Exeter’s ruthless attack runs riot over Sharks

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Exeter ................90 Darlington MP ..7 A RAMPANT Exeter side did their top four hopes the world of good,...

Loughborough fight back for late draw

By MATT MERRITT Bristol..................26 Loughborough..26 IT all came down to a tense final 10 minutes in Bristol as Loughborough Lightning fought...

Wasps keep their play-off hopes alive

By JON BATHAM Wasps ..............30 Harlequins ......14 MEGAN Jones proved Wasps’ conductor-inchief as they steamrollered champions Harlequins to keep their end...

Tyro Puma Gonzalez is dreaming big with Exiles

By BEN JAYCOCK Explosive: Juan Martin Gonzalez ARGENTINA international Juan Martin Gonzalez has adjusted well to life in England and wants...

Women’s Head Coach

Barnes Rugby Club would like to appoint a new Women’s head coach for the 22/23 season as our current head coach...

Lydiate returns to starting grid

By SAM JACKSON PREVIEW... Ospreys v Zebre Today. Kick-off 2pm, Swansea.com Stadium WALES flanker Dan Lydiate will make his first start...

Ruthless Edinburgh get back on track

By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh ......56 Connacht ..........8 HEAD coach Mike Blair praised Edinburgh’s “ruthless edge” after they downed Connacht with ease...

Ten-try Munster on fire as Dragons fall apart

By JOHN FALLON Munster ............64pts Tries: Casey 9, 23, O’Donoghue 25, 74, Cloete 36, 64, Zebo 53, Farrell 54, Daly 58,...

Davies in charge as Scarlets find form

By STEFFAN THOMAS Scarlets ........35pts Tries: Evans 39, S Williams 42, G Davies 58, Kalamafoni 65, Conbeer 76 Conversions: Patchell 40,...

Undercooked Cardiff given a roasting at Ravenhill

By JOHN FALLON Ulster ................48pts Tries: Baloucoune 7, 53, Hume 15, McCloskey 40, Timoney 50, Sexton 62, Stewart 68 Conversions: Doak...

Nine-try Leinster climb to summit

By JIM SHORT Benetton ........17 Leinster ..........61 LEINSTER took Benetton apart as the champions roared back on top of the URC...

Shaun’s turned Achilles heel into French strength

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND There was always a chance whenever I played against France of finding a gap or...

DREAM TEAM

STEPHEN FERRIS, THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, IRELAND AND ULSTER BACK ROWER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...

Faf’s Japan deal set for completion

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SPRINGBOK World Cup winner Faf de Klerk is expected to sign his million pound...

Clermont join battle for Hughes

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER CLERMONT Auvergne have emerged as a serious threat to London Irish’s plans to sign...

Trailfinders are early suitors for veteran Brown

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted man: Mike Brown EALING Trailfinders have inquired about former England fullback Mike Brown...

Gallagher joins Bath with Bosch in sights

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BATH are down to the last two names on their fly-half shortlist for next...

Pirates may go part-time

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER CORNISH Pirates were due to have talks with benefactor Dicky Evans and his family...

Exiles sign Samoa back row So’otala

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish have made a swoop to land Brive and Samoa U20 back row...

Red card not to blame – Diamond

STEVE Diamond says Duhan van der Merwe’s red card was harsh but refused to blame referee Jack Makepeace for their heavy...

Kidney keeps cool as Exiles go fourth

By MATTHEW BALDWIN London Irish ....43pts Tries: Creevy 10, 42; Cinti 27, Gonzalez 37, Rona 49, Jackson 56, White 72 Conversions:...

Sale aim to stretch unbeaten run to six with rapid winger Reed in red-hot form

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park ALEX SANDERSON is revelling in the form...

Falcons rue their failure to execute

HARLEQUINS head coach Tabai Matson said his side rode their luck at times, particularly when they went down to 13 men....

Quins ride out double yellow for bonus win

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins........24pts Tries: Jones 4, Murley 27, 67, Lynagh 31 Conversions: Allan 5, 32 Newcastle ........10pts Tries: Marshall 38...

Has Jones provided value for money?

