Ojomoh starts as Bath and Wasps face off in crucial game

Max Ojomoh starts for Bath against Wasps on Friday night in a game that both sides will see as an absolute...

2015 hero Imhoff back in as Pumas chase historic third win in South Africa

Juan Imhoff has been named on the left-wing as Argentina go in search of a third win for the first time...

Neville and Wilson return for Australia in Auckland

Caderyn Neville and Harry Wilson will return to Australia‘s starting line-up as the only changes for their final Rugby Championship game...

Whitelock leads All-Blacks for Championship decider

Sam Whitelock is to lead a New Zealand team that includes six changes from the side that beat Australia last week,...

Bath players needed break after finishing bottom – Redpath

Bath centre Cameron Redpath admitted the squad were thankful for a few weeks off at the end of last season, speaking...

New Knight Lloyd-Seed living the dream up north

Doncaster Knights’ new fly-half Alec Lloyd-Seed is relishing his opportunity at the Championship club, after rounding off a whirlwind 12 months...

Premiership Cup round up: Wasps impress despite off-field issues

Wasps shone on the pitch during a difficult week off it, as they looked the strongest of the sides in this...

The top five European online gambling markets

In 2021 the online gambling industry was worth nearly £54billion, when one year earlier its value was £49billion showing how big...

Worcester and Wasps facing relegation as financial crisis deepens

Both Worcester Warriors and Wasps today suffered blows that may result in their relegation from the Gallagher Premiership, as English club...

41-year-old Goodridge set for Warriors debut in Prem Cup

Worcester Warriors‘ backs transition coach Jonny Goodridge is set to make his debut for the club aged 41 in tonight’s Premiership...

Why Are Rugby Players Top-Ranked In Terms Of Fitness? 

Is England‘s journey to the Rugby World Cup finals inspiring you to start or resume playing the sport? Some aspects of...

6 Amazing Strategies For Making Money As A Student Athlete

Parents often pay for their kids’ conventional education while sports and other such activities are considered an extra expense. Whereas, there...

The Various Countries with Different Gambling Cultures 

The culture of a country or its individual regions has a direct influence on the formation of gambling trends. Because of...

Where can you bet on rugby and gamble your money at the same time?

There are plenty of places where you can bet on rugby and gamble your money at the same time. The most...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Two with Cameron Redpath

This week’s edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast turns its attention back to the Gallagher Premiership, as Bath and Scotland centre...

Title-chasing Boks change two for Pumas clash

South Africa have made two changes to the side that beat Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, as they return home...

Williams ruled out of Autumn Nations Series

Liam Williams will play no part in Wales‘ Autumn Nations Series campaign after a collarbone injury on his Cardiff debut against...

2014 winner Fleetwood left out as England name World Cup Squad

Vicky Fleetwood, a winner of the 2014 Women’s World Cup, has been left out of the England squad for this year’s...

Chiefs up to second with win at spirited Warriors

Worcester ……..21pts Tries: Hearle 25, Simpson 45, Lawrence 64 Conversions: Williams 26, 46, Searle 65 Exeter ……….36pts Tries: Simmonds 3, Capstick 16, 31;...

Gloucester CEO: Don’t put up £5m salary cap

By JON NEWCOMBE Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley has voiced his frustration at the decision to increase the Premiership salary cap back...

Owens in line for Baa-Baas challenge

By PETER JACKSON Ken Owens is to be offered the chance of breaking new ground on his long-overdue return to the...

New call to investigate ‘Castro’ eligibility case

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dan Leo is urging World Rugby to carry out a thorough investigation into Martin Castrogiovanni’s eligibility for Italy...

PGB to allow 5,000 capacity entry to Premiership

The Professional Game Board at the RFU have agreed to loosen the rules governing the minimum stadium capacity for promotion to...

Blamire’s sticking at hooker – Walder

By PAUL REES Newcastle are not looking to do an Alfie Barbeary with Jamie Blamire despite fielding the pacy England hooker...

‘Wonderful wordsmith’ Butler dies on charity trek in Peru

By SAM JACKSON FORMER Wales captain and broadcaster Eddie Butler died in his sleep on a charity trek in Peru on...

