Dan hopes to make grand-dad proud with Wales U18s

By STEFFAN THOMAS WALES U18 full-back Dan John is hoping to keep his family’s proud rugby tradition alive while playing for...

B&I League would turn the fans off – Baldwin

By NEALE HARVEY Quins new boy: Scott Baldwin in action for Ospreys PICTURES: Getty Images Lock star: Bradley Davies FORMER Wales...

Joe Rigby, star sub

JOE Rigby, a senior sub editor at Greenways Publishing, working across the Rugby and Cricket Papers, has died suddenly. Editor in...

US teen sprint star Tyrese signs for Bristol

BRISTOL have signed teenage former American footballer Tyrese Johnson- Fisher on a one-year deal. The 19-year-old was ranked third in the...

Line-out size matters

THE height stats in the England back row look too one-dimensional for my liking, because everyone is 6ft 2ins. Whether it...

Yes, Wade could have been true superstar

CHRISTIAN Wade is the wonderkid who made the bold move of leaving Rugby Union for American Football in April because England...

Wray is being hounded for caring for his players

SARACENS are in the cross-hairs of a number of Premiership rivals who want them nailed for alleged salary cap breaches before...

Goneva try lights up stodgy game in Suva

By DAN THOMAS Fiji …10 Samoa …3 Winner: Vereniki Goneva AN outstanding team try finished by Harlequins winger Vereniki Goneva lit...

Leitch leads Japan to victory in the Pacific

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Try time: Ryohei Yamanaka scores for Japan JAPAN overpowered the United States to win the tournament and deliver...

Canucks outgunned by Tonga pack power

By SAM JACKSON Tonga …33 Canada …23 TONGAended a four-match losing streak to finish the tournament with victory over Canada, leaving...

Scotland power up for best ever tournament

Upbeat: Mark Dodson SCOTLAND chief executive Mark Dodson believes Gregor Townsend has assembled the strongest ever squad in World Cup history...

Read: We must turn it around

KIERAN Read refused to push the panic button after his All Blacks colleagues were left dazed by six of the best...

Pumas are almost there for World Cup bid says Montera

By SAM JACKSON ARGENTINA captain Pablo Matera believes his team are ‘almost there’ for the Rugby World Cup – but says...

All Blacks thrashed as Barrett sees red

Rugby Championship First of six: Reece Hodge storms home for the Wallabies PICTURE: Getty Images Off: All Black lock Scott Barrett...

Sonny Bill nears full fitness in stint with Counties

NEWS EXTRA NEW ZEALAND centre Sonny Bill Williams says he is happy with how his stint with Counties Manukau has gone...

Wales go top of the world rankings

By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones has vowed Wales will embrace the pressure of their favourites tag at Twickenham this afternoon...

Bust-up pair can still get on the plane says Eddie

By NICK CAIN Sent home: Ben Te’o Sent home: Mike Brown Bledisloe bragging rights: Exeter scrum-half Nic White scores for Australia...

RFU ratify Yorkshire Carnegie’s CVA process, meaning no points deduction

Yorkshire Carnegie, who ran up debts of £6m last season, have spared themselves a 28-point deduction and will play in the...

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to reach historic landmark in England clash

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a squad lined with regulars for the trip to Twickenham

England to experiment against Wales ahead of naming World Cup squad

Willi Heinz and Sam Underhill will act as vice-captains in the Twickenham clash

Barbarians v Fiji: 100 days to go!

100 days to go before the Barbarians take on Fiji for the Killik Cup at Twickenham with Eddie Jones at the...

We can break the cycle of underachievement, says Worcester co-owner Goldring

Worcester Warriors' new owners are looking to use Sixways Stadium as a multi-purpose sports venue

Williams column: Warm-ups essential to get Wales up to speed

Shane Williams says it's impossible to predict Wales' 23 given their options, unlike England

Yorkshire Carnegie’s financial woe raises player welfare risks, says Dan Temm

After starring for Carnegie despite their off-the-field problems last season, flanker Daniel Temm reflects on what next for the Championship club...

