Rob Cook’s backing Jonny May to break into Eddie Jones’ elite

Jonny May is set to roar back fit, firing and ready to reclaim his England wing spot, according to former Gloucester...

Room 101: Declan Cusack – Doncaster Knights fly-half

1. Poorly kept golf greens I’m a keen golfer who’s pretty decent from tee to green but after that things can...

Falcons bring in Sharks hooker

Newcastle Falcons have added further hooking experience to their ranks with the signing of Kyle Cooper from South African Super Rugby...

Peter Jackson verdict: Promise fades for Wales as Steve Hansen finds a new batch

There will probably be calls this morning from Humanitarian Aid organisations for another referendum in Wales so the people can decide...

Shane Williams column: We need to take a lead from Liam Williams

Mentally and physically, Wales‘ final Test against New Zealand was a complete miss-match. Wales may want to take on the best...

Nick Cain column: ‘Respect’ is the key to James Haskell’s rejuvenation

James Haskell is proof that you can’t keep a good man down. The sheer storm-force belligerence with which he bowled over...

Bristol confirm Soane Tonga’uiha signing

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on May 29, Bristol have secured the signing of Tongan international Soane...

Dean Ryan leaves Worcester Warriors 

Worcester Warriors have today announced that Director of Rugby Dean Ryan has been released from his contract and will leave his...

Super heroes who can be marvels with Lions

Saracens coach Alex Sanderson expects his real life ‘Fantastic Five’ of George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell and brothers Mako and...

20 Questions: Charlie Hewitt – Worcester lock

Have you started pre-season yet? Most of us have been back for two weeks now but the players who played a...

Saracens to face Toulon in Champions Cup pool

Saracens will have to go past Toulon early on if they are to defend their Champions Cup crown after being drawn...

Jeremy Guscott column: You’ll have to take it up a notch to beat All Blacks

For a team in transition just eight months ago, it is remarkable to see England’s transformation under Eddie Jones and the...

Brendan Gallagher verdict: Thanks to Saracens, Eddie has turned England into natural-born winners

The thing about winning, like any addiction, is that you can’t live without it.  You can’t function properly without that regular...

Players heading for another post-Lions burnout say RPA

Damian Hopley believes England‘s top stars are facing inevitable burnout unless steps are taken to limit the number of appearances they...

We’re right to follow England says Scott Quinnell

Former Wales No.8 Scott Quinnell believes the WRU’s decision to resurrect an ‘A’ team will help close the gap on the...

My Life in Rugby: Hal Luscombe – Wales, NG Dragons, Harlequins and harlequins centre/wing

Coming from South Africa I didn’t fully appreciated just how big a rivalry Wales versus England was, or the magnitude of...

Jon Fisher on his way to Bristol

Bristol have secured the signing of versatile forward Jon Fisher from Northampton Saints. The 27 year-old, who can play across the...

Wasps snatch Matt Symons from Irish

Wasps have today confirmed that Matt Symons will join the club ahead of next season. The lock played for London Irish...

Neck injury ends Luke Fitzgerald career

Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 28-year-old Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions...

More injury woes for Henry Trinder

Henry Trinder will be ruled out of playing action for the “foreseeable future” after undergoing surgery on his right knee. The...

London Irish confirm George Robson signing

As revealed by The Rugby Paper on June 19, London Irish have signed experienced second-row George Robson. The 30-year-old former Harlequins...

Lou Reed to join Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Welsh International Lou Reed. The lock, who joins on a two-year contract, has played...

Eddie Jones must look at Saxons stars Danny Cipriani and Dave Attwood

Fresh from leading England Saxons to a 2-0 series win in South Africa, head coach Ali Hepher reckons at least half...

Dream Team: Charlie Walker – Harlequins wing

1. Luke Cowan Dickie – I know he plays hooker now but we came through the England system together and he...

Young Gun: George Nott – England flanker

George Nott might look like a lock but is desperate to prove he has the athleticism to play in the back-row...

