Let’s put on a show, Welch tells Falcons

@therugbypaper Hope: Will Welch No.8: Ryan Burrows AFTER winning ugly on the road again in the wind and the rain at...

Hartpury go surging on with seven-try Carnegie rout

By ANDREW BEACHAM HARTPURY made it three wins from four with a comfortable seven-try victory over bottom club Yorkshire Carnegie. While...

It’s festival time as rivals share 85 points

By WARREN KAY DEFENCEappeared optional for both sides as the crowd were treated to a 12-try festival. Ampthill began brilliantly, with...

Trailfinders wear down injury-hit Doncaster

By GUY WILLIAMS Marked: Morgan Eames leads the Doncaster charge Clincher: Ealing captain Rayn Smid dots down to seal the win...

Beattie’s late try gets Scots home against the Pirates

By SAM JACKSON Scottish: Bobby Beattie Pirates: Callum Patterson LONDON Scottish capped their final home match of the year in dramatic...

Fowkes: There’s still all to play for

Preview Nottingham v Bedford Blues Today, Kick-off 3pm NEIL FOWKES knows it’s too early to judge Nottingham’s prospects for the rest...

Heyneke’s finito/kaput in any language

EIGHT days ago, after Stade Francais had been beaten for the seventh time in nine matches, the club’s German owner, Hans-Peter...

Read needs a reality check

WHENEngland outclassed New Zealand in Yokohama last month, everyone at the stadium lived to tell the tale, unlike Hillsborough or Heysel....

Sarries’ new double bid

IF IT is at all humanly possible, Saracens will be even more highly motivated than usual when they open their defence...

Regions pay dearly for loss of their stars

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Knee surgery: Jonathan Davies will miss the season PICTURE: Getty Images Sir Gareth...

Solomons to get back up

WORCESTER Warriors have started to look for someone to work alongside Alan Solomons. Solomons, who will be 69 in July, signed...

The Dom will stay at Quins

HARLEQUINS have won their fight to keep back row Alex Dombrandt at the Twickenham Stoop when his contract runs out at...

Wolfpack in hunt for Wade

FORMER ENGLAND winger Christian Wade has got Super League new boys Toronto Wolfpack interested in his services. Wade, left, quit Wasps...

Chiefs lead the pack chasing after Moriarty

Wanted: Ross Moriarty EXETER CHIEFS are battling a clutch of clubs who are interested in luring British Lions star Ross Moriarty...

Sharks move for Man City training complex

SALE SHARKS are bidding to move into the former training ground of Premier League champions Manchester City. The Sharks are in...

Prop star Enrique is cover for Francis

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter:@neilfissler ON THE BLIND SIDE Deal: Enrique Pieretto EXETER Chiefs have moved to ease the loss...

ROOM 101

THE WORCESTER PROP TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND NICK SCHONERT 1. Impatient people at...

Earl will seek his inspiration from pal Curry

By NEALE HARVEY Challenge: Ben Earl aims to lord it in Paris INSPIRED by the immense performances of his good friend...

Shadow man Singleton is ready to step into the light

NICK CAIN TALKS TO HOOKER JACK SINGLETON ABOUT SARACENS’ EURO CHALLENGE PREVIEW… POOL 4 Racing 92 v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3.15pm,...

Broughton’s mighty roll of honour

BROUGHTON Park, solid citizens of North West 1 these days, are not a big name in the modern rugby world and...

Haden had an All Black shocker three times

IF LOSING once for New Zealand against non-Test opposition can be regarded as unfortunate and to lose twice as careless, what...

It was North’s finest hour – 40 years ago today

BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Red devils: Steve Smith kicks ahead in the...

Baa-baas just the tonic for Jones

EDDIE Jones revealed he is one step closer to recovering from England’s World Cup final defeat – after a week with...

Fiji’s new stars are on show in Twickers thrill-a-thon

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Five-star: Fiji’s Temo Mayanavanua celebrates Johnny be good: Johnny Dyer of Fiji drives over for his side’s third...

Ospreys need to see World Cup stars back

I’M really saddened by what is going on at the Ospreys – my former side and a region I hold very...

