Richards: Fans can save us from drop DEAN Richards still hopes the Kingston Park factor can help save his Falcons from the drop.

Newcastle’s director of rugby is preparing himself for a tense final shoot-out with Bristol and insists his players are ready to...

Murphy warns his Tigers: We’re not safe yet!

By GARY FITZGERALD Going over: Guy Thompson dives in to score for Leicester Tigers PICTURES: Getty Images Inside out: Falcons’ Sonatane...

McCall: Billy’s got stuff in head

SARACENS boss Mark McCall had no regrets over playing Billy Vunipola “There was no thought of pulling Billy out,” he stated....

Madigan magic fires Bears’ breakthrough

By NEALE HARVEY Fightback: Steven Luatua scores for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images Happy start: Tom Whitley celebrates as he scores the...

Don’t sack Folau…he’s entitled to an opinion

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE intention by Rugby Australia to terminate Israel Folau’s contract because of his...

Diamond anger at Heem ‘let-off’

STEVE Diamond claimed Worcester wing Bryce Heem should have been sent off for his tip tackle on replacement Paolo Odogwu. The...

Adams hat-trick edges Warriors towards safety

By GARY FITZGERALD Hat-trick hero: Worcester wing Josh Adams touches down for his third try PICTURES: Getty Images Gripping stuff: Francois...

Boos for Billy after Marler’s drink jibe

By SAM JACKSON Dive bomber: Tom Seabrook flies in for a Gloucester try against Bath PICTURE: Getty Images BILLYVunipola was forced...

Itoje: Shut grounds to beat the racists

By NICK CAIN MARO Itoje has called for matches to be played in empty stadiums in the fight against racism. Itoje,...

RFU and Saracens condemn Billy Vunipola’s defence of Israel Folau’s views

RFU statement: "We will be meeting with Billy to discuss his social media posts."

The Rugby Paper Awards 2019: Who are your rugby heroes?

All the details on how to vote for your club and more information about our ceremony at Twickenham Stoop on May...

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Cheika identifies ideal replacement for Stephen Larkham

England attack coach under Martin Johnson Brian Smith could take the role with the Wallabies

Jackson column: The mother behind Aberavon’s wizardry

Peter Jackson explores the history of the Mainwarings of Aberavon RFC, son Billy and matriarch Evelyn

Rugby Australia cast Israel Folau’s future in doubt after full-back ducks calls

Wallabies chiefs intend to tear up Folau's contract with the union

Premiership Rugby release statement on salary cap-related investigation into Saracens

Saracens have reiterated their compliance with salary cap rules and willingness to be transparent with PR's investigation

Hadleigh Parkes aims to get Scarlets back firing

"Diamonds are built under pressure after all"

‘Hell awaits you’: Israel Folau posts another anti-gay judgement

Folau condemns alcoholics, atheists and fornicators in new controversial Instagram post

Christian Wade and the Rugby Union Players Who Have Switched Sports

🐝 Club Statement – Christian Wade ➡️ https://t.co/xQIQ20GClg pic.twitter.com/RvHemMkxBs — Wasps Rugby (@WaspsRugby) 24 October 2018 For many rugby union fans,...

Dave Rennie commits to Glasgow Warriors

Sticking at Scotstoun and not replacing Cheika

Christian Wade takes big leap towards NFL dream with Buffalo deal

Christian Wade has said he is ‘lost for words’ after being signed to join the Buffalo Bills as part of the...

Munster head coach Johann van Graan to stay until 2022

The South African wants to secure new deals for his coaching assistants next

Bath are unfazed by injury to Joe

BATH supremo Todd Blackadder played down Joe Cokanasiga’s injury. He said: “He got an AC joint whack and it’s sore. We’ll...

Joseph is quick to make most of Bristol’s generosity

By NEALE HARVEY Four-midable: Rhys Priestland celebrates with team mates as he scores try No.4 for Bath PICTURES: Getty Consolation: Dan...

Murphy: At least our heads stayed up

GEORDAN Murphy indulged in a bit of gallows humour after this thrashing. Asked how he felt about seeing some spectators leave...

Seven-try thrashing humbles Tigers again

By ROB WILDMAN Oh yes! Olly Woodburn celebrates Santiago Cordero’s try for Exeter, one of seven against the Tigers PICTURE: Getty...

