89th minute kick hands Scarlets second defeat

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dead-eye: Anthony Belleau kicks the winning points THE Scarlets were left heartbroken as Toulon snatched victory deep into...

Brilliant Basham sparks Ryan’s ice-age Dragons

By JAMES CANDY TAINE Basham warmed up for what could be a Test debut with another standout display as the Dragons...

Franco and Irish defy musclemen of Bayonne

By NEALE HARVEY Touchdown: Ben Meehan scores for Irish PICTURE: Getty Images FRANCO van der Merwe produced a colossal captain’s display...

Warriors fall to Castres power at breakdown

By TIM LEWIS Held: No way through for Geoffrey Palis of Castres WORCESTER came up short in France as they were...

Ackermann rings the changes for Montpellier test

By NEALE HARVEY New lease: Joe Simpson is feeling rejuvenated at Kingsholm SCRUM-HALFJoe Simpson insists Gloucester are faced with no other...

I hope we made Nigel Wray proud says Jamie

ENGLAND hooker Jamie George, returning to action after the World Cup, said he hopes Saracens win over Ospreys made under-fire owner...

Normal service as Daly inspires Saracens to scale Euro heights

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER It’s a cracker: Rotimi Segun dives over to score Saracens second try PICTURES: Getty Images AFTER an eerily...

Boot-boy Ramos gets Toulouse over the line

By STEFFAN THOMAS ANDYFRIEND praised the resilience of his Connacht side despite falling to defeat to Toulouse at the Stade Ernest-Wallon....

Hanrahan drop-goal goes wide so it’s a tie

By RONAN O’BRIEN MUNSTER full-back Mike Haley insisted they were thrilled to secure a draw even though his side should have...

Hooper: We just couldn’t threaten

STUART Hooper was left bemoaning his side’s failure to put scoreboard pressure on their rivals as Bath’s European campaign hit the...

Skilful Burns pulls the strings to tie up win over Clermont

By RONAN O’NEILL Accomplished: Billy Burns ULSTER head coach Dan McFarland was thrilled with his on-field generals after a crucial victory...

Quins win ugly to keep their Euro dream alive

By GARY FITZGERALD Star turn: Marcus Smith breaks the tackle of Christian Judge PICTURE: Getty Images PAUL Gustard praised the effort...

World Cup stars have energised squad says Ross

By JON NEWCOMBE Japan hero: England flanker Tom Curry returns for Sale Sharks Captain: Jono Ross CLUB captain Jono Ross hopes...

Gloucester in move for unsettled Sinckler

By NEIL FISSLER Crucial: Cobus Reinach scores for Saints on half time PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER have emerged as the front...

Bears offer Rory chance to go out at the top

By PETER JACKSON EXCLUSIVE RORY Best is being asked to kick retirement into touch and take a fast track to the...

TEAMS: Elliot Daly handed first start for Saracens in Champions Cup

Elliot Daly returns after World Cup rest period to start at full-back for Saracens

My Life in Rugby: Former Saracens and Namibia flanker Jacques Burger

Jon Newcombe talks to the ferocious back row forward on how his career began in desperate circumstances at Griquas

Speedster Ed Fidow out to give Worcester Warriors some wheels out wide

The Rugby Paper catches up with the summer arrival at Sixways, Samoa international winger Ed Fidow

Harrington column: Heyneke Meyer leaves, now Stade Francais look to Quesada

Stade Francais are comfortably the basement boys of the Top 14, with Meyer gone they are now chasing Gonzalo Quesada

Harlequins appoint Toby Booth as assistant coach to Paul Gustard

Paul Gustard brings in former Bath coach who will take hands-on role with Quins' lineout

Young Gun: Harlequins hooker Jack Musk

Neale Harvey talks to the converted back rower who was playing at Esher last season

Jackson column: Welsh regions pay dearly for loss of their stars

Wayne Pivac isn't the only one reeling from injuries to key members of Wales' World Cup squad, writes Peter Jackson

Exeter Chiefs lead pack chasing Wales flanker Ross Moriarty

Rob Baxter wanted to bring the Wales flanker to Exeter once he knew he would be leaving Gloucester in 2017

England were too fancy says Springboks star Jean de Villiers

The former South Africa and Leicester centre believes Eddie Jones got the selection wrong for the World Cup final

