Jack can be the lad to help swing it for the Lions say ex-England stars

NICK CAIN ASKS TWO LIONS WINGERS ABOUT JACK NOWELL – AND THEY AGREE THE EXETER STAR CAN BE A HIT YOU...

Wales must find way to overcome bogey boy Wallabies

THE 2019 World Cup might be a way off yet, but what a tournament we can expect in Japan. This week’s...

Nice squad Robin, but why no spot for Davies?

WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES have got the squad balance right for their summer tour, but there’s one glaring omission –...

Roberts ready to put Lions hurt behind him

By SAM JACKSON Experienced: Jamie Roberts hands off Luke McLean of Italy to score PICTURES: Getty Images JAMIE Roberts admits to...

Weir cut adrift as Townsend opts for fresh blood at No10

By GEORGE LAWRENCE NEW Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called up three uncapped players to his squad for the summer...

Lamb looks for French lifeline at La Rochelle

RYAN LAMB could continue to play on next season if he can secure himself a contract with Top 14 outfit La...

All Black Saili set to sign for Quins

HARLEQUINS are close to doing a deal that will see them sign former All Black centre Francis Saili from Munster. Saili,...

ON THE BLIND SIDE

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■KYLE EASTMOND’S much heralded return to Super League with the Warrington Wolves has...

Castleford accused of breaching contract

DENNY SOLOMONA will claim that Castleford Tigers ‘belittled’ him as the case over his switch to Sale Sharks heads to trial...

ROOM 101

OLLIE DAWE THE ENGLAND U20S AND BRISTOL PROP TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1...

Glaws rue high penalty count

WITHGloucester losing out not just on a third Challenge Cup title, but also a chance at play-off qualification for next season’s...

Peerless Parisse leads his nearly men to glory

From NICK CAIN at Murrayfield STADE Francais have been Europe’s nearly men for so long they must have thought they were...

Brown had to take off his passing blinkers to be a Lion

YOU would have to have an ice block rather than a heart not to empathise with Mike Brown, and all the...

World Cups need more pools of death

HERE are the cold hard facts. There is only one “pool of death” in the 2019 World Cup draw made in...

Abendanon: It’s not a nice feeling but we’ll be back again

NICK Abendanon was left gutted by Saracens’ stunning finale after his side had fought their way back into the match. He...

We’re going to miss you Ashton, try scoring ace

BRENDAN GALLAGHER No one individual ever wins a match for Saracens, it’s not how they go about their work, but it...

Goode: We just want to get better and better

SARACENS full-back Alex Goode praised the composure of his teammates after scoring another late matchwinning try to seal victory over Clermont....

King Billy of Europe!

Vunipola inspires Saracens to superb double Champions Cup triumph By NEALE HARVEY Mac-nificent: Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt lift the Champions...

Woodburn refusing to give up on England dream

In-form Exeter wing Olly Woodburn reckons being snubbed by England has only fuelled his ambition to nail down a Premiership winner’s...

Young Gun: Cameron Redpath – England U18s centre

Given his name, Cameron Redpath was always going to have a head start in rugby but he is determined to prove...

Jeff Probyn: Young so lucky he has time to get Wasps buzzing again

Okay, I’ll admit it, even though I am a former Wasps player I don’t make the effort to travel to watch...

Peter Jackson: Mr Reliable, but Dan is Mr Forgotten for Wales

There are two reasons why Dan Evans stands out in any crowd of players. He never misses a match because his...

Shane Williams: Don’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough

Wales‘ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally important, but the two-match tour has already turned into a shambles....

Freddie Burns determined to leave Tigers with winning roar

Freddie Burns is out to prove Leicester were wrong to ditch him for George Ford by leading the club to an...

Room 101: George Robson – London Irish lock

1. Airport queue cretins As you approach airport security there are signs everywhere telling you what you need to do in...

