Mike Brown is the rock to build fortress on says Ugo Monye

Mike Brown can emulate his boyhood hero Peter Schmeichel and be England‘s rock during the World Cup according to Ugo Monye....

VIDEO: Bryan Habana and his match-day preparation

Springbok centre Wynand Olivier joins Worcester

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on August 23, Worcester Warriors have captured the signing of South Africa...

England sweat on Jonathan Joseph

Centre Jonathan Joseph is a doubt for England‘s crucial World Cup clash with Wales on Saturday due to a chest injury....

Rob McCusker signs for London Irish

London Irish have bolstered their back row options for this season with the signing of Welsh international Rob McCusker from the...

Hat-trick hero Allen ruled out of World Cup

Wales have been hit by injury yet again as their hat-trick hero Cory Allen has been ruled out of the rest...

How to Increase Explosive Power & Acceleration

Want to steamroll through tackles and out run your opponents? Who wouldn’t? After all, you can’t tackle what you can’t catch....

Saracens website hacked by activists

The Saracens website has been hacked by activists over the weekend. The home page of the website has been replaced by...

HIGHLIGHTS: Allen hat-trick help Wales beat Uruguay 

Cory Allen scored a first-half hat-trick as Wales opened their World Cup account with a 54-9 win over Uruguay at the...

HIGHLIGHTS: SBW helps New Zealand beat Argentina

New Zealand pulled away in the last 25 minutes to beat Argentina 26-16 in front of a record crowd at Wembley....

HIGHLIGHTS: Samoa overcome USA in Brighton

Samoa made a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a 25-16 success over the USA in Brighton. Playing in...

George North’s Guide To Improving Agility & Mobility

Want to know how George North uses agility and mobility training to stay speedy and elusive on the pitch? Read MaxiNutrition’s...

Nick Evans – Canny old All Blacks won’t be caught cold like in 2007

The only team capable of beating New Zealand are the All Blacks themselves according to Nick Evans, who knows better than...

Agustin Pichot – Legacy of 2007 transcended world sport

Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot has urged the Pumas’ current generation to forget the team’s heroics at Rugby World Cup 2007...

HIGHLIGHTS: Bonus-point win for England in RWC opener

A last-gasp try form Billy Vunipola helped England secure what could be a vital 35-11 bonus-point win over Fiji in the...

Priestland at 10 for Wales against Uruguay, Williams and Lee return

Rhys Priestland will be in charge of leading Wales‘ attack against Uruguay in their World Cup opening fixture on Sunday after...

Wales lack strength in depth but can be best in the world – Non Evans 

Non Evans MBE is one of the most recognisable figures in women’s rugby and Welsh sport. When she retired in 2010...

GK IPA Championship round 3 teams

Bristol v Nottingham Bristol: Wallace; Varndell, Tovey, Mosses, Amesbury; Henson, Cliff; O’Connell, Jones (Capt.), Hall; Glynn, Sorenson; Koster, Robinson, Eadie. Replacements:...

PREVIEW: England v Fiji

Ben Youngs will win his 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...

New batch of Springboks can bring home the hat-trick – Chester Williams

As a proud South African, World Cup winner Chester Williams wants nothing more than to see his beloved Springboks become the...

Maximise your Rugby Performance

In this article, Dr. Nick Tiller (BASES accredited physiologist) offers key tips to help you maximise your training-induced adaptations and improve...

Hallam Amos has pedigree to be the new Shane Williams says Lyn Jones

Wales will decide this week whether to give their youngest wing the earliest chance to be ‘the surprise package’ of the...

Rugby World Cup teams

South Africa v Japan South Africa: Zane Kirchner ; Lwazi Mvovo, Jesse Kriel, Jean de Villiers (Capt.), Bryan Habana; Pat Lambie, Ruan...

Relaxed, Fiji are the Brazil of rugby – so watch out if you see them smiling

Fiji’s most-capped player Nicky Little has warned his former colleagues not to go into their shells when they tackle England in...

Watson all set for his giant-sized challenge

Winger believes England can slay the giant and power on to great things at RWC.

Epilepsy forces Jonathan Thomas to retire

Wales international and Worcester forward Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from playing rugby at the age of 32. Thomas,...

England name team to take on Fiji in RWC opener

Ben Youngs will win a 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...

Bristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster all win on the road

Bristol put their surprise opening defeat to Bedford behind them with a convincing bonus-point 36-22 win at promotion rivals London Welsh...

Sale Sharks confirm arrival of Brian Mujati

As revealed by Neil Fissler on July 7, Sale Sharks have secured the signing of Brian Mujati on a two-year deal....

How Wattbike helped Tom Youngs and England

With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Wattbike, the creators of the world’s most advanced indoor bike, are helping...

VIDEO: Wasps sign All Black Charles Piutau

Wasps have today confirmed the signing of All Black utility back Charles Piutau from the Auckland Blues. The 23 year-old full,...

Championship round 2 teams

Bedford v Moseley Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael Le Bourgeois, Ollie Dodge, Sam Blanchet; Jake Sharp, Jordan Burns; Tom Williams,...

VIDEO: Graham Rowntree talks about Wattbike

Northampton sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield

Northampton Saints have today announced the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok Victor Matfield ahead of next season. The 38-year-old, who will...

Andy Goode confirms retirement

As revealed by Neale Harvey on Sunday, Andy Goode has retired from professional rugby after failing to recover from injury. The...

EXCLUSIVE: Premiership salary cap breaches will go unpunished

Nine-month salary cap investigation to be brushed under the carpet this week.

Murrayfield to host PRO12 final

Scottish Rugby today confirmed the 2016 PRO12 final will be played at Murrayfield on Saturday 28 May 2016. Tickets will go...

Halfpenny and Webb ruled out of World Cup

Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb have both been ruled out of the World Cup after after suffering injury in Wales‘ 23-19...

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Goode on the verge of retiring

By NEALE HARVEY Andy Goode’s long and distinguished career could be set to end amidst fitness doubts ahead of the new...

VIDEO: Sam Burgess responds to criticism

*Video courtesy of Nick Heath (@rugbymedia) for Killik Rugby.

Championship round 1 teams

Bristol v Bedford Bristol: Jack Wallace; Tom Varndell, Jack Tovey, Ben Mosses, Charlie Amesbury; Adrian Jarvis, Will Cliff; Jack O’Connell, Marc Jones...

Strong Ireland change six to take on England

Joe Schmidt has made six changes to his Ireland side as he decided to field what looks like his strongest XV...

Scotland welcome back Maitland and Seymour for French Test

Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter today welcomed the return of Sean Maitland and Tommy Seymour for this Saturday’s World Cup warm...

Tomas Francis and Sam Hill sign new Exeter deals

Exeter Chiefs have today announced long-term contract extensions for Wales international Tomas Francis and centre Sam Hill. Tighthead prop Francis is...

Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales

Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on...

Worcester Warriors sign Donncha O’Callaghan

Worcester Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan. The giant lock, 36, moves to Sixways after 17...

WIN tickets to the world premiere of Pacific Warriors

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with Pacific Warriors to give the opportunity to three of our readers to win a...

Scotland lock Jim Hamilton retires from Test rugby

Jim Hamilton has today announced his retirement from international rugby after missing out of Vern Cotter’s Scotland World Cup squad. The...

Injury forces Italy into World Cup squad change

Italy have called up Glasgow flanker Simone Favaro to their World Cup squad for injured winger Angelo Esposito. Esposito, 22, picked up...

Brad Barritt to make England return against Ireland

Brad Barritt will make his long-awaited return to the England starting XV to take in Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The...