O'Shea's pride despite Quins seeing their title slip away

End of the line: Danny Care in action against Leicester last weekend. Picture: Alex Hannam

2:48pm Friday 17th May 2013

Harlequins may have suffered play-off heartbreak last Saturday, but Conor O’Shea could not be prouder of his players.

Edwards has the Blues over Park exit

On the way: Nev Edwards goes over for one of Park's four tries. Credit David Whittam

6:01pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

Neville Edwards admitted it was bittersweet to walk away from Rosslyn Park for pastures new.

Quins Rob eyeing a summer of highs after England call

Under the pile: Rob Buchanan scores for Quins in the win over Northampton Saints - the hooker is Argentina bound    SP73030

7:00am Friday 10th May 2013

Harlequins hooker Rob Buchanan may be swapping Thai food for Argentinean steak this summer, but there remains unfinished business on the domestic front.

Richmond's Matthews gets the nod for the women's sevens England squad

2:48pm Friday 10th May 2013

Richmond’s Francesca Matthews has been called up to the England Sevens squad ahead of the Women’s International Invitational tournament at the Marriott London Sevens this weekend.

London Broncos' Kieran Dixon faces a wait to make the England grade, says international coach

On the verge: London Broncos' Kieran Dixon, left, and Omari Caro celebrate a score      SP69678

9:52am Friday 10th May 2013

Only Sam Tomkins has scored more Super League tries than Kieran Dixon this season but England head coach Steve McNamara insists the youngster still has some improving to do before he can challenge for international honours.

Conor’s Aviva Premiership quest at the helm of the Harlequins

Over the line: Tom Casson scores in Harlequins' win over Northampton Saints SP73030

4:23pm Thursday 9th May 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea reckons a successful Premiership title defence will be a greater achievement than the club’s maiden championship win last year.

Rosslyn Park's Edgerley has a message for those who doubt the quality of his England 7s team-mates

A man with a message: Sam Edgerley of England 7s

9:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Sam Edgerley insists he and his England 7s team-mates are far better than their world ranking suggests and they will prove it when their home event gets underway at Twickenham this weekend.

Harlequins Mantella turns Scottish on permanent basis

Moved: Miles Mantella has made the switch to London Scottish

10:00am Monday 6th May 2013

Miles Mantella will make the permanent switch to London Scottish ahead of the 2013-14 season after the Harlequins winger spent the past season at the Athletic Ground on a dual-registration agreement.

Harlequins Joe Marler takes Lions snub on the chin and turns his thoughts to Saints

Philosophical: Joe Marler missed out on selection for the British & Irish Lions, but he remains upbeat and focused on the Aviva Premiership run-in		      SP73027

9:00am Saturday 4th May 2013

Quins’ Joe Marler acknowledges he has not had the best of seasons at the Stoop, despite the club winning two pieces of silverware and the front row star making his debut in the Six Nations for England.

Form has played no part in Lions selection, otherwise Robshaw would be in the squad, says Harlequins boss

Missed out: Chris Robshaw was "unlucky" to miss out on the Lions squads, says forwards coach Graham Rowntree

4:51pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea has claimed the British & Irish Lions squad was not chosen on form, otherwise club skipper Chris Robshaw would have been going to Australia in the summer.

Sutton & Epsom set up final showdown for the Surrey Trophy

Winners: Sutton & Epsom's James Bennett is supported by Steve Burton and Nick Dougall            Picture: Dave Jackson

10:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

Sutton & Epsom will face Chobham in the final of the Surrey Trophy after beating Cobham 37-12 in Saturday’s semi-final.

London Welsh release MacKenzie and Kulemin to balance the player nationality books

On the move: Phil MacKenzie is leaving London Welsh for Sale Sharks at the end of the season        SP62800

9:51am Wednesday 1st May 2013

London Welsh winger Phil MacKenzie and second row Kirill Kulemin will join Sale Sharks at the end of the Aviva Premiership season.

Rosslyn Park end on a winning note for the departing Jan Bonney

Attack: Park's Tom Baldwin hits the Sedgley defence     Picture: David Whittam

10:12am Monday 29th April 2013

Rosslyn Park completed the National League One season with a 37-23 win at already relegated Sedgley Park.

Parachute running and GPS satellites: A sneak peek inside England's 'war room' for upcoming rugby sevens

Will Kelleher in action

10:00am Sunday 28th April 2013

Will Kelleher joined England’s players for a tough day of training at Twickenham stadium to find out what it takes to win matches and make the crowd roar.

Quins supremo O’Shea urges Gatland to take Aviva Premiership player of the season nominee Danny Care on the Lions tour

Nomination: Quins star Danny Care is up for the Aviva Premiership player of the season award 	B7Y8959

7:00am Friday 26th April 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea says Danny Care deserves a spot in Warren Gatland’s British Lions squad.

A job well done for Bonney at Rosslyn Park

On the charge: Rosslyn Park's Paul Mackey against Blaydon. Credit David Whittam

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

Jan Bonney will walk out of Rosslyn Park with his head held high next week.

London Welsh back row Ed Jackson prepares to join London Wasps

Leaving Kassam stadium: Ed Jackson is Wasps bound for next season

4:17pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

London Welsh back row Ed Jackson is to join London Wasps next season.

Sutton & Epsom skipper celebrates promotion to London One South with a warning to rivals

Sutton & Epsom

3:52pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

Matt Whitaker is out to settle some scores in London One South next season after Sutton & Epsom won a dramatic promotion shoot-out last Saturday.

Changes at London Scottish with three signings and a departure to Newcastle Falcons

New signings: Scottish director of rugby Simon Amor has made three signings ahead of next season

7:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

London Scottish have signed second row forward David Lyons from Cornish Pirates.

Sutton & Epsom bounce back to Divison One South on an afternoon of drama

Let the celebrations begin: Sutton & Epsom skipper Matt Whitaker lifts Frankie Murray aloft as promotion to London Division One South becomes a reality

8:41am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Sutton & Epsom returned to London Division One South at the first time of asking after a thrilling 15-12 play-off win at Charlton Park on Saturday.

Richmond's home season ends in the sunshine but in defeat against Esher

Try man: Will Browne breaks through the Esher lines to score for Richmond      SP73028

10:53am Monday 22nd April 2013

Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill applauded his charges despite finishing their home season in National League One with a 36-17 defeat to Esher.

