New Zealand v South Africa preview

New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV ahead of they top-of-the-table clash against South Africa in the fourth...

Australia v Argentina preview

Tatafu Polota-Nau will make his 50th Test appearance as Australia take on Argenitna on Saturday in the fourth round of the...

Three months out for Ugo Monye

Ugo Monye is set for three months on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury in the opening round of the...

Luke Arscott: I’ll help Anthony Watson but No.15 jersey is up for grabs

Full-back thrilled about leadership role at new club to get the most out of its talented but youthful backline.

20 Questions: Matt Jess – Exeter winger

Enjoyed your pre-season? Massively. Think it’s about my 12th as a pro so I’ve got a few in the bank. Luckily,...

Brendan Gallagher: These All Blacks are just fitter, not better

With the undoubted exception of England, circa 2001-2003, I’ve always thought New Zealand, year-in year-out, look at least ten per cent...

Jeff Probyn: Delayed start to season will benefit clubs in long run

Here we go again, as soon as there is the slightest potential to extract some money from the RFU, the Premiership...

Canada to take on Championship XV at Sixways

Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium has been selected to host the match between the Championship XV and Canada on November 2. Nottingham...

Let’s put on the greatest rugby show in England! – Andy Robinson

Guiding Bristol back to the Premiership would match any of his previous achievements.

My Life in Rugby: Tom Rees – former England and Wasps flanker

During my career I had the pleasure of working with some great guys, including Warren Gatland, Brian Ashton and Sir Ian...

Ed Slater undergoes knee surgery

Ed Slater is set for several months on the sidelines after undergoing a knee surgery. The Leicester captain sustained the injury...

All Blacks confirm Test in Samoa

As reported in The Rugby Paper on July 6, New Zealand have confirmed they will play their first ever Test in...

Tom Homer out for eight weeks

Tom Homer has been ruled out for a minimum of eight weeks after it was confirmed last night he suffered a...

Dream Team: Christian Day – Northampton and former Sale & Stade Francais lock

1. Soane Tonga’huia – When at his fittest I don’t think any prop in the world could beat this guy in...

Why big bad Brad Thorn will be roaring at 40 for Leicester Tigers

All Black legend has the same hunger for the game.

Aviva Premiership highlights

Northampton 53 Gloucester 6 Leicester 36 Newcastle 17 Saracens 34 Wasps 28 London Irish 15 Harlequins 20 Sale 20 Bath 29...

Exeter demolish London Welsh to go top

Exeter sit at the top of the Premiership table after their 52-0 demolition of London Welsh yesterday. The Chiefs ran in...

Bristol beat Worcester in Championship opener

Bristol started their promotion bid with a last-gasp 23-19 win over direct rivals Worcester at Ashton Gate in the opening round...

Rejuvenated Sailosi Tagicakibau is hungry for new start

Revitalised wing has not joined Wasps to make up the numbers.

Chris Cusiter relishing Bryan Redpath link-up

Scotland scrum-half relishing opportunity to work with boyhood hero.

Eight-try Northampton thump sorry Gloucester

George North scored a hat-trick as Northampton began the defence of their Premiership crown in sensational fashion with a 53-6 demolition...

Young Gun: Liam O’Neill – Nottingham winger

Liam O’Neill was keen to impress Martin Haag when he made his Nottingham debut last weekend and two tries at Welford...

Moment in Time – the Cross Code Challenges of 1996

One hundred years of animosity and bad blood were about to be forgotten and an attempt made to answer the age...

Owen Williams making progress on his way to recovery

The Cardiff Blues have today released the following statement regarding the progress centre Owen Williams is making is his recovery from...

Aviva Premiership round One teams

Leicester v Newcastle Leicester: Niall Morris; Blaine Scully, Manusamoa Tuilagi, Seremaia Bai, Vereniki Goneva; Freddie Burns, Ben Youngs (Capt.); Logovi’i Mulipola,...

