Peter Jackson: Man-for-man Wales hold the edge over England

There was a time when Wales lorded it over England at Twickenham, an affluent corner of London town which they never...

Wales recall Lions duo for England clash

British and Irish Lions duo Jonathan Davies and Alun Wyn Jones will make their Wales return on Sunday to face England...

Master spy James O’Connor is impressed by England

James O’Connor believes England are “building towards something special” and admits Australia will have their work cut out to beat them...

Falcon Kieran Brookes hit with six-week ban

Newcastle Falcons tighthead prop Kieran Brookes has been handed a six week ban for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to...

My Life in Rugby: Carlo del Fava – Former Italy, Parma & Newcastle lock

During my international career with Italy I played in two World Cups and numerous Six Nations but nothing compares to the...

Kelly Brown recalled by Scotland to face France

Scotland have recalled Kelly Brown to face France at Murrayfield on Sunday in the fourth round of the Six Nations. The...

Defeat at Twickenham carries £2m price tag

England and Wales will be playing for high stakes in next Sunday’s Six Nations eliminator at Twickenham.

Gloucester confirm Greig Laidlaw’s arrival

Gloucester today confirmed that Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland half back Greig Laidlaw will move to Kingsholm ahead of the 2014-15 season....

Intense Rugby, Supposedly Relaxing Poker

Rugby players are as you know, highly competitive, highly aggressive and always looking to outfox their opponents. So what exactly could...

Dream Team: Josh Drauniniu – Worcester and former Harlequins and Exeter wing

1. Matt Mullan – The most professional guy I’ve ever played with. Always first at training and last to leave –...

Tuilagi and Yarde in contention to face Wales

Manu Tuilagi and Marlan Yarde could make their England return against Wales on Sunday after being named in Stuart Lancaster‘s 34-man...

England Sevens to take on Wales at Twickenham

England will take on Wales in a one-off Sevens international staged immediately after Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations contest between the countries...

Dimitri Szarzewski ruled out of Scotland clash

France has been dealt another injury blow losing hooker Dimitri Szarzewski. The Racing Metro captain picked up an ankle injury on...

Leicester break into Top4 with Newcastle win

Two tries from Niki Goneva helped Leicester come from behind to beat Newcastle 41-18 at Kingston Park. The Falcons lead 10-3...

Tommy Bowe not included in Ireland squad for Italy clash

Tommy Bowe will not be considered for selection by Ireland to face Italy this weekend despite making a two-try return for...

Young Gun: James Gibbons – Gloucester prop

A teenage U-turn resulted in Gloucester prop James Gibbons abandoning a fledgling football career, but it was mum’s encouragement that eased...

Premiership, Pro 12 & Championship teams

With the Six Nations taking another week off, internationals will be on show in both the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12...

Glasgow confirm Carlin Isles signing

As revealed exclusively on February 18, Glasgow Warriors have pulled off a major coup by landing USA international sevens star Carlin...

Sailosi Tagicakibau joins the Stormers on loan

London Irish wing Sailosi Tagicakibau has joined the Stormers on loan for the current Super Rugby season. The 31-year-old Samoan has been...

Worcester sign young trio

Worcester Warriors have today announced the signing of Ulster‘s Niall Annett and Rotherham Titans duo Dan Sanderson and Ben Sowrey ahead...

Aviva Premiership round 16 teams

Bath v Saracens Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Ross...

Nick Cain investigates the great mystery: where have all the tight-heads gone?

Where have all the tight-heads gone? That was the question giving England fans pause for thought this week as they contemplated...

Jeff Probyn: Barrie-Jon Mather’s baptism must be a warning for Sam Burgess

The fanfare that has followed the news that Sam Burgess is to play for Bath next year is once again fostering...

Courtney Lawes left it too long to hit heights, says Simon Shaw

Courtney Lawes’ burgeoning reputation as a world-class lock has been a while in coming – indeed England legend Simon Shaw thinks...

Ross Rennie happy to put Bristol first for now

Ross Rennie insists a Scotland recall is the furthest thing from his mind as he continues to rebuild his career at...

