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,...

Quins are crushed by Yato, the Fijian fury

By JAMES HARRINGTON Destroyer: Peceli Yato SHELLSHOCKED Harlequins could do little in the face of a Peceli Yato-led 80- minute Clermont...

Roberts: Now we’ve got to win two away

BATH’S Wales veteran centre Jamie Roberts groaned after this scrappy one-point defeat: “It’s devastating because we should have won. “Ulster were...

Bath and Underhill run into Ulster brick wall

By GARY FITZGERALD Breaking free: Rob Lyttle wins the race to touch down a kick ahead for Ulster’s second try PICTURES:...

Tipuric is tempted by Bears’ £500,000

JUSTIN Tipuric is weighing up a £500,000- a-year offer from Premiership leaders Bristol Bears – with some of French rugby’s biggest...

Moneybags Wolfpack turn sights on Tuilagi

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Manu Tuilagi on the charge for England MANU TUILAGI has been offered an eyewatering deal by Super League...

French clubs likely to cook up a storm in Champions Cup

Brendan Gallagher looks at the contenders to win the European crown

Mike Brown is the ideal teammate, says Harlequins wing Ibitoye

Club matters are at the heart of the wing nailing down a place in Paul Gustard's plans at Harlequins

McIlraith column: Will the All Blacks break the paradigm of promoting assistants to top job?

Jamie Joseph is among the favourites to succeed Steve Hansen, with a decision to come next month by the NZRU

Champions Cup test can help Matt Kvesic endorse England bid

Exeter Chiefs travel to face La Rochelle this weekend in Round One of the Champions Cup

Harlequins have the mindset for raising the profile of the women’s game, says Rachael Burford

Harlequins are setting the bar with their Women's team set to play in Big Game 12 at Twickenham Stadium

Williams column: Ospreys would be a move tailor-made for Liam Williams

Shane Williams believes it is paramount that the Wales full-back returns to a region, and Ospreys would be the best fit

Lions and Barbarians lined up for Twickenham

The Lions plan to host a match at Twickenham before they jet off to tour South Africa in 2021

Ellis Genge set to snub Bristol and stay a Leicester Tiger

The England loosehead prop will sign a three-year extension at Welford Road despite the advances of Bristol Bears

Jackson column: Johnny McNicholl will give North some competition

George North has now been in the Test arena for a decade - could his use on the wing for Wales...

Tom Curry is England’s best player, says Chris Robshaw

No major changes needed with England in the view of former captain Chris Robshaw

Lions Tour 2021 has tasty look to it says former Springbok captain John Smit

John Smith and Francois Pienaar look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa in 2021

Bath hope to bring Rhys Webb back from Toulon

Bath are eager to add a world-class scrum-half to their squad for next season, Neil Fissler reports

Guscott column: Trim the bench and enforce the laws to improve the game

Jeremy Guscott argues defence has become easier with a lax approach from referees marshalling the scrum

Rugby Photographer of the Year: could it be you?

Rugby Journal have launched the inaugural Rugby Photographer of the Year competition that will celebrate the very best of rugby photography...

The Business Links – How Saracens’ salary cap breach became the biggest story since Bloodgate

Nick Cain summarises the events of last week surrounding Saracens salary cap sanctions and the appeal process

Scarlets hit with injury blows to Wales duo

How do injuries to Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell impact an already beat up Wales backline?