sports and games Billy Vunipola confirms he will STAY at Saracens despite relegation over breach of salary cap rules By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:31:16 GMT Billly Vunipola has ended speculation about his future by confirming that he will stay at Saracens next season, despite their demotion to the Championship. Full Article
sports and games Saracens veteran Richard Wigglesworth faces uncertain future as he comes to the end of his contract By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:33:04 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: For players like Richard Wigglesworth nearing the end of their contracts, lockdown life has left them in limbo over what happens next. Full Article
sports and games England prop Joe Marler considering quitting rugby with immediate effect following 10-week ban By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 23:02:44 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: England prop Joe Marler is considering quitting rugby with immediate effect. The 29-year-old is understood to have become disillusioned with the sport. Full Article
sports and games England fly-half prospect Marcus Smith turns to mindfulness coach to deal with isolation stress By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 23:37:08 GMT When Luke Doherty took himself to a retreat in the mountains to learn about Buddhism, little did he know his techniques would be used to help guide rugby players through the stresses of a pandemic. Full Article
sports and games Lockdown diaries: England and Exeter wing Jack Nowell shares his second week in isolation By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:57:06 GMT England and Exeter wing Jack Nowell's season has been put on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving him and thousands of his colleagues at a loose end waiting for the season to restart. Full Article
sports and games Former Wales international Richard Parks shares his self-isolation advice after crossing Antartica By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:52:37 GMT Richard Parks knows a thing or two about self-isolation and is probably the least concerned of anyone about the prospect of closing his front door to the rest of the world for the next few months. Full Article
sports and games My blueprint for the game's future... Cut the Premiership to 10 teams and bring in a global club cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:01:55 GMT CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The coronavirus shutdown has forced rugby into an emergency spell of introspection and exposed the need for change. Here is this column's vision for the sport's future… Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus UK: Exeter Chiefs' Gareth Steenson opens up about life in isolation amid pandemic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:40:34 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: Life in the lockdown is exacting enough for everyone - but not many have as many balls to juggle as Gareth Steenson. Full Article
sports and games English Premiership clubs seek state help to bail them out By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:30:06 GMT EXCLUSIVE: English Premiership clubs are queuing up to seek financial help from the Government as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cast long shadows over rugby. Full Article
sports and games World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont on fears that game faces financial apocalypse By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:11:11 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Bill Beaumont has warned rugby's global community that 'everyone will suffer' in the fall-out from the coronavirus shutdown, called for unity and more state help. Full Article
sports and games Premiership Rugby summer play-offs on cards to find champions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:43:44 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Premiership Rugby are considering staging a summer play-off series to determine this season's champions and raise money for beleaguered clubs. Full Article
sports and games RFU will complete the Championship season with 'a best playing record formula' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:28:43 GMT The RFU will determine the final places of the Championship - the second tier of domestic competition - with a 'best playing record formula' after ending the season early due to coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games Eddie Jones may be Marmite but there was no obvious candidates to replace him as England head coach By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:59:42 GMT CHRIS FOY: There has been a polarised response to the news that Eddie Jones will remain England's head coach until the 2023 World Cup. Many people are delighted. Others are aghast. Full Article
sports and games Eddie Jones stuck in Japan as England's July tour of the country is likely to be called off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:34:07 GMT Eddie Jones is stuck in Japan due to the coronavirus outbreak where England still intend to tour in July - although it is increasingly likely the trip will be called off this month. Full Article
sports and games Guy Thompson's shock at Leicester Tigers axe just days before lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:30:06 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Last month, Guy Thompson had just finished his morning session in Oadby when his world was turned on its head. Full Article
sports and games Twickenham stadium offered for NHS medical use by head of RFU Bill Sweeney amid coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 08:25:13 GMT RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has also said that the Marriott hotel adjoining the stadium could be used to accommodate doctors and nurses, and the north car park for drive through testing. Full Article
sports and games Ruthless RFU must act and hand grassroots clubs a lifeline By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:45:27 GMT WORLD OF RUGBY: When the RFU released their annual report, the document contained an opening page which stated: 'Our purpose: to encourage rugby, and its values.' Full Article
