Boyd calls for urgent fix to Test window

NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd has urged rugby’s rulers to sort out the calendar or the Premiership will...

England face fight to keep Arundell

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Ace: Henry Arundell SCOTLAND are preparing a bid to snatch London Irish full-back Henry...

Radradra wanted in the Far East

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SEMI Radradra has been sounded out about a move to Japan even though he...

Reds form puts back row White on Bath radar

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Target: Wesley White JAKE White’s son Wesley could be heading to the Premiership next...

Braley’s Saints switch starts domino effect

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER NORTHAMPTON’S move for Italy scrum-half Callum Braley will set off a domino effect of...

Diamond looking to add beef

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STEVE Diamond is planning a clear out of his forwards as he plans to...

Falcons have eye on Tian

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted: Tian Schoeman NEWCASTLE Falcons are in the market for a new fly-half next...

Capstick still confident Exeter will make the playoffs

By PAUL REES Force: Richard Capstick BRITAIN may have been battered by storms last week, but even though Kingston Park has...

Falcons chase rare double over out-of-sorts Chiefs

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Newcastle v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park WITH Champions Cup qualification and the play-offs beyond them...

New tour proposal, same old problems

THE template for the World Nations Championship, a two-year, two division, 24-team competition – with promotion and relegation – to be...

Legitimate questions deserve real answers

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK BILL Beaumont might well be wondering who controls the global game. Is it...

Diamond: My lads showed real guts

IT was a first win for Worcester’s new director of rugby, Steve Diamond, who believed his side’s determination was the key...

Vailanu try clinches morale-boosting win

By ROGER PANTING Worcester ........19pts Tries: van der Merwe 5, Beck 19, Vailanu 45 Conversions: Smith 5, 19 Bristol ................14pts Tries:...

Furbank right to go for it – Boyd

NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd backed his team’s decision to kick that last-minute penalty. “They discussed it and George Furbank, in particular,...

Sharks move up as Saints miss chance

By ROB WILDMAN Northampton....21pts Tries: Augustus 6, Coles 36, Mitchell 42 Conversions: Furbank 7, 36, 45 Sale ....................22pts Tries: Reed 3,...

Blackett delight as Willis return gives Wasps extra edge

 A PAIR of England internationals were at the forefront of the action of Harlequins’ victory over Wasps, with Jack Willis’ return...

Harlequins happy to be back in the swing

By MATT WRIGHT Harlequins ........29pts Tries: Beard 3, Jones 31, Murley 44, Esterhuizen 46, Lynagh 64 Conversions: Edwards 31, 44 Wasps...

Concern over CVC selling-on provisos

By NICK CAIN CVC’s £365m five-year investment agreement with the Six Nations, which was signed last year, is causing increased consternation...

Title is still ours for the taking says Itoje

By PAUL REES ENGLAND are confident of shaking off their opening round defeat to Scotland and reclaiming the Six Nations title...

Sale sign Dom Barrow after impressive trial

Sale Sharks have signed the former Leicester Tigers and Newcastle lock Dominic Barrow after a successful trial period. Barrow had retired...

Putting Premiership rugby on free to air TV is massive, says Harlequins wing Cadan Murley

The move to put Gallagher Premiership rugby on ITV was “massive” for the game as a whole, said Harlequins wing Cadan...

LISTEN NOW: The Rugby Paper Podcast Episode Three with Cadan Murley

This week, Oliver Little is joined by The Rugby Paper’s Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock and exciting Harlequins wing Cadan Murley. With...

Reports suggest South Africa set to replace Italy in Six Nations from 2025

South Africa look set to join the Six Nations from 2025 in place of Italy, the Daily Mail have revealed. Talks...

Episode Three of the The Rugby Paper Podcast with special guest Cadan Murley

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns tomorrow (Thursday) for yet another exhilarating episode. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by The...

The WRU have launched their next series of Exiles camps

Designed to engage with young Welsh qualified players and their families who are based outside Wales they’re organised to potentially provide...

Saracens announce £32M takeover by consortium of investors

Saracens have announced a that the £32m takeover by a consortium Kimono House Ltd has been completed. The takeover was announced...

England star Marcus Smith claims Six Nations are wide open

By BEN REDWOOD England star Marcus Smith claims the Six Nations are “wide open” ahead of Wales‘ visit to Twickenham in...

Premiership launches PRTV streaming service

THE PREMIERSHIP have announced the launch of a new streaming service that allows supporters to watch all Gallagher Premiership rugby matches...

Beauden Barrett Still Plagued by Concussion Issues Ahead of Opening Super Rugby Pacific Encounter

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett looks set to sit out the first round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The 30-year-old...

Harlequins coaching trio sign permanent and dateless contracts

Harlequins have rewarded three coaches who helped inspire them to win last seasons Premiership title as Nick Evans, Adam Jones and...

Manu Tuilagi returns to England training squad ahead of Wales tie

Manu Tuilagi has returned to the England squad ahead of the fixture with Wales on Saturday 26th February. Tuilagi is part...

NBA Betting: How To Do It Right

The NBA is not just a league that thrills players, coaches, and fans alike. It offers means different things to different...

Sport is like a drug

Rugby is a contact sport that came from England where people started playing it in the early 19th century. Lately, rugby...

Bath’s westcountry duo Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh sign new contracts

Homegrown Bath Rugby duo Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh have signed two-year extensions with the Blue, Black and Whites. The pair,...

Mark Wilson: Newcastle Falcons and England forward retires with immediate effect

Newcastle Falcons and England international Mark Wilson has retired from rugby with immediate effect. The 32-year-old Newcastle skipper and back-row forward...

Sebastian Negri thanks Ellis Genge for help after being knocked unconscious

Italian flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked England prop Ellis Genge for alerting the officials that he had been knocked out in...

England win but Wales will be capable of exploiting their obvious weaknesses

England comment by David Emery, editor in chief of The Rugby Paper At half time the guy sitting next to me...

Marcus Smith shines as England win comfortably in Italy

ITALY: (0) 0 ENGLAND: (21) 33 Tries: Smith, George 2, Daly, Sinckler; Cons: Smith 4 Marcus Smith once again shone in an England shirt...

Plenty of positives for Ireland – Farrell

IRELAND will not sulk after their nine-game winning streak came to an end in Paris despite a “fighting” performance, says head...

After shock and shell France find they are the sole Slam survivors

By NICK CAIN France ................30pts Tries: Dupont 2, Baille 54 Conversions: Jaminet 3 Penalties: Jaminet 7, 17, 36, 41, 44, 79...

England need to stay calm to land KO punch

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THERE are moments in games like England were involved in last weekend at Murrayfield...

Wales find solutions to the problems of Dublin

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Debut to remember: Jac Morgan PICTURE: Getty Images Dan Biggar, left, and Jonathan Davies celebrate...

Baa-Baas at HQ

ENGLAND will host the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday June 19, ahead of their summer tour to Australia. England last hosted...

Tupou cash call

AUSTRALIA prop Taniela Tupou has thrown down the gauntlet to Rugby Australia for them to ‘show him the money’ as the...

McNally: Bath must stop panicking in the red zone

By DAN GALLAN TOWERING lock Josh McNally says there is one key aspect that must be addressed before all others as...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, February 13, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......

Toulouse suffer fifth defeat in a row

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN No Top 14 matches were originally scheduled for this weekend – the second of the Six Nations...

Eddie has got away with his ref attack

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME The start of the Six Nations last week had everything we have...

Smile of nobility amid the madness of apartheid

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

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