Townsend never felt he could beat All Blacks as a player, but as a coach… 
Rugby World’s Red Roses special – Will 2025 be the Year of the Rose?
Photos by Alice Alphrey GoughBristol Bears and England trio Sarah Bern, Holly Aitchison and Abbie Ward are this month's cover...
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From semi-pro to Wales debut in five months – wing Mee’s rapid rise
BBC Sport Wales charts wing Ellis Mee's rapid rise from England's second tier to an assured Six Nations debut for...
Centre Owen signs new Dragons deal
The 24-year-old has made 64 Dragons appearances since his regional debut in 2020.
Newcastle’s Pepper to join Bristol next season
Newcastle Falcons wing Max Pepper turns down a new contract with the club and will join Bristol Bears for next...
Newby to return to Cambridge as head coach
Former All Black Craig Newby is returning to Cambridge for a second spell as the Championship club's head coach.
Wales hooker Lake called up to Six Nations squad
Wales hooker Dewi Lake is called up to the Six Nations squad after recovering from a biceps injury.
World Cup winner who was ‘2mm from death’ forced to retire
Double South Africa World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is forced to retire because of a serious neck injury.
Lions watch week three: Fly-halves, back three & captain
The battle to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions squad continued in the third round of the Six...
Grayson to rejoin Newcastle for next season
Ethan Grayson will rejoin Newcastle Falcons next season after finishing the MLR campaign with San Diego Legion.
How new coach Sherratt inspired Wales’ ‘remarkable turnaround’
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton explains how interim coach Matt Sherratt inspired a "remarkable turnaround".