Ford’s experience pivotal to Tigers beating the drop

Family affair: Mike Ford and son George in the Bath days PICTURE: Getty Images JEREMY GUSCOTT NOW that Leicester are at...

DREAMTEAM

NEIL FOWKES, NOTTINGHAM HEAD COACH AND FORMER PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Soane Tonga’uiha...

Yes, European Cup is more intense than Tests

COLIN BOAG Unfair: Shalk Brits is sent off after the punch-up with Akker Van Der Merw Well done to Ben Kay...

Happy Flatman set the record straight

COLIN Boag said that in the Premiership Cup final “one club observed the spirit of the competition, whereas the other simply...

Webber’s actions should also have been investigated

WE have finally seen a decision in the citing of Newcastle second row Callum Green for his alleged bite on Sale...

Encourage more refs of all abilities

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

I’ll be fully fit for World Cup camps vows Navidi

By STEFFAN THOMAS Operation: Josh Navidi JOSH Navidi’s Wales career will come full circle when he rocks up at the World...

Mulvihill had to talk me down from the cliff admits Dacey

By STEFFAN THOMAS Skipper: Kristian Dacey KRISTIAN Dacey has admitted the uncertainty which engulfed Welsh rugby in recent months almost forced...

Toulouse stung by new Wasp Fekitoa

Dangerous: Malakai Fekitoa scored twice for Toulon World Cup-winning winger Malakai Fekitoa has Wasps looking forward eagerly to having him in...

Wanderers take the title with bonus point win

By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Division One round-up GLAMORGAN Wanderers sealed the One East Central title with a convincing 30-10 victory at...

Victory can’t save Newbridge from the big drop

By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Championship round-up NEWBRIDGE became the first side to be relegated from the WRU National Championship despite claiming...

Late try secures Ravens a vital losing point at Bedwas

By MAX BENNETT Bedwas …31 Bridgend …24 BRIDGEND picked up what could yet prove to be a priceless losing bonuspoint after...

Vale’s title hopes fade as Quins rally to cause upset

By JOSH HARDING Carmarthen Q26 Ebbw Vale …18 EBBW VALE’S hopes of mounting a late challenge for the Principality Premiership title...

Keys are almost Crossed off as relegation looms

By ROB COLE Aberavon…52 Cross Keys …15 CROSS KEYS are now ten points from safety and look as though they need...

Nightingale swoops to keep Bulls’ survival hopes alive

By PAUL HOPKINS Bargoed …31 Swansea …26 BARGOED kept their faint hopes of Premiership survival alive with a thrilling bonus-point victory...

Llanelli v RGC 1404

Preview… MARK Jones will take his RGC 1404 side back to his old stamping ground seeking to do the double over...

Newport v Pontypridd

Preview… Sun April 7. Kick-off 2.30pm PONTYPRIDD will get the chance to force themselves back into the Principality Premiership title race...

12-year wait over as Blue & Blacks power through to final

By CARL FIELD Llandovery …17 Cardiff …35 CARDIFF are into their first WRU National Cup final for 12 years after defeating...

Ironmen last the distance as Jarvis keeps his cool at the death

By JAY BAYFORD Merthyr …20 Pontypool …18 MERTHYR showed plenty of experience and tactical nous as they edged a tough WRU...

Try-star Norton puts England into quarters

By ANTON CLARKE HONG KONG Record man: Dan Norton excels in Hong Kong Scorer: Phil Burgess Fiji flyer: Vilimoni Botitu NOT...

Jennings blames demons for assault charge

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON SALE Sharks centre Mark Jennings has admitted his behaviour was “unforgiveable” following his conviction for assaulting...

Cheika’s ‘tough’ decision to axe Larkham

NEWS EXTRA By JEFF ROGERS THE decision to sack Australia attack coach Stephen Larkham in February was a tough one but...

All-clear for Best softens Leavy’s Cup blow

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON IRELAND captain Rory Best has eased fears over his participation at the Rugby World Cup but...

Frustrated Ewels demands Bath boys shape up

Pushing: Charlie Ewels CHARLIE Ewels knows Bath’s squadron of England hopefuls must rescue their club’s season or risk becoming nearly men...

England’s second-half blips fixable says Nowell

By NEALE HARVEY Ace: Scott Wisemantel JACK Nowell insists England’s second half implosions in the Six Nations have failed to dent...