Dream Team: Alex Rae – Jersey captain and former Bedford & Northampton back-rower

1. Rodrigo Roncero – The former Argentina prop was quality at scrum time. I got the opportunity to face him with...

Bath move for Kahn Fotuali’i

Bath have bolstered their scrum-half options for next seasons with the captute of Kahn Fotuali’i. The Samoan star, 33, will join...

Aulika leaves London Irish to join Sale

Sale Sharks have secured the signing of Tongan prop Halani Aulika from London Irish. The tighthead spent the last four seasons...

Eight uncapped player in England training squad

England Head Coach Eddie Jones has called up eight uncapped players into his squad for a three-day training camp in Brighton...

VIDEO: Premiership Green Flag Forward of the Season Shortlist

Ian Davies blasts RFU as Tier Two attendances dwindle

Outgoing Cornish Pirates rugby director Ian Davies has accused the RFU of “paying lip service” to the Championship. Davies insists there...

Young Gun: Levi Douglas- Bath flanker

Levi Douglas was happy playing in France but an unexpected turn of events has brought him back to England. The 20-year-old...

Premiership round 22 teams

Bath v Leicester Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Ollie Devoto, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Will Homer; Nathan Catt, Rob...

Championship semi-finals teams

Bristol v Bedford Bristol: Luke Arscott; Jack Wallace, Gareth Maule, Ben Mosses, David Lemi (c); Callum Sheedy, Martin Roberts; Jack O’Connell,...

Peter Jackson column: Little big man Harry Robinson joins list of mini victims

Harry Robinson’s first tour as a newly-capped international three years ago ended with a glowing report from the Wales management.  Despite...

Shane Williams column: Great Scott Williams will keep Jamie Roberts and Jonathan Davies on toes

Warren Gatland will have been grinning from ear to ear at the sight of Scott Williams back at the Principality Stadium...

Billy Vunipola will rise to challenge of Nathan Hughes

Billy Vunipola will see off the challenge of Nathan Hughes and prove he’s the best No.8 in world rugby, according to...

Room 101: Magnus Lund- Sale back-rower

1. Parsnips I’ve never been a big fan from an early age. I don’t like the taste at all. I remember...

Jeff Probyn column: Quotas undermine teams rather than build them

Oil and water, vinegar and milk…there are certain things that just don’t mix and should always be kept separate.  Another is...

Brendan Gallagher laments the passing of rugby’s great occasion – the Middlesex Sevens

For decades the last weekend of April/first weekend of May always meant the Middlesex Sevens and although time moves on I’m...

Nick Cain column: Andrew Cosslett’s new broom sweeps out Rob Andrew

Rob Andrew’s departure from the RFU as their professional rugby director may have been presented as a long-planned exit, but his...

CONFIRMED: Mike Phillips joins Sale

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on April 17, Sale Sharks have secured the signing of Mike Phillips...

Leicester Tigers have given me back my roar – Telusa Veainu

Leicester‘s try-wizard Telusa Veainu reckons he owes the Welford Road outfit a huge debt of gratitude for handing him a post-World...

20 Questions: Jack Tovey- Bristol center

How do you approach three consecutive games against Bedford? It is a funny and unique situation to play them three games...

Bath bring in hooker Van Vuuren

South African hooker Michael van Vuuren will join Bath next season. The 24-year-old moves to the West Country following a stint...

Jeremy Guscott column: Saracens have weaponry to conquer Europe now

It doesn’t matter whether you’re going for singles, doubles or trebles in terms of trophies and titles at the end of...

Nick Cain column: Joe Lauchbury is fixing a steely gaze on his new challenges

Joe Launchbury knows what it is like to be the young, blue-eyed boy of the England pack. The Wasps lock also...

Eddie Jones tells Christian Wade to work on defence

Eddie Jones says Christian Wade must keep  improving his defence if he wants to break back into the Test side. Wade...

My Life in Rugby: Aadel Kardooni- former Wasps, Leicester and England ‘A’ scrum-half

I don’t think I had ever seen, let alone held, a rugby ball until I came over to the UK from...

Ruaridh Jackson to join Harlequins

As revealed by Neil Fissler in Sunday’s TRP, Ruaridh Jackson will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join...

