Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall to be 200 not out

Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall are set to reach another milestone in their illustrious career when they run out on this weekend...

Aviva Premiership round 15 teams

Bath v London Wasps Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Horacio Agulla; Tom Heathcote, Micky Young; Nathan Catt, Ross...

RaboDirect Pro12 round 15 teams

NG Dragons v Glasgow NG Dragons: Rhys Jones; Matthew Pewtner, Pat Leach, Ashley Smith, Will Harries; Jason Tovey, Richie Rees; Owen Evans,...

Nick Cain: ‘Aggro’ Joe Marler is just a big chicken!

Joe Marler has a reputation for not walking away if the opposition are looking for a bit of aggro. Scotland were...

Greene King IPA Championship teams

Moseley v Cornish Pirates Moseley: Anthony Carter; Simon Hunt, Scott Armstrong, Greg King, Matt Williams; Will Hooley, Sam Brown; Craig Voisey, Rhys...

Jeff Probyn: Scotland’s slump is so bad for Northern Hemisphere

I know it may sound strange but I am really saddened by the Calcutta Cup game last Saturday, not the result...

Stephen Jones helps Joe Simpson put family heartbreak behind him

Joe Simpson is ready to put personal tragedy behind him and fight for a place on England’s summer tour to New...

Room 101: Chris Wyles – Saracens and USA back

1. Trilby Hats Now I’m no Fashionista but there is something about the trilby hat that irks me. This could be...

Unchanged Ireland to take on England

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against England at Twickenham. Paul O’Connell will lead the...

Brendan Gallagher: The Ultimate Warrior Chris Pennell stands tall in the battle for survival

There was a fascinating and rather poignant moment down at Sixways the other night as Worcester trooped off after losing to...

Peter Jackson: James Hook plays the Invisible Man come hail or shine

The Invisible Man of the Six Nations could be seen down by the Mediterranean the other day, literally warming up for...

WIN tickets for England v Ireland!

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with RBS to offer two lucky winners a pair of tickets to England‘s RBS 6...

20 Questions: Topsy Ojo – London Irish winger

Describe your season to date? Frustrating! We had a bit of momentum but fell away before Christmas, which was disappointing. So...

Dan Cole out for the rest of the season

Dan Cole will be out for the rest of the season with a neck injury. The England and Leicester tighthead has...

Nick Cain: We must find out soon if George Ford is the real deal

Stuart Lancaster is a careful planner, so when I asked him this week about his bench policy in the opening two...

Brendan Gallagher: A belting then BOD became the scourge of England

Brian O’Driscoll has been waging war on England since his Six Nations debut in 2000 and although there have been highs...

Jeremy Guscott: England must beware the day of the jackal

You cannot help but be impressed by the Irish team since Joe Schmidt took over. The game against New Zealand might...

Quartet commit to Harlequins

Harlequins announce today announced that four of their brightest young English talents have committed their future to the club until at...

France make one change to face Wales

France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made one change to his starting XV for their trip to Cardiff on Friday with...

Who ate all the pies? Not new-look James Johnston!

James Johnston admits that adapting to life at Saracens has been anything but smooth.

George Ford to make England debut

George Ford is set to make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS...

My Life in Rugby: Jon Sleightholme – former Bath, Northampton & England wing

Scoring my first England try at Twickenham as we sealed the 1996 Five Nations title is probably my highlight. Not bad...

Carlin Isles SIGNS for Glasgow

American Sevens star Carlin Isles has signed for the Glasgow Warriors. In an attempt to represent the USA Eagles at the...

Rhys Priestland stays in Wales

Wales and the Scarlets have been handed a huge boost with the news that Rhys Priestland has extended his contract with...

Sale and Salford set for “AJ Bell Clash of the Codes”

The Sale Sharks will take on the Salford Red Devils in a ‘Clash of the Codes’ at the AJ Bell Stadium...

Tom Mitchell: Semi-final defeat to New Zealand hurts but we can’t wait for Tokyo

As we return to England with another fourth-place finish there is a now familiar feeling of so close yet so far....

