England U20s: Keeping cool heads is key for Richard Capstick

Capstick is the latest Exeter Chief to emerge as a senior figure for England U20s

Williams column: Old dog Dan Biggar can drive new Wales era forth

Chris Boyd has got Dan Biggar playing with no limits, writes Shane Williams

Clamour for Saracens’ free agents may start a slaughter, says Joe Simpson

The Gloucester scrum-half believes the market will impact players at other clubs when want-away Saracens stars become available

Cain column: PRL lynch mob make Saracens climb scaffold

Level playing field? The Premiership is about as level as the north face of the Eiger, writes Nick Cain

England stars set for biggest payout in rugby if they claim Six Nations Grand Slam

A big payday awaits England if they can go five from five in the Six Nations

Jackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match

As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac's predecessors fared in their first...

Bracken: Eddie Jones is trying to buy himself a new contract

Kyren Bracken finds it hard to understand Eddie Jones' selections at scrum-half for the Six Nations

Ed Griffiths steps down at Saracens after just 26 days

Interim chief executive Ed Griffiths resigns days after news emerges he is being investigated by the ECB

Dream Team: Sale Sharks hooker Rob Webber

A blend of players from Webber's days at Wasps and Bath feature in his Dream Team

Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Six Nations opener

No John Cooney in the Ireland starting line-up to face Scotland

Israel Folau finds new club in Catalan Dragons

Catalan Dragons wanted to give Folau 'a new opportunity to shine on the pitch'

Guscott column: Overall, there is sadness at end of Saracens’ era

The trophies Saracens won will be tarnished but their unity shouldn't be questioned, writes Jeremy Guscott

Bristol Bears hunt Matt Kvesic after wrapping up Sinckler deal

And Exeter have already found a replacement from a fellow Premiership club

New Zealand rugby stars team up with Six60 on a new Super Rugby campaign

To celebrate the 25th season of Super Rugby, New Zealand band Six60 have teamed up with some of the biggest New...

Murphy calls for more bravery

GEORDAN Murphy bemoaned a slow Leicester start as his team were pipped at the post by Tom Homer’s second try, after...

Struggling Tigers put down by Homer’s try-double

By ALEX BYWATER TOM HOMER’S moment of brilliance lit up a turgid clash to give Bath a vital win as Taulupe...

Hughes ‘needs to be 80 minutes’

BRISTOL boss Pat Lam said he had mixed emotions after his team recorded their biggest Premiership tally over Gloucester, mainly because...

Stuttering Bears finally remember their lines

By NICK CAIN In at the corner: Henry Purdy scores the opening try for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images BRISTOL have had...

Overall, there is sadness at end of Saracens’ era

Magnificent: Maro Itoje scores as Saracens beat Racing with 14 men PICTURE: Getty Images THE Saracens salary cap story is a...

DREAM TEAM

ROB WEBBER, SALE SHARKS AND FORMER ENGLAND, POCKLINGTON, LEEDS, WASPS AND BATH HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR...

Drugs cheats outweigh salary cap fraudsters

COLIN BOAG Missing link man: Billy Vunipola is injured against Racing Cheat has been the word of the past few weeks,...

It’s a slap in the face for Championship

IN the ongoing Saracens relegation saga, prominent figures such as Tony Rowe have insisted that all clubs in the Premiership must...

How can Eddie ignore the claim of Dombrandt?

WHEN commentators lavish praise upon a young player, talk him up as an England prospect and even worse give him the...

Divert Tier Two funds to national leagues

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk PICKING up the thread...

Young Falcons are flying

DEAN Richards says the Championship is a fantastic breeding ground for young talent after Josh Hodge’s England call-up. The England U20...

Battle-hardened Hill has Undercurry in his sights

By NEALE HARVEY TED Hill believes a season-and-half of hard yakka in the Premiership has made him a better contender for...

Shanahan says cut league size

Rising star: Teenager Jack Musk showed his quality against Clermont Auvergne PICTURE: Getty Images By NEALE HARVEY BLACKHEATH head coach James...

