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Ben Coles
Borthwick’s future still unclear as England’s Paris glow has faded quickly
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Jessica Hayden
'Every team wants to beat the world champions'
Sat 21 Mar 2026
Ben Coles
Was this the best Six Nations of all time?
Mon 16 Mar 2026
Ben Coles
England’s gutsy revival falls short as France lift Six Nations trophy
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Andrew Baldock
Wales finally win a game but Italy take heart from earning respect
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Graeme Macpherson
Scotland left only with regrets again as Townsend misses another title shot
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Ben Coles
England’s Six Nations dream unravels as Borthwick faces defining night in Paris
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Ben Coles
England are in free fall and now Borthwick’s really feeling the heat
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Graeme Macpherson
Super Scots stun the French to light up Six Nations title race
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Andrew Baldock
Free-scoring Carre is finally giving Wales something to believe in
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Ben Coles
Bold, rash or punchy? Ruthless Borthwick gambles in pursuit of redemption
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Ben Coles
Dazzle and grunt: it’s scary how good this France team can become
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Paul Hayward
Pollock and Itoje’s landmark days turn to rubble as England implode
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Andrew Baldock
Finn Russell conjures special Scotland comeback to break Welsh hearts
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
Steve Borthwick’s bandwagon falls apart as Ireland crush England
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
Pollock is the perfect blend of personality and performance
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
Crowley v Prendergast battle has become Ireland’s toxic Six Nations debate
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Andrew Baldock
Wales slump to heavy defeat to France as WRU crisis deepens
Sun 15 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
Scots crush England but must front up again to save Townsend
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Paul Hayward
Wales struggling to beat public apathy let alone majestic France
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
All eyes on Murrayfield for Scotland vs England
Thu 12 Feb 2026
Paul Hayward
Arundell and Pollock turn on the style as England cruise to victory over Wales
Sat 7 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
Wales arrived at the Allianz as lambs ready for the slaughter
Sat 7 Feb 2026
Graeme Macpherson
Dismal Scotland’s slump in the rain piles more pressure on Townsend
Sat 7 Feb 2026
Jessica Hayden
My day as a Six Nations groundsperson
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
Dupont returns to greatness with a stronger France around him
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
The odds are at last in England’s favour
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
‘I can laugh about it now, but I had to make this move’
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Ben Coles
The essential Six Nations preview
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Ben Coles
‘My relationship with World Rugby couldn’t have been worse’
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Paul Hayward
Riven by panic and bitterness, Welsh rugby is on its knees
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Paul Hayward
Dafydd James: ‘Local rugby clubs are suddenly dying’
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Paul Hayward
Neath’s bitter decline is a symbol of Welsh neglect
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Observer Sport
The demise of Welsh rugby in pictures
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Ben Coles
Scott Robertson leaves New Zealand in state of limbo
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Ben Coles
In rugby’s chaotic finances, breaking even is harder than winning the title
Sat 10 Jan 2026
Ben Coles
Defiant Exeter are proving their revival is the real deal
Sat 3 Jan 2026
Ben Coles
Rugby union in 2025 became a game of juggernauts
Tue 30 Dec 2025
Jessica Hayden
The Red Roses: a team of real women who smashed glass ceilings
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Ben Coles
The Champions Cup just isn’t champion any more
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Ben Coles
Ugly history of eye-gouging raised again by Etzebeth’s moment of madness
Thu 4 Dec 2025
Paul Hayward
Eben Etzebeth case shows the disconnect between criminal and sports law
Thu 4 Dec 2025
Jessica Hayden
Women’s sport needs respect and support now, not gimmicks
Sun 30 Nov 2025
Jessica Hayden
Feeble Wales hit new low in record home humiliation
Sat 29 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
PWR grapples to power growth of women’s rugby
Sat 29 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Steve Borthwick’s England are showing signs of progress and promise
Sat 29 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Why rugby’s brave new world is still clouded by doubt
Mon 24 Nov 2025
Dan Gallan
Ireland fail to fight back against solid South Africa
Sun 23 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Wales’s chaotic fight to survive, by any means
Sun 23 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Winning streak gives England the luxury of experimenting
Sat 22 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Relief not revival for Wales as off-field chaos engulfs the national game
Wed 19 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
When will New Zealand try-scoring record finally fall?