Sam Smith joins Worcester

Harlequins winger Sam Smith will join Worcester Warriors at the end of the season. Smith, 23, has come through the Harlequins...

Chris Cusiter joins Sale

Scotland and British & Irish Lions Scrum Half Chris Cusiter will be playing for the Sale Sharks next season signing a...

New Euro Cup will be based in Switzerland

The peace plan aimed at ending Europe’s rugby war will revolve around a new organisation at a new base in a...

Dream Team: Lloyd Burns – former Wales & Dragons hooker

1. Paul James – His tackle rate is immense for a front row forward. We played together for Wales and he...

Sam Burgess signs for Bath

Sam Burgess and Bath have ended weeks of speculations by confirming the Rugby League star will switch code and join the...

Dan Cole to miss rest of Six Nations

England have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the vital clash against Ireland with the news that Dan Cole suffering a...

Young Gun: Ben Morris – Newcastle flanker

When Ben Morris first tried his hand at rugby he was thrown in at the deep end – and the Newcastle...

Hugo Southwell forced to retire through injury

London Wasps full-back Hugo Southwell has been forced to retire due to injury. Southwell , who has made 40 appearances in...

Nick Cain: Stubborn Stuart Lancaster must admit mistakes

Stuart Lancaster is doing a Sinatra. By sticking with the same 23 man line-up against the Scots that lost to France...

Brendan Gallagher: Ruan Pienaar keeps faith with Ulster

There might have been a more influential and committed ‘overseas’ signing than Ruan Pienaar in the last 18 seasons since rugby...

Aviva Premiership round 14 teams

Exeter v Bath Exeter: Luke Arscott; Matt Jess, Ian Whitten, Phil Dollman, Tom James; Gareth Steenson, Dave Lewis; Ben Moon, Jack Yeandle,...

Greene King IPA Championship round 16 teams

Cornish Pirates v London Welsh Cornish Pirates: Craig Holland; Matt Evans, Tom Hendrickson, Junior Fatialofa, Kyle Moyle; Angus Sinclair, Mike Pope; Shane...

Stuart Lancaster’s youth policy is a gamble says Mark Cueto

Mark Cueto fears England have turned to youth on a wing and prayer – claiming it would be wrong to leave...

Room 101: Luke Fielden – England sevens

1. Coin-operated supermarket trollies I never carry cash really so it’s very frustrating for me when I go to the supermarket...

RaboDirect Pro12 round 14 teams

Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Richard Smith, Isaia Tuifua, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson; Simon Humberstone, Lloyd Williams; Gethin Jenkins...

Nick Cain: ‘Slammin Sam’ Burgess could be hit for England

Sam Burgess might just be the answer to England‘s 2015 prayers. The idea of an outstanding 18 stone, 6ft 5ins athlete...

Peter Jackson: Ordeal of Iestyn Harris is a warning to Sam Burgess

The Welsh Rugby Union’s first central contract, as awarded to Iestyn Harris, amounted to £1.6m with half of it paid to...

London Irish sign Tom Guest

Tom Guest will join London Irish from next season after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Exiles....

One of world’s best No.8s? I’m not even top in Wales, says humble Taulupe Faletau

Trying to make Taulupe Faletau sing his own praises, and watching him refuse to brand himself as one of the best...

20 Questions: Blaine Scully – Leicester and USA wing

How have you found your first season in England? There was initial adjustment in terms of the intensity and duration of...

Scott Williams to miss rest of Six Nations

Wales’ Six Nations hopes have suffered a big blow with Scott Williams likely to be out for the rest of the...

Matthew Rees returns to training

Cardiff Blues have today announced that club captain Matthew Rees has been given the all clear to return to full-time training....

Worcester part company with Chief Executive

Worcester Warriors have today announced that they are parting company with Chief Executive Charles Cameron. A formal search for a replacement...

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict on England: Chris Robshaw has come of age as openside

Chris Robshaw has led England from the front with bravery and tenacity since his tenure as skipper began two years ago....