Get Sheedy capped while you can, Wales

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Control: Callum Sheedy deserves an international call up PICTURE: Getty Images No.1: Dan Biggar MAX...

Warburton and Hayward join Welsh coaches

By SAM JACKSON New role: Sam Warburton FORMER Wales captain Sam Warbuurton has been handed a job by new Wales head...

Ospreys don’t need vanity signing Liam

Steffan Thomas charts the worrying decline of Ospreys Stunning deal: Liam Williams is close to joining Ospreys fom Saracens PICTURE: Getty...

Sherratt will quit Liberty Stadium for Scots

MATT Sherratt is set to leave the Ospreys with Scotland his likeliest destination. The Rugby Paper understands the former Cardiff Blues...

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Edwards: No-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job

By PETER JACKSON Duo: Shaun Edwards with Warren Gatland in Japan SHAUN Edwards today reveals the one ‘regret’ over his record-breaking...

Sonny Bill may need masking tape again

JUST before the 2017 Lions tour Sonny Bill Williams refused to wear an Auckland Blues jersey with a Bank of New...

How could Curry miss out on this award?

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK TOM Curry was the Breakthrough Player of the Year in international rugby in...

We were too naive says Pau coach

JONAH Holmes admitted Leicester’s winning performance was a “nice change” after the defeat at London Irish last week in the Premiership....

Holmes scores four as Tigers claw the French

By ROB WILDMAN To the four: Tigers’ Jonah Holmes scores PICTURES: Getty Images LEICESTER welcomed back their England World Cup men,...

Blues survive scare to get the job done in Calvisano

By ROB COLE Star man: Jarrod Evans JOHN Mulvihill admitted his heart was in his mouth when Calvisano got back to...

Lam hits out over sloppy discipline

DESPITE the big victory, Pat Lam was annoyed with Bristol’s discipline. He said: “The yellow cards were unacceptable. We had 20...

Wonder-kid Lloyd stars in Bears’ 8-try romp

By NEALE HARVEY Heaven: Charlie Powell has scored Bristol’s seventh try WELSH wonderkid Ioan Lloyd enhanced his burgeoning reputation as Bristol...

Taylor shines for Scots in Agen

By TRP REPORTER ROUND-UP CENTRE GEORGE Taylor was the star of the show on his European debut as his two tries...

Wasps left wanting as Jalibert puts boot in

By GARY FITGERALD DAI Young’s men were left ruing what might have been as they slipped out of South West France...

Ryan: tries hid Dragons errors

DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan was happy with the five points, but not so much with the performance. “I’m weirdly...

Hughes try gets Scarlets off to winning start on home ground

By CALLUM ELLIS A SECOND-HALF try from Staffen Hughes helped the Scarlets open their Challenge Cup campaign with a win over...

Basham rises to challenge as Dragons ease to victory

By ROB COLE Future star: Taine Basham of Dragons scores his third try PICTURES: Huw Evans TAINE Basham couldn’t have picked...

Shillcock in for a treble as Warriors rout Russians

By ALEX BYWATER A JAMIE Shillcock hattrick ensured the Warriors got their Challenge Cup campaign off a flying start as they...

Johan: Lineout was just horrid

GLOUCESTER’S head coach, Johan Ackermann praised his side’s commitment. He said: “We defended well in the first quarter and Joe’s two...

Lung-busting Simpson double still not enough

By ROGER PANTING Breakthrough: Joe Simpson dives over for Gloucester’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Ball skills: Thomas Ramos was in...

Back comes Dillane as Connacht aim to build some fresh Euro memories for fans

By ADAM ELLIS THE return of Ultan Dillane has handed a much-needed boost to Connacht’s depleted second row as Andy Friend...

Cronin late try so vital for Irish

MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan stressed the importance of Munster’s lastminute try which secured them a winning bonus point. Replacement...

Munster power makes it so tough for Ospreys

By STEFFAN THOMAS All cheer: Munster’s James Cronin scores the bonus point try as players celebrate PICTURES: INPHO/Gary Carr THE Ospreys’...

We came to win, says Gustard, it hurts to lose like this

DISAPPOINTED Quins coach Paul Gustard could only be philosophical following the hammering, Quins’ third defeat in a row in all competitions,...