George Martin in line for England debut against Wales in the Six Nations

A surprise selection by England head coach Eddie Jones for the clash in Cardiff

France clash with Scotland now cancelled – reports

Two outlets in France say Sunday's Six Nations fixture is off after France had one more player test positive for Covid-19

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Confirmed: Northampton Saints sign ex-Clermont back row

Saints sign Beziers back row Karl Wilkins, a former academy teammate of Lewis Ludlam

‘I’ve been playing rubbish’ says England No.8 Billy Vunipola

The Saracens star opens up on how fatigue has led to his slump in form in an England shirt this Six...

New deal for flanker Jordy Reid at Gloucester

Ex-Ealing back row Reid formalises new terms after moving to Kingsholm last summer

Ex-Saracens flanker Kelly Brown to leave Glasgow Warriors this month

The specialist ruck coach will return to London after moving to Glasgow last summer with his family

Confirmed: Willi Heinz signs for Worcester

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neil Fissler

Lockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’

The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the...

Optimism for France-Scotland as FFR announce all-clear

France have recorded no new positive cases on Covid-19 screening results published on Tuesday

Bigger squads and more rest days announced for 2023 Rugby World Cup

World Rugby make changes to Rugby World Cup criteria with player welfare in mind

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Exeter 12-13 Northampton: Simmonds shocked by last minute kick charge

An usual finish the Exeter's clash against Northampton saw Joe Simmonds denied a chance to connect with a late penalty kick

Nick Mallett sad to see Italy’s fall but says it’s time for relegation in the Six Nations

After Conor O'Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former...

Ospreys 10-0 Zebre: Rhys Webb try offers rare highlight in ugly affair

Rhys Webb's hot form for Ospreys fires them past a hapless Zebre at the Liberty Stadium

A dictator? Not me insists England head coach Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones' overlooking of players clearly in form isn't exclusive to his time in charge of England, writes Adam Hathaway

They had full control admits Wasps head coach Lee Blackett

Reaction from Lee Blackett and Steve Borthwick to Tigers' 27-8 win at Welford Road

Leicester 27-8 Wasps: Tigers go powering on through red mist

Three red cards to Jasper Wiese, Hanro Liebenberg and Kieran Brookes mar Leicester's home win over Wasps

Marcus Smith’s ceiling is so high – Nick Evans

The Harlequins skills coach heaped praise on another exciting performance by fly-half Marcus Smith in defeating Sale Sharks

Harlequins 24-12 Sale: Eddie’s outcasts put Sharks to the sword

Joe Marchant and Alex Dombrandt come up trumps for Harlequins to go four from four since Paul Gustard's exit

Red cards prove we must bring back ruck

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Decision time, Eddie – put down the yo-yos! | Nick Cain

Nick Cain questions whether England captain Owen Farrell is facing up to the toughest period of his career with club and...

BT must not hold the Premiership to ransom

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Exeter Chiefs fight ‘unfair’ RFU proposal to limit imports

The RFU will challenge the Chiefs on their recruitment of players from the US, Canada and Japan in a new policy...

Phil Vickery calls for greater variety from England against Wales

The World Cup winner questions whether Eddie Jones will move away from his blueprint to fully utilise his England stars

Guest: Welsh regions kicking themselves for letting Varney slip net

Wales-born Varney will be seen as one that got away for the four regions, says Gloucester academy coach Alex Guest

Coaches to blame – Haskell

JAMES Haskell claims a bullying culture in rugby has led to the shocking rise in brain damage in the game. The...

Jaguares target PRO14 from new home in Spain

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Rest week turns sour for France as Antoine Dupont falls victim | James Harrington

James Harrington breaks down the week in French rugby, with Antoine Dupont's positive Covid-19 test a concern for Les Bleus

My Life in Rugby – Nick Popplewell: Life with the Lions was such a contrast for me

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Fans dig deep to help fund Pirates testing

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Springboks call for Cantwell

RUGBY SHORTS FORMER Ireland captain Lynne Cantwell has become South Africa women’s first high performance manager. Cantwell, who won 86 caps...

Tyro Warrior Hurd signs for Leicester

RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER have signed former Scotland U20 prop Will Hurd from Glasgow. Leicester-born Hurd, 21, was part of Scotland’s Junior...

Matu’u banned for six weeks

RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish hooker Motu Matu’u has been banned for six weeks following his red card against Exeter. Matu’u, 33,...

Chaparro opts for Benetton security

RUGBY SHORTS BRISTOL Bears have confirmed Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro will join Italian club Benetton this summer. Argentina prop Chaparro, 31, made...

Taylor returns home to Sale

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS hooker Tommy Taylor will return to Sale Sharks on a three-year deal at the end of the season....

Priestland to join Blues next season

RUGBY SHORTS WALES fly-half Rhys Priestland will join Cardiff Blues from Bath on a longterm contract ahead of next season. Priestland,...

Young Guns: Gloucester back row Freddie Thomas

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Rugby’s great schools – Lancaster RGS: A finishing school for top coaches

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools to bring Lancaster Royal Grammar School under the microscope

DMPS Sharks 0-47 Sale: Sale break away duck as wait goes on for DMP

SALE SHARKS won on their travels for the first time as a member club of the Premier 15s, extending DMP Sharks’...

European ‘invaders’ off to a flyer in Far East

By MATT MCILRAITH ROUND 1 WRAP Debut try: Laidlaw THE invaders from the north have wasted little time making an impression...

Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Big test for Blues without Beauden

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next weekend's Super Rugby Aotearoa kick-off – can anyone stop the Crusaders?

Harlequins 20-19 Wasps: Ice-cool Lagi Tuima completes Quins turnaround

Harlequins held the lead only once during their clash against Premier 15s title rivals Wasps

Super Rugby AU wrap – Round One: Izaia Perese card sees the Reds run free

Adam Ellis wraps up the opening round action to the 2021 Super Rugby AU kick-off

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World star Carter calls time on his career at age of 38

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Jonny May gears up for head to head with Louis Rees-Zammit

The Gloucester teammates could face-off in Cardiff this weekend when England battle Wales in the Six Nations

BT money is crucial for the Premiership’s well-being

THE newly ring-fenced Premiership will be hoping that BT do not decide to reconsider their position over the new four-year £110m...

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