Scrum that said Fiji were real thing

THE scrum against Australia at the 2015 Rugby World Cup is probably the moment people remember most from my career. It...

My 15 to follow had some hits – but selection’s a tough game

THE regular season is done and it’s time to quickly review my eclectic 15 to follow which I offered up back...

Brendan Gallagher: Premiership Bonus point system just plain nonsense

I did take one last lingering look at the table this week to lodge it in my shell for recall if...

What the Warriors have achieved this season has been incredibly special

Worcester Warriors captain Matt Kvesic admits he never imagined he would be lifting silverware with the club again after its collapse...

FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Welcome to the final update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby, covering the eight day period between Sunday 31st May 2026...

YOUNG GUNS

HARRYWRIGHT GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U20 PROP Harry Wright is targeting selection for England’s World Championship squad after making rapid strides this...

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Fixtures

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Like it or not, a merger may work

SOMETIMES it’s easy to forget what professional rugby is supposed to be about. It’s the use of money to create players...

Paul Williams: I, for one, am glad South African teams are in the URC

Paul Williams argues the presence of South African teams has improved the URC and that Welsh rugby’s problems run far deeper...

Rising Toulouse star injured again

LESS than a month ago, France full-back Pauline Barrat was named breakthrough player of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations. Last weekend,...

Galthie’s handed selection present

FABIEN Galthie is expected to unveil an initial list of 28 players on Monday, after this weekend’s ‘barrage round’ play-off matches...

McKenzie leads Chiefs home

By BEN JAYCOCK CRUSADERS missed out on the final for just the second time in nine years after falling victims to...

Hurricanes make final move

By WILLIAM BULL Fast start: Cam Roigard breaks to set up the opening try for Jordie Barrett Barrett 3, Kirifi 14,...

2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 14 summary: Pampas seal home semi-final as play-off line-up confirmed

In Round 14 of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas season, Pampas ensured they will play their semi-final in Buenos Aires with...

Ireland wing James Lowe departs Leinster without “fairytale ending” in emotional farewell

James Lowe reflected his time with Leinster and Ireland in an emotional farewell as he prepares for a new chapter in...

England to make late call on Maro Itoje’s summer involvement

England will assess Maro Itoje’s workload after the Prem play-offs before determining whether he features in July’s Tests against South Africa,...

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Who wins the Prem semis? Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers & Bath v Exeter Chiefs

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Northampton Chronicle rugby writer Tom...

Maro Itoje left out of England squad for latest training camp

Maro Itoje misses England’s latest training squad as uncertainty continues over his involvement in next month’s Nations Championship.

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The winner takes it all! Exeter Chiefs snatch final Prem semi-final spot

Exeter Chiefs grabbed the final Prem semi-final place with victory over Saracens yesterday and will take on Bath next weekend.

Nick Cain: RFU must move fast to sign up Shaun Edwards for England

Whether Shaun Edwards is in the process of disentangling himself from a French Federation contract which extends until 2028, or is...

Harlequins skipper Alex Dombrandt keen to prove his worth for England

It has been a taxing season for Alex Dombrandt with Harlequins languishing near the bottom of the Premiership and the No.8...

Paul Rees: Will England grab the man of steel, Shaun Edwards?

Paul Rees considers whether Shaun Edwards may end up on Steve Borthwick’s staff if he parts company with France...

Leinster to take on Bulls for URC title

■By SAM JACKSON LEINSTER will defend their URC crown on Friday June 19 at Croke Park when they host serial bridesmaids,...

Sale Sharks are looking for some French tips

Alex Sanderson plans for a makeover at Sale Sharks over the summer will take him to French champions Toulouse.

Farrell to stay with Ireland until 2031

■By SAM JACKSON “What excites me most is the increasing strength and investment in pathways and the quality of talent coming...

Alphonsi criticises ‘lenient’ sanction

FORMER England star Maggie Alphonsi, above, has criticised the punishment given to RFU council member Matthew Smith for posting discriminatory criticism...

South Africa star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu picked as best in the URC

Stormers fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been crowned the URC’s players’ player of the season in a poll of the captains and...

Exeter winger has face surgery

EXETER Chiefs winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is a major doubt for England’s summer Tests after having surgery for a facial injury. The...

Worcester Warriors boss Matt Everard says Champ triumph is “as special as it gets”

Worcester Warriors completed one of rugby’s great resurrection stories with a 27-14 victory over Bedford Blues at Goldington Road last Sunday...

Matias Alemanno heads list of Gloucester departures

Argentina lock Matias Alemanno will leave Gloucester this summer along with another 11 other first players.

Evans set to head back to Cardiff

WALES fly-half Jarrod Evans will leave Harlequins this summer, ahead of a proposed move back to Cardiff. The 29-year-old, who scored...

10 are on way out at Bath

BATH have announced a 10-man departures list ahead of next season, with six senior players moving on. The headline exits are...

Kildunne: Gizza job, please…

ENGLAND full-back Ellie Kildunne is unsure where she will be playing next season after it was announced she will be leaving...

England international Haineala Lutui delights in her quick rise to the top

From starring for Loughborough Lightning in her first PWR campaign to making her England debut in front of a record crowd...

Unlike other teams, Sale haven’t evolved

WATCHING Sale race to a 35-10 lead at half-time against Newcastle last week there was always a sense, even evidence based...

DREAMTEAM

BOBBY DE WEE, THE EALING TRAILFINDERS AND FORMER GOLDEN LIONS AND SOUTHERN KINGS LOCK/FLANKER, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...

Counties in need of support

CORNWALL thrashed Kent 73-14 in the Bill Beaumont Division One section of the County Championship in May. With only two teams...

What a day! Come On You Warriors…

Party time: Worcester Warriors celebrate their stunning victory PICTURE: Alamy I MUST admit that Paul Sheehan’s letter last week in The...

TV coverage is not as good as it should be

DOES anybody else share my frustration with the quality of TNT’s television coverage of rugby this season? It seems the TV...

Why no Cherry?

I FIND scandalous that arguably one of the standout players in the Champ and the joint top scorer, James Cherry, wasn’t...

Jeremy Guscott: The rise of Bath is down to Roger Spurrell

The respect and affection for Roger Spurrell that has poured out since it was announced the inspirational former Bath captain and...

Russell will be ready for Exeter clash, says van Graan

BATH expect Finn Russell to be available for Saturday’s play-off against Exeter at the Rec. The Scotland and Lions outside-half has...

Bath 24-22 Leicester Tigers: Thomas du Toit’s hat-trick sees off Tigers

The play-off weekend will feature two derbies after Bath held on against Leicester Tigers in a match with home advantage on...

Exeter Chiefs 32-12 Saracens: Rob Baxter’s side march on as Henry Slade leads the way

When two tribes go to war - a point is all that you can score.  For years, Exeter and Saracens have...

Walder hails a brilliant display

EXETER Chiefs back coach Dave Walder hailed a ‘brilliant’ performance from his side as they booked their place in the Premiership...

‘Hardest season I have ever had’

ALEX Sanderson surveyed Sale’s disappointing season and admitted: “It’s been the longest, hardest and most challenging season I’ve ever had.” The...