Dallaglio ‘distressed’ by lack of dead certs

By GARY FITZGERALD He’s still splashing: Chris Ashton dives in to score his hat-trick try for Sale against Connacht PICTURE: Getty...

I’d like to emulate Halfpenny with Champions Cup success at Toulon, says Rhys Webb

With his international career in limbo after new WRU's new selection policy, we caught up with the Wales scrum-half on the...

Jackson column: Mike Brown wins the new ‘Bionic Elbow’ man

The ever-present Harlequins full-back has reached 301 appearances

Gallagher column: I still feel the stress of that French fightback in 1999

New Zealand 31-43 France, a match that had the heart racing even for the neutrals

Room 101: Exeter Chiefs wing Olly Woodburn

Three things the Chief has a real dislike for

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi should make the move north, urges Springbok World Cup winner

Leave the Rainbow Nation for a move north like many of his countrymen?

‘Hopefully, something can be sorted in the next month or so’ – Danny Care on his Harlequins future

The England and Quins scrum-half talks the pressure of playing for his future at the Stoop, while facing a threat for...

Busy week at Munster ends in five senior players signing contract extensions

Ireland international Chris Farrell gets new long-term deal along with flanker Chris Cloete

No place for Danny Cipriani in England’s squad for autumn internationals

A place on the plane bound for Japan now looking a longshot for the Gloucester fly-half?

Leicester’s interest in Springbok star rivalled by £900,000 offer from France

Toulon are circling...

Crisis? What crisis? Steve Brown says RFU is in good shape

Nick Cain meets the RFU chief executive who reflects on the financial implications facing the body

Gregor Townsend lauds quality of 40-man squad announced for November Tests

Three uncapped players named by the Scotland head coach

Charles Piutau could be back at the start of next month, Bristol coach Pat Lam confirms

Pat Lam also evaluates the Bears' start to the season

Lozowski and Kaino cited for Champions Cup incidents

More fallout from Saracens win over Glasgow

Warren Gatland names Wales squad for autumn internationals

Uncapped wing Jonah Holmes is called up and Ross Moriarty looks likely to play at number 8

Cornish Pirates hooker Sam Matavesi gets Fiji call-up

Fiji's 30-man squad to take on Scotland, Uruguay and France next month

Eddie Jones left precariously short at number 8 as Billy Vunipola breaks arm for third time

England now without Vunipola, Simmonds and possibly Nathan Hughes for November Tests

What have we learned from the opening rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup?

The Champions Cup pools are taking shape after two intriguing rounds that served up an exhilarating blend of drama, entertainment and...

Young upbeat despite drubbing

WASPS director of rugby Dai Young saw positives in his side’s defeat but knows there is much work to do before...

Leinster launch title defence with brutal 8-try rout

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Star turn: James Lowe scores his second try for Leinster PICTURES: Getty Images Held: Juan de Jongh is...

I’ll bounce back from this tweets Freddie

FREDDIE Burns tweeted last night: “Love this sport for the highs and the lows. Today was an ultimate low and a...

Freddie drops Bath in a real spot of bother

By NICK CAIN He got this right: Freddie Burns scores Bath’s second try Consoled: Stuart Hooper hugs Freddie Burns FREDDIE Burns...

Saracens need to make a big statement at Scotstoun

JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Threat: Huw Jones picks good lines and has gas to burn PICTURE: Getty Images SARACENS’ trip...

DREAMTEAM

RONNIE MCLEAN-DENTS, RICHMOND, USA AND FORMER LEICESTER, COVENTRY AND EALING CENTRE, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Carl...

Success may let Sarries and Chiefs rest players

COLIN BOAG Champions: But Leinster players appeared only 6.6 times for their club With the Champions Cup starting this weekend, it...

Such waste to leave Wade in the cold

SO Wasps wing Christian Wade appears in yet another TRP Dream Team, but Eddie Jones has reportedly said that Wade is...

Kvesic deserves a shot to prove he’s up to Test standard

I AMat a loss as to why Exeter’s Matt Kvesic is being overlooked to fill the openside roll for England. He...

Why cut funds for Mickey Mouse cup?

