Biljon excited by strong Jersey squad

HARVEY Biljon believes his Jersey squad for next season is one of the best he has assembled. The Reds finished fourth...

Top 14 Final Preview – Castres and Montpellier eye the big prize

Castres will be the narrowest of favourites as they play Montpellier in what promises to be a classic French Top 14...

England suffer setback as Jonny May tests positive for Covid-19

England have suffered a setback upon arriving in Australia for their three-Test tour after winger Jonny May tested positive for Covid-19....

Summer Tours Week 1 Preview: Emerging nations and ‘A’ teams prepare to raise the curtain

For the first time since 2018, a full summer of rugby tours is back on the calendar, and though some of...

England U20s name squad for Summer Series opener

Alan Dickens has named his England U20s team to face South Africa in the opening round of the Six Nations Summer...

Wales prepared for anything on tour in South Africa – Kieran Hardy

Kieran Hardy has said that Wales preparation has left them “ready for everything” as they face the world champions this Summer....

Moroni joins Falcons from Tigers

Leicester Tigers’ Premiership winning centre Matias Moroni has signed for Newcastle Falcons, agreeing a two-year deal to move to Kingston Park....

Adam Beard: Veteran Jones ‘leading the enthusiasm’

Alun Wyn Jones’ second row colleague Adam Beard has said the 150-capped legend is providing plenty of motivation in training ahead...

Thompson hoping Scottish summer can re-ignite form after Warriors woes

Glasgow Warriors fly-half Ross Thompson is hoping that Scotland’s tour to South America can re-ignite his early season form, after a...

Aled Davies cited as podcast guests weigh in on controversial yellow

Saracens‘ scrum-half Aled Davies has been cited for the controversial yellow card he received against Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership Final. Davies,...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-One with Jeff Probyn

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as former England World Cup Finalist and English title winning prop Jeff Probyn joins...

Care will not overthink chance to make history

Danny Care is looking to make the most of his return to the England set up after nearly four years away,...

‘Write anyone off at your peril’ – Pivac quietly confident of Wales success

Wales boss Wayne Pivac was in optimistic mood ahead of his side’s tour of South Africa, whilst recognising the huge task...

Wales Women’s captain Lillicrap makes Westcountry switch

Wales Women’ captain Siwan Lillicrap has swapped Bristol for Gloucester-Hartpury, as the Cherry & Whites continue to strengthen their squad ahead...

Pivac hands uncapped O’Connor place on South Africa Tour

Wales boss Wayne Pivac has handed uncapped prop Harri O’Connor a call up for the July Tour to South Africa. O’Connor...

Red Roses confirm September fixtures

England women will make their fourth trip to Exeter‘s Sandy Park as they take on the United States, before facing Wales...

Mobile Compatibility of Live Casino Software: Will Games run Smoothly?

It is a well-known fact that each type of software weighs differently. The lighter a program is, the easier it will...

An Online Casino or A Land-Based One: Is It Only Music That Makes Difference?

Whenever we think of casinos, we never imagine something short of dazzling. The flashy neon lights, beautiful live music, the clamour...

Jones urges England to ‘go after’ Aussies on tour

Eddie Jones has called for England to match the ‘aggressive’ environment the Australians will provide for his players as they prepare...

European draws set for 28 June

The pool draws for the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be held at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on...

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy comes out as gay

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy has come out as gay in an interview with the club’s official website. Former Ireland U20 international...

Player of the year Zoe Aldcroft extends Gloucester-Hartpury deal

England second row and World Rugby Player of the year Zoe Aldcroft has extended her contract with Gloucester-Hartpury. A central figure...

Ellis Genge receives vile racist abuse on Instagram after final

Ellis Genge took to Twitter to share vile racist abuse he received in a message on Instagram following Leicester Tigers' Premiership...

Eddie Jones: Billy Vunipola’s final display clinched spot in squad

Eddie Jones credited Billy Vunipola's performance in the Premiership Final as earning his place in England's squad for their tour of...

Eddie Jones sees positives despite thumping defeat

Eddie Jones praised England‘s ‘intent’ despite their 52-21 hammering at the hands of the Barbarians on Sunday. Though England were well...