All Blacks expect David Pocock to play in Bledisloe Cup

Sam Cane expects to be packing down opposite David Pocock in the Rugby Championship

Willi Heinz and Piers Francis named in England squad for Wales clash

The Gloucester scrum-half is one of four uncapped players included by Eddie Jones

Boyd: Lesser men would have quit by now but Dylan Hartley won’t

The England captain and Northampton Saints hooker has been battling back from knee surgery

Maximizing workout benefits: What you should do after exercising

Working out is a complex activity, but it’s not the sole aspect you need to focus on. In this article, we’ll...

Italy give Boks boost

ACCORDING to Jake White, the South African coach who knows a thing or two about winning World Cups, the Springboks are...

No Celts needed for lady Lions

RUGBY-Union craves a bigger international footprint, so the move towards the establishment of a female version of the British and Irish...

Wheelchairs or rucks is rugby’s choice

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Even at this advanced and supposedly enlightened stage of our development as a species, sport clings to...

Moody: Curry can prove he’s world class in Japan

By GARY FITZGERLAD Choice: Lewis Moody TOM Curry celebrated his 21st birthday earlier this summer but it will be on Japan’s...

Word’s out… the All Blacks no longer look invincible

JEREMY GUSCOTT Big finish: Herschel Jantjies scores for South Africa to draw against the All Blacks PICTURE: Getty Images OUTSPOKEN AND...

My players love pulling on their NO county shirt

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I HAVE heard and read some comments regarding the Bill Beaumont County Championship that I...

Was our game of rugby truly better in 1991?

JEFF GAGE YES How it was: North beat the All Blacks Colin Boag labels those who have the temerity to be...

Welsh greats vie to be president of the WRU

By ALEX BYWATER Contenders: Gerald Davies and Tommy David TWO OF Welsh rugby’s glittering stars of the 1970’s, Gerald Davies and...

Elias desperate to win place on that plane to Japan

WALES are heading to Japan to win the Rugby World Cup, but for Ryan Elias even booking his place on the...

Cricketers have shown us the way says Daly

By GARY FITZGERALD No easing up: Elliot Daly will be going flat out in the warm-up matches PICTURE: Getty Images Schoolmate:...

Hill’s back to put the pain of England behind him

By STEFFAN THOMAS CORY Hill has warned England that Wales will be going hell for leather when the two rivals clash...

The French get big on cheese and wine!

Former Bath prop Kane Palma-Newport talks about his experiences in French rugby, one year after his move to Colomiers KANE PALMA-NEWPORT...

Horsman’s boys hunt big game in South Africa

HEAD COACH Chris Horsman takes his Wales squad to South Africa this weekend for the U18 International Series for what will...

Welsh stars swap pints for glory run

By JAMES CANDY Giant strides: Josh Adams. Inset: Gareth Davies scores against England in 2015 PICTURE: Getty Images TWO KEY members...

YOUNG GUNS

JAC MORGAN SCARLETS AND ABERAVON NO.7 When Wales U20s pulled off a remarkable 8-7 victory over their New Zealand counterparts at...

Bath boys aiming to dodge the cut-price breakfast!

By NEALE HARVEY BATH No.9 Will Chudley claims his side were “miles behind” last season and that the club’s rigorous new...

JPR blasts warm-up games as injury threat

By STEFFAN THOMAS Blow: Rhys Webb injured against Italy 2015 Horror: Morgan Stoddart breaks his leg against England in 2011 Big...

Lionesses could roar but only if done right

CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND WOMEN’S CAPTAIN Lion kings: Danny Grewcock and Jason Leonard after the first Test win in Brisbane 2001...

DREAM TEAM

CLAIRE ALLAN, ENGLAND WOMEN’S 7s AND FORMER ENGLAND 15s, RICHMOND, WASPS, WORCESTER AND SARACENS UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES HER BEST XV PLAYED...

Tyrrells challenge tougher this time

By ADAM ELLIS Graduation: Carys Williams of Loughborough Lightning played in her first Six Nations for England THE new Premier 15s...

World Rugby must act to stem decline in players

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Dwindling band: Schoolboys enjoy a game of rugby for the fun of...

Hola’s hit ended my World Cup

MY LIFEIN RUGBY AL CHARRON – HALL OF FAMER FORMER CANADA, BRISTOL, MOSELEY, PAU AND DAX LOOSE FORWARD So proud of...