Ulster 21-7 Ospreys: Ulster keep pressure on Leinster but miss bonus

TOBY Booth called for consistency from his side after they dominated Ulster for long stretches in Belfast but slipped to defeat...

Benetton 17-19 Connacht: Hero Aki’s last-minute try saves Connacht

Connacht continue to collect points on their travels, with Bundee Aki leaving it late to rescue the win

Zebre 26-15 Dragons: Jonah Holmes double can’t save struggling Dragons

Zebre move above Dragons in the PRO14 table and into fourth place in Conference A, Steffan Thomas reports

Simples? It should be!

AT LONG last, we know how the remodelled knock-out stage of the European Champions Cup will be pieced together. By the...

Looks like it’s UK this summer for the Lions

THE Lions are finalising plans for a groundbreaking British and Irish tour this summer which could run to as many as...

Preview: George Furbank excited to ‘front up’ for Saints

The Northampton Saints full-back previews Sunday's clash against Bath at Franklin's Gardens with Neale Harvey

Sale 25-20 Exeter: Battered Curtis Langdon provides late KO

The Sharks hooker scored the decisive try despite the best efforts of Sam Simmonds at the AJ Bell Stadium

Wasps 10-16 London Irish: It’s tough going as gritty Irish battle back

No chance of a Wasps comeback as Irish produce another stirring second-half performance

London Irish hold off strong interest from Premiership rival to sign Tom Parton

Staying at the Brentford Community Stadium with London Irish

Room 101: Hartpury head coach Mark Cornwell

1. Seafood I went to New Zealand to play club rugby when I was 21 and the club there got me...

Cancel France game and give Scots points

Views COLIN BOAG Remem ber that television advert from some years ago that said ‘There may be trouble ahead’ – well, it might well...

Letters to editor: Rich clubs bypass Nat League salary cap thresholds

I COULDN’T agree more with Chris Taylor’s concerns (TRP Feb 21) at the distorting effect on community rugby of the lack...

Marchant: Centre or wing, I’m ready for next level

Joe Marchant tells Dan Gallan how time in New Zealand helped him find his voice

Fab five return to hunt gold in Tokyo

FIVE of Team GB’s silver medallists from Rio 2016 are included in Tony Roques’ initial training squad for the Tokyo Olympics....

Alun Wyn: We did get rub of the green

Proud: Wayne Pivac WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones admitted his team had the rub of the green in a record win...

Eddie: I’ll be fined if I tell you what I think about the ref

All the fallout from England's 40-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff, with Pascal Gauzere's performance a source of frustration for Eddie

Edinburgh 25-27 Scarlets: Scarlets get grip on Champions Cup race

Sione Kalamafoni tops 30 tackles to inspire Scarlets to victory on the road in Edinburgh

Cardiff Blues 11-20 Munster: Munster spoil Blues return to Arms Park

Ellis Jenkins shows remarkable signs of being back to his best so soon after his recovery from a long-term knee injury

Leinster v Glasgow preview: Ireland ace Van der Flier back for Leinster

Devin Toner will move a step closer to Gordon D'Arcy's Leinster appearances record in Sunday's PRO14 action

Future of rugby is threated by cheap shots | Chris Hewett

MIDWAY through the blizzard of red cards that carpeted the Premiership last weekend, one of the commentators was heard to say...

At last, Slattery gets the title his amazing skill deserved

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

Reviving the England Saxons would help Eddie’s arousal plan

Nick Cain looks at the defunct England Saxons programme, and asks notable figures Ali Hepher and George Skivington about their time...

Pumas are first up in World Cup for England

By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND will play Argentina in their first match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Sep 9. Scotland...

Newcastle 25-22 Harelquins: Rusty, but Falcons take shine off Quins

Luke Jarmyn reports from Kingston Park where Brett Connon secured the win with a late penalty kick

Bristol 17-3 Leicester: Moroni yellow gives Bears prowling space

A first-half yellow card for centre Matias Moroni turned the game against Leicester, as Bears scored twice in the final seven...

Dream Team: Taunton Titans back row Dan Lee

The former Crediton, Exeter, Plymouth, Cornish Pirates back row selects his Dream Team...

Marquee men mock the salary cap principles | Nick Cain

Nick Cain examines the proposterous regulation of marquee players under the Premiership salary cap

Head coach Warren Gatland explores British & Irish Lions base on Jersey

The state of the art facility Gatland has surveyed this week that could suggest the Lions tour will be held in...

Tom Curry Signs With Firma Stella

One of English rugby‘s top players, Tom Curry has signed a licensing deal with Worcester based, sports memorabilia company Firma Stella....

Who’s Looking Best Early On To Take The 2021 Rugby League World Cup

Calling all rugby fans out there! If you can hear this call, then it’s time to get to talking about the...

What makes online casinos on the map among individuals?

While talking about the viewpoints that have upset the world, you shouldn’t leave out the web. It has changed the way...

Jack Nowell on the comeback trail for Exeter after ninth operation

The Chiefs wing is set to return to action for Exeter next month and is not short of achievements he wants...

Exclusive: Sam Simmonds working for all round excellence

The European Player of the Year is on track to eclipse Neil Back's Premiership record for tries scored by a forward...

George North is massively undervalued in Wales says Owens

Hooker Ken Owens delves into George North's standing within the Wales cap ahead of his 100th cap

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

21st Century: The Era Of New Opportunities & Entertainment

The entertainment market is one of the most dynamic. Everyone knows for himself how much one wants bright emotions and novelties....

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

Super Rugby AU 2021: Betting Guide

It is that time of year again when Rugby fans sit back to enjoy some action for the 2021 Super Rugby...

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