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Under-20 Six Nations 2021: Unbeaten England lead the way ahead of final two rounds

July 2, 2021

England maintained their 100 per cent record in the Under-20s Six Nations following a 24-15 victory over title challengers Ireland in Cardiff.

Why Leicester Tigers aren’t in a reflective mood just yet

June 11, 2021

It has been a campaign full of positives for Steve Borthwick’s side and whilst confirming Champions Cup rugby would round off an encouraging season,…

Josh Beaumont Column: We want to create a new legacy at Sale

June 9, 2021

In his latest column for TRU, the Sale forward discusses the importance of the club’s current run of form, targeting a new piece of…

Davies ‘over the moon’ with captaincy as Wayne Pivac opts for players with runs on the board for summer fixtures

June 8, 2021

Tommy Reffell and Dan Thomas have missed out on Wales’ plans for the summer despite having hugely impressive campaigns in the Gallagher Premiership.

Exclusive: Dan Norton on GB Sevens, his time with London Irish & doing the right thing

June 8, 2021

Sevens legend Dan Norton talks to Joe Harvey about life in the Team GB camp, playing for London Irish and making the right decisions…

Mark Cornwell Exclusive: Covid-19 challenges, reflecting on a tough season and Hartpury’s conveyor belt of talent

June 8, 2021

Hartpury’s season ended with the club grabbing the headlines amid a Covid outbreak and TRU’s Callum Wood chatted to head coach Mark Cornwell to…

Lineen urges young players to make their mark like the ‘Class of 2020’ have done

June 4, 2021

It is not just in the Scotland senior team where the country’s young talent can shine this summer as the U20 Six Nations also…

Tuilagi’s timely return can boost Sale’s Premiership ambitions

June 3, 2021

Manu Tuilagi is back in the starting XV for Sale’s penultimate game of the regular season against Harlequins as the Sharks gear up for…

Chris Robshaw Q&A Exclusive: Playing in MLR and life in America

June 3, 2021

In her latest Q&A session for Talking Rugby Union, Elizabeth Cartwright speaks to Chris Robshaw about his move over to America and playing in…

How trusting university talent has helped Harlequins challenge for the title

June 3, 2021

This season Harlequins will be competing in their first Premiership semi-final since 2014 and a quartet of players who have experienced the university game…