Paul Rees: Big names are hitting the jackpot at No.10

It pays to be an outside-half in the Premiership. The recently published salary cap report for the 2023-24 campaign saw the...

Paul Rees: R360 would have to find a new audience

The build-up to the Premiership play-offs was hijacked by a global franchise competition that is being planned for next year. It...

Simon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby

Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...

Time for ‘Sir Kev’ to make history

Impressive: Kevin Sinfield is arguably the most admired figure in British sport PICTURE: Getty Images IN A table reserved exclusively for...

Jimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins

For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...

Another 520 join lawsuit over head injuries

More than 520 additional former rugby players have joined a concussion lawsuit against the sport’s authorities, according to the law firm...

Brendan Gallagher: Calling it a day is a tough business

Sorry is traditionally the hardest word to say – or indeed sing – but I’ve always thought “Goodbye” runs it close....

Brendan Gallagher: It’s great to see Aurillac defy the odds again

Last August, I suggested that a fly-on-the-wall team might be well rewarded if they spent a season with lowly Aurillac, the...

Leon Brown’s Life in Rugby: Named in the Pro 12 Dream Team? Happy days…

It was only when my mate Norm introduced me to rugby that I first became properly aware of the sport as...

Harlequins’ Roma Zheng on the fast road to success

Roma Zheng’s rugby journey has been far from conventional, and he admits it’s had its challenges. The Harlequins winger, who has...

Twelvetrees back in big time at Worcester

Signing: Billy Twelvetrees FORMER England centre Billy Twelvetrees has come out of retirement to join Worcester Warriors as a player-coach. Twelvetrees,...

Lancaster to take charge at Connacht

CONNACHT have appointed former England boss Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach on a two-year deal. Lancaster, who has been...

Easter welcomes Worcester return

Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...

R360 plans a threat to the England team

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Sticking together: Saracen players were still selected by England despite spending the...

MP joins campaign to help raise funds in fight against MND

NICK Smith is calling for the rugby community to come together and support the sport’s battle against Motor Neurone Disease. Smith,...

Double swoop for Trailfinders

TRAILFINDERS Women have signed Scotland wing Francesca Mc-Ghie, right, and Canada full-back Claire Gallagher from Leicester Tigers. The west London side...

I can’t wait to learn from the best at Harlequins – Aofie Wafer

Six Nations player of the tournament, Ireland star Aoife Wafer, can’t wait to pick the brains of her new back row...

Devon get set for Cheshire clash

Bill Beaumont County Championships Division 2 DEVON sealed their place in the Bill Beaumont Division 2 final with a thrilling 27-20...

Hertfordshire take on Leicestershire

Division 3 HERTFORDSHIRE and Leicestershire will contest the Bill Beaumont Division 3 final at the home of English rugby in two...

Eastern Counties set sights on Twickenham

Gill Burns County Championship ■ By BEN JAYCOCK EASTERN Counties head coach Tom Harding says his players are fired up ahead...

Ask yourself: Have you made a difference?

Steve Hill talks to Nick Scott, below, director of rugby at Pesaro RFC in Italy Serie A What was your rugby...

England take their time to get going

U20s RUGBY ■ By HARRY TOVEY England U20... 47 Wales U20........14 ENGLAND kicked off their preparations for their U20 World Championship...

Diego Escobar – I’m sure Chile can get to next World Cup

Joe Santamaria talks to Chile and Racing 92 hooker Diego Escobar on his international dreams After fulfilling his dream of reaching...

Sale lock Hill finalising his next move abroad

NEWS EXTRA SALE lock Jonny Hill is close to finalising a move abroad to either France or Japan for next season....

Tighthead duo sign contracts at Cardiff

CARDIFF have signed tightheads Javan Sebastian and Sam Wainwright from Edinburgh and Scarlets respectively. Sebastian, 30, moved from home region Scarlets...

Dragons swoop for Tonga centre Paea

TONGA centre Fetuli Paea has signed for Dragons from Italian side Zebre Parma. The 30-year-old has been capped 12 times by...

