Young Gun: Gloucester tighthead prop Jack Bartlett

The 19-year-old on turning out for England U18s and learning from Fraser Balmain

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend drops captain Greig Laidlaw for Wales clash

Tommy Seymour and Jonny Gray to win 50th caps for Scotland, but the team announcement isn't without surprise

Rugby League clubs take interest in England international fly-half

After Luther Burrell's cross-code switch, Super League clubs are looking at another Premiership star and Union international

Room 101: Northampton Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam

We caught up with the recently-named Saints captain against Saracens to find out three of his biggest pet peeves

Defeat in Wales a blessing in disguise come Japan, says John Mitchell

“In many respects, Wales have done us a nice favour" - England defence coach Mitchell tells TRP

England make five changes for Six Nations encounter with Italy

Eddie Jones drops Henry Slade to opt for bruising centre duo of Te'o and Tuilagi

Jeremy Guscott column: Big Joe, Dan Robson and George Ford must all start for England against Italy

Jeremy Guscott names the England backline he would go with for Italy's visit to Twickenham

England star tipped to be better than All Blacks great Richie McCaw

Don't be surprised to see both Curry brothers starting in England's back row in the future

Critics of Kyle Sinckler know nothing about the game, says England teammate Jamie George

"I couldn't care less what Andy Goode thinks" says England hooker

Ealing have a ground fit for the Premiership if Irish slip up

Championship contenders are working on contingencies to meet Premiership stadium criteria

Project Reset: Ospreys break their silence with strongly-worded statement

An astonishing 36 hours in Welsh rugby

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals to support Doddie Weir foundation, EPCR announce

Newcastle and St James' Park will host the two European finals in May

Harlequins avert scrum-half injury crisis with loan signing

Danny Care and Charlie Mulchrone are both nursing injuries

DeCyber launches with mission to protect sports clubs from hackers

DeCyber Launches With Mission To Protect Sports Clubs From Hackers The new technology firm has created a platform for sports/leisure clubs...

Wales continue with Anscombe at 10, as Adam Beard partners Alun Wyn Jones

Wales have named their squad to travel to Murrayfield in the Guinness Six Nations

France keep the faith with squad which beat Scotland for Dublin trip

Head coach Jacques Brunel names unchanged squad to face Ireland in the Six Nations

Approaching Online Betting the Right Way

Betting on sports has been a popular activity for fans for a long time now, but the advance of the internet...

Which is your safest bet?

None of us play games to lose, of course we play for the challenge and the enjoyment and inclusion but when...

Project Reset: Merger between Ospreys and Scarlets to be discussed at WRU meeting

Players of both regions have been informed of potential merger with contracts up in the air

Boyd: We managed to stop bleeding

SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall admitted his side were kicking themselves for failing to put on a show in the...

Sarries go easy after first half slaughter of Saints

By ADAM HATHAWAY MAX MALINS was the star of the show as Saracens returned to winning ways after last week’s defeat...

‘We were robbed by man in middle’

DAI YOUNG did not hold back when asked what the difference was between the two teams. “The guy in the middle,...

Young seethes over rough justice from ref

By NICK CAIN Controversy: Joe Ford loses control of the ball as he touches down for Leicester’s try DAI YOUNG, the...

Big Joe must start, along with Ford and Robson

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Needs a start: Joe Cokanasiga PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND should treat this game against Italy...

DREAMTEAM

SCOTT MACLEOD, NEWCASTLE LINEOUT COACH AND FORMER SCOTLAND LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Allan...

So who would be the real world champions?

COLIN BOAG Not so super: Chiefs clash with the Sunwolves in Super Rugby yesterday Last week details leaked out about World...

Sad to see injured Tait go out like this

TIME catches up with all of us but it is sad to see Mathew Tait retire with Achilles issues. He’s 33,...

We were crying out for a Cipriani cameo in Cardiff

AS GOOD a start that England have had in the two opening rounds of the Six Nations it was always apparent...