Tough lessons will make us all stronger – Gustard

By GARY FITZGERALD PAUL Gustard says he has learned a lot about himself during Harlequins’ struggle to ignite their season. He...

Pieretto signs for Warriors

By ADAM ELLIS TIGHTHEAD Enrique Pieretto will be leaving Sandy Park when his short-term contract ends this summer. The Rugby Paper...

Renegade Russell on parade to help Racing

Back in Paris: Finn Russell helped Racing to a 27-0 cakewalk against Castres Second versus third. Fourth versus sixth. Ninth versus...

Hotshot Crockett hits new high for Brecon

Welsh Division One round-up By CARL FIELD BRECON’S Jake Crockett set a new club points record for a match – 39...

Bargoed get 7-up to keep heat on Pooler

Welsh Championship round-up By CARL FIELD BARGOED moved to within six points of Championship leaders Pontypool after running in seven tries...

Who would open their books for scrutiny?

Academy boys: Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje PICTURE: Getty Images Saracens, Saracens, Saracens, it seems that’s all this season has been...

Kiwis show their class

WOMEN ENGLANDwere left to rue a slow start as they lost 26-19 to Fiji and were then outclassed and outgunned by...

England kick on in Amor’s absence

MEN JAMES RODWELL could not have asked for a better start to his term as acting head coach as England came...

Keeping cool heads is key for Capstick

By NEALE HARVEY Last chance: Richard Capstick wants a winner’s medal is his final year in the U20s PICTURE: Getty Images...

NEWS EXTRA

Fatialofa on road to recovery WORCESTER forward Michael Fatialofa has made “good progress” in his recovery from a serious neck injury...

No let up for Myler despite Saracens relegation

By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish schemer Stephen Myler insists there is no danger of anyone at the club easing off now...

Stephens signs for Carnegie after Ford calls time

NEWS EXTRA Quit: Joe Ford YORKSHIRE Carnegie head coach Joe Ford has decided to leave the club with immediate effect to...

Bracken: Eddie’s trying to buy himself a new contract

By GARY FITZGERALD KYREN Bracken has stuck the boot into Eddie Jones over his Six Nations selections, labeling the decision not...

Devoto up running as viable rival to Tuilagi

By NEALE HARVEY Backing: Ricky Pellow Developing his game: Exeter’s Ollie Devoto PICTURE: Getty Images HARD-HITTING Exeter centre Ollie Devoto believes...

Barrinton staying on to drive Saracens recovery

By NEALE HARVEY RICHARD Barrington has vowed to repay the debt he owes to Saracens after committing himself to at least...

Pontybridd deal cruel blow to Bridgend’s hopes

Premiership By GUTO DAVIES BRIDGEND remain bottom of the table after a late Lloyd Rowlands try consigned them to defeat at...

Aberavon leave it late to topple Drovers

By RICHARD LEWIS JONNY Phillips scored the try to hand the Aberavon Wizards victory at the death after Llandovery had twice...

Quins show experience to end Pool’s dream run

By ROB COLE PONTYPOOL went toe-to-toe with the Premiership’s best before falling to a last gasp try as their Cup run...

Cardiff leap out of gates to beat Llanelli

By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF progressed into the semi-final of the Cup after a comfortable win over Llanelli at Parc Y Scarlets....

Merthyr maintain proud record with strong show

Welsh Cup By IAN GOLDEN MERTHYR are into a fourth straight Cup semi-final, overcoming Neath with a storming second half performance....

Hundred hit the heights as they stay top of pile

REGIONAL PREMIER ROUND-UP By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT AND BEN GODDARD ROCHFORD Hundred continued to set the pace in the south east following...

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

RICHIE VERNON THE FORMER SCOTLAND, BORDER REIVERS, GLASGOW, SALE & LONDON SCOTTISH BACK ROWER/CENTRE ISTARTED my career at Border Reivers and...

Relegation looms for lowly Hoppers

By MIKE MITCHELL HUDDERSFIELDpushed Preston closer to relegation after a 25-15 win in a match marred by off-theball incidents. Preston started...