Contract extension for two Harlequins coaches

Harlequins today announced that Mark Mapletoft and Tony Diprose have both signed contract extensions with the club. Backs coach Mapletoft has...

All Blacks called but I’m a proud Samoan – Alapati Leiua

Brotherly love caused Wasps star to knock back New Zealand in favour of a Test career with Samoa.

Rokoduguni out, Yarde in for England to face South Africa

Semesa Rokoduguni has been ruled out of England’s clash against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. Backs coach Mike Catt said...

My Life in Rugby: Mike Rafter – former Bristol and England back rower

Being one of 11 children I suppose it was inevitable that I had an ultra-competitive streak. That desire to win at...

Peter Jackson’s verdict: Time is running out for Wales to see the light

At the height of his power as the 20th century’s multiple inventor, Thomas Edison once revealed the motivational force behind his...

Wales v Fiji teams

Wales have made eight personnel changes to their side to face Fiji on Saturday with Gethin Jenkins leading the side. Jenkins...

Rob Kearney pens new deal

Rob has signed a new three-year contract with the IRFU which will see him remain at Leinster until at least June...

Alex Sanderson backs Maro Itoje to take on the world

"Future England captain” is a potential RWC2015 bolter according to Saracens forwards coach.

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR WALES VS FIJI COURTESY OF T.M.LEWIN

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with T.M.Lewin – official formal wear supplier to the Welsh Rugby Union – to give...

The London Silver Company

The London Silver Company is a new e-commerce business that was only established last year and has secured exclusive licenses with some of...

England trio set to be fit for Springboks clash

Kyle Eastmond, Samesa Rokoduguni and Dave Atwood are expected to be fit to play South Africa on Saturday despite illness and...

Dream Team: Rhys Oakley – Plymouth & former Bristol, Dragons, Leeds, Saints and Wales forward

1. Andrew Sheridan – Played with him at Bristol at the start of my career. It was his first year in...

Wales call up James Hook

Wales have called James Hook into their squad for the November Tests following an injury to Dan Biggar. The Gloucester fly-half,...

Sam Burgess ‘will bring the best out of youngsters’ – Neale Hatley

Bath forwards coach hopes star signing will raise the standards of his entire squad.

Young Gun: Drew Cheshire – Moseley wing

Drew Cheshire has been one of the most prolific try-scorers in the National Leagues for the past two seasons with 46...

Peter Jackson: How WRU left Adam Jones in limbo…. and then out in the cold

As recently as six months ago, Wales were proposing to sign their ‘Hair Bear’ on a Union contract at circa £300,000-a-year....

Jeff Probyn: Was it really about driving standards or lining pockets?

New name, new trophy, new management but same old European tournament as all but the rank outsiders in their group (such...

Danny Care determined to prove he is the man

Scrum-half is a changed man with the alcohol-fuelled misdemeanours helped mould him into a more mature individual and player.

Room 101: Clive Griffiths – Doncaster Director of Rugby

1.Traffic I’ve remained in St Helens ever since I ‘went North’ in the late 70’s. Given the fact I’ve coached at...

Payne and Henshaw named in Ireland midfield for South Africa test

Jared Payne will partner Robbie Henshaw in Ireland‘s midfield in Saturday’s Test against South Africa in Dublin. The Ulster Kiwi-born centre...

Brendan Gallagher: ‘Bish’ is an angel with a dirty face

Thirty years ago this month David Bishop fished a small bottle of water from his bag and found a quiet corner...

LV=Cup round 2 teams

Scarlets v Northampton Scarlets: Steff Evans; Jordan Williams, Steffan Hughes, Gareth Owen, Frazier Climo; Steven Shingler, Kieran Hardy; Phil John, Kirby...

Brendan Gallagher: Why Brian O’Driscoll won’t be taking anyone to book unlike Kevin Pietersen

Rugby‘s oldest maxim is probably “what goes on tour stays on tour” and, as an ‘old school’ player par excellence, Brian...

Semesa Rokoduguni to wing it against New Zealand

Stuart Lancaster has handed Semesa Rokoduguni his Test debut as England take on New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday. The Bath...

