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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoDon’t sacrifice Lions for a duff Cup competition
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK “The Lions would be turned from a living, roaring success into a moth-eaten...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoLaumape leads way for Kiwi deputies
■ By BRENDANGALLAGHER Hat-trick hero: Ngani Laumape scores one of his three tries for New Zealand PICTURE: Getty Images NEW Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoPenney in pole to take Scarlets job after Pivac
ROB Penney has emerged as the strong favourite to succeed Wayne Pivac as Scarlets head coach. The 54-year-old New Zealander spent...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoLarmour hat-trick blows the Italians away in Windy City
■ By DAVID JOHN LEINSTER star Jordan Larmour blew red hot in the Windy City as the Irish went on an...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoWales will be ready for the Aussies now
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Masterclass: Justin Tipuric ‘shone like a beacon’ PICTURE: Getty Images Let’s hear it for the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoGat aims for 14th time lucky vs Australia
WARREN Gatland insisted Wales can take on Australia in confident mood after watching his team win their opening match of an...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoNow for NZ roars Eddie as Farrell escapes
■ By GARY FITZGERALD Crunch: Owen Farrell hits Andre Esterhuizen with his shoulder but escaped unpunished OWEN FARRELL survived a last-moment...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJohnny Sexton the lone ranger in World Rugby Player of the Year shortlist dominated by All Blacks and Boks
Sale Sharks scrum-half Faf de Klerk one of five stars shortlisted
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 years agoGallagher column: Where have Eddie’s bullying forwards got to?
Time is running out for Eddie to sort out his pack
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Dream Team
/ 7 years agoDream Team: Bath second row Dave Attwood
Attwood picks a XV from his time at the Rec, Bristol, Gloucester and Toulon
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoVoting is open as Rhino Prop Star finalists are announced
Over 200 nominations have been narrowed down to three...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoEddie Jones turns to Mark Wilson as England’s solution at number 8
The England team named to take on the Springboks
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDanny Cipriani opens up on the frustration of being overlooked by England
'I know my skillset'
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWales record cap-holder Gethin Jenkins to retire from rugby
The prop has been suffering from a chronic knee injury
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFranco Mostert in line for first Gloucester start after ‘touchy’ negotiations
The Lions had disputed the lock's move to Kingsholm
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoRassie Erasmus to test homegrown talent with England match falling outside international window
Only South Africa and Japan based players are available to South Africa
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoVesty hails his half-back pairing
BRISTOL had no answer to Saints’ twin terrors Alex Mitchell and James Grayson at 9 and 10. “Mitch and Grayse managed...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoAcademy boys push case for first team honours
By NEALE HARVEY Livewire: Alex Mitchell brings home the bonus for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images ■ England forward Courtney Lawes, 29,...
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Premiership
/ 7 years ago’Cursed’ Veainu forced off again
BRETT Deacon hopes Telusa Veainu will not face another lengthy spell out of action. The Tongan international had just returned form...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTigers feel full force of Tongan wrecking ball
By GARY FITZGERALD Force of nature: Sione Vailanu looks to punch through the Tigers defence PICTURES: Getty Images ADAM Powell paid...
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Features
/ 7 years agoPicking Tuilagi at 12 will give the forwards a target
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Firing on all four: Manu Tuilagi has brought a new dimension to Leicester’s play in Europe...
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Features
/ 7 years agoTackle flaws have already devalued European Cup
COLIN BOAG No escape: Danny Cipriani just braced himself for impact It is hard to overstate the parlous situation that rugby...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoMore clarity please between kit colours
I WATCHED Cardiff Blues v Glasgow last weekend and how on earth can anyone, especially the officials, allow the two teams...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoBig fear that season ticket holders may be short-changed
THERE IS no consideration for the fans with these attempts to unify Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons. With future seasons ending...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoTier 4 commitment can’t be questioned
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk JEFF Probyn mentioned the...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoVersatile Anscombe’s plea for stint at No.10
■By ALEX BYWATER GARETH Anscombe has issued a stark warning to Cardiff Blues and revealed his frustration at continually being switched...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoClermont win again but Parra’s ruled out
FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Hammer blow: Morgan Parra has broken his wrist and misses the Autumn Clermont strengthened their grip on...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHeol y Cyw lay down a marker in Plate
Welsh Plate/Bowl round-up By STEFFAN JAMES FORMER winners Heol y Cyw thrashed Taffs Well 50-0 to progress into the third round...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoScott’s hat-trick sends Pooler to the top
Welsh Championship round-up By CARL FIELD CHAMPIONS Pontypool returned to the summit in the WRU National Championship with a 39-13 win...
