Blackadder’s Euro premonition comes true

TODD Blackadder was a relieved man after the game having secured a Champions Cup spot on the final day of the...

Banahan shows Bath what they’ll be missing

By ROB COLE Hero’s send-off: Matt Banahan is chaired from the pitch PICTURES: Getty Images WHAT a way to finish! Matt...

O’Connor: George was back to his best

SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond insisted they will not be signing former Ulster duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. “No,...

Ford shows his form as Tigers come good

By COLIN NEWBOULT LEICESTER supporters may wonder where this performance has been for most of the campaign. Few teams have outplayed...

Quins must ensure they can finance big changes

HARLEQUINS have not exactly hit the ground running since they celebrated their 150th season last year. Despite their raft of England...

Straight-talking Johann has Gloucester on track

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK JOHANN Ackermann has steered Gloucester out of their lengthy spell in the doldrums...

McCall: We got a good lesson

MARK McCall said there is still plenty for Saracens to improve on before they meet Wasps in the Premiership semi-final playoff...

Ruthless Sarries send a message to Wasps

By NICK CAIN BY THE time Schalk Brits went off in the 51st minute to a standing ovation from the Saracens...

Jackson signed for Sale before the outcry

By NEIL FISSLER EXCLUSIVE SALE SHARKS could be looking at a huge compensation bill if they pull out of deals to...

Anglo-Welsh Cup dies as Welsh clubs withdraw

By NEALE HARVEY PREMIERSHIP club owners will this week discuss options for a new internal cup competition after being told that...

Rugby Matters: Drugs… the stories that keep on coming

From playing through the pain with painkillers to straight up steroids, why it's worrying that players are self-medicating

My Life in Rugby: Former England and Wasps lock Tom Palmer

My 19-year, 450-game professional career began in 1998 with Leeds Tykes, who were then playing in the Allied Dunbar Premiership 2....

Schalk Brits feature: Erasmus will fire the Springboks and gear them up for the World Cup

Saracens legend Schalk Brits talks about how the new Boks chief can win the challenges facing South Africa by holding dual-roles...

TEAMS for Guinness Pro14 Semi Final Qualifiers

(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Munster v Edinburgh (15:15) Munster 15 Zebo; 14 Conway, 13 Arnold, 12 Scannell, 11 Earls;...

TEAMS for Round 22 Aviva Premiership

(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Bath v London Irish (16:00) Bath 15 Homer; 14 Vuna, 13 Banahan, 12 Wilson, 11...

Andrew Trimble to retire from professional rugby at the age of 33

Ulster legend calls time on professional career at the age of 33

Gloucester pair head list of nominees for Land Rover Discovery of the Year

Four back row nominees are included in the Land Rover Discovery of the year award shortlist

‘We’re the defending champions so we’re not going to make it easy’ – Scarlets centre Scott Williams

Wales centre set for one last Parc y Scarlets hurrah

Jackson column: Fans bring the glory days back to Pooler

Pontypool's unbeaten season is being celebrated with a trophy tour after winning 22 games out of 22

Tim Visser calls time on Scotland career

Dutch born winger brings an end to his international career

Ben Foden to leave Northampton Saints and reach landmark in final game

Fullback in with chance of reaching landmark 250 appearances for Northampton and will lead them out on Saturday

Wales to get £1.25m payout from Lions tour of New Zealand

All is good for Wales, but Peter Jackson says all is not well as future Lions tours face threats

Williams column: George North can bring good times back to Ospreys

Shane Williams believes the incoming signing can lift the mood at the Liberty Stadium

Worcester Warriors’ Max Stelling and Ben Howard to leave Sixways

Worcester academy duo to leave Sixways at end of the season

Guscott column: Pat Lam knows what it takes but he’s got a tough job

Jeremy Guscott picks two soon-to-be-out-of-contract players who can help Bristol stay up next season

Ruairidh Jackson extends his stay at Scotstoun

Ruairidh Jackson extends his stay in Glasgow by a further 12 months

Joe Cokanasiga set to join Bath on loan from London Irish

Fijian born Cokanasiga to join Bath on a season long loan deal for 2018/19

Sale Sharks close to wrapping up deals for ex-Ulster duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding

Jackson and Olding have been linked with moves to England, France and Australia

Dean Richards signs contract extension at Kingston Park

Director of rugby, Dean Richards signs new three year deal at Kingston Park

Toby Booth urges England not to pick Sam Underhill ahead of South Africa tour

Photo: (Getty Images) By Jake Jones Bath coach Toby Booth has urged England not to consider flanker Sam Underhill for next...

Leinster and Adidas announce sponsorship

Photo: (Getty Images) By Jake Jones Leinster Rugby and Adidas have announced a five year sponsorship deal that will see the...

Danielle Waterman: England’s World Cup winner retires from Test rugby

England World Cup winner calls time on her Red Roses career

Sam Hidalgo-Clyne signs for Scarlets

Edinburgh scrum-half to move on when his contract comes to an end this summer

Wayne Barnes to referee Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92

Barnes will be the man in charge in Bilbao, as Challenge Cup officials are also confirmed

Nick Phipps fined for urinating on bar at Sydney club

Wallabies international apologies and says he was a 'bloody idiot'

Diamond: I can build team round MacGinty

USA fly-half AJ MacGinty was hailed by Sale boss Steve Diamond. “He’s come of age and you can build a side...

Packed-out Sandy Park hails Chiefs’ table-toppers

By MIKE SINCLAIR ANOTHER bonuspoint win ensured Exeter will top the Premiership table as they head into a home playoff semi-final....

Bath still hoping for place in Europe

TODD Blackadder said Bath still have “a glimmer of hope” to secure European Cup qualification for next season. With speculation rife...

Bath run hot as Glos play like a shower

By NICK CAIN Making them pay: Aled Brew scores Bath’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images WHILE Bath saved their best display...

Lam knows what it takes but he’s got a tough job

James Haskell and Danny Cipriani (inset) would boost Bristol’s chances of survival PICTURES: Getty Images IT would have been a shift...

Revive the County Cup or scrap it

JEFF GAGE The Bill Beaumont County Championship begins in May. What ought to be the climax to the season for the...

Shields must prove he’s better than Prem rivals

Coming ‘home’: Brad Shields will play for Wasps next season COLIN BOAG All the talk of Brad Shields being chosen for...

Glad I’m not only one bemused by rebrand

I WAS disappointed not to have my previous letter published last weekend, regarding the unbelievable renaming of Bristol RFC to the...

Four-team playoff would ensure fight until the death

AS an Ealing Trailfinders supporter my colours are firmly nailed to the ‘No Ringfencing’ mast, but I do have some sympathy...

Rob’s the man with Lancaster below

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

Dragons look to bring Williams back on loan

By STEFFAN THOMAS OWEN Williams is an audacious loan target for the ambitious Dragons. Wales international playmaker Williams has fallen out...

Fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, April 29, 2018 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Pinnacle: Charles Piutau...

Jubilant Jaguares stun Blues in Auckland

By SAM JACKSON Close to tears: Nicolas Sanchez and Javier Ortega Desio celebrate the Jaguares’ victory over the Blues PICTURE: Getty...

Legends quit Toulon but future is so bright

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Not so happy ending: Wonder wing Bryan Habana is leaving Toulon with a sense of grievance PICTURE:...

win will make Felinfoel champs

Welsh Division One round-up By JAY BAYFORD FELINFOEL are just a win away from clinching the One West title after a...