#Cornish Pirates

Wales sevens head to San Francisco next month chasing an improbable World Cup dream. But if Gareth Williams and his squad need a reminder that fairytales can happen, they should rewind the clock back nine years. Just as the odds are stacked against Wales in the Golden Gate City, so too were they in Dubai in 2009, when Wales were 80-1 outsiders to…

With COVID cancellations and postponements across different leagues, it feels important to be optimistic. Rugby has plenty of exciting attractions in 2022, both at the elite level, and emerging competitions. We preview seven rugby highlights to look forward to this year: After memorable performances from England, France, and Ireland in the Autumn…

Wasps' announcement that they have applied to the High Court to appoint an administrator, following on from Worcester Warriors' ongoing financial crisis, has plunged the future of Premiership Rugby as we know it into doubt. The future of Wasps looks increasingly bleak, and though the club have attempted to ease fears over its long-term future,…

The 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off on Friday with a west country derby between Bristol and Bath at Ashton Gate. It is the 26th Premiership campaign, and 11-time champions Leicester will defend the crown they won after a thrilling Twickenham final against Saracens. Here, the PA news agency looks at the 13 runners and riders,…

Almost exactly 12 months ago, I was part of a group of ex-players who calling for drastic change to make the game safer. I and my co-signatories - who included Willie John McBride, Sir Gareth Edwards, Barry John and John Taylor, as well as consultant surgeon Professor John Fairclough - felt the sport urgently needed to return to the days when rugby…

Head coach: Marco Bortolami Captain: Dewalt Duverago/Michele Lamaro Last year: 13th Betting: 150-1 Players In: S Hildago-Klyne (Exeter Chiefs), T Menoncello (promoted academy), A Garbisi (Mogliano), G Nicotera (Rovigo), G Da Rae (Rovigo), F Drago (Mogliano), M Drudi (Mogliano), S Scrafton (Hurricanes), O Ratave (Fijian Drua), M Zanon (Pau), M…

Api Ratuniyarawa made over a century of appearances in six seasons for Northampton Saints before joining Irish Will this be the season London Irish realise their potential? The Exiles will dine with Europe's elite this term as their young squad look to make more strides up the Gallagher Premiership table. Under the leadership of Declan Kidney and…