Proud Burns ticks off second childhood dream

Freddie Burns delighted in achieving another childhood goal by winning the Premiership after he drop-kicked Leicester Tigers to glory on Saturday....

Care and Vunipola set to return for Australia tour

Danny Care and Billy Vunipola moved in line for first capped appearances since November 2018 and March 2021 respectively, after they...

14-man Barbarians hammer sorry England

England 21-52 Barbarians England made a dismal start to their Australian tour preparation as they suffered a record defeat to the...

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A huge number of Australian users enjoy gambling and betting at a variety of online casinos. However, not many online casinos...

Joy for Burns as Tigers grab title

By GARY FITZGERALD FREDDIE Burns revealed he had “an outer-body experience” of ecstasy and joy after nailing the drop-goal which made...

Hill eager to seize the day for England

By GARY FITZGERALD JONNY Hill’s “dark nights” are behind him and now he aims to make up for lost time and...

Boks will show Wales no mercy says Wiese

By PETER JACKSON A GIGANTIC old South African foe is warning Wales that the Springboks will show no mercy during next...

Burns out to claim a Tigers shirt of his own

By PAUL REES FREDDIE Burns, who kicked Leicester to victory in yesterday’s Premiership final with a last-gasp drop-goal, has been a...

Three teams to be promoted from National Two

By JON NEWCOMBE RFU COUNCIL voted through proposals for automatic one up, three down promotion and relegation from National League One...

Red Roses ace Muir departs Wasps for Prem rivals

ENGLAND prop Maud Muir has joined Gloucester-Hartpury from Premier XVs rivals Wasps. Muir, 20, began playing rugby in Oxford and made...

Quins will not dispense with expansive way says Matson

By GARY FITZGERALD TABAI Matson vows Harlequins will not be ditching their swashbuckling style for a more resolute and conservative one...

Saddened Nick is singing the Blues

By STEFFAN THOMAS Glory days: Cardiff celebrate winning the European Challenge Cup in 2018 PICTURES: Getty Images FORMER Cardiff No.8 Nick...

Premiership pair ruled out of Scotland tour

ADAM Hastings and Huw Jones will miss Scotland’s summer tour to South America because of injury. Gloucester fly-half Hastings has withdrawn...

Coaching is not for me, says Swinson

By GARY FITZGERALD TIM Swinson has opted not to take up the coaching route because he does not enjoy “the negativity...

Remember, football has ‘fan’ issues too

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I READ with interest...

Diminishing value of tightheads is telling

FLY-HALVES have long been the ‘stars’ of the team so it’s not surprising they are top earners in the Premiership –...

Shocked by Jamie’s dig at McGuigan

I’VE never known such a spiteful proclamation from an England forward. Jamie George should hang his head for decrying the try...

All-South African final is a turn-off for Celtic fans

COLIN BOAG When the PRO14 organisers, desperately trying to breathe some life into things, decided to change its name to the...

DREAM TEAM

NIALL ANNETT, THE NEW BATH SIGNING & FORMER ULSTER AND WORCESTER HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

French Baa-Baas perfect warm-up for Wallabies

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK PICKING an England side to play the Barbarians is never an easy business. This...

Burns keeps his cool to put Tigers back on top

By NICK CAIN Leicester ..........15pts Tries: Liebenberg 15, Wiese 35 Conversions: Burns 28 Drop-goals: Burns 80 Saracens ..........12pts Penalties: Farrell 5,...

Burns has final word in tale of two celebrations

BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE was almost too much to absorb in one gulp at Twickenham on Sunday but ultimately it was about...

Saracens left clinging to the wreckage as the game drifted away

PAUL REES VERDICT Pressure: Richard Wigglesworth charges down Owen Farrell’s clearance to set up the second try Owen Farrell reflected last...

Richards a wanted man in Glasgow

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Talks: Dean Richards DEAN Richards has emerged as the front runner...

Chiefs pair fit for new season

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EXETER are confident that Henry Slade and Sam Simmonds will be fit for the start...