Odendaal has point to prove after Boks snub

By PAUL REES Burger Odendaal joined Wasps after accepting that his chances of winning a South Africa cap had gone, but...

Adams: Wales are going the right way

By STEFFAN THOMAS Match winner: Liam Williams, right, congratulates Josh Adams after his try in the second Test against South Africa...

Former coach Friday says England Sevens in period of transition

By BEN JAYCOCK Mike Friday believes England Sevens are in a transitional phase and will become stronger when they compete as...

Competition for back three ‘insanely fierce’

By JON NEWCOMBE TOM Collins running hell for leather rather than leathering the ball makes for a far more entertaining spectacle...

Chile star signs for Knights

DONCASTER have signed the man who has led Chile to their first-ever World Cup – Martin Sigren. The all-action back rower...

This week’s letters: Population ratios suggest room for more pro players

John Allanson (Rugby Paper, September 11) states it is ‘preposterous’ that Championship clubs could be anything other than semi-professional. But there’s...

Increase TMO power to police time wasters

Couragous: Mathieu Raynal explains his decision to Nic White, left, and Bernard Foley PICTURE: Getty Images COLIN BOAG On BT Sport’s...

Ireland face the toughest challenge to stay at top

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK We are year out from the start of the 2023 World Cup in France,...

Nadolo too strong for fighting Falcons

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ..........36pts Tries: Cronin 2, Nadolo 7, 37; Ashton 37, Cracknell 73 Conversions: Gopperth 2, 38, 37, 73...

Walder: We lost way at the end

Newcastle boss Dave Walder felt the two tries conceded just before the interval cost his team dear. “They were two ‘switch...

Quins wilt in sun as Saracens run show

By PAUL REES Harlequins ........27pts Tries: Murley 3, 8; Marchant 36 Conversions: Allan 5, 10, 37 Penalties: Allan 15, 64 Saracens...

We were rusty, admits Vunipola

Billy Vunipola said the message after Saracens found themselves 17 points down after 15 minutes was to remain calm. It was...

Furbank inspires Saints to bonus win

By GARY FITZGERALD Northampton ..38pts Tries: Augustus 8, Sleightholme 52, Mitchell 55, Furbank 71 Conversions: Grayson 9, 56; Furbank 72 Penalties:...

Dowson: Mitchell’s magic hands sparked us into life

Phil Dowson praised Alex Mitchell for the way his moments of magic with hands and feet sparked life into Saints and...

Wasps gift-wrap it for clinical Bristol

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Wasps ..................8pts Tries: Cruse 5 Penalties: Atkinson 45 Bristol ................23pts Tries: Sheedy 19, Bradbury 59 Conversions: Sheedy 20,...

We got it right in the end – Lam

Bristol's head coach Pat Lam was satisfied with his team’s performance. “We got off to a poor start but worked it...

14-man Sharks too good for slack Bath

By DELME PARFITT Bath ....................20pts Tries: Cokanasiga 42, De Glanville 72 Conversions: Francis 43, 73 Penalties: Francis 9, 28 Sale ....................37pts...

‘Another tough lesson for us’

Bath head coach Johann van Graan didn’t hide from the inadequacy of his side’s defeat to 14-man Sharks. The South African...

Time for England to get Sevens game in order

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is no nation in the Rugby Union family that was not disrupted...

Townsend will show no mercy to Warriors

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Worcester v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sixways Exeter will put their sympathy for Worcester’s players and staff...

Diamond relieved to get green light but staff ‘angry’

By BEN JAYCOCK Boss: Steve Diamond Having met Friday’s RFU deadline to prove their safety credentials, Worcester Warriors director of rugby...

One old competition which has had its day

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Younger readers may be surprised to learn that back in the days when dinosaurs were roaming the...

Vakatawa highlights a serious problem

CHRIS HEWETT The desperate news surrounding Virimi Vakatawa – a proper centre on his day and plenty good enough for most...

Difficult job to have so many internationals

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Rob Baxter faces a massive dilemma with nearly every England international at Exeter out...

Media don’t like Mondays

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER PREMIERSHIP champions Leicester are likely to finish bottom of the league among journalists who...