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....

Yes, time has come to ring-fence Premiership

COLIN BOAG Facts of life: Rob Baxter speaks sense about the state of the game The Championship play-offs illustrated perfectly why...

England deserved even more Lions

AFTER every Lions selection there are complaints that some countries have been under represented. However if you take fair representation as...

Time to rethink the B&I Cup fiasco and offer real incentive

WITH the Championship stumbling from one crisis to another, due to lack of sufficient central funding, there is another aspect of...

Part-time would be end of promotion

IN TRP last Sunday, Jon Newcombe quoted Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill as suggesting more Championship clubs will choose the...

No lazy Sunday afternoon for lineout analyst Kruis

By ADAM HATHAWAY GEORGE Kruis will be skipping domestic duties today as he masterminds Saracens bid for European glory against Clermont...

Woodburn refusing to give up on England dream

IN-FORMExeter wing Olly Woodburn reckons being snubbed by England has only fuelled his ambition to nail down a Premiership winner’s medal....

Burns determined to ignore snub and leave Tigers with winning roar

By NEALE HARVEY Title in his sights: Freddie Burns wants to exit with a Premiership success PICTURE: Getty Images Coach: Matt...

Forthcoming fixtures

Weekend beginning Friday, May 12, 2017 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, MAY 12...

Naholo try clinches stunning fightback

By NICK VERDIER NEW ZEALAND teams just do not know when they are beaten as the Highlanders demonstrated with a sensational...

Cockerill helps steer Toulon to play-offs

STOP-GAP Toulon boss Richard Cockerill last night delivered another powerful blow in his bid to make a stunning impression on the...

Parisse is preparing for famous farewell

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Stade Francais are preparing for their Challenge Cup showdown with Gloucester this week with, at first sight,...

YOUNG GUNS

SAM GRAHAMSLAW LEICESTER PROP Switching from the back row to prop is no easy feat fresh out of school, but Sam...

Confident Ospreys unfazed by trip to Ireland

By ALEX BYWATER JAMES King says the Ospreys can travel to Ireland with confidence as they prepare for a tilt at...

Positive thinking is crucial now says Jackson

By NICK VERDIER DRAGONS back rower Ed Jackson is determined to keep positive after seeing a huge breakthrough following his broken...

Howley pitch perfect as Neath take their chances

Neath……………21 Bridgend………10 By JAMES LLOYD NEATH secured a home semi-final in the Tier Two play-offs after taking victory in their winner-takes-all...

Thomas signs off in style as Cardiff clear the basement

Bargoed………26 Cardiff RFC…35 By JOE THOMAS CARDIFF lifted themselves away from the foot of Principality Premiership’s second tier with a bonuspoint...

RGC grab the Loots to book Merthyr showdown

Pontypridd…18 RGC 1404………37 By ROB COLE TIAAN LOOTS raced 75 metres to score the vital try that guided RGC 404 to...