sports and games Ask Sir Clive Woodward... The World Cup winner answers your questions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:44:43 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The England legend has been answering all of your questions, ranging from the serious to the funny, on subjects such sport obsession and how to drop players. Full Article
sports and games Heineken Champions Cup could be SCRAPPED and replaced by new Club World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:54:04 GMT French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte - who wants to run World Rugby alongside Bill Beaumont and hopes to be elected as vice-chairman next month - has proposed the competition. Full Article
sports and games Premiership Rugby suspended indefinitely with return date of April 24 scrapped By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:35:14 GMT Premiership Rugby are desperate to finish the current suspended season before it starts the next, which will put pressure on the 2021 Lions tour. Full Article
sports and games Sir Clive Woodward: World Cup winning coach asks the five big questions for English rugby By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:39:49 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are difficult times for all sports but I believe such moments create a time for organisations to demonstrate they are in touch with the world around them. Full Article
sports and games England set for autumn full of Tests as RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirms plans By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:31:02 GMT England face a packed autumn of Tests at home and abroad after RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirmed post-coronavirus plans. Full Article
sports and games Jonny May to leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season as he secures return to Gloucester By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:02:26 GMT Jonny May represented Gloucester between 2009 and 2017 and will make a homecoming return to the club from July 1 as he has announced he will leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the current season. Full Article
sports and games How Wales Women's international Alecs Donovan is helping Bristol Bears reach next level with yoga By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:13:23 GMT In a Bristol team which contains Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua and will soon add Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra, it takes a lot to be described as one of the Bears' 'signings of the season.' Full Article
sports and games Argentinian great Agustin Pichot promises a revolution as he challenges for World Rugby's top job By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:10:32 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: World Rugby has found itself at a revolutionary crossroads after Agustin Pichot launched a late bid to challenge Bill Beaumont in the presidential elections. Full Article
sports and games Scottish Rugby Union announce pay cuts for players until September due to coronavirus pandemic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:15:35 GMT Multi-million pound losses are expected among the Home Nations if the autumn internationals cannot go ahead due to coronavirus - which could send rugby into financial meltdown. Full Article
sports and games Dan Leo urges rivals Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot to fix inequality in the game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:00:15 GMT Bill Beaumont or Agustin Pichot, the rivals standing next month to lead World Rugby, must be shocked into a drastic overhaul of the game following the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
sports and games Steve Borthwick to become Leicester's new head coach on July 1 after leaving England role By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:04:20 GMT Steve Borthwick will become Leicester's new head coach on July 1, as current boss Geordan Murphy moves to become director of rugby. Full Article
sports and games Billy Vunipola on his Lions and World Cup dreams... and why Saracens need to be humble By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:11:21 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Vunipola is glad Jones will continue to provoke trepidation and inspiration among players because he believes the Australian can lead them to World Cup glory. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus UK: Scottish Rugby Union says temporary wage cuts for top-earning stars are necessary By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:29:19 GMT The Scottish Rugby Union this week proposed reductions ranging from 10 to 25 per cent over a five-month period for all players earning more than £50,000 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
sports and games Exeter will play Jonny Gray this season if fixtures resume in July By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:30:54 GMT Exeter coach Rob Baxter could finish the season with a new-look team if the Premiership resumes in summer. Standard contracts run until June 30, when many players will transfer to new clubs. Full Article
sports and games Rugby needs a radical shake-up and Gus Pichot is perfect bundle of energy needed to revamp the game By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:24:59 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Professional rugby's financial vulnerability has been cruelly exposed and, frankly, it has always been built on shifting sands. Full Article
sports and games Saracens take drastic financial measures as Owen Farrell defers £300,000 of salary until September By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:50:57 GMT The English league champions confirmed last night they had taken advantage of the government's furlough scheme - meaning all their players' wages are now part-funded by the state. Full Article
