Shane Williams column: Top foreign imports will drive up Welsh standards

Shane Williams argues the case for Johnny McNicholl to be involved with Wales

Tait: Eddie Jones has to be careful about Elliot Daly

Jack of all trades, master of none?

Saracens captain Brad Barritt suffers ankle ligament damage

Forced off against Glasgow Warriors at the weekend

Guscott column: Dean Richards is still my man to take over from Eddie

What succession plan do England have in place post-Rugby World Cup?

Elbow surgery shouldn’t rule Josh Navidi out of Wales World Cup prep, says Mulvihill

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill gives update on Wales flanker's condition

Darren Cave pens letter to Ulster fans after announcing intention to retire

The Ulster centre will call it a day after 13 years with the province

Danny Cipriani signs bumper deal to commit to Gloucester

Gloucester are set for a first Premiership semi-final appearance in eight years since his arrival last summer

The Rugby Paper Awards 2019: Get voting and honour your rugby heroes

We are proud to announce the first Rugby Paper Awards will be held at the end of this season. It is...

Russell’s back for revenge mission

Preview Racing 92 v Toulouse Today, Kick-off 3.15pm SCOTLAND fly-half Finn Russell starts for Racing 92 as one of seven alterations...

Byrne takes advantage of Stockdale’s sloppy finish

By RONAN O’BRIEN ROSS Byrne fought off cramp and kicked a touchline penalty to send champions Leinster into the semi-final after...

Barritt injury potentially devastating says McCall

MARK McCall said Saracens had adapted impressively to losing Owen Farrell on the morning of the match after his wife went...

No deception, Dave, Sarries did just score seven tries!

By NICK CAIN Joy: Brad Barritt celebrates with Jackson Wray and Sean Maitland after scoring Saracens’ third try SARACENS were meant...

Earls double tops and tails composed Munster win

By GARY HEATLY MUNSTER showed great resolve and defensive strength to edge out Edinburgh in a cracking last eight tie at...

Deano is still my man for the England job after Eddie

Best qualified: Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards PICTURE: Getty Images VERY few countries in the international game appear to have...

DREAMTEAM

JOHNNY LEOTA, SALE SHARKS, SAMOA & FORMER MANAWATU, OTAGO AND HIGHLANDERS CENTRE, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1....

We’re in for a thriller with everything still to play for

COLIN BOAG Basement battle: Bristol must travel to Newcastle on the final weekend After this Champions Cup weekend, there are just...

The ‘DC’ defence

QUINS demonstrated a new tactic for the smart defence coach – the DC. The DC (Danny Care) defence provokes an attacker...

It’s a joke already

READING your headline last week – World Rugby are ‘turning the game into a joke’ – I wonder if it’s too...

Worrying divide is growing between Wales and Regions

ONE part of Peter Jackson’s excellent article “Regions need to find more Caped Crusaders” struck home in a very big way....

Stop these cringy try celebrations

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk PROFESSIONAL rugby players are...

RFU face mammoth repair bill

THE Rugby Football Union face a multi-million pound bill to replace the roofs of three of the four stands at Twickenham....

X-ray vision ironing out creases in Ant’s game

By NEALE HARVEY Under the microscope: Bath flyer Anthony Watson BATH coach Darren Edwards is convinced a unique system of skeletal...

Solomons sceptical new laws would improve game

Warning: Alan Solomons LAW trials aimed at enhancing player welfare by producing a more freeflowing game risk ruining Premiership rugby, warns...

Tait: Using Daly as a Jack-of-all has risks

By NEALE HARVEY Concern: Mathew Tait Options at 13: Jonathan Joseph and Henry Slade Versatile: Elliot Daly shows his attacking prowess...

Blues are ‘closer’ to keeping Gareth in Wales

>Continued from Page 1 interest in Anscombe but the revelation of Bristol’s interest increases the prospect of Wales’ No. 1 choice...

Gunter on target as Brecon win battle of the leaders in the Plate

Welsh Plate /Bowl s-finals THE top two in One East clashed for a place in the final of WRU National Plate...

Rock ‘n’ roll rugby is on the bill at Racing

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN The new Parisian home of Racing, the biggest indoor stadium in Europe, was inaugurated by three performances...