Rosslyn Park end unbeaten at home and vote for artificial pitch

10:35am Monday 22nd April 2013

Rosslyn Park beat Blaydon 34-27 on Saturday to ensure they will finish the National One season unbeaten at home.

Wimbledon finish London Division One South on a high over Haywards Heath

On the scoresheet: Neil Hallett featured heavily in Wimbledon's final game of the season    SP68732

9:13am Monday 22nd April 2013

Wimbledon completed their best ever season in London Division One South with a comfortable 29-12 win over Haywards Heath.

Harlequins Ben Botica brings the sunshine back to the Stoop

Pushing on: Ben Botica's chances have been slim this season, but the New Zealander is pushing for a starting place next term   SP74693

8:57am Friday 19th April 2013

Fly-half Ben Botica came off the Twickenham Stoop bench on Saturday to help kick-start Harlequins Aviva Premiership campaign, but the New Zealander put the team’s revival down to something sunny that not many people will have seen.

London Scottish make six changes ahead of Championship season finale

Back from the top-flight: Joe Trayfoot is back in the London Scottish line up after making his first Aviva Premiership start for parent club Harlequins    SP74693

4:00pm Friday 19th April 2013

London Scottish have made six changes to their starting XV for their season finale against Rotherham Titans at Clifton Lane this weekend.

Special landmarks for Harlequins Johnston, Easter and Care against Worcester Warriors

Mile-stone: James Johnston will make his 100th appearance for Harlequins this weekend at Worcester Warriors      SP50924

12:35pm Friday 19th April 2013

Harlequins go to Worcester Warriors this weekend, and for the first time this season, director of rugby Conor O'Shea has named the starting XV that won the Aviva Premiership final in May 2012.

Harlequins supremo O’Shea blasts a warning to Aviva Premiership rivals

Tackled: George Lowe is brought to the ground as Harlequins return to winning ways at the Stoop against Bath     SP73027

5:09pm Thursday 18th April 2013

Director of rugby Conor O’Shea has warned his rivals that Harlequins will not relinquish the Aviva Premiership title without a fight.

Rosslyn Park to vote on installing artificial pitch

No way through: Charles Broughton hits the buffers against Old Albanians. Credit David Whittam

11:35am Wednesday 17th April 2013

Shaun Justice believes a positive vote for a new artificial pitch at Rosslyn Park would be "life-changing" for the club.

Battersea Ironsides kids win rugby festival

Joy: Battersea Ironsides U9s with their medals

11:53am Wednesday 17th April 2013

Battersea Ironsides U9s won the Surrey A Festival last weekend with the U10s sharing their honours with Rosslyn Park.

Sutton & Epsom: 'It doesn't get any more important than this'

On the scoresheet: Mike Cartledge was among the tries as Sutton & Epsom secured second place in London Two South West and a shot at promotion against Charlton Park this weekend     SP73059

7:48am Wednesday 17th April 2013

In big writing at the top of Sutton & Epsom's website this week are the words 'It doesn't get any more important than this' as they prepare for their crunch promotion play-off.

London Welsh prepare to move home as Tony Copsey steps down

Sad days: Gavin Henson's arrival at London Welsh in the summer seems a long time ago now

6:09pm Monday 15th April 2013

London Welsh are unlikely to stay at the Kassam Stadium following relegation from the Aviva Premiership.

Weybridge Vandals promotion is confirmed, but they are made to wait

Promoted: Nick Ridley, right, talks through a move during Vandals training    SP59508

3:42pm Monday 15th April 2013

Weybridge Vandals head coach Nick Ridley endured a nervy wait to see if his team had won promotion to London Two South West after Saturday’s 24-22 defeat at Old Wellingtonians.

Richmond take the bragging rights in the latest round of 150 years of competition against Blackheath

Try man: James Greenwood scored his 12th try of the season in the win at Blackheath    SP68696

10:37am Monday 15th April 2013

In the oldest club fixture in the world, Richmond extracted full revenge over Blackheath to level annual bragging rights with a welcome 21-12 away win.

Seventh heaven for Warlingham

10:20am Monday 15th April 2013

Warlingham ended the London Two South East season in seventh after a final-day 19-3 defeat at Charlton Park.

London Welsh relegated by not downed, say Jones

Scorer: Nick Scott, in action against London Scottish last season, was on the scoresheet for Welsh

9:42am Monday 15th April 2013

London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones insisted his charges will fight back after being relegated to the Championship following a 31-14 defeat at home to Northampton.

London Welsh skipper calls on fans to cheer them on to victory

Rallying call: Jonathan Mills is looking for help from the crowd when London Welsh take on Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday

1:00pm Friday 12th April 2013

Jonathan Mills has issued a Kassam Stadium rallying cry ahead of London Welsh’s clash with Northampton Saints on Sunday, with the Exiles captain calling for the Kassam crowd to become the club’s 16th man as they battle to stay in the Aviva Premiership.

London Scottish skipper signs up for new Championship campaign

London Scottish 9 v 16 Plymouth Albion - The Championship

2:00pm Friday 12th April 2013

London Scottish captain Mark Bright is among 13 players to sign up for next season’s Championship campaign.

London Welsh star Lee Beach calls it a day

Retiring giant: Lee Beach has called it a day at London Welsh  Picture: Dave Jackson

2:36pm Thursday 11th April 2013

London Welsh flanker Lee Beach has announced his retirement from full-time professional rugby at the end of the season.

Sutton & Epsom enter the final promotion reckoning

Eye on the here and now: Sutton & Epsom's Shawn Renwick is remaining focussed on the jon in hand    SP73738

9:22am Wednesday 10th April 2013

Shawn Renwick remains focussed on the job in the hand at Sutton & Epsom this Saturday despite the carrot of promotion dangling in front of him and his team-mates’ noses.

Ironsides celebrate after dramatic final day promotion

Party time: Ironsides lift head coach Mick Walsh aloft after their championship win. CameraSport - Ashley Western

4:53pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

Battersea Ironsides gave their supporters an almighty scare on Saturday before finally clinching the Surrey Two championship crown.

Weybridge Vandals are on the verge of promotion with skipper Tony Couzens leading the way

Dominant: Weybridge Vandals’ James Laubser grabs possession from the lineout during his team’s 40-0 thrashing of Winchester on Saturday	SP75264

2:00pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

Weybridge Vandals skipper Tony Couzens is hoping history can repeat itself on Saturday as his side go in search of London Division Three South West promotion.

Warlingham end home season with loss

9:54am Tuesday 9th April 2013

Warlingham lost their final home game of the London Two South East season 56-36 to Sevenoaks on Saturday.

