Winless Bath eye departing Munster head coach Johann van Graan as answer to struggles

Bath are closing in on the appointment of Johann van Graan as their new head coach for next season, Telegraph Sport understands, after the South African’s departure…

Why the Gallagher Premiership risks losing its star names and stardust

The English rugby transfer market, effectively dormant for the past two years, has sprung back into life with a flurry. Midway through last month, Sale Sharks signed…

It’s impossible to compare rugby greats from different generations – but modern-day players are better

Martin Johnson or Maro Itoje? Mike Tindall or Henry Slade? No matter if you are Team Past or Team Present, one truth cannot be ignored in rugby…

It’s impossible to compare rugby greats from different generations – but modern-day players are better

Martin Johnson or Maro Itoje? Mike Tindall or Henry Slade? No matter if you are Team Past or Team Present, one truth cannot be ignored in rugby…

Gloucester move into top four with bonus-point win over West Country rivals Bristol

Gloucester’s Shed erupted with joy as local boy Charlie Chapman scored the bonus-point try looking dazed with delight as his side moved to fourth in the Premiership…

‘Counter-caterpillar’ explained: Saracens’ controversial new tactic – and how they got away with it

Foley’s explanation was quick and clear. As Isiekwe stepped around, he said: “They’re fully bound”. Then, after Quirke’s kick sailed into touch, Foley added: “They’re fine, there….

‘Counter-caterpillar’ explained: Saracens’ controversial new tactic – and how they got away with it

Foley’s explanation was quick and clear. As Isiekwe stepped around, he said: “They’re fully bound”. Then, after Quirke’s kick sailed into touch, Foley added: “They’re fine, there….

Billy Vunipola inspires Saracens to overcome Sale on difficult return for Alex Sanderson

“Billy was really good again and it is a series of games he has put together for the club all season,” Mark McCall, the Saracens director of…

Anthony Watson reprimanded for Twitter rant at referee during match he did not play in

The 27-year-old accepted the charge and expressed remorse before an independent disciplinary panel, consisting of Gareth Graham (chair) with Dr Julian Morris and Rob Vickerman, that took…