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...

Room 101: Nigel Dacres – Plymouth Albion back row

1. Pretentious pub food presentation I don’t know whether it’s pub kitchens being lazy and wanting to cut down on the...

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,...

20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker

Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a...

Shane Williams’ column: Injuries like these can hit spirit of entire squad

It’s fair to say that was Warren Gatland‘s worst nightmare. What we hoped would be a huge send-off for the lads...

Martin Johnson tells England: be clinical, seize the day

England will have to score at least three tries a game if they want to avoid an early exit from the...

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict: Muscleman Jonny May sums up England’s transformation

What a difference a fortnight makes. England were ten times better than the side that meekly went down to France and...

Brendan Gallagher’s verdict: Yes Rob, the future is bright, but it’s all about the here and now…

That was an angry England team out there yesterday, especially in the first half, and I’m not surprised after their no-show...

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...

My life in Rugby: Bleddyn Bowen – former Wales captain and Swansea centre

Captaining Wales to the 1988 Triple Crown was a huge honour. Not only was it Wales’ first for nearly a decade...

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...

Dream Team: Adam Powell – Newcastle and former Saracens centre

1. Deon Carstens – I played with the former South Africa Test prop at Saracens and aside from being a very...

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...

Young Gun: Will Safe – Gloucester No.8

The Premiership Sevens has been showcasing the best talents English rugby has to offer for many years now and Will Safe...

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...

Nick Cain: Trim bench to five to keep players healthy

The timing of Warren Gatland‘s comment that “one or two more serious knocks” could end George North‘s career, made on the...

Peter Jackson: Mauro Bergamasco debut ruined by England’s lucky break

Mauro Bergamasco and the World Cup go back a long way, to a chilly Sunday in Yorkshire during the last century...

Brendan Gallagher pays tribute to Bakkies Botha

It’s all a bit rock’n’roll for Bakkies Botha at present. Farewell gigs in Cape Town, Tokyo and, most recently, at the...

Wallabies can exploit Red Rose uncertainty says Matt Burke

Wallabies legend believes Australia can make it a hat-trick of World Cup wins on UK soil.

Room 101: Tommy Taylor – Sale hooker

1. The Kardashians The Kardashian family seem to have been on every news item for the past year but for no...

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...

Nick Cain on why Brad Barritt is England’s go-to centre

Brad Barritt has a reputation for being England‘s midfield rock. We are talking about a centre who is not just teak-tough...

Workaholic Henry Slade was never going to be fazed

Exeter academy manager Robin Cowling has backed rookie Henry Slade to take his World Cup call-up in his stride. Slade’s superb...

20 Questions: Thomas Waldrom – Exeter No.8

How’s pre-season going? We’ve had a tough few weeks as it always is at Exeter but we had a week off...

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...

Jeff Probyn’s column: We’re running out of time to get the scrum working

As Stuart Lancaster tears up the selectors’ hand book and does what was expected, the whole of England’s rugby community will...

Nick Cain’s verdict on England’s World Cup squad

Apart from Stuart Lancaster saying that he had to make choices that brought tears to his eyes, it was business as...

Premiership plans to expand top flight could be ‘dead’ forever

Proposals for a 14-team Premiership and a moratorium on promotion and relegation from season 2016-17 are dead. The Rugby Paper can...

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...

My Life in Rugby: Robin Cowling – former England prop

With my family background I suppose I was destined to play rugby. My dad came from County Durham and played Rugby...

Chris Wyles to captain USA at World Cup

Chris Wyles will captain the USA at the World Cup it was confirmed today. The Saracens back is part the 31-man...

Scotland name World Cup squad

Head Coach Vern Cotter today named scrum-half Greig Laidlaw as captain of the 31-man Scotland squad for the World Cup. The...

Shane Williams’ verdict: At last we’ve seen the real Wales again, bring it on!

Now that was more like it! What a difference experience can make to a side. Two weeks ago Wales were all...

Nick Cain: Man-of-the-match Justin Tipuric holds the key to unlocking the breakdowns

They are coming round the corner hard, fast, and in numbers, as Warren Gatland‘s sides tend to do – and England...

Nemani Nadolo plans Pool of Death opener shock for England

Fijian juggernaut Nemani Nadolo has England in his sights and intends to blow the World Cup wide open with victory on...

Andrew Trimble misses out on Ireland World Cup squad

Andrew Trimble has been left out of Ireland‘s World Cup squad with Joe Schmidt opting to take just two scrum-halves. The...

Day and Francis named in Wales’ World Cup squad

Dom Day and Tomas Francis have been named by Warren Gatland in Wales World Cup squad. The Bath lock and Exeter...