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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAlan Dickens names first squad as England U20 head coach
Alan Dickens has retained eight players who played for England U20s in 2019 in a 32-man squad
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI can still cut it at Test level insists Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts
The two-time Lions tourist is eager to play a role for Bath to ease the pressure on Stuart Hooper
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Featured
/ 6 years agoThe Rugby Paper’s team of the 2010s
Brendan Gallagher has watched a lot - and we mean, a lot - of rugby this decade. So we asked him...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSimmonds: Put me in the back row with Tom Curry
The Exeter Chiefs no.8 reveals when Eddie Jones last spoke to him
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSix Nations aim to draw £750m TV mega deal as CVC near stakeholding
Could the era of free-to-air Six Nations viewing be coming to an end?
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAnalysis: Eddie Jones’ little helpers will need to be strong men
Nick Cain surveys the coaches who can join Eddie Jones' coaching staff as we enter a new World Cup cycle
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGreig Laidlaw follows senior Scotland figures into international retirement
The scrum-half joins John Barclay and Tommy Seymour in ending their Scotland careers
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup final frustration still eats at ex-England scrum coach Neal Hatley
Neal Hatley is trying to put the loss of the final behind him by throwing himself into the revamp of Bath
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoExclusive: Fire to play for England still burns bright for Joe Launchbury
The England and Wasps lock shares his reasons for staying loyal to Dai Young
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoTommy Seymour retires from international duty after 55 caps for Scotland
Seymour retires at the age of 31 and follows John Barclay in calling time on his Scotland career
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoTipuric: It was time for some fresh ideas at Wales
The Wales flanker tells TRP he felt it was the right time for change after 12 years of success under Warren...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoConor O’Shea replaces Nigel Melville in senior RFU post
The former Harlequins DoR left Italy last month after almost four years in charge of the Azzurri
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoNo-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job, says Shaun Edwards
After accepting a new role with France, Shaun Edwards speaks to Peter Jackson about his time with Wales and what he...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoScotland head coach Gregor Townsend considers backroom reshuffle
The Ospreys coach tempting Gregor Townsend with a post-World Cup shake-up
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoTom Curry is England’s best player, says Chris Robshaw
No major changes needed with England in the view of former captain Chris Robshaw
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoScarlets hit with injury blows to Wales duo
How do injuries to Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell impact an already beat up Wales backline?
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNow Japan gets ready to make Sevens sing at Tokyo Olympics
Brendan Gallagher's thoughts on how Japan can extend rugby's legacy far beyond the World Cup
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby abandon plans for Nations Championship
Promotion and relegation proves sticking point in reaching consensus with unions
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby to offer Six Nations a compromise with ‘World League’ plans
World Rugby trying to keep order with Six Nations over promotion and relegation system, amid £5bn investment in proposed World League
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland stars to face no action after apologising to teammates for late night drinking session
Billy Vunipola and Ben Te'o stayed out until the early hours of Sunday morning after Twickenham shock
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoSix Nations fixtures announced for 2020 and 2021
There are no Friday matches, but England open their 2020 Test year in Paris on a Sunday
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoBattle for second place
PREVIEW Italy Women v France Women Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, Stadio Plebiscito FRANCE head to the northern Italian town of Padua to...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoHorror show as Scots see England turn into zombies
■ From NICK CAIN at Twickenham Smart work: Joe Launchbury dummies the defence to score England’s third try THIS was one...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoYoungs: We must discover that killer instinct
BEN YOUNGS shook his head in dismay as he admitted he and his team-mates still lack that “killer instinct to put...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoNow Farrell has a host of questions to answer
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK What a comeback: Scotland’s Sam Johnson celebrates with his teammates after scoring their sixth try...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoNew Zealand would have scored 50 points against the Scots
CHARLIE HODGSON FORMER ENGLAND FLY-HALF Different beast in second half: Finn Russell Ihave to admit I am still a little shell-shocked...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoThat Cardiff crowd roar put a lump in my throat
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Standing tall: Josh Navidi nullified CJ Stander PICTURE: Getty Images WHAT A day to be...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoHigh-speed Hadleigh has Cardiff in a frenzy as party time starts early
■ PETER JACKSON at Principality Stadium What a start: Hadleigh Parkes scores for Wales after 69 seconds PICTURES: Getty Images AND...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoSo close to glory, but Zanon lets it slip away
■ By GEORGE LAWRENCE Tireless: Jake Polledri makes yards for Italy CONOR O’Shea refused to point the blame at youngster Marco...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoWales are a target now says record man Alun-Wyn
ALUN-WYN Jones says Wales have painted a World Cup target on their backs after their Grand Slam. The Wales captain led...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoYes, we were worried near the end admits Picamoles
LOUIS Picamoles acclaimed his side’s resilience in defence for spoiling a potential huge Six Nations upset. The French No.8 insisted the...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoRobson sidelined by blood clot in his leg
Out: Blair Kinghor ENGLAND and Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson is facing a spell out of action after suffering with blood clots....
