The Maunder dynasty’s arrow is pointing up in Exeter’s era of success

Nick Cain discusses the Champions Cup final and the journey of Exeter Chiefs with scrum-half Jack Maunder

Northampton prop Manny Iyogun hungry for more after showing his mettle at Exeter

Iyogun was there in Saints' hour of need in the Champions Cup quarter-final, the teen reflects on his end to the...

Steven Luatua a late withdrawal from Bristol squad

Bristol Bears captain to remain in England to attend birth of his child and miss Challenge Cup final

The Difference Between Sports Betting and Online Casinos

Thanks to technological advancements, there are thousands of online gambling platforms for players around the world. Online casino sites and sportsbooks...

Uren: We know Toulon’s history, but we are the team with world-class players now

Bristol Bears No.9 Andy Uren previews the Challenge Cup final and reminisces on his memories of his boyhood club

‘Having an opinion in this day and age is not a good thing’ – James Haskell

Now his autobiography is out, James Haskell is unabating in his value of being himself after adhering to RFU and club...

England Sevens ace Dan Norton eyes 15s return after World Tens Series

Dan Norton is one of a number of former England Sevens players in Bermuda for the World Tens Series

Cain column: Will Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?

Nick Cain believes England head coach Eddie Jones could have better utilised his training camp to whet the midfield options available

New-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France

Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations

Premiership Rugby on alert after seven positive tests at Wasps

Bristol, Wasps opponents on Saturday, are believed to be unaffected

EXCLUSIVE: Why was JP Doyle made redundant?

Respected referee JP Doyle discusses in length his career in Premiership and European competition

Exeter or Wasps: Who will prevail in the big Premiership final?

Both Exeter and Wasps have stormed past their semi-final opponents to set the stage for the big head to head clash...

Williams column: Selection that offers new opportunities didn’t come without surprise

Shane Williams is intrigued by the young players named in head coach Wayne Pivac's squad for the autumn

Diamond: I’m astounded Wales have snubbed WillGriff John

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond can't understand why Wales have not picked WillGriff

Parling: There are so many good qualities in this Wallabies pack

Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling discusses the most senior coaching move of his career and early impressions of Dave Rennie

Josh Beaumont volunteers to help keep Fylde afloat

Sale lock Beaumont is going back to where it all began to develop a commercial plan outside of his playing commitments

Ealing Trailfinders sign Worcester back row target

Ambitious Championship club Ealing sign bulked back row formerly of Southern Kings

Guscott column: Exeter Chiefs will need all their gumption to win Champions Cup

Can Exeter win at the first time of asking against a Racing 92 side who have lost two finals?

The Influence of COVID-19 on Esports Betting

Back in March 2020, the corona virus disease swept through Europe and many other parts of the world, forcing governments and...

Does playing rugby impact your ability to secure affordable life insurance?

Life has rarely felt quite so fragile as it has during these unparalleled and challenging times. Whilst we all crave for...

Steenson: Time to give Joe a go for England

GARETH Steenson, Exeter’s guiding light on the pitch for over a decade, believes England should be looking to his successor Joe...

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Simmonds in command as his Chiefs go marching on

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER It was an outstanding display which leaves you impatient for a mouthwatering final in two weeks time against...

Chiefs will need all their teamwork to win a cracker

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Racing fight to the finish: Juan Imhoff’s winning try in the 76th minute against...

The online trolls are unfair on Diamond

No party time: Sale after their Premiership Cup victory over Harlequins COLIN BOAG Rugby has values, good ones, including respect and...

Puzzled by Eddie’s choice at scrum-half

I HOPE Eddie Jones picks Ben Spencer and Dan Robson when they become available – I don’t understand him sticking with...

RFU has ‘modest reserves’ says President Blackett

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk FOLLOWING Nick Cain’s excellent...

Ring-fence would sap vitality

IN contrast to Colin Boag’s assertions that the English game can only be saved by the end of promotion and relegation,...

Saracens players still up to mark

I AM not a Saracens supporter but I do feel that I have to respond to Neville Wheelan’s letter. I remember...

Clear from beginning Lee was a cut above say Titans

By JON NEWCOMBE LEE BLACKETT’s success as a Premiership head coach comes as no surprise to one of the men who...

Rising star Iyogun hungry for more after dream start

By TOM VALE IT’S been quite a year for Northampton academy prop Emmanuel Iyogun. Handed his first senior academy contract heading...

Saints mates battle for Courtney’s shirt

By SAM JACKSON Chance: Alex Dombrandt will compete with Billy Vunipola for the No.8 jersey PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND SQUAD Forwards:...

Cooney’s left out in the cold by Farrell

ULSTER scrum-half John Cooney has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations. Connacht’s...

Glasgow loan deal for TJ

SAMOA flanker TJ Ioane has joined Glasgow Warriors on loan from London Irish. The 31-year-old, right, has been with Irish for...

Long leaves Harlequins

HARLEQUINS assistant coach Sean Long has departed the club. Long joined the coaching team in July 2019, specialising in the team’s...

Parling helps develop Wallabies’ dark side

By NEALE HARVEY Wearing the coach’s hat: Geoff Parling Right: Wallaby bolter Trevor Hosea AFTER establishing his top-flight coaching credentials with...

Pivac calls up exciting young Bears

BRISTOL pair Callum Sheedy and Ioan Lloyd are among seven uncapped players named in Wayne Pivac’s Wales autumn squad. The duo...

New-dad Seb ready to stamp authority

By ALEX BYWATER SEB Davies is only 24, but he is growing up fast on and off the field. The Cardiff...

Davies aims to get Dragons firing

SAM Davies has told the Dragons they need to hit their straps and quickly this season, but believes Dean Ryan’s exciting...

Sevens ace Norton eyes 15s return after Tens

By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND Sevens try wizard Dan Norton heads to the inaugural World Tens Series in Bermuda later this month...

6 Nations exploring all options

THE2021 Six Nations could be delayed in an attempt to ensure matches are played in front of crowds. The tournament is...

Schmidt takes on new role in Dublin

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will start a new role next month as World Rugby’s director of rugby...

French in struggle to field team v Wales

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Tipped for greatness: Selevasio Tolofua France’s internationals are hostages in a club and country player-release war ahead...

Davies double downs Sale

By JAMAL NIAZ Sale Sharks……7 Loughboro’ L.29 LARK Davies’ try double condemned Sale Sharks to defeat on their Premier 15s debut...

Ton-up Quins rip Sharks apart

By AMY FULGHAM Harlequins….103 DMP Sharks ……0 HARLEQUINS made an emphatic start to their campaign in Gerard Mullen’s first game in...

Chiefs show fighting spirit

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Glo-Hartpury 34 Exeter Chiefs 14 GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY secured an opening day win over newly-formed Exeter Chiefs in an entertaining...

Classy Cleall leads the charge

By ADAM ELLIS Saracens ……34 Worcester ……25 A POWERFUL display from the Saracens pack ensured victory over valiant Worcester. England second...

Queen’s Birthday Honours for rugby quartet

WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones, former skipper Gareth Thomas, ex-head coach Warren Gatland and former England captain Sue Day are among...

New-look Nicky aims to munch France

By ROB COLE NICKY Smith has eaten his way back into the Wales squad by piling on the pounds in a...

Uren: Toulon will be class but we have Radradra!

By JON NEWCOMBE Ally: Harry Randall AS a youngster, Andy Uren stood on the terraces at the Memorial Ground watching the...