Rob Russell signs on for Gloucester

Gloucester have signed back three flyer Rob Russell from Leinster. The 26-year-old, who can play full-back or wing, has scored 18...

Peter Jackson: Bordeaux winning the race for crowds, too

Peter Jackson reveals his exclusive club-by-club attendances list for the regulation season in Europe’s major leagues When the sun set on...

Brendan Gallagher: Montauban heroes ascend the heights

Bravo Montauban, a team that are the living proof that promotion, relegation and its surrounding jeopardy are the lifeblood of rugby...

Six of the best from the Toulouse globe-trotters

IT’S happened! As predicted in this column some while ago, Toulouse now have six international full-backs who have started for Le...

Stu Wilson, a Rolls Royce wing with a smart swerve

THOSE of a certain age will fondly remember All Black Stu Wilson, who died suddenly this week aged 70, as a...

Worcester Warriors will be Championship contenders, says new man Roma Zheng

Worcester Warriors signing Roma Zheng is hoping to help his new side return to the Premiership, with the hungry flyer the...

Samoa in move for Jacob Umaga

Former Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga, who was capped by England against USA in 2021, has been called up by Samoa for...

Augustus keeps place in Springbok squad

NORTHAMPTON No.8 Juarno Augustus, who is joining Ulster this summer, has been named in a 54-man South Africa squad. Head coach...

Ealing Trailfinders gunning to make it three Championship titles in succession

Reuben Bird-Tulloch has found a new lease of life at Ealing Trailfinders and is looking forward to pursuing a hat-trick of...

Taylor is hoping Bucks will get it right this time

Gill Burns County Championship Division One Final Preview RACHAEL Taylor is chomping at the bit as her Buckinghamshire side prepare for...

Evans sets his sights on a Twickenham three-peat

Bill Beaumont Championship Final Preview By BEN JAYCOCK KENT are playing for a hat-trick of Division 1 titles on Saturday when...

Los Pumas will be out to take down British and Irish Lions

Joe Santamaria looks back on Argentina’s draw with the Lions in 2005 and the challenges they will face on Friday It...

Jeff Probyn: See how big Jonah Lomu changed the game

Nick Cain’s article in last week’s Rugby Paper was a real eye opener by simplifying something that many others have thought...

Leinster’s league win in ’14 was right up there

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Simon Massie-Taylor: R360 is not a threat to the Premiership

Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor says does not feel the proposed breakaway rugby, R360, is a threat to top-flight rugby...

My approach is player-centered & purpose-driven

Steve Hill talks to Paul Vinicombe, below, the head coach at Cleve RFC in Counties 1 Tribute Western North (Level 7)...

Another bad day for sorry Grenoble

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN All action: Grenoble’s Julien Farnoux takes the fight to Perpignan at Stade des Alpes PICTURE: Getty Images...

Seven-try England U20s go on the rampage against Georgia

Georgia U20 ....14 England U20 ... 43 A potent England U20s proved victorious in Georgia on the eve of next month’s...

Crusaders set up final clash with Chiefs

■By BEN JAYCOCK WILL Jordan scored a second half brace as the Crusaders edged out reigning champions, the Blues, 21–14 to...

Young Guns – Jack Lightbown

Jack Lightbown’s journey into rugby didn’t begin with a thunderous tackle or try-saving turnover. It started on a rainy day at...

Best Individual Matchups in the Premiership and URC Finals

Finals weekend is coming up in both the Premiership and the United Rugby Championship (URC).  Bath play Leicester Tigers at Twickenham...

Leinster vs Bulls: Big URC Final Preview

Leinster hosts the Vodacom Bulls in the final of the United Rugby Championship (URC) this weekend.  The game will be held...

Bath vs Leicester Tigers: Big Premiership Final Preview

Bath face Leicester Tigers at Twickenham to decide the winner of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season.  The Blue, Black and Whites have...

Owen Farrell set for Saracens return as Racing 92 contract ripped up after one season

Owen Farrell is set to return to the Premiership, rejoining Saracens from Racing 92 on a reported five-year deal.  Speculation has...

Back-to-back matches to be introduced in revamped 2026 Women’s Six Nations

A revamped Guinness Women’s Six Nations will feature back-to-back matches on a single day in each round during the 2026 tournament....