Room 101: Louis McGowan – Sedgley Park back-row

1. Front five forwards wearing flashy boots I’ve been in the game a fair few years now and I’m a bit...

Nick Cain: Yapping at the man in the middle has to stop

Having been immune from the scourge of football-style dissent and badgering, or intimidation, of match officials for the best part of...

Peter Jackson: How WRU made the Euro deal possible

As the English clubs and Welsh regions edge towards victory in the war over Europe, their commanders must be tempted to...

Greene King IPA Championship round 17

Cornish Pirates v Jersey Cornish Pirates: Max Bodilly; Kieran Goss, Tom Riley, Junior Fatialofa, Kyle Moyle; Kieran Hallett, Tom Kessell; Shane Cahill,...

RaboDirect Pro 12 round 16 teams

Connacht v Treviso Connacht: Robbie Henshaw; Tiernan O’Halloran, Eoin Griffin, Dave McSharry, Fionn Carr; Dan Parks, Kieran Marmion; Denis Buckley, Jason...

Let’s copy the NFL to help black coaches up the ladder

Collin Osborne, as skills chief at Harlequins the only black coach operating at the top end of English rugby, believes more...

Axe cap or risk losing out on TV bonanza, says Nigel Wray

Saracens chairman Nigel Wray believes greater success in Europe is critical if Premiership clubs are to maximise future TV revenue.

20 Questions: Neil Best – London Scottish flanker

Enjoyable stint at Scottish? It’s been good. I never envisaged playing here but I’m 35 in April and I’m pleased to...

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict on England: England are growing into World Cup contenders

England took another major step towards being genuine World Cup contenders with this dogged, back to the walls display against Joe...

Brendan Gallagher’s verdict on England: Stuart Lancaster’s tough love is paying off

A little bit of faith, albeit combined with tough love, can go a long way in sport as Stuart Lancaster is...

Nick Cain’s verdict on Wales: French can’t breach Shaun Edwards’ stone wall

Any sense that Wales were going to go quietly into the Six Nations night, relinquishing their champion status without a fight,...

Luke Narraway signs for London Irish

As revealed in The Rugby Paper three weeks ago, London Irish signed former England International Luke Narraway on a two year...

Sam Burgess will shake up centre play, says Henry Paul

Henry Paul believes the signing of Rugby League star Sam Burgess will take centre play in England onto a new level...

My Life in Rugby: Simon Shaw – former lions, England & Wasps lock

In 1994 I went on the England tour to South Africa – the first post-Apartheid tour. That is a big highlight...

Stop us if you can, George North tells England

Wales descend on Twickenham next week with a challenging message to England: “Stop us, if you can.”

Billy Vunipola out of the Six Nations

England‘s Six Nations hopes have been felt a huge blow with the news that Billy Vunipola is out for the rest of...

Dream Team: Tim Molenaar – Harlequins and former Gloucester and Nottingham centre

1. Greg Somerville – One of the greatest props and someone who can play as a tighthead or a loosehead. An...

Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony in fitness race

Peter O’Mahony faces a battle to be fit in time to take on Italy in Dublin on March 8. The Ireland flanker suffered...

Six players extend contracts at Harlequins

Six Harlequins players have committed their future to the London club. Hookers Rob Buchanan, Joe Gray and Dave Ward, centre Tom...

Sunday’s Premiership round up

The battle between Northampton and Saracens continued at the top of the Premiership as both secured wins against Newcastle and Exeter...

Young Gun: Terrence Hepetema – Leicester back

Born in England but raised in New Zealand, Leicester centre Terrence Hepetema admits his first season back in his ‘home’ country...

England v Ireland preview

George Ford will make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations.

Wales v France preview

Mike Phillips has been dropped by Wales ahead of Friday’s clash against France in the third round of the Six Nations. He...

Italy v Scotland preview

Sergio Parisse and Martin Castrogiovanni will make history on Saturday becoming the most capped Italian players ever as they take on...

Premiership, Pro12 and Championship teams

All eyes might be turned on the Six Nations and the three crucial matches in Cardiff, Rome and London this weekend...