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

When the Prince made England Sevens kings

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

Leinster 24-12 Ulster: Big guns return to put Leinster in driving seat

Leinster get back on track after suffering defeat to Connacht last weekend

Connacht 10-16 Munster: Munster stretch gap at summit

Match report and player ratings from the inter-provincial clash at the Sportsground

Dragons 20-28 Ospreys: Otten try clinches derby arm-wrestle

Mat Protheroe continues to shine for the Ospreys since his arrival from Bristol Bears last summer

Jarrod rules after Liam red

By ROGER PANTING Darting over: Tomos Williams beats Leigh Halfpenny to score for Blues PICTURES: Huw Evans WELSH star Liam Williams,...

Zebre 22-18 Benetton: Antonio Rizzi holds his nerve to edge it for hosts

Zebre go back-to-back against their Italian rivals

Frozen pitch forces derby postponement

FRIDAY’S PRO14 game between Glasgow and Edinburgh was postponed 30 minutes before kick-off. It was the second leg of the 1872...

Liddell clocking up the miles to support Doddie

By GARY HEATLY Fund raiser: Ben Liddell EDINBURGH-BASED teenage rugby player Ben Liddall is attempting to run a total of 1,042...

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Beating squeeze of Great Freeze

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Do battle but don’t shake hands

AS many have learned – in life and sport – you must sometimes bend with the wind. For example, taken at...

So much for loyalty, Duhan

SO South Africa U20 and 7s star Duhan van der Merwe, having just qualified for Scotland by residence last autumn when...

Rearing Dragons’ kids could be costly for Dean Ryan

Dragons risk losing members of their next generation with WRU cuts projected to hit regions

Eddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams

Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary

Scarlets hot-shot Jac Morgan expected to sign with Toby Booth

A major blow to the Scarlets, as Wales U20 captain Morgan looks set to join rivals Ospreys

Zack Henry out as Leicester Tigers keep Bonilla longer

Leicester are setting out their recruitment plans in the fly-half department, with Diaz Bonilla preferred to Zack Henry

Room 101: Plymouth Albion fly-half Conor Eastgate

Plymouth Albion back Eastgate picks three of his biggest pet hates for Room 101 entry