Two shades of Gray for Scotland against Argentina

Richie and Jonny Gray will start for Scotland together for the first time against Argentina at Murrayfield on Saturday. Mark Bennett,...

Cruden to lead All Blacks’ attack against England

New Zealand All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made ten changes to the side that beat the United States for Saturday’s...

20 Questions: Lachlan McCaffrey – London Welsh back row

How’s London life so far? Great. Richmond‘s a good spot and on days off I’ve been doing the tourist stuff around...

Wales put five more on national contracts

Two Scarlets, two Ospreys and one Dragon on Gatland's wishlist.

My Life in Rugby: Jon Renwick – Former Hawick, Harlequins, Scotland and Lions centre

I was fortunate to play in the Seventies when rugby was really taking off. There were empty spaces on the terraces...

Dan Cole to make return on Sunday

Dan Cole will make his return his long-awaited return to competition on Sunday as Leicester take on Sale in the LV=Cup....

Jeremy Guscott: Stats don’t lie and Semesa Rokoduguni is top in attack and defence

Want to know how and why Semesa Rokoduguni has forced his way into the contest for one of the England wing...

Chris Robshaw is the real deal says Nick Easter, lay off him!

Quins veteran has urged critics of England captain to resist comparing him to Martin Johnson and judge him on his own...

Nick Cain examines the England EPS and asks head coach Stuart Lancaster about his key decisions

Semesa Rokoduguni’s selection in the 33-man England squad announced this week for the autumn internationals could be Stuart Lancaster‘s chance to...

Rampant Barbarians beat Leicester

The Barbarians ran in eight tries to beat Leicester 59-26 at Welford Road last night. Stormers centre Juan de Jongh scored...

Ross Moriarty commits future to Gloucester

Ross Moriarty has become the latest Gloucester player to sign a new contract to remain at Kingsholm. The 20 year old...

Dream Team: Topsy Ojo – London Irish wing

1.Clarke Dermody – He was a brilliant all-rounder whether it was scrummaging or with ball in hand. He was a great...

Rokoduguni in line for England Test debut

Semesa Rokoduguni will make his Test debut on Saturday after being named in England‘s 23-man squad to take on New Zealand...

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR WALES V AUSTRALIA COURTESY OF T.M.LEWIN

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with T.M.Lewin – official formal wear supplier to the Welsh Rugby Union – to give...

George North to take centre stage against Wallabies

George North will start at outside centre for Wales against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The Northampton wing moves...

Brendan Gallagher: Those magnificent seven victories

England have beaten New Zealand seven times in 39 meetings, which sounds like a modest enough record until you appreciate that...

Look after players or they could strike – Christian Day

Players’ union boss warns industrial action is possible if concerns are not adequately addressed.

Saracens sign Sharman

Saracens have signed hooker Brett Sharman until the end of the season. The 27-year-old who has previously played for Northampton Saints...

Launchbury out of autumn Tests

Joe Launchbury has been ruled out of England‘s autumn Tests due to injury. The Wasps lock, who suffers from a nerve...

Exiles appoint defence coach

London Welsh confirmed today that Rowland Phillips has joined the club as defence coach. Formally defence coach for Wales, Phillips was...

‘Fantastic’ Stephen Myler has earned his England chance, says Luther Burrell

Centre reckons fly-half's selection is not a conservative move by Stuart Lancaster.

Young Gun: Max Northcote-Green – Bath back row

Max Northcote-Green faced a difficult choice in the summer of 2012 – push on with his rugby career or take a...

Peter Jackson: Dan Lydiate saga shows Warren Gatland has more to worry about than his squad’s fitness

The smoke signals coming out of Paris have different meaning for different people but one underlying fact cannot be disputed. Racing...

Brendan Gallagher: Why Eagles dare on this Field of dreams

The next time the New Zealand All Blacks lace their boots in earnest in a Test match will be a week...

Why Billy Twelvetrees is poised to silence his critics

Critics should prepare to be silenced according to Gloucester backs coach Nick Walshe.

Room 101: Marshall Gadd – Rotherham captain

1.Cold callers Cold callers always seem to ring at the wrong time, normally when you’re just about to sit down and...