Diamond: Dorian has made difference

SALE supremo Steve Diamond has been pleased with the impact of forwards coach Dorian West following his arrival a couple of...

Yarde’s ‘horrendous’ injury takes gloss off for Sale

By COLIN NEWBOULT WITH six minutes remaining, positivity emanated from the AJ Bell Stadium for arguably the first time this season,...

Amos set to get his Wales wing place back

By PETER JACKSON HALLAMAmos plans to be back on Wales duty next month for the first of 13 internationals leading to...

May gives Eddie an injury scare over Autumn

By SAM JACKSON Flying Tiger: Jordan Olowofela scores Leicester’s second try to defeat Saints at Twickenham PICTURE: Getty Images JONNYMay has...

Jackson column: Courtney Meredith stands alone from Wales 1953 heroes

Peter Jackson on the sole remaining survivor of Wales' 1953 All Blacks victors

Horne speaks on horror injury ahead of Twickenham tribute

Rob Horne on his injury ahead of Saturday's derby match

Former Ulster star signs extension with Brive

Former Ireland and Ulster centre to remain in France

Guscott column: The time has come to pick Owen Farrell as England’s 10

Jeremy Guscott on why the Ford-Farrell format is 'flawed' for England

Japan’s 2015 World Cup upset over the Boks to be made into movie

Heroics of 2015 pool match to be turned into a film called 'The Brighton Miracle'

The flame still burns for Bismarck du Plessis and his hopes of a Springboks return

Incumbent South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx won the team's Player of the Year award last year

Six Nations cash will drop to just £6m as rugby’s sponsorship market shows signs of decline

Peter Jackson looks at the state of title sponsorships in Europe's international and club tournaments

Cornish Pirates bring in Worcester back rower

Just back from an arrangement which saw him play club rugby in New Zealand

Saracens captain Brad Barritt to have facial surgery

The centre took a boot to the face during Saracens' 50-27 win over Bath

Johan is after talks with ref’s supremo

GUTTED Gloucester boss Johan Ackermann said: “It’s a very unhappy changing room and the manner of the loss was hard to...

Gustard’s front-row gamble pays off for Quins

By NEALE HARVEY Green machine: Nathan Earle crosses for his first try for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images AN inspired tactical switch...

We’ve not devalued the Prem saysTodd

TODD Blackadder defended Bath’s decision to rest 13 players against Saracens, discounting the suggestion he was devaluing the Premiership as a...

There’s good …and then there’s Goode!

By NICK CAIN Hat-trick hero: Saracens’ Liam Williams scores his third try after collecting Alex Goode’s inside pass PICTURES: Getty Images...

Time has come to pick Farrell as England’s No 10

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Power: Ben Te’o is Jerry’s first pick at 12 if fit PICTURE: Getty Images WHEN Owen...

DREAMTEAM

KURT MORATH, DONCASTER, TONGA AND FORMER AUCKLAND NO.10, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Sona Taumalolo...

Marler has just ensured his club career goes on

COLIN BOAG Intense: Joe Marler playing for England How many England caps does one man need? Joe Marler has 59, which...

Sorry Cips but Faz is out of this world

WHAT is this obsession for Danny Cipriani? It’s crazy and I really don’t get it. You only had to watch the...

Wallaby wannabe O’Connor owes Sale a huge debt

I WAS interested to see James O’Connor’s comments in last week’s paper regarding his wish to return to Australia in time...

All Black Pirates? Dicky’s delusional

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

Blues and Ospreys in battle for Francis

TOMAS Francis is at the centre of a tug of war with both Cardiff Blues and the Ospreys in the market...

Rowntree to help Georgia

GEORGIA’S World Cup preparations have been boosted by the appointment of former England prop Graham Rowntree as their forwards coach ahead...

Webber believes West can give Sharks teeth

Forward guru: Dorian West has joined Sale PICTURE: Getty Images ANOTHER ‘old-school’ addition or a breath of fresh air? Rob Webber...

Hughes hopes to get the nod to tackle All Black great Read

By NEALE HARVEY Hitting form for Wasps: Nathan Hughes BIG-HITTING Wasps No.8 Nathan Hughes says the chance to face down New...

