Myler so proud to bounce back

STEPHENMyler, the only Saints survivor from when they last beat Leicester at Welford Road 11 years ago, said: “It’s been a...

Saints come alive to shock the old enemy

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Through the gap: Ahsee Tuala hands off George Ford to score for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images NEVER under-estimate...

RFU may need to pay to get more English coaches

EREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JOHN Kingston’s imminent departure from Harlequins will leave the count at just three Englishmen in...

DREAM TEAM

MIKE DENBEE, THE OLD ELTHAMIANS AND FORMER LONDON WELSH BACK ROWER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...

Disciplinary panels have entered silly season early

COLIN BOAG It’s disappointing that disciplinary issues keep distracting from the action in the Premiership. The season is coming nicely to...

Nick’s right, revive the old school ruck

I AGREE with Nick Cain’s call for the return of the ruck. As alluded to in his column, it would create...

Surely Folau should be reprimanded

A GROUP of well educated individuals will have decided on the respective fates of Bastareaud, Solomona, Folau and others. These authorities...

Quins needed to bring in new blood when O’Shea left

IT’S a shame for John Kingston to be leaving his beloved Harlequins at the end of the season, but without trying...

Sort scrum mess before it’s too late

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

Tough season teaching George to get physical

HOOKER Jamie George admits this has been the most challenging campaign of his career after a stellar summer with the Lions....

Gosper predicts rugby boom in America

Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper believes this year’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco could ignite interest in the sport...

Ace Ashton smashes the French try record

Chris Ashton moved stylishly into French rugby legend against Top 14 leaders Montpellier. He has now scored more tries in a...

Ystrad in charge after win over big rivals

Welsh Division One round-up By JAY BAYFORD YSTRAD Rhondda took control of the One East Central title race with a 29-18...

Powerful Pooler make it tough for Rhydyfelin

Welsh Championship round-up By JAY BAYFORD THE relegation fight is likely to go down to the wire following Rhydyfelin’s 40-7 defeat...

Six of the best as Merthyr romp to another success

By PAUL HOPKINS Swansea 10 Merthyr 45 MERTHYR ran in six tries to defeat Swansea and give their title hopes another...

Evans the hero as Llanelli late show breaks Neath hearts

By JAY BAYFORD Llanelli 41 Neath 36 LLANELLI had to come from behind twice before securing a dramatic late victory over...

Dominant Keys bounce back to ease past Cardiff

By IWAN GABE DAVIES Cross Keys 42 Cardiff 10 CROSS Keys consigned Cardiff to their third consecutive defeat after hammering the...

Quins hold out after nervous finale in topsy-turvy match

By IAN GOLDEN Carmart’n Q 36 Newport 33 CARMARTHEN Quins will breathe a sigh of relief after they held on to...

Webber strikes late as Ponty come from behind

By HOWARD EVANS Aberavon 15 Pontypridd 19 A TRY by Pontypridd wing Alex Webber four minutes from time ensured his side...

Warren and Maynard star as Drovers net bonus-point win

By HUW S THOMAS Llandovery 26 Bridgend 13 AFTER the disappointment of defeat at the hands of Newport in their WRU...

Bell’s heroics get RAF’s centenary off to a flyer

By ROGER PANTING RAF 20pts Tries: Randle 24, Macdougall 39, Philpott 52 Conversions: Byrne 24 Penalties: Byrne 50 Army 19pts Tries:...

Saracens quality shines out

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Saracens 45 Gloucester-Hartpury 26 SARACENS made light work of Gloucester-Hartpury to book their place in the final. With...

Quins power through to final

By JONTY MAWER Harlequins 22pts Wasps 7pts HARLEQUINS put in a consummate performance at the Stoop to beat London rivals Wasps...

Emyr moves to coaching

SCARLETS hooker Emyr Phillips will retire at the end of the season after a decade with the region. Phillips, 31, has...

Itoje agent suspended for breach of betting regulations

AGENT Matt Hart has been suspended for 22 months after placing almost 1,500 bets on rugby worldwide and depositing in excess...

Exeter promote record 14 from the academy

ROB Baxter is set to welcome his biggest intake of academy youngsters into his Exeter Chiefs squad for the 2018/19 season....

