Posa’s raised the bar to new levels

Jon Newcombe catches up with coach Anthony Posa after a groundbreaking season High-fliers: Croatia will play at their highest ever level...

Dusty and Sully: Pair who lit up the game

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW They came into the world at different places in different times, two boys...

Robertson makes sure message gets across

PETER JACKSON SCOTT Robertson has never needed a publicity agent to trumpet his serial success on behalf of the Crusaders and...

DoRs taking up the accountancy game

Paul Rees reveals that the £5m salary cap has seen Premiership clubs being forced to balance the books It has not...

Ewels to miss most of season

BATH lock Charlie Ewels is expected to miss most of the new Premiership season after undergoing knee surgery. The 27-year-old suffered...

Pirates move in on Chiefs

CORNISH Pirates have signed seven players on dual-registration deals from Premiership side Exeter Chiefs. Centre Tommy Wyatt is returning for a...

I want to finish on a high with Bristol, says Joyce

By BEN JAYCOCK As he heads into his farewell season before joining Connacht, Bristol Bears legend Joe Joyce is hoping to...

Covering Pooler was a reporter’s nightmare

A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Apparently the last Saturday night sports paper closed down in...

The Welsh All Blacks never lost ambition

Neath may currently be playing in the third tier of Welsh Rugby - the Championship but they have been big players...

I was like a rabbit in headlights when I dared to cross the loyal Neath faithful

THROUGHOUT their history, Neath have been prone to producing monumental record breaking seasons and 1928-29 was just such a campaign. They...

Young Guns: Cardiff back row Mackenzie Martin

Cardiff back row Mackenzie Martin has drawn comparisons to Jonah Lomu throughout his rugby career with his carrying and is hoping...

Power aims to ramp up Park’s title bid

■By BEN JAYCOCK ROSSLYN Park have been busy in the transfer market as Kieran Power’s side embark on a hunt for...

My Life in Rugby with Olly Morgan: I was so proud to be a king of Kingsholm

The former England and Gloucester full-back talks about his career Kingsholm, particularly the Shed, has a very well-deserved reputation for being...

Why does injury tally only affect elite men?

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME The ugly spectre of head injuries raises it head again with former...

We had plenty of with none of the success but razzmatazz

Moment In Time: Leicester Tigers Courage National League One Champions 1988 Neil Fissler talks to Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold Fireworks and confetti greeted...

Tours gave us an extra weapon to our armour

MALCOLM Foulkes-Arnold believes the foundations for Leicester Tigers' first-ever title success were laid in preseason – not on the training pitch...

A right royal knees-up, from Russia with love

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...

Broncan: We want to invest in youth

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Pre-season is now underway for all Top 14 sides apart from champions Montpellier, who officially return to...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Four with Mick Quinn

Episode 24 of The Rugby Paper Podcast welcomes former Ireland fly-half Mick Quinn, basking in the success of his team’s historic...

How to Bet on Rugby?

The world of online sports betting is vast, and it is understandable why someone who has never placed a sports bet...

Best New Online Casinos in the UK: Features Of Young Clubs

New brands constantly appear in the United Kingdom gambling market. Casinos differ in design, game selections, and bonus programmes. The information...

The Rugby Paper’s Rugby Stadium World Cup

Following Sunday’s twitter poll that saw 2,081 people vote for their favourite Premiership stadium, the Rugby Paper will this week conduct...

‘England must opt for Smith or Farrell’ – Winterbottom

By BEN JAYCOCK Peter Winterbottom says England must select either Owen Farrell or Marcus Smith at fly-half as selecting both “limits...

‘Jones scare will devastate the game’

By PETER JACKSON Ryan Jones’ admission that he may be suffering from a degenerative brain condition today prompts a medical expert...

Clarke expects more stars to head Stateside

By STEFFAN THOMAS Allen Clarke believes cost cutting in the Gallagher Premiership will lead to more English players leaving for America....

Gloucester lock Slater diagnosed with MND

Gloucester lock Ed Slater has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and has retired from rugby union with immediate effect....