Greene King IPA Championship round One teams

Bristol v Worcester Bristol: Jack Wallace; Andy Short, Jack Tovey, Ben Mosses, David Lemi; Matthew Morgan, Dwayne Peel (Capt.); Jack O’Connell,...

Ufit PRO50 go the extra mile to stand out from the crowd!

In an era full of nutritious drinks, it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd but Ufit PRO 50...

Guinness Pro12 round One teams

Connacht v NG Dragons                Connacht: Shane Layden; Niyi Adeolokun, Darragh Leader, David McSharry, Danie...

Bristol’s base is strong, we must be too – Mark Sorenson

Mental baggage after three failed promotion bids still there but club captain confident they can make it fourth time lucky.

Room 101: Steve Hanley – former Sale and England winger

1. Cheese Cheese is the devil’s food, I can’t stand the sight of the stuff let alone the taste or the...

Jonny Sexton confirm return to Ireland

As reported earlier this week, Jonny Sexton will leave Racing Metro at the end of the season and return to Ireland....

Your FREE Season Preview Guide to the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro12 & the Greene King IPA Championship

The Rugby Paper, the UK’s leading Rugby publication have produced a FREE guide for the start of the upcoming season. To...

Brendan Gallagher: Lions must show their teeth in South Seas

Having been among those agitating for New Zealand finally to  pay a debt of honour to the Samoan people and play...

Peter Jackson: Old-time All Blacks stand test of history

They could be found in Auckland on Thursday night sinking some grog and spinning old yarns worthy of the occasion –...

New Zealand v Argentina preview

As expected, Beauden Barrett will start at fly-half for New Zealand on Saturday as they take on Argentina in the third...

RFU to expand women’s game

The women’s game is set for an unprecedented boost after the RFU announced plans to introduce rugby to 100,000 women and...

Watch out I’m raring to go says Alex Corbisiero

Northampton prop is fit, hungry and ready to stake a claim for an England place this autumn.

20 Question: Neil Mason – Moseley flanker

Been at Moseley a while? Yep, this is my tenth season. It’s gone quickly but been really enjoyable. We’ve been battling...

VIDEO: London Irish players use power to pay for food

As this Saturday’s London Double Header approaches, London Irish players Leo Halavatau, Matt Parr, Luke Narraway, Geoff Cross and Conor Gilsenan...

Brendan Gallagher – So, is Maggie Alphonsi the retiring type?

All good things come to an end but you can sense Maggie Alphonsi’s reluctance to leave the international scene. England‘s openside...

Jeff Probyn: Well done girls, but let’s keep it in perspective

I read somewhere this week that the Women’s World Cup was a tipping point for the sport. As much as I...

Australia v South Africa preview

Nick Phipps and Bernard Foley will lead Australia‘s attack on Saturday as they take on South Africa for the third round...

I’m no mercenary insists Piri Weepu

World Cup winner not here to top up his pension fund.

My Life in Rugby: Alan Buzza – Loughborough Students strategy manager

I always thought I’d play for England. Growing up in Cornwall you were surrounded by rugby and I seemed quite good...

End of the road for Simpson-Daniel

Gloucester today confirmed that James Simpson-Daniel has had to retire with immediate effect due to injury. The 32-year-old winger had been...

Dream Team: Tyson Keats – former London Welsh, Crusaders and Hurricanes scrum-half

1. Tom Bristow – Young buck with outstanding technique and will go far. But he’s the only man I know who...

Bath announce new Managing Director

Bath today announced that Tarquin McDonald, the Club’s Finance and Strategy Director, will take the role of Managing Director with immediate...

VIDEO: Q&A with Twelvetrees, Haskell and Hartley

Gloucester captain Billy Twelvetrees on being named captain, the new Gloucester signings, his hopes for this season and England duty. London...

Dangerous Danny Cipriani should be a definite says Olly Barkley

Barkley reckons one-time party boy is back to his best and should be given a chance this autumn.

Jonny Sexton out for six weeks

Ireland will be sweating on Jonny Sexton’s fitness ahead of the autumn Tests after the fly-half broke his jaw last weekend....