Harlequins number eight Easter issues a warning to his wounded team-mates

Not this time for Nick Easter: "We're not going to let our season unravel. We are still champions of England and are in a good positiion to defend that title"

10:41am Monday 8th April 2013

Number eight Nick Easter has warned Harelquins cannot let their Munster mauling de-rail their Premiership title defence.

Richmond edge nine-try thriller against Fylde in National League One

Richmond edge nine-try thriller against Fylde in National League One

11:54am Monday 8th April 2013

JP Atlee and James Greenwood are among the tries as Richmond see off Fylde in National League One.

Wimbledon's Hallett enjoys a perfect day with the boot in Division One South victory

4:01pm Sunday 7th April 2013

Wimbledon proved too strong for Havant running out 35-13 winners in London Division One South on Saturday.

Rosslyn Park put Wharfedale to the sword in National League One

One of seven: Luke Campbell goes over for Rosslyn Park in the 50-3 mauling of Wharfedale    Picture: David Whittam

3:15pm Sunday 7th April 2013

Rosslyn Park remain fourth in National League One after a resounding 50-3 trouncing of Wharfedale at Priory Lane.

No seventh heaven for Richmond's rugby women in the World Sevens Series

Not this time: Richmond’s Francesca Matthews could not prevent English defeat in the World Sevens Series

3:00pm Saturday 6th April 2013

The Richmond quartet of Francesca Matthews, Abigail Chamberlain, Alexandra Matthews and Claire Allen could not win a second successive World Sevens Series title in the red and white of England.

George Lowe given the Harlequins nod against Munster

100 up: George Lowe will make his 100th appearance in a Harlequins shirt this weekend in the Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster

12:03pm Friday 5th April 2013

Harlequins centre George Lowe will make his 100th appearance for the club when they take on Munster at The Stoop in the Heineken Cup quarter-final.

Casson says Quins can get back on track in Heineken Cup clash

Tom Casson: “Munster are a huge club in European rugby and we know we are in for a tough game, but this is why you play rugby, for these types of games,”

11:50am Friday 5th April 2013

Harlequins might head into their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash against Munster with their Aviva Premiership form faltering, but Tom Casson is adamant the performances will soon start bearing fruit.

Harlequins set to fight Heineken Cup fire with fire against invaders from Ireland

Tough assignment: Nick Evans' kicking could be key in the Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster on Sunday    SP73859

7:00am Friday 5th April 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea is preparing to fight fire with fire when Munster descend on the Stoop for Sunday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final.

Esher coach full of pride despite missing his assistant

Try scorer: Mike McFarlane did eventually get away from the Park defence in Esher’s 32-19 win            	SP72989

3:00pm Friday 5th April 2013

Esher head coach Ollie Smith was saddened that his assistant Ricky Nebbett could not be on the touchline for his team’s best performance of the season so far.

Sutton & Epsom supremo Parsons wants no talk of winning titles

Determined: Joe Ridgley in action for Sutton & Epsom as they push for the London Two South West play-offs    SP73738

3:00pm Thursday 4th April 2013

Jeff Parsons is dismissing talk of winning London Two South West despite being involved in a thrilling three-way tussle for promotion.

Ironsides are looking up

Party time: Ironsides' Damian La Rue celebrates a try against Old Whitfgiftian in the cup recently and will be hoping for more celebrations this Saturday. SP72951

6:46pm Tuesday 2nd April 2013

If Battersea Ironsides clinch the Surrey Two title on Saturday, it could mark the start of a very bright future for the club.

Harlequins Monye: I’m not going to give up on Lions

Harlequins Monye: I’m not going to give up on Lions

3:00pm Monday 1st April 2013

He was a tourist with the Lions in 2009 in South Africa and, despite missing out on England recognition throughout the Six Nations, Harlequins star Ugo Monye still harbours ambitions of touring Australia this summer.

Richmond become the National One draw specialists

7:41pm Monday 1st April 2013

Mid-table rivals Richmond and Loughborough Students, both promoted this season, fought out an entertaining National One draw on a bitterly cold Easter Saturday.

Park miss out at the hands of Esher

On the attack: Charlie Broughton moves forward for Park     Picture: David Whittam

4:58pm Monday 1st April 2013

Rosslyn Park missed out on a great opportunity to leap to second place in National One, with Blaydon surprisingly losing at home to Cinderford, when they lost 32-19 at Esher on Saturday.

Esher's coach Smith is looking forward to Park-life

9:00am Saturday 30th March 2013

Esher head coach Ollie Smith is going into this weekend’s National League One derby clash with Rosslyn Park hoping to emerge with not just the bragging rights.

Richmond College boys full of class

Star: Former England World Cup winner Jason Robinson takes a Q&A session

12:00pm Friday 29th March 2013

Richmond College bowed out in the group stages of the 2013 Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens, but captain Michael Ozdilli still had a smile on his face after bringing the curtain down on a memorable week.

Codling excited by Rosslyn Park life

12:00pm Wednesday 27th March 2013

A six-week spell coaching at Rosslyn Park earlier this year was enough to convince Alex Codling it was the right club for him.

London Welsh lose appeal over points deduction

Caught in the middle: Tyson Keats played in 10 Aviva Premiership matches as an ineligible player        Picture: Martin John

1:42pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

London Welsh have lost their appeal against the points deduction and fine imposed by the RFU for fielding an ineligible player.

Dulwich take Rosslyn Park Sevens runners-up prize

6:27pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

Dulwich College Preparatory School captain Charlie Lyons insists his side emerged with their heads held high after finishing as runners-up at the 2013 Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens.

Streatham-Croydon end season on a high

Battling the mud: Ollie Goldsmith. Credit Stephen Lynch

6:24pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

Streatham-Croydon rounded off their Surrey Two season with a thumping 17-0 win over Old Rutlishians.

Whitgift crash out of Rosslyn Park Sevens quarter-finals

6:19pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

Whitgift School might have failed to reach the heady heights of last year’s Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens this time around, but captain Adam Worth still had a smile on his face after bringing the curtain down on a memorable week.

Coach proud of double winners Dulwich College

3:12pm Monday 25th March 2013

Even snow could not throw Dulwich College off their stride on Saturday as they won the Daily Mail RBS U18 title for a second year running at Twickenham.

14-man Warlingham push leaders hard

11:01am Monday 25th March 2013

Warlingham gave London Two South West leaders Brighton a fight on Saturday but eventually went down 45-9.

