Relentless Falcons end Tigers’ run

By COLIN NEWBOULT THE Tigers’ incredible 14-year run of qualifying for the play-offs is effectively over – yet it almost seems...

Billy’s back to help Sarries secure home semi-final

By NEALE HARVEY Target: Michael Rhodes ENGLAND No.8 Billy Vunipola returns for Saracens as back rower Michael Rhodes aims to throw...

Deano does it yet again

NEWCASTLE’S late win at Leicester on Friday night which helped put them into the Premiership play-offs will have given Dean Richards...

Re-born Lancaster is leaving selection to others

IT’S good to see Stuart Lancaster making such a fine fist of coaching Leinster, with praise being showered on the former...

Nothing Super about a closed-shop format

THE word from South Africa is that Super Rugby is dying on its feet. This sends an unequivocal message to the...

It’s time to play with my kids now

DONNCHA O’Callaghan spoke emotionally at the end of the match about his retirement. “It hasn’t sunk that it’s the end for...

Donncha signs off on a day of future promise

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER SIXWAYS was en fete yesterday with the Warriors banishing any mathematical threats of relegation with a vibrant performance...

Wales get £1.25m payment from Lions

By PETER JACKSON WALES are to receive a seven-figure windfall as their share of the profit from last summer’s Lions tour...

Gatland on RFU radar to take over from Eddie

By NICK CAIN Bragging rights: Tom Homer finishes his 60 metre run to score Bath’s fourth try in the derby win...

Players test their skills ahead of resuming Judgement Day rivalries

With Welsh Rugby‘s big calendar date, Judgement Day, just around the corner, the team at Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer have sat...

Young Gun – Wasps scrum-half Will Porter

The on-loan Rotherham back talks Wasps and his hopes of making the England U20 World Cup squad this summer

Probyn column: If this is how pros run our game, give me amateurs

Jeff Probyn takes at look at how the PR machines of national governing bodies and player Unions haven't got things right...

Stirling wants Yorkshire Carnegie to savour local favour

(Photo: Getty Images) By Jon Newcombe AS Chris Boyd stands by to usher in the winds of change at Northampton, another...

Nehe Milner-Skudder returns for Canes ahead of All Black series against France

Photo: (Getty Images) By Jake Jones Nehe Milner-Skudder is set to return for the Hurricanes in their upcoming fixture against the...

Wales’ ground-breaking match against South Africa in Washington DC in doubt due to poor ticket sales

Photo: (Getty Images) By Jake Jones Wales‘ June Test in the USA is feared to be in serious doubt as unrest...

British & Irish Lions mark 130th anniversary with one-off ceremonial caps

Lions chiefs launch idea to honour all current and previous players to have donned the famous jersey

Take Chris Ashton to South Africa, Dallaglio urges Eddie Jones

Chris Ashton has been on hot form for Toulon in the Top 14 this season

We’re aiming for 3-0 against the Springboks, says Exeter Chiefs Sam Simmonds

The Exeter back row is building up some steam ahead of a tour of redemption to South Africa in June

Dragons sign prop Aaron Jarvis from Clermont

Aaron Jarvis to return to Wales to link up with former Ospreys front row teammates Hibbard and Bevington

George North to return to Welsh rugby with Ospreys

George North to return to Wales with the Ospreys next season

Jeff Hassler to leave Ospreys at the end of the season

Canadian, Jeff Hassler leaves Ospreys after five years of service

Guscott column: Yes, I’d let Brad Shields face the Boks, Eddie needs him!

Jeremy Guscott argues the Hurricanes flanker is the right man at the right time for England ahead of the tour to...

Leinster dominate European Player of the Year shortlist

Tadhg Furlong becomes first prop to be nominated for the EPCR accolade since 2011

Springbok great Bryan Habana announces retirement from rugby

Second on the Springboks' all-time appearances list behind Victor Matfield...

Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson signs new deal

A new long-term deal for the scrum-half challenging Ben Youngs and Danny Care for their England spots

Leinster stalwarts to retire at end of season

Isa Nacewa and Richardt Strauss to bring curtains down on illustrious careers

Gethin has Filise’s record in his sights

By ROB COLE Playing on: Gethin Jenkins GETHIN Jenkins hasn’t had to look far for motivation in his bid to carry...