NICK CAIN BY the end of his seventh year as England coach, Eddie Jones will have been paid £5.25 million in...

A right mess entirely of the RFU’s making

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE minority who support ring-fencing can wail and gnash their teeth as much...

‘Play-off places too close to call’

GLOUCESTER’S head coach, George Skivington, believed the securing of an end of season play-off spot was too close to call. “There’s...

Rees-Zammit extends the misery for Saints

By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ........35pts Tries: Elrington 3, Seabrook 37, Rees-Zammit 63, Penalty Try 67, Socino 76 Conversions: Hastings 3, 37,...

Edwards looking to create history

SHAUN Edwards returns to his happiest hunting ground this week closing in on an all-time Grand Slam record but adamant that...

England confident they’ll click for Ireland

By PAUL REES HARRY Randall believes England are close to clicking as they gear-up for their must-win showdown against Ireland at...

Randall responds to critics saying he’s too small

When it comes to perception from others, Harry Randall sees the trust of those around him to be more important than...

Depleted Irish host Warriors without England call ups

In-form London Irish host Worcester Warriors at the Brentford Community Stadium having had to let go of two key names for...

Saracens v Leicester Tigers preview: Internationals return for top two clash

Second play host to first as Saracens look to close the gap on league leaders Leicester Tigers in what is being...

Bath v Bristol preview: Win critical for both teams in West Country derby

Bath and Bristol face off in a West Country derby absolutely critical to both sides as they attempt to continue the...

Jack Nowell credits Eddie Jones honesty for his England recall

Jack Nowell has spoken in the past of the positive impact of Eddie Jones' harsh truths on his development. Speaking about...

Loss of leader Luke Cowan-Dickie is disappointing, says Richard Cockerill

Following a knee injury to Luke Cowan-Dickie last weekend against Wales, Jamie George is set to be the first-choice hooker for...

Joe Marler starts for Harlequins as they host Newcastle Falcons on Friday night

Joe Marler returns to Harlequins starting XV as they look to earn a third-straight Premiership win as they host struggling Newcastle...

Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss rest of season with knee injury

England and Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. "It's a...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Five with James and Martin Whitcombe

Its family fortunes week as Leicester Tigers‘ James Whitcombe and his father Martin Whitcombe join host Oliver Little to discuss the...

Bath centre Max Clarke signs for Dragons

Bath centre Max Clark has signed a long-term deal at the Dragons. The Bridgend-born Clark has spent 13 years at Bath...

Doncaster Knights to appeal decision to deny them entry to Premiership

Doncaster Knights have said that they will appeal the decision denying them a chance of promotion to the Premiership. The RFU...

Luke Cowan-Dickie and Manu Tuilagi absent from England training camp

England pair Luke Cowan-Dickie and Manu Tuilagi are notable absentees from Eddie Jones’ 25-player squad for a training camp in Bristol....

Shane Williams: Winning the Grand Slam was one of my highest achievements

What else is there to say about Shane Williams. Having achieved more than most in the rugby world, Shane has undoubtedly...

Sportsbetting in the UK – Rugby Competitions to Bet On 

In the UK, people, especially passionate gamblers, appreciate major sports events. Significant competitions are seen as joyful occasions for sports enthusiasts...

Collinson Construction completes new £3.8m training centre for Ealing Trailfinders

Collinson Construction has completed a new multi-million-pound training facility at Trailfinders Sports Club in West Ealing, London. Home to Ealing Trailfinders...

Best Rugby Themed Slots

In line with the growth of sports casinos, more people are getting involved in betting and other casino games. Some are...

Premiership hopefuls dealt huge blow to promotion plans

Premiership promotion hopefuls Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders have not met the minimum standards criteria for promotion to the top flight....

Australia lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto signs for Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have signed Australian international lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 6’6” second row – who clocks...

Gloucester stalwart Charlie Sharples retires with immediate effect

Gloucester‘s stalwart winger Charlie Sharples will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Initially planning on retiring at the end of...

Northampton Saints re-sign prop Ethan Waller

Northampton Saints have re-signed loosehead prop Ethan Waller. The 29-year-old moves back to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Worcester Warriors,...