Shaunaugh aiming to burn up the pitches

ENGLAND’s Shaunaugh Brown is putting her career in the fire service on hold to focus on next year’s World Cup. Harlequins...

Kirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs

By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way...

Clermont shock call for Cov’s No10 Rory

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE RORY Jennings admits he can’t believe his luck after signing for Clermont Auvergne, calling his surprise move...

Home start for champs

NEWSEXTRA EXETER Chiefs, who secured a first top-flight European title last month, will begin their defence of the Champions Cup with...

If the women can play on with scrums, so can men

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Close contact: Harlequins Women maul in the Premier 15s PICTURE: Getty Images...

Cheltenham’s ‘rouges’ shaped modern game

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools THE rugby world has much to thank Cheltenham College for. They...

I’ve never seen togetherness like there is at Sale Sharks

Q&A SID SUTTON ON THE RECORD Sid Sutton is the man charged with boosting Sale Sharks’ commercial and on-field drive for...

Pumas stun All Blacks in first-ever win

By SAM JACKSON ARGENTINA beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a convincing win in Sydney. The...

Kepu’s hungry to tick that final box

DANIEL GALLAN finds out what keeps Wallaby great Sekope Kepu motivated Mentor: Sekope Kepu at London Irish, inset playing for Australia...

Winning the double is perfect way to sign off

MY LIFEIN RUGBY What a sign-off: Gareth Steenson with the Premiership trophy and European Cup Right: the kick that put Exeter...

Hayward carries can for Wales’ Scots flop

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The most ironic fact of the Six Nations campaign is to be found...

Bird’s-eye view from the old South Stand

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

Falcons up physicality ahead of Bath clash

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Building: Dean Richards NEWCASTLE bounced back from last weekend’s loss (38-17) at Ealing to take the return match...

We can’t take Zebre lightly warns coach Grant

Preview Zebre v Ulster Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 6pm ULSTER forwards coach Roddy Grant has fired a warning to not underestimate...

Davies demands Ospreys put end to silly penalties

By ROB COLE Battler: Bradley Davies YOU HAVE to go back 11 seasons for the last time Munster won their opening...

Conbeer at double as Scarlets find form

By DECLAN ROONEY RYANConbeer crossed for two first-half tries in Galway as Scarlets won back-to-back games for the first time this...

Lane banks on piggyback from Jarrod to earn recall

By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW… Blues v Benetton Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 19.45pm, Rodney Parade Challenge: Owen Lane is fighting for Test...

Kearney: Lads are showing their form

Preview Leinster v Edinburgh Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 8.15pm LEINSTER welcome Edinburgh to the RDS Arena looking to maintain their unblemished...

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Haskell joins fight to eradicate exploitation

FORMER England flanker James Haskell has joined a powerful army of players and coaches in condemning World Rugby’s reluctance to improve...

Hill targets a fast start after Sharks’ sour finish

By JON NEWCOMBE SAM HILL admits it was “a kick in the teeth” that he got two weeks’ isolation instead of...

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Pumas have risen from quarantine slumber in true Edwards style

THERE is so much to enjoy on so many levels about the Pumas’ superb win in Sydney yesterday when they beat...

Refs must regain control of arm-wrestle with TMO

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points It’s 20 years to the day, would you...

Harlequins lifeline for Sevens expert

Offer: De Carpenter FORMER England Sevens international Richard de Carpenter looks set to be offered a career lifeline with a short...

More Cheetahs on the Prem prowl

TIAN SCHOEMAN could become the next member of the Free State Cheetahs squad to seek a short term move to the...

Montpellier put Mercer in their to-watch file

Career decision: Zach Mercer MONTPELLIER are interested in sounding out England back row Zach Mercer about a potential move to the...

Dennis joins the Major League recruits

DAVE DENNIS, below, was ready to commit his future to Exeter Chiefs until a phone call from former Wallaby teammate Adam...

Alafoti on fitness trail

FORMER Bath and Worcester back row Alafoti Fa’osiliva has gone back to grassroots and is training with South West One outfit...

Ex-Chief Cordero interests Blackett

Favourite: Cordero BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler WASPS have emerged as front runners in the race to tempt former...

ROOM 101

RORY BARTLE THE JERSEY REDS FORWARD TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Back rowers...

Play-off blues drive Bath hunger

NEALE HARVEY TALKS TO STUART HOOPER ABOUT BATH’S MISSION TO END THE TROPHY DROUGHT Driving standards: Ben Spencer inspired Bath’s post-lockdown...

Big brother will soon be in kit bags

WHERE would we be without “Spider Cam”, “Ref Cam” and all the other “Cams” that, according to their advocates, bring the...

So petty, RFU ban on Ryan’s payday

DID a vengeful bunch of RFU grandees really take steps to keep Ryan Wilson, abrasive Scotland back rower and specialist baiter...

This dash for cash could end in a crash

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...

DREAMTEAM

1. Ethan Waller – His skillset is everything you want in a loosehead and he fancies himself as a bit of...

Ask Lipman if red cards are necessary safeguards

COLIN BOAG Last weekend’s Bledisloe 4 match between the Wallabies and All Blacks was a cracker, and featured two red cards,...

Gibson can be new Forrester at Glouc

IT was good to read Chris Hewett’s recommendation of Jamie Gibson’s contributions to his various clubs. He is surely a misplaced...

Italy here to stay

THE comment from Colin Boag – ‘kick out Italy to make tournament fairer’ – will never materialise unless a replacement is...

We pay for action, not endless resets

AS a long-term fan and spectator, games are often spoiled by weak refereeing. The laws of the game already give officials...

Unfair tie-breaker

IT baffles me that England were awarded the Six Nations championship in a year that they finished tied with France on...

Please remember Will, they cheated!

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

Let Sarries back, but no place for Ealing

THE prospect of Saracens being reinstated in the Premiership for the 2020-21 season would make sense in terms of increasing the...

Geordan was laid out like a lamb to the slaughter

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK GEORDAN Murphy was reminded this week of the old football adage that the...

Long: I couldn’t get my way at Stoop

SEAN LONG says he could return to Rugby Union one day – even though his time at Harlequins left him “frustrated”....

Lewies will lean on Quins leaders to drive title bid

By NEALE HARVEY New skipper: Stephan Lewies dives over to score for Quins against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images WITH few Test...

Red Roses on top of the world after France win

By SAM JACKSON THE RED Roses got their 2020 Autumn Internationals off to winning ways with a powerful showing against France...

France still lack shape to conquer the world

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK IDO not see France as the best side in the 2020 Six Nations, mainly...

Set-piece is shocking but Wales can’t sack Pivac

SHANE WILLIAMS COMMENT WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Aerial weakness: Wales failed to compete for the ball in the air and the...

Davies: Players still back Pivac

JONATHAN Davies has told Wales their horror run is unacceptable, but the star centre has given his unequivocal backing to under...