Magnificent Leinster show why they are title favourites

By NICK CAIN Consolation: Tadhg Beirne breaks clear to score for the Scarlets LEINSTER made such mincemeat of the Scarlets in...

Yes, I’d let Shields face the Boks, Eddie needs him!

JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Quality backrower: Brad Shields playing for the Hurricanes PICTURE: Getty Images ”There are a lot of...

DREAMTEAM

PHIL NILSEN, COVENTRY AND FORMER YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Mike MacDonald...

If Exiles struggle, it will be easier to ring-fence

Going down: London Irish are about to be relegated COLIN BOAG After all of the indications that Premiership promotion and relegation...

Let’s try to ensure Horne stays a Saint

I HOPE there is enough room in your edition to include my letter offering my best regards to Rob Horne. Never...

How can Shields play for England?

NEWS that Hurricanes’ Brad Shields will be considered for England’s summer tour to South Africa defies belief. He is a Kiwi...

Future’s bright for fans in Cornwall

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk FORsupporters like me things...

Take As`hton to SA, Dallaglio urges Eddie

Recall: Chris Ashton EDDIE Jones’ growing selection worries could force him to bring Chris Ashton in from the international wilderness for...

Singleton aiming to claim a place on England jet

By NEALE HARVEY Hopeful: Jack Singleton WORCESTER hooker Jack Singleton aims to cap a stellar Premiership campaign by forcing his way...

Stirling wants Yorkshire to savour local flavour

In his first interview since being unveiled as Yorkshire Carnegie’s new DoR, Chris Stirling tells Jon Newcombe of his first impressions...

Renegade Goosen pops up to irk Racing

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Controversial character: Johan Goosen is joining Montpellier next season PICTURE: Getty Images Racing bosses got more than...

Gowerton top but Felinfoel staying in touch

Welsh Division One round-up GOWERTON clung onto top spot in One West with a 24-10 victory at bottom club Tycroes. Josh...

Met still in drop zone after 4-try defeat to Bedlinog

Welsh Championship round-up CARDIFF Met remain in real trouble near the bottom of the National Championship after a 26-20 defeat to...

Drovers shake off lethargy to gain their revenge

By TRP REPORTER Neath ………….32 Llandovery ….40 LLANDOVERY gained revenge for their earlyseason defeat at The Gnoll by winning this freescoring...

Dan’s the man as Vale shake off Langdon’s harsh red

By CHRIS SMART Ebbw Vale……26 RGC1404……….25 EBBW VALE put another massive dent in RGC’s title ambitions as they pulled off one...

Gatt’s the way to do it for brilliant Bridgend

By PAUL HOPKINS Bridgend …….24 Swansea ……….0 BRIDGEND eased to a comfortable win at home over a poor Swansea side at...

Davies hat-trick is the Key to comfortable Bedwas win

By IAN GOLDEN Bedwas ……….57 Cross Keys ….34 BEDWAS ran in nine tries to overcome a resilient Cross Keys in an...

Powerful Ponty pull away with grandstand finish

By PETER HUGHES Bargoed ……….21 Pontypridd ….38 BARGOED were in contention for the first hour before four tries in the final...

Wizards weave their magic over weakened Ambers

By JAY BAYFORD Aberavon…….41 Newport …………5 ABERAVON returned to winning ways with a deserved win over Newport at the Talbot Athletic...

Principality Premiership

Cardiff …………45 Llanelli…………20 CARDIFF put on a masterclass in running rugby as they comfortably defeated Llanelli under the Arms Park lights...

Kruis aims to take control for rest of season

Targets: George Kruis SARACENS enforcer George Kruis aims to end an “up and down” season by bagging a Premiership title and...

Wasps have got it wrong too often admits Wade

By NEALE HARVEY Over again: Christian Wade scores against Worcester PICTURE: Getty Images WASPS must wise-up their game-management or forget about...

Rouse is new Exiles boss after a Titanic showing

NEWS EXTRA By SAM WILSON NIC ROUSE, the man behind the late-season revival of Rotherham Titans, has been appointed London Scottish...