Evans’ double boosts One East leaders

■By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Division One round-up GLAMORGAN Wanderers took a huge step towards the One East Central title with a...

Pooler take title with five games to go

■By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Championship round-up PONTYPOOL have successfully defended their WRU National Championship title for a second consecutive season with...

Bedwas still look in trouble as The Gogs run riot

■By ROB COLE Bedwas …17 RGC1404 …45 RGC1404 helped themselves to seven tries as they put Bedwas to the sword and...

Bulls take basement battle by horns with emphatic win

■By GUTO DAVIES Bargoed …55 Neath…13 A CLASH between the bottom clubs in the Premiership proved to be an entertaining affair,...

Whites find true colours as Jeffries bags winner

■By PAUL HOPKINS Carmarthen Q…19 Swansea …21 ALEX Jeffries’ last-gasp try secured victory for Swansea in a Carmarthen Park thriller. It...

Jones kicks for glory as Vale turn the tables on their hosts

■By JAY BAYFORD RHYS Jones broke Newport hearts as his late drop goal earned Ebbw Vale a thrilling victory in the...

Prydie inspires a scintillating Llanelli comeback

■By JIM CANDY LLANELLI scored 25 unanswered second-half points to claim a vital bonus-point victory over Aberavon at Parc y Scarlets....

Hat-trick hero Davies takes Ironmen back to the summit

■By ALEX BYWATER Cross Keys …28 Merthyr …53 HARRI Davies and Merthyr made hay while the sun shone as the wing...

Women’s game needs new laws to avoid head injuries

JEFF PROBYN Brick wall: England fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean is hit hard by Ireland’s Lindsay Peat PICTURE: Getty Images A FRONT ROW...

Top two pile on the points ahead of the semi-finals

■By TOBY SMITH Treble: Lotte Clapp SARACENS Women and Harlequins Ladies warmed up for their home Premier 15s semi-finals in emphatic...

Ojomoh scores on debut as England dominate

NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND U18s followed up their win over Scotland with a 33-12 victory over France at Cheshunt RFC. Having beaten...

Hartpury to battle Beckett for treble

■By JOE BYRNES LEEDS Beckett booked a place in the Twickenham Cup final on April 10 with a controlled 21-15 away...

St Peter’s make history by downing mighty Millfield

ROUND-UP THE U18 Plate final mirrored the Cup final for its drama with Wales represented strongly by Coleg Sir Gar, who...

Super Sedbergh reign supreme at Rosslyn Park

Top dogs: Sedbergh ahead of the final SEDBERGH saved their best until last as they retained their U18 Cup crown with...

Scarlets lure in Hurricanes ace Lousi

THE Scarlets are set to sign powerful lock Sam Lousi from Super Rugby giants the Hurricanes. Lousi, who can also play...

O’Gara says non to French advance

RONAN O’Gara has ruled himself out of helping under-fire France coach Jacques Brunel at the World Cup. The Crusaders assistant coach,...

Eddie must take Care… and resist temptation

By SAM PARKHOUSE Leader: Dylan Hartley Starter: Jamie George Top form: Danny Care scores for Quins against Saracens PICTURE: Getty Images...

Halai one of the few Tongans to miss RWC

FRANK HALAI, Tongan born and bred, cannot play for his country at the World Cup and help them stay afloat in...

Lions ‘offer perfect finale for Alun-Wyn’

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Robert Sidoli’s claims to distinction extend far beyond being born into a family...

Murphy hat-trick has Barnstaple firing

South West Premier BARNSTAPLE took the advantage in the South West Premier play-offs race after taking a 62-8 victory over Newton...

Six of the best for Hull’s rampant Aldred

Northern Premier HAVING already clinched promotion Hull ran in 11 tries beating Sandal 67-14 at Milnthorpe Green. Mike Aldred crossed for...

11-man Scunthorpe survive epic test

Midlands Premier LEAGUE leaders Scunthorpe came through a real test of their title-winning credentials after beating Bournville, despite being reduced to...

Champagne on ice for Sutton & Epsom

London & South East Premier WITH JUST two games to go Sutton & Epsomlook to have the London Premier title in...