Sun 16 Nov 2025
Paul Hayward
England turn from nearly men to great entertainers
Sun 16 Nov 2025
Rory Smith
Why New Zealand Rugby are cashing in on the secrets of their success
Sat 15 Nov 2025
Jessica Hayden
Rain and pain: My day training with the All Blacks
Sat 15 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Rugby finance report urges franchising model to end cycle of debt
Wed 12 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Fiji prove they’re no longer just entertainers ripe for plundering
Sun 9 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
South Africa overpower France and deepen post-World Cup scars
Sun 9 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
‘I’m going to flick the switch, I’m going to go for it all’
Sat 8 Nov 2025
Victoria Moss
How fashion stole the shirt off rugby’s back
Sun 2 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
Henry Pollock and Ben Earl quick to give Steve Borthwick speed he wants
Sun 2 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
How rugby’s games abroad fill union coffers
Sat 1 Nov 2025
Ben Coles
George Ford’s lasting drop of quality gives him edge
Tue 28 Oct 2025
Ben Coles
Is RFU overseas players rule beneficial or are its merits up for debate?
Sat 25 Oct 2025
Ben Coles
New ‘cooling cap’ that could be concussion game changer
Sat 18 Oct 2025
Ben Coles
Inside rugby’s battle to keep players fit
Fri 17 Oct 2025
Ben Coles
Time for Willis to make himself undroppable for club and country
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Jessica Hayden
My brain injury left me unable to move
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Jessica Hayden
Women’s rugby has broken into the mainstream
Sat 4 Oct 2025
Ben Coles
R360 breakaway rebels could be stopped before they get going
Sat 4 Oct 2025
Paul Hayward
You can rely on women’s teams to perform when it matters most
Sun 28 Sept 2025
Jessica Hayden
England’s resilience rewarded as they lift Rugby World Cup
Sat 27 Sept 2025
Jessica Hayden
While rights are rolled back, women’s sport ups the resistance
Sat 27 Sept 2025
Jessica Hayden
Effective England vs confident Canada sets up spectacular final
Thu 25 Sept 2025
Jessica Hayden
Ellie Kildunne moves England one step from glory
Sat 20 Sept 2025
Jessica Hayden
England jersey shortage fiasco shows how far we still have to go for equality
Sat 20 Sept 2025
Ben Coles
“PREM Rugby” kicks off season geared towards YouTube generation
Sat 20 Sept 2025
Ben Coles
Joyful Springboks give Black Ferns a major scare
Sun 14 Sept 2025
Ben Coles
Wales face big changes while Canada continue perfect tournament
Sat 6 Sept 2025
Paul Hayward
From touchline to tryline, Brighton’s Breach continues winning streak
Sat 6 Sept 2025
Jessica Hayden
World Rugby to use mouthguard data to advise coaches on player availability
Sat 6 Sept 2025
Ben Coles
Canada aim to spoil England’s party
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Ben Coles
England 92 Samoa 3: Bern and Muir push props into the spotlight
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Sarah Beckett
Top of their game? Red Roses must keep rising to claim ultimate prize
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Ben Coles
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe: ‘How can you be the GOAT if you’re still learning?’
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Dr Lindsay Starling
World Rugby’s aim to educate players on pelvic floor health
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Jessica Hayden
England 69-7 USA: Red Roses kick off World Cup in style
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Download: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup wallchart
Sun 17 Aug 2025
George Simms
Ellie Kildunne: ‘I was just a girl with a passion’
Sat 16 Aug 2025
George Simms
How will Ireland, Scotland and Wales fare at Rugby World Cup?
Sat 16 Aug 2025
Daniel Gallan
South Africa face battle to win hearts and minds
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Ben Coles
Rugby must step up its game on concussion
Sat 9 Aug 2025
George Simms
TV Guide: Spurs won a trophy at last… now all they have to do is beat PSG
Fri 8 Aug 2025
Ben Coles
Poetry, top ’tache, plastic chairs: The Observer’s Lions awards
Sat 2 Aug 2025
Ben Coles
Australia 22-12 Lions: Wallabies win should end doubts about future tours
Sat 2 Aug 2025
Jessica Hayden
Time to bloom: Red Roses mustn’t miss this chance
Sat 2 Aug 2025
Ben Coles
Garry Ringrose’s brave decision is landmark moment for rugby
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Ben Coles
Finn Russell and co stay composed to seal series victory for the Lions
Sat 26 Jul 2025
To be or not to be continued
Sat 26 Apr 2025