Derby delight for Rosslyn Park

Spot the rugby: Rosslyn Park and Blackheath do battle in the snow. Credit David Whittam

10:54am Monday 25th March 2013

Rosslyn Park climbed to third in National One with a four-try bonus point 29-9 win against derby rivals Blackheath on Saturday.

Quins speedster Lindsay-Hague is dreaming of the Olympics

Speedster: Quins' Ollie Lindsay-Hague shows a turn of pace

11:00am Sunday 24th March 2013

Competition for places at Quins is fierce full-stop, particularly for the No.15 jersey, where England’s Mike Brown, fellow academy talent Ross Chisholm and even New Zealander Nick Evans, occasionally, fill the full-back role.

Wimbledon power past Hove on the coast

Wimbledon extended their eight-point lead over fifth-placed Hove by a further five points with a deserved but hard-fought 25-0 win in London Division One South.

England rugby legend Robinson drops in on Croydon school

Huddle: Jason Robinson and pupils from Cumnor School in Croydon

3:00pm Sunday 24th March 2013

A Croydon school have been taking tips from England legend Jason Robinson after the World Cup winner gave them a coaching masterclass at a rugby sevens tournament.

Harlequins Guest has more reasons than most to enjoy LV= Cup win

Top form: Tom Guest has revelled in, and benefitted from, Quins’ successful cup run     SP74693

12:00pm Friday 22nd March 2013

Number eight Tom Guest admitted he is more thankful for the LV= Cup than most because it has helped him get back to his best.

Harlequins young guns lay down the gauntlet to their Stoop elders

Lovely bubbly: The victorious Quins with the LV= Cup      Picture: Getty Images

10:23am Friday 22nd March 2013

Director of rugby Conor O’Shea claimed Harlequins’ bulging trophy cabinet is a reminder to his star men they cannot afford to rest on their laurels.

London Scottish prepare to bounce back from Leeds defeat

Back in the team: Oli Grove is set to face Plymouth Albion this weekend   SP63444

4:00pm Friday 22nd March 2013

Simon Whatling, Oli Grove and Jamie Stevenson come into the starting side for London Scottish as they aim to bounce back from defeat to Leeds Carnegie.

Esher head coach ready to patrol the touchline once again

Back in the saddle: Ollie Smith returns from his three-week ban this weekend at Coventry

2:00pm Friday 22nd March 2013

Esher head coach Ollie Smith will be back on the touchline this weekend when his team travel to Coventry in National League One.

Skipper Whitaker at the treble to inspire Sutton & Epsom push

Captain Marvel: Matt Whitaker is eyeing bonus point wins to secure promotion    SP70821

9:30am Friday 22nd March 2013

Sutton & Epsom skipper Matt Whitaker is leading from the front in the team’s final push for promotion from London Division Two South West.

EXCLUSIVE: Bonney to leave Rosslyn Park

Looking for new opportunites: Jan Bonney, right, is on his way out of Rosslyn Park at the end of the season

5:52pm Tuesday 19th March 2013

Jan Bonney is to leave Rosslyn Park at the end of the season.

Wimbledon bow out of the Surrey Cup at Guildford

11:00am Monday 18th March 2013

Wimbledon exited the Surrey Cup in some disarray, but certainly in no disgrace going down 26-8 at Guildford.

Park secure loss from the jaws of victory

Dom-inator: Dom Shabbo's try put Park in a winning position but they buckled under pressure late on. Credit David Whittam

11:00am Monday 18th March 2013

Rosslyn Park threw away victory as they lost 36-35 in a thrilling match at Loughborough Students on Saturday.

Harlequins stroll past Sale to LV= Cup glory

Harlequins 31 v 23 Bath - LV= Cup semi-final

7:50pm Sunday 17th March 2013

England captain Chris Robshaw had his mood lightened as Quins claimed their second piece of silverware this season with a 32-14 LV= Cup final win over Sale Sharks on Sunday.

Harlequins O’Shea urges troops to seize the moment

Charge: Sam Smith makes a break on Saturday 	SP74693

12:00pm Saturday 16th March 2013

Harlequins are facing up to the stark reality that is the thin line between winning and losing – all inside seven days and all under the watchful eye of director of rugby Conor O’Shea.

Vickery's Six Nations warning for the Quins captain Robshaw

Stars: Phil Vickery and Teddington’s Fergus Farrell		           Picture: Stuart Amos

10:00am Saturday 16th March 2013

Former England captain Phil Vickery has warned any team will find it tough to win in Wales today, let alone Quins captain Chris Robshaw’s Grand Slam chasers.

Teenage rugby sensation takes a giant step towards senior international recognition

Man of the moment: Alexander Lundberg was handed the U18s armband for the Welsh clash      Picture: Scrumpix

8:00am Saturday 16th March 2013

Hampton School’s Alexander Lundberg has had a week to remember.

Bring it home boys

On our way: Pete Browne celebrates reaching the LV= Cup final		        SP74693

3:37pm Friday 15th March 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea claimed his young guns are going into this weekend’s LV= Cup final to do more than win silverware.

"Rugby's gone mad" - London Welsh CEO Tony Copsey

Tony Copsey: Dismay at the RFU's punishment of London Welsh

3:00pm Friday 15th March 2013

London Welsh CEO Tony Copsey fears the sport of rugby union has gone mad and that the RFU’s punishment of the Exiles “beggars belief”.

Twickenham on the up at the first time of asking

Promoted Kings: Twickenham celebrate the win that clinched promotion      SP73062

1:45pm Friday 15th March 2013

Twickenham head coach Clive See has praised his charges after they clinched promotion from London Division Three North West, but he insisted the champagne corks were not popping just yet.

Harlequins Care to be replaced for Six Nations decider

On the move: Danny Care in action on Sunday Picture: Getty Images

9:00pm Thursday 14th March 2013

Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care is paying the price for a misplaced kick by being returned to the bench for tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations decider against Wales.

Kibble has his targets to keep Esher psychologically strong

On target: Chris Elder kicked four conversions, and went over the whitewash, in the 43-26 win over Cambridge on Saturday    SP73288

2:29pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

Esher stand-in coach Chris Kibble is talking psychologically in the battle to secure second place in National League One.

Bonney gives his Rosslyn Park squad a warning

Highlight: Hugo Ellis's early try gave Park hope on Saturday but they ended the day on the losing side. Credit: Charlie Addiman

4:34pm Monday 11th March 2013

Jan Bonney has warned his Rosslyn Park squad they face the chop if they cannot prove themselves in the upper reaches of National One before the end of the season.