Hassell-Collins keen to strut his stuff like Henry

By GARY FITZGERALD The sight of Henry Arundell strutting his stuff on England’s tour down under and Will Joseph also savouring...

Worsley: Cut season length to safeguard the players

By STEFFAN THOMAS Joe Worsley insists the length of the Top 14 season must be cut and contact sessions in training...

Big Billy is back to his best, says Shaw

By GARY FITZGERALD Billy Vunipola is reaping the rewards of his hard labour off the field and desire to be England’s...

RFU chief Sweeney challenges Jones to build on Aussie tour

Bill Sweeney has challenged Eddie Jones and his England players to build on their success Down Under and exorcise some Six...

I’m in no rush to get a club deal – Wade

By BOBBY BRIDGE Free agent Christian Wade wants to avoid being flogged if he returns to rugby union and instead be...

Show us the money men in Premiership

NICK Cain wrote about ‘the complete contradiction at the heart of the Premiership of having a salary cap at the same...

Ford, Hadley return

LAST week, Peter Jackson wrote an interesting article about Regan Grace returning from Rugby League to play Union once more. In...

Porter’s high tackle deserved red card

THERE appears to be no reason Wayne Barnes won't find as mitigation not to send someone off for a high tackle....

Don’t get carried away with Ireland series win

COLIN BOAG In last week’s letters page a Mr Ireland (!) accused me of being curmudgeonly about Ireland beating the All...

Dream Team with Luke Cozens

LUKE COZENS, THE CLIFTON PLAYER-COACH AND FORMER BATH, HARTPURY & ROUEN FLY-HALF CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

Tiger Jack has all the attributes of a top 9

NEIL DE KOCK THE FORMER SOUTH AFRICA AND SARACENS SCRUM-HALF From a scrum-half perspective there were some real standout performers for...

France top power rankings ahead of Ireland

NEIL DE KOCK The July fixtures concluded with two series wins for the north and two for the south. In terms...

Lam ready to get the Bears roaring back in the big time

Q&A PAT LAM - ON THE RECORD Paul Rees speaks to Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam about changes at Ashton...

Baxter setting his sights south again

Rob Baxter looks set to continue his shopping to revamp his squad by returning to the Southern Hemisphere for another centre....

Gerrard outlines plans for stadium

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Boss: Seb Gerrard MANCHESTER businessman Seb Gerrard has outlined his...

Get-out clause sparks interest in Robertson

Premiership clubs and the RFU have been put on red alert after being tipped off that Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has...

Western Force in line to sign Rona

Centre: Curtis Rona Western Force have stepped up their efforts to re-sign London Irish outside centre Curtis Rona after snatching Leicester...

Socino heading for life in Spain

FORMER Leicester Tigers centre Juan Pablo Socino has swapped the champions of England for the Champions of Spain after signing a...

Bath will get back where they belong, says Garvey

By BEN JAYCOCK Leader: Matt Garvey playing for Bath Matt Garvey has been frustrated by Bath’s downturn but believes his old...

Chile put pressure on US to up their game

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST When the Australian batsman Mark Waugh, brother of the masterly Test captain Steve, questioned the credentials of...

Playing under one flag could threaten the union

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Rugby is just a game, as the saying goes, but that doesn’t mean it is bereft of...

Hat-trick hero Takulua takes Tonga back to the big time

By BEN JAYCOCK Tonga ........42 Hong Kong 22 Sontane Takulua scored a hat-trick as Tonga swept aside Hong Kong 44- 22...

Commonwealth games Men’s 7s Preview: Tough pool start will be good for us, says Bowen

By BEN JAYCOCK England have landed in a tough pool for next weekend’s Commonwealth Games 7s, but Tom Bowen believes it’s...

Commonwealth games Women’s 7s Preview: Quansah out for revenge as she prepares England for challenge

Back in action: England winger Celia Quansah After enduring a horrific injury first time around, England winger Celia Quansah is hoping...