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Marland Yarde Exclusive: I’m enjoying my rugby because I’ve learnt to appreciate the game more

May 13, 2021

Yarde is certainly playing with a smile on his face at Sale Sharks as Alex Sanderson’s side close in on a top four finish…

Joe Harvey Column: A summer of rugby like no other

May 12, 2021

Following the announcement of England’s summer internationals, TRU’s resident North American, Joe Harvey, looks at the positives and negatives for England, the USA and…

10 players to step into the breach for England this summer

May 10, 2021

Following Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad announcement, Joe Harvey has put together a list of 10 players he thinks could get international…

The’ ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

May 8, 2021

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far…

British & Irish Lions Squad Announcement Reaction: TRU have their say

May 7, 2021

Now the dust is slowly starting to settle on the 37-man squad which Warren Gatland has selected for the British and Irish Lions, Joe…

Bold selection from Gatland highlights bruising challenge which awaits British and Irish Lions

May 6, 2021

Memories of a brutal series in 2009 against South Africa was an underlying theme in the 37-man squad named by Warren Gatland on Thursday.

Picking Lions – Gary Heatly’s British and Irish Lions Squad

May 5, 2021

Warren Gatland names his squad on Thursday to take on the Springboks, but first, Gary Heatly rounds off TRU’s selections.

James Haskell Exclusive: Lions tour won’t be the special occasion that everybody loves it to be

May 5, 2021

The British and Irish Lions is often seen as the pinnacle of the game, but given the challenges which Covid-19 has thrown up, James…

TRU Talks: British and Irish Lions Squad Announcement Special

May 5, 2021

To discuss the British and Irish Lions squad announcement which takes place on Thursday, TRU were joined by the Daily Mail’s Will Kelleher to…

Play-off ambitions for Championship top three remain on track

May 4, 2021

Ealing Trailfinders, Doncaster Knights and Saracens all secured victories ahead of the Greene King IPA Championship’s second fallow week.