Park slump to heavy defeat

9:54am Monday 11th March 2013

Hugo Ellis kept up his good form with another try on Saturday but could not stop Rosslyn Park losing 35-10 at Fylde in National One.

Richmond downed by last-gasp conversion

Good start: Will Browne opened the scoring for Richmond against Macclesfield but the day would end in defeat

9:54am Monday 11th March 2013

Richmond went down 17-15 at home to Macclesfield's last-minute try and touchline conversion in National League One.

Warlingham on easy Street

9:47am Monday 11th March 2013

Tom Street scored two tries as Warlingham eased past Heathfield & Waldren 31-9 on Saturday.

Trayfoot aims for the top with the help of the Harlequins skipper

Rising star: Quins ace Joe Trayfoot, seen here in his Rosslyn Park days

10:00am Saturday 9th March 2013

Joe Trayfoot might have been nominated for the LV= breakthrough player award, but the Harlequins back-row insisted training alongside the current England captain means his ambitions are far loftier still.

Former London Welsh team manager handed a life-time ban

Caught in the middle: Tyson Keats played in 10 Aviva Premiership matches as an ineligible player        Picture: Martin John

9:11am Saturday 9th March 2013

London Welsh’s former team manager Mike Scott has been banned from rugby union for life for falsifying documents that appeared to make New Zealander Tyson Keats’ nationality English.

Mantella's the fella who can drive London Scottish ahead

Big impact: Quins academy youngster Miles Mantella is helping turn London Scottish's season around

9:00am Friday 8th March 2013

Harlequins may have suffered a bad weekend but academy youngster Miles Mantella would have still been smiling when he reported for training this week.

Esher coach Kibble looking ahead to next season

Stand-in: Chris Kibble says the remainder of this season is about putting down a marker for next season

3:00pm Friday 8th March 2013

Esher’s stand-in coach Chris Kibble says the remainder of the National League One campaign is all about putting a marker down for next season.

Amor remains positive in the face of his depleted London Scottish

Tough challenge: Director of rugby Simon Amor says team spirit is good off the back of five straight Championship wins    SP68693

3:00pm Friday 8th March 2013

London Scottish director of rugby Simon Amor is in a positive mood despite having to make four changes to his starting XV this weekend.

London Welsh deducted five points for fielding ineligble player Tyson Keats

Caught in the middle: Tyson Keats played in 10 Aviva Premiership matches as an ineligible player        Picture: Martin John

8:56pm Thursday 7th March 2013

London Welsh have been deducted five points by the RFU for fielding ineligible player Tyson Keats in the Aviva Premiership.

Mitcham put up spirited fightback to secure another season in Surrey Division Three

9:33pm Thursday 7th March 2013

Mitcham produced a spirited and committed display at Poulter Park to fight back and draw 19-19 against promotion-chasing Guildfordians.

Bonney's not letting up

No stopping me now: Hugo Ellis scores his try in the win over Richmond

4:06pm Tuesday 5th March 2013

Ealing Trailfinders may look like they have the National One crowd sown up, but Jan Bonney is not going to let them rest easy.

Streatham-Croydon fall foul of the Law

2:57pm Tuesday 5th March 2013

Streatham-Croydon lost 26-12 at Law Society on Saturday.

Patience is a virtue for Purley John Fisher

9:17am Tuesday 5th March 2013

Purley John Fisher beat Old Wellingtonians 20-8 on Saturday by using a new aspect to their play, patience.

Ellis in fine form for Rosslyn Park

No stopping me: Hugo Ellis pushes his way past Richmond

10:15am Monday 4th March 2013

A pulsating local derby ended in a 28-20 win for Rosslyn Park over Richmond, but there was enough here to have both sets of supporters biting their nails.

Sutton & Epsom keep the pressure on the league leaders

Last on the scoresheet: Mike Cartledge got the try that sealed a 32-14 win at Portsmouth    SP73059

10:12am Monday 4th March 2013

Sutton & Epsom needed a strong performance on Saturday to keep up the pressure on the league leaders in London Division Two South West.

Warlingham edged out by Bulls

9:36am Monday 4th March 2013

Warlingham were edged out 32-31 in their mid-table clash at Aylesford Bulls on Saturday.

Quins boss endures an afternoon of frustration at the hands of the Chiefs

3:15pm Sunday 3rd March 2013

Conor O’Shea admitted he can not remember many more frustrating afternoons in charge of Harlequins after Exeter Chiefs recorded a first-ever Aviva Premiership double over his side with a 27-16 victory.

Ridley eyes 100 per cent Vandals record to the end of the season

7:00am Saturday 2nd March 2013

Weybridge Vandals head coach Nick Ridley says his team must win their five remaining games if they are to secure the play-off berth in London Division Three South West.

Luke who’s making an impact at Harlequins

Form: Luke Wallace has started Quins’ past three Premiership games

2:00pm Friday 1st March 2013

Luke Wallace is more than happy filling the sizeable shoes left by Chris Robshaw, who is captaining England to what could be a first Six Nations Grand Slam for a decade.

Quins boss O'Shea is staying put

On the move: Seb Stegmann is being released from his contract at Quins early so he can help his new club London Welsh battle relegation

10:51am Friday 1st March 2013

Conor O’Shea has pledged his future to Harlequins and distanced himself from speculation linking him with the Ireland coaching job.

British Lions hero lays top tribute on Harlequins and England captain Chris

High praise: Chris Robshaw takes on France at Twickenham last Saturday 	Picture: Getty Images

9:47am Friday 1st March 2013

British & Irish Lions hero Jason Leonard has likened England skipper Chris Robshaw to legendary Lions and England captain Martin Johnson.

London Welsh coach bemoans worst performance of the season

11:00am Friday 1st March 2013

London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones admits the Exiles produced their worst Aviva Premiership display of the season as they were well-beaten by Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Banned Esher coach Ollie Smith is demanding answers about referee

Wanting answers: Esher coach Ollie Smith believes  he and Ricky Nebbett are being made examples of by the RFU    	SP70848

10:48am Friday 1st March 2013

Esher head coach Ollie Smith is calling on the RFU to investigate referee Terry Hall after being suspended for verbally abusing the match official.

Twickenham's See reluctantly throws in the towel

3:00pm Friday 1st March 2013

Twickenham head coach Clive See is reluctantly throwing in the title towel after losing the London Division Three North West top of the table clash at Old Priorians.

