Articles by Colin Newboult

Rugby World Cup: Iain Henderson sets target as he nears return from injury

Ulster and Ireland second-row Iain Henderson has revealed his Rugby World Cup target as he nears his recovery from hand and knee injuries.

Ireland: Johnny Sexton’s playmaking talents ‘like Kevin De Bruyne’

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has been praised for his playmaking qualities after starring in Leinster’s 54-34 United Rugby Championship victory over the Sharks.

Munster: Graham Rowntree ‘knew it wasn’t going to be easy’ following difficult URC start

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree isn’t panicking despite seeing his side lose three of their opening four United Rugby Championship matches this season.

Italy: Monty Ioane selected in Azzurri squad ahead of Autumn Nations Series despite Australia move

Head coach Kieran Crowley has named an Italy training squad ahead of their upcoming November internationals against Samoa, Australia and South Africa.

Premiership: English starlet Fin Smith joins Northampton Saints from Worcester Warriors

Fin Smith is the latest player to find a new club after leaving Worcester Warriors, with the fly-half signing for fellow Premiership side Northampton Saints.

United Rugby Championship: South African teams bring ‘a proper test’ to the competition

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has hailed the impact of the South African franchises, who he believes have raised the standard of the United Rugby Championship.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Jordie Barrett, All Blacks and John Cooney shine while it’s tough times for Worcester Warriors and Wasps

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Rugby Championship: New Zealand win title despite South Africa’s victory over Argentina

South Africa failed in their quest to win the Rugby Championship title as their 38-21 triumph over Argentina was not enough to overtake New Zealand in the table.

New Zealand player ratings: Jordie Barrett states his case at centre after superb display against the Wallabies

Check out New Zealand’s player ratings following their impressive 40-14 Rugby Championship victory over Australia.

Rugby Championship highlights: Win over Argentina not enough for Springboks to claim title

The video highlights from the Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina.

Australia player ratings: Pete Samu once again the Wallabies’ standout as they struggle at Eden Park

Check out Australia’s player ratings following their disappointing 40-14 Rugby Championship defeat to New Zealand.

United Rugby Championship: Glasgow Warriors’ Scotland internationals return for Cardiff encounter

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Zebre face Sharks, Glasgow Warriors take on Cardiff and Leinster host Benetton.

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett ‘expecting a bit of traffic’ after being named at centre

Jordie Barrett is looking forward to playing at centre for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship, but admits that the visitors will try to expose him.

Rugby Championship: Wallabies boss Dave Rennie fires back at Rieko Ioane over ‘disrespecting the haka’

Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has called out All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane, who accused Australia’s players of ‘disrespecting the haka’ in Melbourne.