No Backward Step: Jac Morgan’s Bid for a British and Irish Lions Test Shirt

We are just over a month away from the first British and Irish Lions vs Australia Test of 2025. The squad...

Dan Sheehan – “There is absolutely no way the Bulls will be hungrier than Leinster”

Leinster and Ireland star Hooker Dan Sheehan insists that there is absolutely no way a team will be hungrier than Leinster...

One Way to Win: The Heol-y-Cyw Way

“There is only one way to succeed at anything: to give everything.” This powerful quote, the mantra of Heol-y-Cyw at the...

One of the Ravens: Luke Price’s Rugby Career

“Rugby has obviously been massive for me, even from an early age. I used to go out and watch my brother...

Final Test: Ben Spencer vs Jack Van Poortvliet in Premiership Showdown for England Shirt

An exciting Gallagher Premiership comes to an end this Saturday. Bath and Leicester Tigers will clash, and only one will leave...

Rugby Paper Reader Offer – British & Irish Lions: The Official History

The British & Irish Lions: The Official History This beautiful new edition covers over 135 years of unforgettable rugby in its illustrated...

Premiership Final Preview: Finn Russell ready to avenge last year’s final defeat

Scotland and Bath’s star fly-half was forced off with cramp in the final stages of last week’s nail-biting west-county derby against...

The Wales XV that is likely to face Japan this Summer

A few weeks back Wales interim head coach, Matt Sherratt announced his 33-man squad that will tour Japan, as Wales will...

The Calm in the Storm: How Scarlets’ Archie Hughes Is Defining His Game

Over the past few years, Welsh rugby has entered a new era. Many familiar faces have walked away from the game,...

Pete Ryan: Welsh youngster Josh Carrington is one to watch for Bristol Bears

Wednesday holds a special place for rugby union fans in the UK. The games’ rising stars take to the pitch to...

Back in Welsh Colours: Josh Macleod’s Road to Japan

There is something about Wales producing top-quality talent in the back row—the likes of Sam Warburton, Dan Lydiate, and Justin Tipuric...

British and Irish Lions Watch: Zander Fagerson ruled out of Australia Tour

With under two weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions kick off their tour with a trip to Dublin...

Premiership & URC Team of the Week: Home comfort in Semi-Finals

The Premiership and URC semi-finals have now been played, with the finalists for both competitions now decided.  All four home teams won, with...

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Adam Radwan’s flying finish is one for the ages

With the Premiership and URC semi-finals having taken place this weekend, alongside the Pro D2 play-off final, rugby saw plenty of...

Super Rugby Americas Semi-Finals Roundup: Dogos and Peñarol set for epic final clash

Defending champions Dogos overcame fellow Argentines Pampas, in an epic clash to reach the final. The result means that for the...

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Aviator is breathing new life into the online casino world. As a next-generation game provider, Aviator is using cutting-edge technology and...

Michael Cheika tells his Leicester Tigers: We’ve won nothing yet

Michael Cheika saw his Leicester side make the Premiership final but warned: It means nothing without the trophy. An epic semi-final...

Steve Diamond leads the applause for Newcastle Falcons backer Semore Kurdi

As Newcastle finished the season waiting for news on a takeover, Steve Diamond paid tribute to backer Semore Kurdi. Red Bull...

Nick Easter prepares to help USA take on England

Former England No.8 Nick Easter is preparing to face his fellow countrymen from the other side of the touchline this summer,...

Jack van Poortvliet keen to follow in Ben Youngs’ footsteps

Jack van Poortvliet has spent his rugby upbringing idolising fellow Norfolk-born scrum-half Ben Youngs and now hopes to step into his...

I’ve enjoyed so many incredible moments, says Dave Ewers

After 16 years of bone-rattling collisions and relentless intensity, Dave Ewers has announced his retirement from rugby – and opposition players...

I’m aspiring to be like Manu Tuilagi, says Rekeiti Ma’asi-White

Alex Sanderson believes Rekeiti Ma’asi-White’s work ethic will take him far after a season when the centre broke into the England...

Johann Van Graan: Chris Harris will fit in very well at Bath

Bath boss Johann van Graan has insisted that the signing of another world-class player in Chris Harris has not put any...

Dwayne Peel confident Scarlets are on right track

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel insists reaching the URC playoffs was just the start of the journey for the west Wales...