Bristol Bears hope to outbid French rivals with £500K offer to Justin Tipuric

Bristol Bears make heavyweight offer to the Wales and Ospreys star

No-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job, says Shaun Edwards

After accepting a new role with France, Shaun Edwards speaks to Peter Jackson about his time with Wales and what he...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend considers backroom reshuffle

The Ospreys coach tempting Gregor Townsend with a post-World Cup shake-up

Guscott column: French clubs can cash in on Saracens’ current turmoil

Jeremy Guscott says it's advantage French clubs in Europe, but that Northampton Saints could spring a surprise this season

Dream Team: Worcester Warriors centre Ryan Mills

One of the Premiership's most underrated players picks a dream XV, in of itself, filled with underrated players

Dave Rennie leaves Glasgow Warriors for Wallabies

Glasgow Warriors have already found their successor, as the Wallabies pick Rennie to replace Cheika

Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw and other rugby figures show support for Help for Heroes

Robshaw, James Haskell and Mike Tindall kick off Help for Heroes awareness with social media posts donning charity's clothing range

EPCR fine Saracens for Champions Cup media even no-show

EPCR issue statement confirming Saracens have been fined for not sending Mark McCall or Brad Barritt to the Cardiff launch

Cain column: How can Tom Curry miss out on Breakthrough Player award?

Curry wasn't considered for a second award category at the World Rugby awards ceremony

Third time’s the charm for Dan Thomas, who finds home at Bristol Bears

Flanker Dan Thomas is coming into his own at the third club of his career, Bristol Bears

Williams column: Get Callum Sheedy capped while you can, Wales

Shane Williams calls on Wayne Pivac to get England and Ireland eligible Callum Sheedy committed to Wales

Sharks fightback falls short despite boost from bench

By GARY HEATLY Over: DTH Van Der Merwe bursts through GLASGOW Warriors survived a second half fightback from Sale Sharks to...

Ringrose hat-trick fires a Leinster Cup warning

By RONAN O’BRIEN GARRY Ringrose scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries as Leinster got their Heineken Champions Cup campaign off to...

Chiefs give Euro itch a welcome scratch

By NICK CAIN Fast start: Dave Dennis goes over for Exeter after eight minutes PICTURE: AFP THE European Cup has become...

Taqele: Saints are ready to compete with French aces

By NEALE HARVEY Making yards: Taqele Naiyaravoro has worked on his fitness Back: Courtney Lawes RETURNING England stars Courtney Lawes, Lewis...

French clubs can cash in on Sarries’ current turmoil

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Tenacity: Lewis Ludlam could spark Northampton’s bid PICTURE: Getty Images THE European Cup is...

DREAMTEAM

CLIFFIE HODGSON, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY AND FORMER BOLAND, BORDER BULLDOGS, ROTHERHAM, COVENTRY AND BROADSTREET UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED...

Refs: Don’t just threaten yellow cards, use them!

COLIN BOAG Pile ups: Callum Braley passes the ball out for Saracens against Gloucester Cheating has been in the news a...

Lucky fine was low!

I WOULD agree with those describing Saracens’ penalty as harsh if the offence did not cover three seasons and they had...

Will Europe seek to kick out Sarries if appeal fails?

AS SARRIES are appealing the disciplinary decision and sanctions, one assumes this will not be quickly resolved. Are we likely to...

Give Dombrandt a run at No.8 for England, Eddie

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk NICK CAIN’S analysis of...

Gatland: 60-caps too many

FORMER Wales coach Warren Gatland says the WRU’s 60-cap international rule which halted Rhys Webb’s Test career was set too high....

I’m here to help make Saints great says Franks

By NEALE HARVEY DECORATED All Black Owen Franks insists past glories count for nothing as he aims to boost Northampton’s bid...

Eddie Jones: My two big errors in the World Cup final

By SAM JACKSON In: Joe Marler Out: Mako Vunipola Joy and despair: England lose to the Springboks EDDIE Jones has admitted...

Heyneke goes, now Stade look at Gonzalo

JAMES HARRINGTON All change: Gonzalo Quesada is favourite as long term replacement at Stade for Heyneke Meyer, inset Aseventh defeat in...

Flying Irish will be boost for England says Davis

By NEALE HARVEY Electric: Ben Loader terrorises the Tigers LONDON Irish are once again becoming a “fantastic vehicle” for young backthree...