Peter Jackson column: Jonathan Davies loses his mentor and Wales lose a star

A beacon of pure brilliance went out shortly before midnight on Thursday.    Peter Corrigan, for so long a permanent fixture among...

Jeff Probyn column: Eddie Jones is making history with every passing week

As a sportsman, you get the chance to write history every time you take part, whether in the Olympics or your...

I was a fat-arse at Bath admits Stephen Donald

Stephen Donald outdid Warren Gatland in the home hero stakes in Hamilton, leaving the field to a standing ovation after guiding...

Room 101: Jack Preece – Moseley flanker and hooker

1. Needless chat I find it very frustrating whenever someone starts up another conversation following a meeting/team huddle. I just want...

London Irish confirm Tom Coventry departure

London Irish have confirmed today that head coach Tom Coventry has resigned from his position to return home to New Zealand....

Shane Williams column: All Blacks bolstered by bench strength again

It was a case of deja vu for Wales in Wellington after another positive start against the All Blacks. Again we...

Peter Jackson verdict: Wales bewitched by Beauden Barrett

There is such a terrible beauty about Beauden Barrett that as soon as he appeared Wales had good reason to fear...

Harrison replaces Haskell in England XV

Teimana Harrison will start in England’s back row for the third Test against Australia in Sydney. The Northampton flanker is the...

Wallabies change three for final England Test

Michael Cheka has made three changes to his Australia team ahead of the third and final Test against England on Saturday...

Evans and Francis come in Wales front row for third NZ Test

Rob Evans and Tomas Francis will start the last test against New Zealand on Saturday as Wales have made two front-row...

Top agent calls for RFU to address Tier Two welfare

The supply line of Championship players to the Premiership will dry up unless England’s second tier undergoes a major overhaul.

20 Questions: Simon Amor – Team GB 7s coach

Happy with how Moscow went last week? It was a fantastic opportunity for us to take 24 players spread in two...

Andrea Masi forced to retire from rugby

Andrea Masi will not play professional rugby again after failing to recover from a Achilles’ tendon injury. The full-back hasn’t feature...

Skivington calls time on playing career

George Skivington has been forced to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect due to a shoulder injury. The London Irish...

Brendan Gallagher verdict: Eddie’s made England box-office again

There was a moment early in the game yesterday – the 12th minute to be precise – when you knew for...

Jeremy Guscott verdict: Now find sharper attacking edge to challenge for that 2019 RWC

Epic is not too big a word for this achievement of becoming the first England side to win a three-Test series...

Nick Cain column: Eddie Jones turns the tables on his Aussie tricksters

England have won the Test series…and head coach Eddie Jones has won the mind games just as conclusively.  Yesterday’s succes in...

Shane Monahan gets cagey in search for new career

Former Gloucester and Rotherham winger Shane Monahan is to swap the rugby field for the octagon after embarking on a career...

England exact revenge on Wallabies

The British public can try all sorts of things to enhance their luck; a horseshoe, ‘lucky’ underwear, and clover leaves to...

Rampant England U20s reach World Cup final

England are through to the World Rugby U20 Championship final after a 39-17 victory over South Africa at the Manchester City...

Prop legend Nick Wood to leave Gloucester

Nick Wood will not play for Gloucester next season after his contract with the Cherry and White was not renewed. The...

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Coventry quits to leave London Irish in turmoil

By Neale Harvey London Irish‘s plans have been plunged into turmoil following director of rugby Tom Coventry‘s decision to quit ahead...

Dream Team: Joe Atkinson – London Scottish and ex-Cornish Pirates

1. Alan Paver – I’ve known Paves as a player and coach and he’s got a lot of time for the...

Young Gun: Will Evans – England U20s openside

Will Evans thought his season was a write off when he failed to make the U20s Six Nations squad but a...

Peter Jackson column: Rugby has become too destructive for own good

The human wreckage of one club’s season can be gauged from some brutal facts – 30 significant injuries requiring more than...