Lewis glad to learn from the old master at Blues

HE MIGHT be a Wales international and old beyond his years, but Cardiff Blues prop Dillon Lewis is more than happy...

Versatility taking Daly’s game to next level

By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly insists playing Test rugby on the wing while wearing No.13 for Wasps has made him a...

Warrior Te’o finally back up to speed after Lions hangover

By NEALE HARVEY Back in the groove: Ben Te’o holds off Ireland’s Johnny Sexton PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND centre Ben Te’o...

Herbst may have to go under the knife

ULSTER have received a blow with news that Wiehahn Herbst is likely to miss the rest of the campaign with a...

Baa-Baas appoint Bristol boss Lam

PAT Lam will coach the Barbarians against an England XV at Twickenham on May 27. Lam, who has just guided Bristol...

Haley gets two weeks for Bassett incident

SALE Sharks full-back Mike Haley has been given a two-week suspension after being cited for striking Josh Bassett in their 28-27...

Sale decide not to appeal Denny ban

SALE Sharks will not appeal against the sanctions imposed on Denny Solomona for the alleged homophobic slur directed towards Worcester’s Jamie...

Knee injury forces Grabham to retire

SCARLETSwinger Tom Grabham has been forced to retire due to a knee injury. The 26-year-old made one competitive appearance for the...

Gallagher to take over from Aviva

GLOBAL insurance brokers Gallagher have been confirmed as new title sponsors of the English Premiership. Premiership Rugby have announced a multi-year...

Solomona case looks too much like a witch hunt

It would appear that the RFU have put themselves in a very invidious position as the Denny Solomona incident turns more...

Blues maintain their fight for survival

South West Premier NEWBURY Blues gave their bid to beat relegation a huge boost after they held on for a 25-24...

Grasshoppers grounded by Billingham

Northern Premier CHAMPIONS-ELECT Preston Grasshoppers suffered only their second defeat of the season, as Billinghamcame from behind to secure a 31-27...

Bees bested by Sandbach once again

Midlands Premier SANDBACH secured the double over champions Birmingham & Solihull following a party-spoiling 33-26 victory at Portway. The Cheshire outfit...

Barnes top after Tring shock Guernsey

London & South East Premier BARNES moved to the top of the table with just one round of fixtures remaining, following...

Hartpury lads retain title with late killer blow from Stratford

By JOE BYRNES WEDNESDAY’S Twickenham final will surely be reflected upon as one of the greats after Hartpury’s last gasp 27-24...

YOUNG GUNS

JACK OWLETT EXETER PROP You could say Exeter tight-head Jack Owlett faces stiff competition. Harry Williams is vying with Dan Cole...

Worthing edge Sussex try-fest

By DAVE MOORE Worthing 55 Henley 41 TWO late tries gave Worthing victory over Henley in a thrilling encounter in West...

Dreams still alive for Wimbledon

By LYNDON EDNEY Broadstreet 29 Wimbledon 41 WIMBLEDONfaced a door- die clash away at Broadstreet and delivered when the pressure was...

Atiola inspires Juddians to five-pointer

By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J 34 Redruth 26 A BEAUTIFUL afternoon bathed in Kentish sunshine produced a highly entertaining game that...

Cinderford prove they are deadly in the 22!

By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford 41pts Taunton 24pts Nap hand: Dale Lemon scores try number five for Cinderford Not this time: Harry...

Seven up Reds out of bottom three

By BEN RODEN Old Redcliffs 46 Barnstaple 16 OLD Redcliffians continued a fine run of form, scoring seven tries in a...

Manning double helps seal thriller

By KEN VAUGHAN Chinnor 28 B St Edmunds 27 CHINNOR managed to edge a thriller that went down to the wire,...

Vooght strikes late to seal points

By CAMERON TEMPLE R’dingensians 21 Canterbury 14 REDINGENSIANS dominated the second half of a tight affair to emerge victorious with a...

Powerful Clifton make it four on the trot

By BEN CARTER LI Wild Geese 17 Clifton 29 CLIFTON produced an assured second-half performance to withstand a brave London Irish...