Caves returns with a fab four to savour

NEWS EXTRA By PAUL SMITH ADAMCaves served Moseley man and boy from the late 1990’s to the end of last season...

Castres send Euro warning to Premiership

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Gloucester and Exeter had better beware of French title-holders Castres when they both face them in the...

Champs staying on course as Butler cleans up

Welsh National Plate round-up By JAY BAYFORD TAI Natthaphong and Dan Butler led the way for Brynmawr as they started their...

Four-try Poolergo top with Narberth in pursuit

Welsh Championship round-up By JAY BAYFORD PONTYPOOL are now the outright leaders after a 31-17 victory at Rhydyfelin. Alex Watkins, Danny...

Ironmen Locke the door with five tries at the Gogs

By DEAN JONES RCG 1404 .10 Merthyr .34 MERTHYR put in a fivestar performance to bag an impressive bonus-point victory at...

Lewis hat-trick heroics not enough as Quins hold nerve

By HAYDN JEFFERIES Bedwas .34 Carmarthen .35 CARMARTHEN Quins bagged maximum points after edging out Bedwas. The opening stages saw Quins...

Griffiths snatches victory from the jaws of defeat

By PAUL HOPKINS Cross Keys .29 Swansea .34 A LENGTH of the field interception try by Luke Griffiths clinched a sensational...

Steelmen stage late comeback to maintain perfect start

By JAY BAYFORD Neath.17 Ebbw Vale25 EBBW Vale maintained their perfect league record with a dramatic victory over lowly Neath. The...

Howells stars as Ravens unravel in second half

By PETER HUGHES Bridgend .35 Pontypridd .44 A THRILLING second-half showing from Pontypridd saw them come from behind to defeat Bridgend....

Unbeaten start grinds to a halt after dramatic intervention

By HUW S THOMAS Aberavon .31 Llandovery .26 ABERAVON brought Llandovery’s unbeaten start to the season to an end at the...

Preview: Llanelli v Newport

Today. Kick-off 2.30pm LLANELLI welcome Newport to Parc y Scarlets today still looking to get off the mark but are improving,...

Cardiff 43 Bargoed .21

WILL Rees-Hole was at the double as Cardiff overcame a spirited Bargoed side at the Arms Park. Powerful home skipper and...

Boks’ fast start stuns Wallabies

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Elusive: Try scorer Faf de Klerk makes a break PICTURES: Getty Images SOUTH Africa maintained their unbeaten record...

Fitzgerald helps Scarlets down the Eagles

CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP By CARL FIELD SCARLETS A returned to winning ways in the Celtic Cup with a 35-19 defeat of...

Smid out to follow Rhodes route to England

By NEALE HARVEY NEWLY England-qualified Ealing back rower Rayn Smid has his sights on following compatriot Michael Rhodes into the Red...

Hamilton happy to ignore keyboard warriors

By ALEX BYWATER LUKE Hamilton has revealed that he has been a target for social media abuse after swapping his Welsh...

Cockerill relishes Warriors’ big European challenge

By GARY HEATLY Tough: Richard Cockerill EDINBURGH Rugby head coach Richard Cockerill has a long history with the Heineken Champions Cup...

I’m sticking my head in dark places says Luatua

By NEALE HARVEY Keen to stay: Steven Luatua PICTURES: Getty Images BRISTOL captain Steven Luatua is ready to bin any hopes...

World Cup winner Fisher takes time out

HEATHER Fisher, part of England’s World Cup-winning side in 2014, will take a break from the game to “mentally recharge”. Fisher,...

PCL puts Davies out until New Year

WALES will be without Scarlets openside James Davies for their autumn Tests. The 27-year-old suffered a knee injury in the PRO14...

Atkins on board to assist fly-half crisis

BEDFORD have brought in London Irish flyhalf Jacob Atkins on a short-term loan deal. Atkins, 21, has spent time with Rosslyn...

Pirates strengthen front row stocks

CORNISHPirates have signed prop Jack ‘Owl’ Owlett on dual-registration from Exeter. The London-born former Scotland U20s player, now 23, featured for...

Kriel targets October debut for Gloucester

GLOUCESTER summer signing Jaco Kriel is targeting a return to action at the end of October. The flanker hasn’t played since...