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoIgnoring Big Joe’s X-factor is senseless
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN Joe Cokanasiga was told by Eddie Jones that he had dropped him...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoSix Nations in need of relegation to stay relevant
WORLD Rugby’s plans for a Nations Championship/ World League are in the balance as the two most ‘old guard’ Unions in...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoIrish history boys fight back for a first clean sweep
■ By ROB COLE Europe’s finest: Ireland celebrate the clean sweep IRELAND were forced to come from behind twice before they...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoEngland save best for last with crushing win
■ By GARY FITZGERALD Earning the bonus: Cameron Redpath scores England’s fourth try PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS ENGLAND: de Glanville 8...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoFrance hang on to edge thriller in Biella
■ By SAM JACKSON Italy U20…31 France U20…35 REIGNING champions France spent the week coming to terms with their title defence...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoCrabb’s ready to put claws into Irish
PREVIEW Wales Women v Ireland Women Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, Arms Park ROWLAND Phillips will be hoping the footballing ability of lock...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoRed Roses regain the crown in sizzling style
■ By TOM JAMES Scoring spree: Jess Breach scored again to take her tally to nine for the championship THE RED...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoLiam Williams passed fit to play against Ireland in Six Nations
Wales unchanged in Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt's last Six Nations match in charge
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJoe Cokanasiga misses out on selection as England name team for Calcutta Cup clash
Eddie Jones makes four changes for concluding round of the 2019 Six Nations
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoScotland catch Wales sleeping to seal first win
By JAMES CANDY GARETH Williams labelled his side’s ball retention as ‘scandalous’ after Scotland wrecked their slim hopes of Six Nations...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoRampaging Manu sends his warning to the world
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham What a return: Manu Tuilagi goes over to score England’s third try Muscle and pace: Joe...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoGame-changer Joe proves he’s too hot to handle
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Needs a rest: Tom Curry Prolific: Jonny May scores THERE is still so much to...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoGreat to see Tuilagi power, but he needs Slade back
CHARLIE HODGSON FORMER ENGLAND FLY-HALF Recall for Scotland: Henry Slade Was this a great performance by England or a shocking one...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoGrand Slam hope stays alive as Wales overcome Scots’ defiance
By PETER JACKSON Almost there: Jonathan Davies dives in to score Wales’ decisive second try Tartan threat: Darcy Graham beats George...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoKeep the same team and land that Slam!
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Delight: Wales players celebrate at the end of the Murayfield match RELIEF. That’s my overriding...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoHenderson fired-up for Schmidt’s swansong
By JOHN FALLON Winning streak: Ireland second row Iain Henderson has not lost to France PICTURES: Getty Images TEAMS IRELAND: Ireland:...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoFrance keep faith with Scots slayers
FRANCE head coach Jacques Brunel has named an unchanged side for the clash with Six Nations holders Ireland in Dublin. Brunel...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoScots crash to last-gasp George kick
Scotland W……15 Wales W ……….17 WALES snatched victory with a last-gasp conversion from Lleucu George to earn the visitors a dramatic...