High time for fresh blood at scrum-half

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU BEN Youngs has never been considered...

Don’t count England out yet says former All Black

By NEALE HARVEY Prop star: John Afoa FORMER New Zealand prop John Afoa insists England still have a team to rival...

Dallaglio: European game still playing catch-up on Kiwis

By GARY FITZGERALD LAWRENCE Dallaglio fears the present battle for Six Nations supremacy has demonstrated that Northern Hemisphere teams are still...

Bordeaux mayor puts boot into Teague

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Finn Russell starred for Racing with a try and an assist The exciting surge of Bordeaux-...

Dowlais out of the danger zone but work to do

Welsh Division One round-up SION Martin was the hero for Dowlais in One East as he single-handedly boosted their survival chances...

Leaders Pooler make it a sweet sixteen

Welsh Championship round-up By JAY BAYFORD PONTYPOOL extended their lead at the top to 11 points but were made to work...

Bargoed still show fight despite 14th defeat in row

By JOHN MURPHY Aberavon……..25 Bargoed …………7 BARGOED were down before they headed to the Talbot Athletic Ground, and now look well...

Ebbw have answers as Pontypridd apply late pressure

By CARL FIELD Ebbw Vale ……17 Pontypridd ….16 EBBW Vale kept themselves in the hunt at the top after edging out...

Late Scrivens penalty settles the Bedwas nerves

By JAY BAYFORD Bedwas ……….20 Cross Keys ….15 BEDWAS took a big step towards safety after edging past fellow relegationthreatened Cross...

Battling Quins come back from the dead to claim a draw

By JAMES LLOYD RGC………………..15 Carmarthen Q 15 CARMARTHEN overturned a 15-0 half-time deficit to leave the Zip World Stadium in Colwyn...

Drovers deny poor Neath even consolation point

By GUTO DAVIES Neath………………0 Llandovery ….35 LLANDOVERY completed a season’s double over their beleaguered hosts Neath, registering an emphatic victory. Lengthy...

Merthyr’s title hopes rocked and Pinches is shown red

By PAUL HOPKINS Swansea ……..27 Merthyr …………5 MERTHYR’S title hopes were dented as they suffered a shock defeat by Swansea at...

Principality Premiership

Bridgend ……..15 Newport ……….17 NEWPORT held off a stirring second half fightback from battling Bridgend to leave the Brewery Field as...

Sunwolves break their duck at last

By ADAM ELLIS Starring role: Sunwolves fly-half Hayden Parker PICTURE: Getty Images THE SUNWOLVES have rarely had a crumb of comfort...

Lloyds ensure surprise win for Treorchy

By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Plate / Bowl round-up NEWS EXTRA BRYNMAWR’S defence of the Plate is over after a 27-12 defeat...

Year extra for Webber

FORMER England hooker Rob Webber has extended his contract with Sale Sharks until the end of the 2020/21 season. Webber, 32,...

Chiefs want a ladies XV

EXETER are to bid for a Premier 15s franchise and create a women’s team. “We’ve started to add ladies into our...

Tait forced to call time

FORMER England centre Mathew Tait has retired after failing to recover from an Achilles injury. The 33-year-old, who spent the last...

Leiua gets four weeks

BRISTOL’SAlapati Leiua has been banned for four weeks for striking Quins fly-half Marcus Smith. The Samoa winger contested the charge, but...

Wasps life for Daniels

WASPS have signed tighthead prop Mike Daniels from Nottingham for next season. Former Worcester Warrior Daniels, 26, made his debut for...

Pierce out, Fidow in

RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER lock Pierce Phillips is to join French Top 14 club Agen, while their Ireland-qualified South Africa-born prop Gareth...

Moriarty open to offers after Jackman departure

By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA ROSS Moriarty has revealed he would one day consider a move to France as continuing off-the-field...