The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A decidedly British and therefore often incredibly muddy ...

A rugby club in Leicestershire is opposing plans to build houses next to its ground over concerns balls might strike the new homes. Developer Davidsons Homes has been given outline planning ...

The ball’s design pays homage to the host nation, the United States, incorporating bold graphics and emblems that celebrate and reflect the country’s heritage. Set against a pearlescent ...

Ireland had to come from behind against England to get their bid for a third successive Six Nations title off to a winning 27-22 bonus-point start thanks to a ferocious second half after the ...

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: England are set to unleash a new playmaker double-act against France at Twickenham on Saturday, by naming their two Smiths together in a revamped back division. Having ...

"I was out for a long time and I managed to play a bit of rugby before that [November series ... a mountain of work with and without the ball. There's a case to suggest Ashman's more dynamic ...

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy go head to head to be crowned kings of northern hemisphere rugby Ireland are the reigning champions, their only defeat last year coming at the ...

With a bonus-point win secured and a game against old foes Ireland next on the cards, do you have any questions for our rugby writers Tom ... with and without the ball. There's a case to suggest ...