Promotion is not enough for title-hungry Twickenham

Try time: Richard Moses scores for Twickenham against London New Zealand

9:00am Saturday 23rd February 2013

With promotion almost certainly in the bag, Twickenham coach Clive See now wants the London Division Three North West title.  

Quins legend Leonard relishing French reconnection

Rolling back the years: Jason Leonard, centre, in action for England Legends against South Africa Legends at the Stoop in 2010

7:00am Friday 22nd February 2013

Harlequins legend Jason Leonard reckons beating the French inspired England’s World Cup win and is hoping for a repeat performance this weekend.  

House of Payne: Harlequins prove they are no longer just fancy Dans

Solid back up: Ben Botica has looked an ideal candidate to full Nick Evans' boots when he hangs them up

2:00pm Friday 22nd February 2013

Harlequins’ historic reputation over the years has been for being rugby’s fancy Dans, writes John Payne.  

Esher's Smith is a bit of all Wright

Back foot: Esher's Chris Elder is felled by the Ealing Trailfinders defence last week

11:12am Friday 22nd February 2013

Winger Andy Wright may not be returning to the Championship with Esher next season, but at least he feels as though he has progressed.  

Kingston's Lightfoot-Brown has no worries about Rio

10:47am Friday 22nd February 2013

Kingston rugby star James Lightfoot-Brown has been assured his road to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 will not be blocked by Stuart Lancaster’s senior stars at the last minute.   

Evans to be fit for Quins return soon

12:46pm Friday 22nd February 2013

Harlequins fly half Nick Evans is expected to be fit to face Exeter Chiefs next week, having missed last weekend’s win over Leicester with an ankle injury.

Scottish do not have Championship play-offs on their agenda

International call: England Saxons star and former London Scottish loanee Elliot Daly

12:44pm Friday 22nd February 2013

London Scottish coach Simon Amor insists he is not looking at the Championship table, despite edging closer to the play-off berths.  

Tinds's triple wins it for Surbiton

11:14am Friday 22nd February 2013

Team GB international James Tindall struck a hat-trick at Canterbury to send Surbiton into the Men’s Hockey League Premier Division top four on Sunday.  

Esher pair receive bans over Old Albanians bust up

Esher pair receive bans over Old Albanians fracas

4:24pm Thursday 21st February 2013

Esher head coach Ollie Smith and assistant Ricky Nebbett have been suspended for verbally abusing a match official.  

Sports fans welcome Six Nations trophy to rugby club

WIMB: Sports fans welcome Six Nations trophy to rugby club

12:20pm Wednesday 20th February 2013

Sports fans gathered at a Mitcham rugby club this week to catch a glimpse of the official RBS six Nations trophy.

Botica is the key as Harlequins return to the top of the Premiership summit

Man in control: Ben Botica's 100 per cent kicking record was the difference between Quins and Leicester Tigers     SP73019

10:26am Monday 18th February 2013

Harlequins returned to the top of the Aviva Premiership thanks to a 25-21 win over Leicester Tigers at the Stoop.

Wing Cueto relishing Kassam reunion with Welsh

Looking back: Mark Cueto, right, on England duty with Harlequins scrum half Danny Care

8:00am Sunday 17th February 2013

Sale Sharks winger Mark Cueto is looking forward to Sunday’s trip to face London Welsh at the Kassam stadium for more reasons than one.  

Smith plays down Esher ref row

Suspended: Esher lock Kris Chesney

3:30pm Friday 15th February 2013

Esher head coach Ollie Smith has moved to play down his verbal clash with match officials at the weekend.  

Dallaglio: Robshaw would make outstanding Lions captain

Happy days: Quins captain Chris Robshaw, right, and MIke Brown celebrate England's win in Dublin   Getty Images

2:00pm Friday 15th February 2013

They say it takes one to know one so when former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio praises current occupant Chris Robshaw it suggests he is the right man for the job.  

Quins prop Lambert has no fear for Leicester scrum

Sticking it to them: Quins centre Matt Hopper celebrates scoring against

12:00pm Friday 15th February 2013

Harlequins prop Mark Lambert insists the days of fearing the Leicester Tigers front row are long gone.

Esher admit defeat in National One title race

Disconcolate: Esher head coach Ollie Smith

11:18am Friday 15th February 2013

Head coach Ollie Smith has admitted his Esher side can forget about National Division One – for this season anyway, writes Stuart Amos.  

Rival rugby teams to play for charity

Rival rugby teams to play for charity

5:00am Thursday 14th February 2013

Rival rugby teams are joining forces to raise money for charity.

Rosslyn Park's Heeks is loving a tale of two phone calls

Enjoying rugby again: Matt Heeks is revelling in his call up to the England Counties side SP61404

10:00am Tuesday 12th February 2013

Rosslyn Park scrum-half Matt Heeks is enjoying his rugby again after scoring on his English Counties debut against Ireland last week.

Rosslyn Park triumph at Coventry to keep promotion hopes alive

Five-star man: Luke Campbell got the only try of the day as Park beat Coventry 16-3 on the road      Picture: David Whittam

8:36am Monday 11th February 2013

Rosslyn Park kept up the pressure at the top of National League One thanks to a hard-fought 16-3 win at Coventry.

Quins' Marler in England front row to stay

Fine fettle: Harlequins prop Joe Marler is out to cement his place in the England starting line-up

9:00am Sunday 10th February 2013

Quins prop Joe Marler fears he has only been lent the England number one shirt and is out to make it his own this Six Nations.  

Teddington mum more dedicated to Breakfast Run than the rest

Dedication: Jane Wilson, right, and friend Fiona Rennie are regulars at the Kingston Breakfast Run

8:00am Sunday 10th February 2013

Jane Wilson took on the Kingston Breakfast Run to get fit after the birth of her two children Ellie and Alex 15 years’ ago and she has not stopped, writes Stuart Amos.  

Warlingham battle on but are defeated at Medway

5:33pm Sunday 10th February 2013

Warlingham shipped more than 40 points for the second week running, but this was a much changed attitude that they took to Medway.

Wimbledon cannot stop the East Grinstead juggernaut

4:41pm Sunday 10th February 2013

Wimbledon came up against the immovable and unbeaten force of East Grinstead in London Division One South and, despite putting up a valiant show, could not prevent a 24-5 defeat.

