 14 men. The post Japan 32-35 Australia: Wallabies made to fight al...