Sorry Clive, you’re the one whose over-reacting on Cipriani

ONE of Danny Cipriani’s most staunch advocates before his move to Gloucester this season was Sir Clive Woodward. England’s only World...

Eddie’s Twickenham opt out is Baa-king mad

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ENGLAND are about to embark on their final phase of preparation for the...

Cipriani has turned Tindall into a believer

By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones must stop being so ‘stubborn’ over Danny Cipriani or he could live to regret not taking...

Gloucester eye League ace Long

Legend: Sean Long GLOUCESTER are looking to strengthen their coaching staff with a cross code switch for St Helens legend Sean...

Escape clause lets Falcon Zach fly off to Wasps

Relegated: Zach Kibirige WASPS are poised to finalise a deal to sign former England Sevens flyer Zach Kibirige from relegated Newcastle...

Cantrakilis may quit Quins to rejoin Kings

SOUTHERN Kings are looking to sign a fly-half for next season and it could mean a move for Harlequins Demetri Catrakilis....

Make your mind up time for Davies

Decision: Sam Davies WELSH international fly-half Sam Davies will make a decision where he will be playing next season by the...

ROOM 101

JOSH BAINBRIDGE THE YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE FLANKER TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Buses Just...

Ireland will be a big force in Japan insists Dempsey

By NEALE HARVEY JOHNNYSexton’s return to top form for Leinster has boosted Ireland’s World Cup chances, says Bath attack coach Girvan...

Baxter’s warning for Sarries: We’ve got better

Improving: Rob Baxter EXETER boss Rob Baxter last night promised Saracens that the Chiefs are a better side now than the...

O’Flaherty gamble pays off for Chiefs – and Saints count the cost

From MIKE SINCLAIR at Sandy Park EXETER boss Rob Baxter’s wing and a prayer gamble paid off as surprise choice Tom...

McGinity set to join Tigers’ shake-up

By NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers are close to appointing former agent Jan McGinity as the new head of operations in a...

It’s Sarries v Chiefs again

JOE Simmonds celebrates scoring for Exeter Chiefs’ yesterday in their thumping 42-12 defeat of Northampton that set up a Twickenham final...

Cipriani gets chance of big date at Twickenham

By PETER JACKSON DANNY Cipriani is set to end his glittering domestic season on the biggest stage of all, against England...

Tom Curry ready to roll up his sleeves in battle to be England’s no.7

Some say Curry's competition with Sam Underhill will develop into a rivalry, but for the Sale Sharks flanker he just 'enjoys'...

Danny Cipriani and Tom Curry win Premiership’s main individual prizes

Tom Curry best young player and Cipriani picks up the main prize

Blindside: The rugby transfer column

News concerning Wasps and Sale Sharks, Newcastle Falcons, Harlequins, and Pat Lam not being finished with adding to his pack

Northampton seek to claim the scalp of table toppers Exeter Chiefs

Saints want to lift first title in five years, as Chiefs aim to regain their trophy

Williams column: Taskmaster Dean Ryan won’t let the Dragons rot

Ryan's appointment shows the Dragons board means business, says Shane Williams

Leinster have to keep their cool to conquer Glasgow, says Jack Conan

Leinster's Jack Conan says they can't afford ill-discipline

Charlie Walker heads to Italy to sign for Zebre

A player referenced to Zebre by former Quins DoR Conor O'Shea

London Sevens: Phil Burgess raring to go as Sevens hits the capital

Burgess will stand in to captain England at Twickenham as Tom Mitchell misses out through injury

Rugby betting apps for real money

The 2018-19 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season is drawing to a close and fans are looking forward to another exciting postseason which...

Northampton flanker Jamie Gibson staying at Franklin’s Gardens

Gibson extends his four-year stay in the Midlands, signing for an undisclosed period

I’m looking to play at 13 for Saracens, says Elliot Daly

The versatile Wasps back on where he sees himself playing in Mark McCall's plans

TRP’s National Two North Dream Team 2018-19

Tynedale, Sheffield Tigers, Preston Grasshoppers all represented, along with champions Hull Ionians

Guscott column: Bath and Leicester backs are being sold short by the packs

Neal Hatley has a big job on his hands upon his return to Bath, says Jeremy Guscott

Dream Team: Worcester Warriors and former Ulster hooker Niall Annett

The forward picks a XV of the best he has faced and played with

Geordan Murphy charged by RFU with verbally abusing official

The Leicester Tigers head coach will attend a hearing in London

Youngs Guns: London Irish back row Izaiha Moore-Aiono

After London Irish splurged the cash on big-name players, we met one of their academy prospects

Time running out for Leinster to keep Rob Kearney

Rob Kearney's agent says negotiations aren't looking too promising currently

Pat Lam rewarded with mega contract at Bristol Bears

Staying put at Ashton Gate to the next World Cup

Cian Healy signs for two more years with Leinster and Ireland

The prop thanks Leinster supporters for supporting him through his injuries

Sale Sharks sign elusive Simon Hammersley from Newcastle

We revealed on Sunday Hammersley was one of two players leaving - who else is set to depart the Falcons?

Revered flanker George Smith announces retirement

Evergreen back row calls it a day with 111 Australia caps to his name

It’s been emotional this week says Dai

WAS DoR Dai Young said that knowing Joe Simpson and Elliot Daly would leave after this match had been difficult. “It’s...

Lang falls short as do the hopes of Wasps and Quins

By NICK CAIN Bitter-sweet: Joe Simpson breaks clear to score for Wasps PICTURES: Getty Images On the blindside: Joe Marchant powers...

Lawes promises semi-final response

SAINTS boss Chris Boyd was downcast in defeat. He said: “It’s bitter-sweet because while we’re pleased to make the semifinals for...

Saints blown away by Chiefs’ power game

By NEALE HARVEY Upping the ante: Exeter flanker Don Armand scores their third try EXETER will be overwhelming favourites to reach...

Star backs are being sold short by inconsistent packs

JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Risen to the challenge: Bath wing Ruardh McConnochie PICTURE: Getty Images THE instalment of Geordan Murphy...

DREAMTEAM

JAMES BUCKLAND, OLD ALBANIANS HEAD COACH AND FORMER LEICESTER, WASPS AND LONDON IRISH HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE PLAYED WITH...

It’s sad that fans don’t love Sarries the way they should

COLIN BOAG Boring? You must be joking: Billy Vunipola scores for Saracens What did you make of Saracens’ Champions Cup triumph?...

Goode’s top class

ALEX Goode may not have the same top speed as Anthony Watson or Elliot Daly but he is no slouch and...

Just play for kicks

MEMO to James Haskell. Everyone has to retire at some time. Why not put something back into the game, or perhaps...

Wrong to insist on relegation up north but not down south

I FIND the idea of a World League, which includes the Six Nations and Rugby Championship teams interesting. Reading last week’s...

All this yo-yoing just makes my head spin

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

Smith counting on Tiger cubs to form new core at Leicester

By NEALE HARVEY MATT Smith is confident a good core of home-grown players is the key to getting Leicester firing again...

Roberts: Girwan will be vital in new Hooper era

By STEFFAN THOMAS Optimistic: Jamie Roberts Key man: Dempsey JAMIE Roberts says Bath must reach a level of consistency they have...

Slade wants a bigger part after 2015 frustration

By JON NEWCOMBE BIT-PART player at the last World Cup, Exeter’s Henry Slade is hoping to make it big in Japan...

Daly’s move driven by need to be challenged

By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly says the chance for personal improvement rather than winning trophies was the driving force behind his...