England in talks to host Fijians in Nations Cup

England look set to kick off their inaugural Nations Cup campaign with fixtures against Fiji, South Africa and Argentina next summer....

Young Guns – George Knowles

Gloucester hooker George Knowles is one of the brightest young front rowers coming through the England age-grade system – and he’s...

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French Column: Fabien Galthie prepares to spring surprises for New Zealand tour

White smoke of a sort was spotted this week, heralding FFR and LNR agreement on tweaks to the player release deal...

Last four prepare for final assault

Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCKD NEXT weekend’s semi-finals see the Crusaders host the Blues, while the Chiefs progressed...

Mo’unga helps Brave Lupus defend their title

Japan League One roundup BRAVE Lupus became the first side to defend their Japan Rugby League One title after beating Kubota...

2024/25 FANTASY

TRP FANTASY RUGBY HELPDESK trphelp07544 @gmail.com PHONE NUMBER 07909993854 Welcome to the final update of this Season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby, covering...

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Ollie Streeter and Joe Davis on England U20s’ World Championship defence

England’s U20s will head to Italy later this month for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship, drawn in a challenging pool...

URC Semi-Finals: Kick-Off times, dates, how to watch

The URC semi-finals will both take place on Saturday, with Leinster hosting Glasgow Warriors and Bulls facing Sharks.  Because of the...

Charlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups in the Premiership and URC semi-finals

The Premiership and URC semi-finals are taking place this weekend, pitting the best of the best against each other.  Bath hosts...

Premiership and URC Semi-Finals Key Talking Points: Sharks without Eben Etzebeth 

The Premiership and URC semi-finals are taking place this weekend, with the best of the two leagues battling it out.  It...

Nixol Weight Management Capsules (UK) Reviews: How Nixol Is Helping Busy People Burn Fat Without Intense Workouts or Dieting

Whenever you attempt to eat healthy, sticking to your dieting plan while eating yummy snacks can become a difficult challenge. This...

Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors Preview – Leo Cullen delivers rallying call

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is rallying the troops and calling out to all fans to come down to the Aviva...

Women in Rugby: How Female Athletes Are Redefining Fitness Standards

Women’s rugby is undergoing a renaissance. Once seen as a niche sport, it now stands at the forefront of athletic evolution,...

Can Gambling Sponsorship in Rugby Come to an End?

The UKGC’s decision to ban front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships from the 2026–27 Premier League season has intensified scrutiny across UK sports. It’s...

‘Rugby’s Been a Constant’: The Rise of Morgan Strong from Bridgend to the Championship

“There’s a place I know. There’s magic where the flowers grow and beauty where the rivers flow”. Of course, Scottish singer...

Pete Ryan: Can the Dragons turn things around next season?

It has been a season to forget for the Dragons.  The Welsh club finished bottom of the table in the URC....

Premiership Rugby Semi-Finals: Kick-off times, dates, how to watch

The Premiership’s semi-finals have been confirmed with the four highest-ranked teams from the regular season now battling it out to determine the overall...

British and Irish Lions Watch: Ellis Genge misses key Bristol Bears game due to injury 

With less than three weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions play their first warm-up game against Argentina in...

Super Rugby Americas Team of the Season

With Pampas, Peñarol, Selknam and Dogos preparing to contest the playoffs, find out who has made The Rugby Paper‘s Super Rugby...

Super Rugby Americas Round 14 Review: Pampas secure top spot

With six sides still in the hunt for the playoffs heading into the final round, Round Fourteen promised much and delivered...

Premiership Team of the Season: Bath and Sale dominate 2024/25 best XV

The Premiership regular season has finished, and now is the perfect time to reflect on what has been a great season.  Bath, Leicester...

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Jaden Hendrikse splits opinion during epic penalty shootout

Another weekend of rugby has passed, with plenty of moments to look back on.  The Premiership and Super Rugby Pacific played out the...