Burns set for an offer to finish his career in Japan

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler FREDDIE Burns, who has one more year left to run on...

Mercer staying in France for final year

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Zach Mercer has pledged to see out the final year of...

Jones may opt for Paris move instead

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler HUW Jones’ second spell with Glasgow could end without him playing...

Cipriani’s Dallas deal in jeopardy

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler A CLUB from the Japanese Top League could be about to...

Cardiff Met help put Rigg on his way to Coventry

By BEN JAYCOCK Explosive: Will Rigg playing for Cardiff Met COMING straight out of university, Will Rigg has earned a Championship...

This merry-go-round is fraught with danger

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK BY the time Eddie Jones selected his England team to take on a...

Collier can help turn scrum into a weapon

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THIS is a testing time at tighthead, an England problem position which must...

Sarries stuck together in tough times

Paul Rees pinpoints the key to Saracens’ rapid resurgence following their enforced relegation in 2020 What brought Saracens down hauled them...

RUGBY SHORTS

Junior Bok joins Chiefs EXETER have signed former South Africa U20 lock Ruben van Heerden from URC side the Sharks. The...

Euro Cup schedule confirmed

NEWS EXTRA EPCR has confirmed the formats and qualifiers for next season’s Champions Cup. The Champions Cup will be competed for...

Eddie’s search for good brew

PAUL REES HEARS HOW THE ENGLAND COACH IS USING THE BARBARIANS MATCH TO ASSESS HIS OPTIONS FOR AUSTRALIA Power option: Joe...

French flavour should provide plenty of flair to honour Baa-Baas’ legend Bennett

Swansong: George Kruis THE Barbarians should provide a fitting tribute to one of their number, Phil Bennett, when they take on...

Crusaders crank up the power to claim their 11th title

By SAM JACKSON SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC Champions: Sevu Reece celebrates his late try CRUSADERS powered their way to an 11th Super...

Mgijima’s late try earns Pumas place in final

CURRIE CUP THE PUMAS claimed a shock 38-35 win over the Cheetahs to book their first-ever appearance in the final thanks...

Stormers secure fightback victory

By JOHN FALLON Stormers............18pts Tries: Roos 45, Venter 57 Conversions: Libbok 46 Penalties: Libbok 43 Drop goals: Libbok 74 Bulls ..................13pts...

Phil was an inspiration, on and off the field

SHANE WILLIAMS: WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It has been a tough week in Welsh rugby following the passing of the great...

There has never been another quite like ‘Benny’

Peter Jackson pays tribute to Phil Bennett, one of the all-time greats for Wales and the Lions During those golden days...

Beauden, Finn and Marcus are keeping Bennett’s spirit alive

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Spike Milligan, comedy goldsmith and undisputed grandmaster of nonsense verse, counted rugby among the great loves of...

Southern Hemisphere leads again

IF the people running the URC cared less about the planet, they’d be dead. The same goes for the individuals on...

Fleming aims to help Chiefs go one better next season

■ By BEN JAYCOCK BALANCING life as a physiotherapist and a semi-professional rugby player, Wales international Abbie Fleming has played a...

A’s ace Cambriani enjoys his revival

■By BEN JAYCOCK Danger man: Ben Cambriani scores for Ampthill PICTURE: PRiME Media Images AFTER being released by Ospreys, Ben Cambriani...

Cornwall fear for future of County Cup

CORNWALL chairman Dave Saunter is proud to have secured a trophy treble this season but fears the County Championship’s days could...

Wallaby joins list of big political animals

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It will come as no surprise to hear...

Aurillac shopped around for bargains

MUCH talk recently about salary cap-hampered English clubs being disadvantaged when they took on the big spenders of the Top 14...

Rebels return after structural review

■By JON NEWCOMBE Inspiration: Caldy clinched promotion from National 1 to the Championship FOUR years after they broke away to form...

England U20 braced for the unknown

■By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U20s head coach Alan Dickens claims results are not the main focus in the upcoming Summer Series...

Perfect run for Red Roses

ENGLAND Women went unbeaten last weekend throughout the Zagreb Sevens, not conceding a point all weekend. The tournament in Croatia was...

Young Guns: Rhodri Lewis, Ospreys Wing

Having already been compared to his childhood hero Shane Williams, 17-yeaold Rhodri Lewis has issued a warning to the Ospreys senior...

Scrum-half or full-back? I made the right choice

BEN FODEN - 34-capped England International SCRUM-HALF or full-back? My dad still has that debate with me every time I go...

Going back to basics was the only answer

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So back to the future it is as the RFU finally recognises...

Phil was rightly proud as a Baa-Baa

THE sad news of the passing of Phil Bennett has cast a shadow over the game in the week when the...

Welsh wizard ‘Benny’ at his field of dreams

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

France star Woki still weighing his options

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN No sooner have France’s Top 14 clubs just about closed the book on recruitment for the year...

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S BEST RUGBY WITH ENGLAND AT RWC 2023

With Rugby World Cup 2023 just over one year away, England have already begun their preparations for the famous tournament as...

Gallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption

One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they...

George Kruis to sign off with Barbarians outing against England at Twickenham

George Kruis is set to play his final game as a professional rugby player after being named in the Barbarians starting...

Maro Itoje departure ‘never in the question’ despite Saracens’ relegation

Maro Itoje has said that leaving Saracens was "never in the question" despite the club's enforced relegation from the Premiership over...

Premiership Champions set for ‘forensic assessment’ into finances

Premiership Rugby has said the winner of Saturday’s final will be subject to a forensic investigation of their books, as they...

Danny Care told he has World Cup chance if he proves himself against Barbarians

Danny Care has been told by England that he could figure in their plans for next year’s World Cup if he...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty with Kyran Bracken

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as World Cup-winning scrum-half Kyran Bracken joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper...

Freddie Burns ready to complete ‘unfinished business’ in Premiership final

Freddie Burns says that a Gallagher Premiership title triumph would “mean the world” to him as his 13th season of professional...

London Irish confirm signing of Italy centre Luca Morisi

London Irish have signed experienced Italian centre Luca Morisi, bolstering their midfield options with their first major signing of the summer....

Harlequins confirm seven departures

Harlequins have confirmed the seven players that will be leaving the club or calling time on their careers over the summer....

England lock Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would return to top table

Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would be back competing for the biggest prizes but has admitted it would be...

Ulster and Ireland flyer misses New Zealand tour

Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune has been ruled out of Ireland‘s tour of New Zealand through injury as Andy Farrell reveals his...

What Is Betting Exchange And How To Earn On It? 

Introduction Betting exchanges are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional online betting site provided by bookmakers. This is due...

7 Tips You Can’t Miss When Renting a Car for a Hassle-Free Vacation

If you think that renting a car is as easy as just booking one, you're wrong. Whether it's a house or...

Freddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development

England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player....

Hard work and a clear way of playing – George Ford explains Leicester’s rise

George Ford has highlighted “hard work and a clear way of playing” as the foundation for Leicester‘s two-year rise from Gallagher...

Owen Farrell worried players have to tread ‘very fine line’ when making tackles

Owen Farrell insists players are forced to tread a “very fine line” when tackling after Saracens secured their place in Saturday’s...