Saracens sign Bedford lock Mark Flanagan

Saracens have bolstered their second row option for next season with the signing Bedford Blues lock Mark Flanagan on a two-year...

Wales look for Warren Gatland stand-in as Lions wait

Warren Gatland‘s almost certain invitation to lead the Lions has led Wales to make the first move towards appointing a caretaker...

Northampton sign Stormer Nic Groom

As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Northampton Saints have secured the signing of South African scrum-half...

Exeter Braves win the A League

Kai Horstmann’s try double capped a memorable 24 hours at Sandy Park as Exeter Braves clinched the Aviva A League with...

Dream Team: Alex Cheesman- Cornish Pirates and former Wasps flanker

1. Ricky Lutton – He is now playing at Ulster as a tighthead, but I played with him at University at...

Wasps hooker Edd Shervington retires

Wasps have confirmed that Edd Shervington will retire at the end of the season. The 31-year-old hooker has made 31 appearances...

Young Gun: James Grayson- England U18s and Saints fly-half

James Grayson is only at the start of what he hopes will be a successful career but whatever happens the past...

Premiership round 21 teams

Exeter v Wasps Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, Olly Woodburn; Gareth Steenson (c), Will Chudley; Ben Moon,...

Championship semi-finals teams

Bedford v Bristol Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael LeBourgeois (c), Tom Griffiths, Dean Adamson; Jake Sharp, Henry Taylor; Camilo Parilli-Ocampo,...

Peter Jackson column: Underdogs Connacht my team of the season

Pat Lam achieved some notable firsts as a player at the end of the 20th century and the start of the...

Shane Williams column: We’ll see who thrives in pressure cauldron

Next Saturday’s Judgement Day could be just that for the Welsh regions and some players hoping to get into Warren Gatland‘s...

Anthony Watson must switch to full-back – Sinbad

Electrifying Bath star Anthony Watson can end England‘s full-back debate by taking the shirt from Mike Brown, according to former Red...

Three new recruits for Yorkshire Carnegie

Yorkshire Carnegie have signed Joe Ford, Alex Davies and Alex Gray for next season. Fly-half Ford re-joins the club on a...

Neal Hatley named England scrum coach

England head coach Eddie Jones has added scrum coach Neal Hatley to his backroom staff. The 46-year-old will join the England...

Room 101: Craig Hampson- Wasps scrum-half

Alarms I know alarms have their uses but I can’t think of anything worse than lying in bed and a house...

Final curtain for Saracens and Namibia legend Jacques Burger

Jacques Burger has confirmed that he will retire from rugby after this weekend’s Premiership clash against Newcastle at Allianz Park. The...

Jeff Probyn column: Sorry Jerry Guscott, but I disagree with your Pro12 prognosis

I read with interest last week’s article by Jerry Guscott and his thoughts on why he thinks the Pro12 has failed...

Brendan Gallagher: How Richmond aim to be most ‘professional’ of amateurs …

It’s six weeks ago now, after a regular Tuesday night training session, that Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill and club...

High-octane Teimana Harrison backed for Test berth

Teimana Harrison deserves a shot in Red Rose colours according to North-ampton coach Alex King, who reckons the youngster’s mongrel spirit...

Marler and Farrell banned but free to play in European finals

Joe Marler and Owen Farrell have received a two-week ban today following Harlequins and Saracens European semi-finals last weekend. The pair...

Kingston confirmed as Harlequins new boss

As expected, Harlequins have confirmed John Kingston will take over from Conor O’Shea as director of rugby from next season. Kingston,...

20 Questions: Mark Wilson- Newcastle flanker

Ready for the London Irish match? We’ve had a real edge in training over the past week. It’s a huge game...

VIDEO: Kenya Sevens legend Colin’s Injera’s guide to staying fit

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Nick Cain column: Mercenaries must be mixed with local talent

Jake White’s mercenary march at Montpellier has been gathering a head of steam. South Africa‘s 2007 World Cup-winning coach may have...

Glasgow lose Nakarawa to France

Glasgow lock Leone Nakarawa will move to France at the end of the season, it was announced today. To date the...