After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]
PETER JACKSON Syd Millar’s Himalayan climb along the cutting edge of rugby history encompassed three momentous events: the invincible Lions tour of 1974, the inaugural […]
The 2023/24 Champions Cup began with a bang last weekend, showcasing thrilling moments and a remarkable start for English teams, as seven out of the […]
FINN Russell urged Bath’s fans to be patient after they backed up last weekend’s big home victory against Exeter by overwhelming Ulster less than two […]
The 2023/24 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend, with England captain Owen Farrell set to return to action for Saracens for the first-time since announcing […]
Leo Fielding, the Blackheath and former London Scottish and Cinderford centre/full-back, chooses the Best XV he has played with or against… 1. Trevor Davison – […]
Owen Farrell’s club boss Mark McCall has described treatment of him as “shameful” and “not right” after the England captain announced he was taking a […]
■By JOHN FALLON Ulster …………… 21 Munster ……….14 CAPTAIN Tom Stewart paid tribute to recordbreaker Rob Herring on his 230th appearance and debutant prop Scott […]
By ROB COLE Ospreys ………………………….34pts Tries: Morgan-Williams 15, Protheroe 21, Nagy 42, Smith 49 Conversions: Walsh 16, 22, 43; O Williams 50, Penalties: Walsh 35, […]
URC Friendlies THE Ospreys continued their pre-season preparations with a slender 28-26 victory over Cardiff. Cardiff led at half-time thanks to tries from Liam Belcher […]
Premiership team-by-team previews: Leicester Tigers The Tigers did well to reach the play-offs last season after losing head coach Steve Borthwick and his right-hand man […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs To add your club’s fixtures please email newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 Chiswick v […]
By NICK POWELL Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions player Trevor Ringland has called for rugby to “de-physicalise” by reducing the number of substitutes […]
Paul Rees reports on why fears of crowd trouble at the World Cup in France are beginning to increase SOUTH Africa’s impressive victory over Australia […]
On this week’s edition of the podcast former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions winger Trevor Ringland MBE discusses playing for an Ulster team […]
JAMES HARRINGTON | FRENCH COLUMN What links 16 props, 12 hookers, 10 second rows, 15 back rowers, 13 scrum-halves, 11 wingers, eight centres, two full-backs, […]
NEWS EXTRA LEICESTER have signed Ulster second row Sam Carter and Tonga centre Solomone Kata, following his release by Exeter.Both players will be reunited with […]
By PAUL REES Exeter may be the underdogs in next Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final against holders La Rochelle in Bordeaux, but Ian Whitten says recent […]
By JOHN FALLON Ulster …………… 18 Edinburgh …….14 John Cooney crowned his midweek contract extension with a stunning display to secure second spot in the […]