Dream Twickenham date will not distract Kingston's Chamberlain

Local hero: Abigail Chamberlain on her England Women debut against Scotland

8:00am Saturday 9th February 2013

Richmond outside centre Abigail Chamberlain may have scored twice on her England Women debut last week, but she is not about to take international rugby for granted.  

Flood: England captaincy has not changed Robshaw

Happy to follow: (From left to right) England's Toby Flood, Owen Farrell and Jonathan Joseph

12:14pm Friday 8th February 2013

Toby Flood insists the fact that Chris Robshaw is a follower off the pitch makes him the perfect man to lead England on it.  

Buchanan: There is no rest for Quins jet set

Starting: Quins back row Tom Guest will start against London Wasps tomorrow

2:00pm Friday 8th February 2013

Quins hooker Rob Buchanan is usually in a rush to book his post-season holiday, but in 2013 plans are on hold for more reasons than one.  

Hustwick: Winning run is key to Hampton promotion hopes

Man of the match: Hampton striker Charlie Moone

1:39pm Friday 8th February 2013

Hampton & Richmond Borough defender Max Hustwick  reckons the next three games are key to re-igniting the club’s Ryman Premier League promotion dream.  

Hotson: Improvement is Scottish target

Ball skills: Tyler Hotson at the Athletic Ground

1:30pm Friday 8th February 2013

Canadian international lock Tyler Hotson says the London Scottish squad are focused on continual improvement.  

Sutton & Epsom's promotion hopes sit on the treatment table

Taking possession: Joe Ridgely prepares to set up a Sutton & Epsom driving maul against Chobham

12:00pm Thursday 7th February 2013

Sutton & Epsom coach Jeff Parsons has an injury list as long as his arm and it is denting his hopes for automatic promotion.

Merton's under-strength heroes still too strong for Raynes Park

8:30am Thursday 7th February 2013

Merton are through to the quarter-finals of the Surrey Bowl after an emphatic 22-5 first round win over Raynes Park.

Purley John Fisher keep up the push for promotion

2:00pm Monday 4th February 2013

Purley John Fisher kept up their promotion challenge with a hard-fought 23-13 win at fellow London Division Three South West promotion hopefuls Ellingham & Ringwood.

Lewis and Driscoll star as Wimbledon demolish Old Colfeians

Try scorer: Wimbledon's Peter Scott got on the scoresheet against Dover   BT72886

12:00pm Monday 4th February 2013

Chris Lewis grabbed four tries and Leon Driscoll helped himself to a hat-trick as Wimbledon demolished bottom-of-the-table Old Colfeians with a 12-try victory.

Seven-try winners Rosslyn Park keep in touch with the leading pack

8:00pm Sunday 3rd February 2013

Rosslyn Park maintained the pressure on the National League One leaders with a convincing seven-try win over struggling Macclesfield.

Sutton & Epsom lose out in the battle of the top two

Hang on there: Sam Hurley attempts to bring a Chobham charge to an end in Saturday's narrow defeat    SP73738

7:00pm Sunday 3rd February 2013

Sutton & Epsom started 2013 eight points clear at the top of London Division Two South West, but after a 16-10 defeat at home to the new leaders Chobham, they are three points behind.

Warlingham find life too tough in East Sussex as Lewes run riot

5:29pm Sunday 3rd February 2013

Warlingham proved no match for London Division Two South East promotion chasers Lewes going down 44-15.

Ex-Quin Tiesi relishing return to top flight with London Welsh

Welcome back: Former Quins centre Gonzalo Tiesi is back in the Premiership with London Welsh

3:00pm Friday 1st February 2013

New recruit Gonzalo Tiesi is delighted to be back in the Aviva Premiership, and now just cannot wait to get stuck into the thick of the action for London Welsh.

Clegg returns for Quins

Heading north: Prop James Johnston will trade west London for life with Saracens next season

1:06pm Friday 1st February 2013

Quins fly half Rory Clegg has been recalled from Championship side LEeds Carnegie to start Sunday's final LV= Cup group  clash with the Ospreys.

Bonney feels the Rosslyn Park frustration grow in the face of foul weather

Back for Park: Sam Katz, scoring against Esher early in the season, has returned from starring in the England Students’ 25-20 win over Portugal where he bagged 20 points		           SP71849

12:45pm Thursday 31st January 2013

Rosslyn Park coach Jan Bonney is a frustrated man after back-to-back postponements derailed the club’s promotion momentum.

Old Ruts skipper has one eye on the present, and the other on the future

Forward-thinking skipper: Alex Berring moves forward in the defeat to Old Emanuel    SP73091

6:06pm Wednesday 30th January 2013

Old Rutlishians skipper Alex Berring may have one eye on this weekend’s Surrey Shield, but he has the other on the club’s long-term future.

Former London Welsh star returns to Richmond to prop up Quins

Returning home: Paul Doran-Jones in action for London Welsh against Newbury

2:19pm Tuesday 29th January 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has backed England prop Paul Doran-Jones to get even better at the Stoop.  

Esher taking to uphill task with relish

You beauty: Esher's Harlequins academy winger Charlie Walker celebrates his game clinching score against Blaydon

8:00am Tuesday 29th January 2013

Head coach Ollie Smith knows even if his Esher men achieve their target of winning all their remaining National Division One games, a defeat to Richmond before Christmas could still cost them.  

Merton prove too strong for Egham Hollowegians ahead of local derby

9:57am Monday 28th January 2013

Merton returned to action in Surrey Division Four with an emphatic 43-7 victory over Egham Hollowegians.

Wimbledon back to winning ways to dominant Dover

Try scorer: Wimbledon's Peter Scott got on the scoresheet against Dover   BT72886

9:17am Monday 28th January 2013

Wimbledon returned to winning ways in London Division One South thanks to a 36-12 bonus point victory over Dover.

Streatham-Croydon's promotion hopes kept alive by second half comeback

Promotion is still on: Wes Baron moves forward in the second half comeback over Worth Old Boys that keeps promotion a tantalising possibility

8:14am Monday 28th January 2013

It seemed to take an age but eventually Streatham-Croydon remembered how to play effective rugby and ran out relatively comfortable 24-8 winners against Surrey Division Two’s bottom side Worth Old Boys.

Sutton & Epsom knocked off the top perch after Tottonians defeat

9:03pm Sunday 27th January 2013

Sutton & Epsom have been knocked off the top of London Division Two South West after a 14-3 defeat at Tottonians.