sports and games Premiership Rugby's £7m salary cap could be reduced to mitigate impact of coronavirus pandemic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:10:27 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER AND NIK SIMON: The Premiership' s £7million salary cap could be reduced to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games Alex Mitchell is the scrum half earmarked by Eddie Jones to fill England's gaping void By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:30:07 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Picked as a Six Nations 'apprentice' in January, complete with the customary asterisk to mark his status, Alex Mitchell is Eddie Jones' latest England project. Full Article
sports and games In his fifth week in isolation Jack Nowell builds Lego sets and discusses potential mid-season moves By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:30:07 GMT JACK NOWELL: The England international has remained busy building lego sets, taking on a pro gamer and keeping himself fit and healthy in week five of his lockdown due to coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games 'Tell Clive I'm still alive and kicking': Sir Bill Beaumont vows to lead 'global revolution' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:00:27 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Sir Bill Beaumont says he 'still alive and kicking' as he revealed his manifesto to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman after Sir Clive Woodward backed Agustin Pichot. Full Article
sports and games Agustin Pichot talks to SIR CLIVE WOODWARD about campaign to become chairman of World Rugby By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:07:25 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bill Beaumont and challenger Agustin Pichot are in the final week of their election campaign to become chairman of World Rugby. Full Article
sports and games Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple relishing baptism of fire following move from Premier League Wolves By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:56:14 GMT For Premiership chief executives during the coronavirus pandemic it is not so much that the management text-book has been thrown out the window. Full Article
sports and games Sir Bill Beaumont's link to convicted killer at the top of Fiji rugby slammed By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:33:47 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Sir Bill Beaumont's attempt to win re-election as World Rugby chairman has been thrown into further chaos after the governing body received a damning letter. Full Article
sports and games Beaumont's bid for re-election as World Rugby chairman rocked by resignation of key ally Kean By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:22:44 GMT Sir Bill Beaumont's campaign to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman was on a knife-edge on Tuesday night, after one of his leading supporters was dramatically ousted by the Fijian Rugby Union. Full Article
sports and games Former England international Ben Foden contemplating one final season of rugby By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:42 GMT Ben Foden is supposed to be taking part in his second and final season of Major League Rugby on behalf of New York. However the season has been suspended due to the coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games Sir Clive Woodward's 10-point plan to save rugby and why Gus Pichot has the vision to implement it By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:40:28 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I wonder if all those voting for the chairmanship of World Rugby on Sunday realise the great gift and opportunity they have - or what a pivotal moment for the game this is. Full Article
sports and games Australia and Northampton wing Taqele Naiyaravoro willing to switch allegiance to Fiji By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:40:10 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Naiyaravoro is the first player to pledge his future to Fiji if a controversial rule allowing players to switch allegiance goes through. Full Article
sports and games European chiefs slam World Rugby for leaving them out of key talks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:14:17 GMT World Rugby have stated intentions to reschedule coronavirus-hit Tests for October, despite those weekends already being set aside for club rugby and the EPCR claim clubs have been overlooked. Full Article
sports and games Leicester Tigers face legal fight over slashing pay of players and staff without consent By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:38:55 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Leicester Tigers face claims of unlawful deduction of wages after cutting players' pay without their consent. Full Article
sports and games Leicester Tigers players continue negotiations over wage cuts By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:22:18 GMT Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs has confirmed players are still in dispute with the club over pay cuts. Full Article
sports and games Bill Beaumont turns to ex-Lions pals to secure votes of Wales and Ireland in World Rugby election By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:31:28 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Bill Beaumont has turned to ex-Lions team-mates to 'keep Wales and Ireland on track' in the World Rugby chairman election. Full Article
sports and games It is either a fresh start of closed shop as voting for World Rugby boss opens By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:31:41 GMT CHRIS FOY: Not since the dawn of professionalism has rugby faced such a momentous episode in its history. From Saturday until Thursday, voting around the world will decide direction of sport. Full Article
sports and games MARTIN SAMUEL: World Rugby election presents chance to stop shameless plundering of the Pacific By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:42:19 GMT COMMENT BY MARTIN SAMUEL: It's known as the Brawn Drain. The depressingly predictable exit of the best rugby talent from the Pacific Islands to the biggest, richest nations. Full Article