In this issue

Matt Perry exclusive Time for Brown to make way for Watson in England’s No.15 shirt

Solomona good for Lions says Cueto

Guscott: Bath need to be more accountable

O’Connor back to Prem?

Frustrated Fisher tells Gloucester to get real

Perry: Sooner England Switch Watson To Full-Back The Better

MIKE Brown’s days as England’s first choice full-back are numbered according to Matt Perry, who reckons it is time for Bath and England to stop pussy-footing around and hand Anthony Watson their No.15 jerseys.

3 mins

Yes, Rugby Is Physical But It Is A Force For Good

The thing about a bandwagon is that once it starts to roll, more and more people want to jump on. That’s what’s happening with rugby and concussion.

3 mins

Clash Of Titans? No Longer, But It's Still A Crucial Game

THE concept of ‘The Clash’ appeals to me, with an expected crowd of 60,000 at Twickenham to watch Bath against Leicester a testament to the staunch support still commanded by two clubs who were giants of the English game.

5 mins

French Giants No Match For Runaway Red Army

MUNSTER marched into their 12th European Cup semi-final and if their victory wasn’t quite as emphatic as the score line might suggest, they still look well capable of winning this year’s tournament.

3 mins

Saracens' Success Made Me Sick... Now It's My Turn

Neale Harvey talks to Dave Strettle about his quest to emuate his old Sarries mates.

3 mins

Warburton Still The Pick Of Captaincy Candidates

The clock is ticking in the run up to Warren Gatland’s Lions squad announcement, but for me there’s only one man to lead the touring party – Sam Warburton.

4 mins

Furlong Clear In Race To Be The Pack Pillar

New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game.

2 mins

Brothers In Arms Keep Kiwi Sides Riding High

THE Barrett and Ioane brothers were on fire yesterday with standout performances to hand the Hurricanes and the Blues wins over Australian opposition.

3 mins

Classy Conor Takes His Cue To Strangle Ealing

MUNSTER A reached the British and Irish Cup final with an emphatic victory over the in-form Ealing Trailfinders.

2 mins

I Doubt That Gatland Will Be Giving Out Lions Wildcards

Optimism, hypocrisy and concern.

4 mins

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