Old Walcountians given a lesson by Old Cranleighians

Pulled up short: Old Walcountians' Ross Norton is tackled just short of the white line    Picture: Alun Stockton

Old Walcountians’ chances of pulling clear of the Surrey Division One relegation zone suffered a major setback as they were well beaten 24-0 at promotion-chasing Old Cranleighans.

Quin Kohn answers Six Nations call for Wales

3:55pm Friday 25th January 2013

Quins lock Olly Kohn has been called into the Wales squad preparing for the forthcoming Six Nations.

Life in Welsh's old Ross yet

Returning veteran: London Welsh fly half Gordon Ross is back to face Bath

11:00am Friday 25th January 2013

Veteran fly-half Gordon Ross stands on the verge of his 100th London Welsh appearance against Harlequins in the LV= Cup this weekend – he insists his Exiles journey still has some mileage left yet, writes Jamie Holt.

Renwick: Sutton & Epsom are looking to wrap up title by April

Get the job done: Shawn Renwick says Sutton & Epsom can win promotion to London Division One South with room to spare		  SP70815-07

10:00am Friday 25th January 2013

Shawn Renwick hopes Sutton & Epsom will avoid end-of-season drama by securing promotion with at least three fixtures remaining.

Quintet commit to Quins

12:15pm Tuesday 22nd January 2013

Harlequins academy manager Tony Diprose expects his latest graduates to help the club reach the top of the tree in England and Europe.

Quins' Robshaw confirmed as Six Nations skipper

Living in the present: Chris Robshaw looks to off-load to hooker Rob Buchanan on Saturday

9:10am Tuesday 22nd January 2013

Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw revealed the decision to appoint him as England skipper for the Six Nations was not cut and dried.

Kohn: Quins know what it takes to succeed

I'm free: Olly Kohn, centre, is keen to step up to international rugby with Wales

8:00am Monday 21st January 2013

Much like his line-out duties on the rugby pitch, Harlequins' Olly Kohn has endured an up and down last few days - the highs of a domestic contract extension countered with the disappointment of missing out on an international call-up.

Quins to face Munster but remain focused on Welsh job in hand

Focused: Director of rugby Conor O'Shea only has eyes for London Welsh - for now

11:26am Monday 21st January 2013

Premiership leaders Harlequins will host Munster in the Heineken Cup last eight after qualifying as top seeds.

Stevenson triple leaves Scottish on high

Happy man: Scottish scrum half Jamie Stevenson crossed the whitewash three times in Saturday's 32-0 win

9:54am Monday 21st January 2013

London Scottish defied the snowy conditions and scored five tries in a 32-0 win over Gala as they ended their British and Irish Cup campaign with a comprehensive win.

House of Payne: Kohn makes opportunist strike

12:00am Saturday 19th January 2013

Olly Kohn showed some giant opportunism this week by throwing his name forward for a Wales call-up, writes John Payne.  

Robshaw: Connacht misery motivates Quins' Euro charge

Living in the present: Chris Robshaw looks to off-load to hooker Rob Buchanan on Saturday

10:35am Friday 18th January 2013

Twelve months ago Harlequins missed out on a Heineken Cup quarter final by the skin of their teeth in the rain at Connacht.  

Buchanan set for England call

On the up: Quins hooker Rob Buchanan on the charge against London Welsh

1:00pm Friday 18th January 2013

Director of rugby Conor O’Shea admits an England Saxons call-up would  be the least young Quins hooker Rob Buchanan deserves – should it happen.  

Smith: Quins' Clifford is an England star in the making

Making waves: Quins youngster Jack Clifford starred for Esher against Wharfedale on Saturday

11:00am Friday 18th January 2013

Ollie Smith will be surprised if on-loan flanker Jack Clifford does not play at least 25 games for England.  

Twickenham ready to put title hopes of the line

2:06pm Friday 18th January 2013

Twickenham head coach Clive See will be out for revenge when his side travel to Old Priorians tomorrow in a crunch match that could potentially decide the title, writes Jan Kapcia.  

Corker ready to earn his Premiership stripes at Welsh

Aiming high: London Welsh lock Matt Corker is ready to earn his Premiership stripes

2:02pm Friday 18th January 2013

London Welsh lock Matt Corker is relishing the battle to regain an Aviva Premiership starting berth.  

Rosslyn Park's Bonney issues a warning to Coventry

More of the same please: Park players celebrate their 104-5 mauling of Cambridge, and now it is time for Coventry

10:44am Friday 18th January 2013

Jan Bonney has warned Coventry his Rosslyn Park side will be looking for a repeat performance of last week’s demolition of Cambridge.

Merciless Ellis leaves his Rosslyn Park mate behind

Seventh heaven: Hugo Ellis on the charge against Cambridge     SP73089

2:00pm Thursday 17th January 2013

Rosslyn Park number eight Hugo Ellis has stormed ahead of team-mate Nev Edwards in the try-scoring stakes after a remarkable thrashing of Cambridge.

Sutton & Epsom coach puts shock draw down as a "bad day in the office"

Coming through but not winning: Charlie Purvis got on Saturday’s scoresheet but could not prevent Sutton & Epsom being held to a surprise draw                         SP59571

1:00pm Thursday 17th January 2013

Sutton & Epsom head coach Jeff Parsons described the shock 15-15 draw at bottom club Camberley as a “bad day at the office”.

Croydon rugby star steps up to the England Saxons

Aiming big: Croydon-born Elliot Daly has been called up to the England Saxons' squad

4:00pm Wednesday 16th January 2013

England Saxons' latest recruit chose rugby over cricket when it became apparent that the two disciplines could not mix.

Williams: Staying a Quin was an easy decision

Optimistic: Tom Williams insists Quins have never been in better shape

11:15am Wednesday 16th January 2013

Harlequins winger Tom Williams has revealed the decision to remain at the Stoop was not difficult to make.

Rosslyn Park rewrite club record books by thrashing Cambridge

Try-tastic: Under this pile is Hugo Ellis, scoring one of his seven seven tries against Cambridge      Picture: David Whittam

8:22am Tuesday 15th January 2013

Rosslyn Park tore up the record books on Saturday with an awe-inspiring display of committed running rugby and sheer physical power to trounce Cambridge 104-5 and stay in touch with the National League One leaders.

O'Shea: Quins can cope with loss of Johnston

Heading north: Prop James Johnston will trade west London for life with Saracens next season

4:33pm Tuesday 15th January 2013

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea is confident the club has the resources to cover the departure of prop James Johnston at the end of the season.



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