Saracens agree to release Alex Sanderson to become new Sale Sharks DoR

Sale Sharks formally announce appointment of former captain Sanderson as their director of rugby with immediate effect

Worcester co-owner: Our budget is on the £7m salary cap limit

Jason Whittingham says there is a 'misconception' over Worcester's spending and their lowly position in the Premiership

Liam Williams banned for three games and will miss Wales’ Six Nations opener

The Scarlets wing was given a red card for a high tackle on Shane Lewis-Hughes in the Welsh derby with Cardiff...

Premier 15s put on hold by the RFU amid rising Covid-19 cases in England

Rounds 11 and 12 likely to be rescheduled with time to spare with Women's Six Nations delayed until the summer

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie signings longest contract in Edinburgh’s history

The 26-cap Scotland forward has joined Hamish Watson in signing lengthy contract extensions at Edinburgh

Toby Booth signals interest in Scarlets No.8 Jac Morgan

As reported in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, the Ospreys want to bring the former Wales U20 skipper to the Liberty...

Attwood’s choice: His kids or rugby

Single parent Dave Attwood opens up on the difficulty of providing childcare while maintaining his rugby career at Bristol Bears

Superkids keep Dan Robson on his toes at Wasps

Influential Wasps No.9 Robson discusses the emergence of Will Porter and Ben Vellacott keeping him on his toes, and his return...

Dai Young ticks all the boxes | Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson looks at the abrupt exit of Cardiff Blues and the mishandling of a situation prior to making the apt...

Rugby Matters: Lions must be touring underdogs to survive

Brendan Gallagher on the essence of this year's Lions tour being at risk of being lost

Glasgow Warriors confirm signing of Duncan Weir from Worcester

As reported by The Rugby Paper in Sunday's edition, Weir will move to Scotstoun at the end of the season

Women’s and U20s Six Nations postponed until later in 2021

But the Men's Six Nations will go ahead as scheduled

Kyle Sinckler to miss England’s Six Nations opener

Sinckler will miss England's match against Scotland after being banned for failing to respect the referee in Premiership action for Bristol...

Steve Phillips isn’t right man for the top WRU job insists Moffett

Current WRU chief executive doesn't hold the acumen to turn things around in the long-term, according to ex-Welsh rugby boss

Covid points loss is wrong | Nick Cain

Nick Cain argues why the new Premiership regulations on cancelled matches are jeopardising the integrity of the season

Let the Lions play Australia instead of Springboks | Jeremy Guscott

As cases rise in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Jerry Guscott says the show must go on – even if...

Saracens scrum-half Tom Whiteley to make Bristol switch

A former Millfield School teammate of Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy

US firm Silver Lake in talks with NZ Rugby

Is the southern hemisphere set to get its own CVC?

Edinburgh raid Harlequins for two of their first-team stars

James Lang and Glen Young will both move north to Edinburgh at the end of the season

Josh Beaumont is happy to get back in line in Sale’s pack

After 14 months out with a knee injury, Beaumont marked his return to rugby in the most dramatic way with a...

Lacroix: We’ll get Euro Cups done | James Harrington

James Harrington reports on what is next for Top 14 clubs after the French government called to the Champions Cup and...

Worcester No.10 Duncan Weir keen for move home to Glasgow

Duncan Weir is in discussions with both Worcester Warriors and Scottish Rugby over his future

Tomas Francis will leave Exeter for Ospreys to keep his Wales place

Ospreys wrap up deal for Wales tighthead, who will depart Sandy Park at the end of the season, TRP can reveal

Toulon in chase for Wasps prop Kieran Brookes

Brookes' contract at Wasps is due to expire this summer, with a move to the Top 14 on the card

WillGriff John tells Sharks he’s off back to Wales

Plus, the future of Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor at the Ricoh Arena

England prop Kyle Sinckler cited for use of profanity at referee in Bristol match

Sinckler will appear before a disciplinary panel on Tuesday after directing abuse towards referee, Karl Dickson

Bath 44-52 Wasps: Paolo Odogwu sparkles in 11-try thriller

Winger Odogwu puts on a show at the Rec in 96-point Premiership game

British & Irish Lions plan UK venues to save the Bok tour

Peter Jackson reports on the contingency plans the Lions are working to put in place if their tour of South Africa...

French call two-week halt to the European Cups

Covid-19 spike in Europe is set to obstruct the upcoming rounds of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competition

Frustrated Stuart Hooper laments costly individual errors

Bath fall to Wasps despite scoring over 40 points on home soil

Lam: ‘Harry’s worked hard on his skills’

Read the thoughts of Pat Lam and Rob Baxter after Bristol Bears victory at Sandy Park in the Premiership

Exeter 7-20 Bristol: Randall masterclass helps Bears go top

Harry Randall makes a statement to the on-looking Eddie Jones at Sandy Park

Dream Team: Ealing Trailfinders lock Harry Casson

Ealing Trailfinders lock Harry Casson picks a XV comprised of the best he has played alongside or faced as an opponent

Promotion-relegation must be put on ice

COLIN BOAG Going up: Saracens will rejoin the top flight There have been lots of moans about the way points are...

Show more respect

CAN someone have a word with Sale and see if they might play in a more gentlemanly manner? Jeering from the...

Just apply the laws!

I DON’T agree with Mr Boag often but on this I do. When are referees going to apply the laws? Why...

Rugby values at heart of Hambly’s deserved honour

DURING these challenging times, it is encouraging to note that the value of inspirational leadership and the collective strength of community...

No rash decisions during lockdown

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk IS NOWreally the right...

Returning Dai eager to move Blues forward

DAI Young will return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby following head coach John Mulvihill leaving the Welsh region....

Ford’s spiral kicks work ‘because he’s so flexible’

By JON NEWCOMBE Expert: Jon Callard FORMER England coach Jon Callard has refuted fears that George Ford’s kicking masterclass in Leicester’s...

Georgian giant joins Wasps

WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup...

Speedster Tyrese still waiting to make mark

Rapid: Johnson-Fisher OAKHAM might not have won the NatWest U15 Vase title in 2015 but their speedy centre Tyrese Johnson-Fisher emerged...

Suddenly, Oakham find magic of the Cup

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Hand-off: Charlie Walker in full flight during Oakham’s 2011 Daily Mail...

JEFF PROBYN

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Altrad’s right - it’s time to cancel European Cup No more of this: Exeter...

‘Sports car’ Wade bulks up in pursuit of NFL dream

By JOSHUA PECK Focused: Christian Wade trains with Buffalo Bills CHRISTIAN Wade insists he is “locked in” on his decision to...

Sioned Harries hits four as Warriors go on rampage

Worcester Warriors skipper scores four tries in Premier 15s rout over DMP Sharks

Exeter Chiefs cling on for win over Bristol by Mackinder’s fingertips

Chiefs win for the fourth time this season away at Bristol Bears, despite having Patricia Garcia sent off early in the...

Try-happy Lark Davies leads Lightning charge

England hooker Davies crosses twice for Loughborough in 29-21 away win at Gloucester-Hartpury

Leap Year put curse on Wasps as we won

MY LIFE IN RUGBY MARK WOODROW THE FORMER PERTEMPS BEES, BRISTOL, DONCASTER, VIADANA AND DINGS CRUSADERS FLY-HALF Man-of-match: Mark Woodrow converts...

Little tough nut Ivor had the Gloucester giants quaking in their boots – Mike Burton

TRP columnist Peter Jackson remembers the great Gloucester trainer of 50 years ago, with former England and Lions prop Mike Burton