Brendan Gallagher: Crusading Clermont are closing in on their Holy Grail

It possibly won’t surprise you that Clermont – who took 99 years to land their first French Championship and who are...

Nick Cain: The good, the lads and the ugly, by Burger

Schalk Burger has scaled most of the high peaks in the game, including reaching the summit as part of South Africa‘s...

The Rugby Paper’s Championship Dream Team

London Irish were head and shoulders above any other side during the regular season but many individuals have stood out to...

World Cup winner pens new Worcester deal

Worcester centre Wynand Olivier has put pen to paper on a new deal to remain at Sixways. The 2007 World Cup...

UPDATE: Sandy Park fire

Sandy Park remains fully open for business despite a small kitchen fire at the venue overnight. Firefighters from the Devon and...

Burgess: I’d have been worth weight, like Ardie

Phil Burgess is proud to be a Sevens player but he does regret he was never given the chance to showcase...

20 Questions: Will Edwards – England Sevens

How long have been involved with England Sevens? I’ve been coming from Loughborough when I was needed this season and started...

Nick Cain: Don’t bleed for All Blacks, they don’t care about us

The growing list of New Zealand injuries is starting to worry Steve Hansen. The All Black coach usually does a passable...

Jeremy Guscott: Picamoles has stood out despite Saints’ struggles

It is no real surprise that there are three Wasps in the RPA Players’ Player of the Year shortlist – and...

England in World Cup Pool of Death again

England will be in the Pool of Death at the 2019 World Cup in Japan after being drawn with France and...

Te’o warns Farrell: I’m aiming to be a starter

Ben Te’o has warned fellow British & Lions No.12 hopefuls Owen Farrell and Robbie Henshaw he aims to be a starter...

Toby Flood returns to Newcastle

Toby Flood will be returning to Newcastle this summer after agreeing Toulouse a year early. The 60-times-capped England fly-half spent the...

My Life in Rugby: Seb Jewell – former London Welsh full-back

I fell into professional rugby and then fell in and out of love with it several times along the way. Originally,...

South African minister lifts ban on SARU’s bid for 2023 World Cup

The SARU have been given the green light to resume their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup a newly-appointed...

Sale sign Faf de Klerk after all

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South Africa international Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal ahead of next season....

EXCLUSIVE: Lions snub ‘gutted’ me admits an angry Brown

Raging England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to take out his frustrations on Argentina after revealing his anger at Warren Gatland’s...

Injured Lions’ Players Should Have Time on the Field

Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It’s frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans....

Gloucester snap up Woodward from Bristol

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jason Woodward from Bristol now their relegation to the Championship has been confirmed. With London...

Dream Team: Shaun Knight – Bath tighthead

1. Marcos Ayerza – He was the hardest prop I ever faced as a young player and every tighthead I speak...

We’ll get up for Stade – Laidlaw

GLOUCESTER’S Champions Cup qualification hopes now rest on Friday’s Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais. After finishing ninth for a third...

Chiefs earn home semi with record 8th bonus win on trot

Gloucester 20pts Tries: Ludlow 7 May 27, 59 Conversions: Laidlaw 7 Penalties: Laidlaw 19 Exeter 34pts Tries: Whitten 35 Moon 51...

That 7’s not too bad is he says dad

WASPS rugby director Dai Young saluted his side, and his man-of-the-match openside flanker, son Thomas, for securing a home Premiership semifinal...

Young’s hat-trick puts buzz back into Wasps

Wasps 35pts Tries: Young 20, 39, 78, Wade 59, Daly 71 Conversions: Gopperth 59, 71 Penalties: Gopperth 16, 35 Saracens 15pts...

Picamoles has stood out despite Saints’ struggles

Dominant: Northampton No.8 Louis Picamoles PICTURE: Getty Images IT is no real surprise that there are three Wasps in the RPA...

DREAM TEAM

KARL DICKSON, THE QUINS AND FORMER BEDFORD SCRUM-HALF CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… KARL DICKSON 1....