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk THE WRU announced a...

Friends reunited for Scotland wing

NEALE HARVEY Return: Sean Maitland SEAN Maitland returns to his old stomping ground today determined to help Saracens get off to...

Olivier: Captain KolisiOlivier: Captain Kolisi should follow us north

By NEALE HARVEY Wanted man: Siya Kolisi SOUTH Africa captain Siya Kolisi must give serious consideration to a big money move...

Cane on the mend after neck surgery

ALL BLACKS flanker Sam Cane is expected to make a full recovery after having surgery to repair a broken bone in...

O’Gara soaks it all up for shot with Ireland

By STEFFAN THOMAS Fresh ideas: Ronan O’Gara, centre, with Scott Robertson, right, at Crusaders RONAN O’GARA believes his spell working at...

Fans want king Louis back on his throne

DAVID BARNES Priority case: Montpellier No.8 Louis Picamoles deserves a recall PICTURE: Getty Images France boss Jacques Brunel will signal the...

Felinfoel crash to Dunvant for first defeat

Welsh Division One round-up By JAY BAYFORD FELINFOEL failed to take advantage of the postponements in One West as they slipped...

Students go top as Pooler’s match is rained off

Welsh Championship round-up By JAY BAYFORD CARDIFF Met are the new Championship leaders after a 17-7 victory at Newbridge. Met finally...

Jones back to haunt Bedwas as Cardiff recover

Bedwas 10 Cardiff 16 By JAY BAYFORD CARDIFF made it three wins in a row as they came from behind to...

Swansea are just blown away by power of Pontypridd

Swansea 5 Pontypridd 32 By PAUL HOPKINS A CLINICAL Pontypridd side put Swansea to the sword with a five-try victory at...

Morris seals Newport’s first league win in three

RGC 1404 8 Newport 15 By JAMIE DAVIES NEWPORT got back to winning ways with this victory over RGC 1404, but...

Llanelli’s early lead overhauled by storming Bargoed

Bargoed 27 Llanelli 10 By IAN GOLDEN BARGOED, with the wind and sweeping rain on their backs in the second half,...

Ravens victory proves landmark against Drovers

Bridgend 25 Llandovery 20 By HAYDN JEFFERIES BRIDGEND Ravens got back to winning ways as they recorded a first league win...

Andrews wizardry a rare highlight in a forgettable game

Aberavon 10 Carmarthen Q 5 By JON DALY ABERAVON continued their excellent start to the season with a narrow victory over...

Ebbw Vale 22 Cross Keys 7

EBBW Vale emerged from Storm Callum with their 100 per cent record intact. Playing into the teeth of the storm, Keys...

Neath 6 Merthyr 34

MERTHYR made it six victories from seven with a bonus-point victory. The champions took the lead against the run of play...

Lightning strike the Bears to maintain perfection

Loughborough 36 Bristol 18 By PAULA SMITH LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning continued their perfect start to the season as a strong second-half showing...

Blacklock inspires Sharks to a narrow triumph

DMP Sharks 15 Richmond 7 By TOM BULMER DARLINGTON Mowden Park Sharks secured their second victory of the season after a...

Sarries seek clinical edge ahead of derby

Saracens 21pts Wasps FC 5pts By MATTHEW LONG Breakaway: Lotte Clapp scores for Saracens ALEX Austerberry has challenged his Saracens Women’s...

In-form Quins run riot at struggling Valkyries

Worcester V 19 Harlequins 69 By ART DE ROCHE HARLEQUINS comfortably beat Worcester Valkyries to win in successive rounds for the...

Seventh heaven as Firwood meet their Waterloo

Firwood Wat 10 Gloucs-Hart 43 By BRADLEY WEST Hat-trick: Kelly Smith GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY earned their second victory of the Premier 15s season...

Scarlets can foil six-try Blues final bid

CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP By CARL FIELD A CONFIDENT Cardiff Blues Aside ran in six tries to clinch a comprehensive 42-17 victory...

YOUNG GUNS

KIERAN SASSONE HARLEQUINS TIGHT-HEAD Role models play a vital part in any young player’s career and academy tight-head Kieran Sassone could...