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Spare a thought for us poor Wasps f

16 June 2019 2 comments

EXETER are still the true champions, says the headline on Andy Armitage’s letter in last week’s Rugby Paper. Now Chiefs fans know how Wasps supporters […]

Arrival of Zach Kibirige takes Wasps signings past 11

11 June 2019 0 comments

As revealed in TRP on 26 May

Tyro Quins state case for Eddie’s summer camp

9 June 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND produced an entertaining performance to beat the Barbarians last Sunday with Alex Dombrandt underlining his status as the game’s […]

Kibirige is the latest to fly nest

9 June 2019 0 comments

New Wasp: Zach Kibirige WASPS will tomorrow announce they have signed former England Sevens flyer Zach Kibirige on a two-year deal from Newcastle Falcons. Middlesbrough-born […]

Odogwu eager to be starter at Wasps

9 June 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE WASPS signing Paolo Odogwu hopes to help fill the boots left by Christian Wade’s sudden departure to the NFL last October, even […]

Marchant: Quins need to match try rate of top two

9 June 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HARLEQUINS will use the bitter disappointment of their late season collapse to fuel next year’s drive for silverware says midfield ace Joe […]

DREAMTEAM

9 June 2019 0 comments

MARK TAMPIN, NEWCASTLE AND FORMER EALING, JERSEY, ROTHERHAM, LEEDS AND WHARFEDALE PROP, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV 1. Sam Lockwood – Poor ‘Tham’ can’t say his […]

TRP Awards 2019: James Haskell – Special Achievement

5 June 2019 0 comments

England, Wasps and Northampton Saints flanker James Haskell was honoured at the inaugural The Rugby Paper Awards

Davies off to Dragons to make room for Anscombe

2 June 2019 2 comments

TRANSFER WRAP DEAN Ryan has landed his No.1 target for the Dragons with fly-half Sam Davies moving to Rodney Parade from the Ospreys. The PRO14’s […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

2 June 2019 0 comments

NICK DE LUCA THE FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH, WASPS AND BIARRITZ CENTRE. LIKE a lot of people in life, I look back to when I was […]

Probyn column: Strong words from Dean Ryan on RFU

30 May 2019 0 comments

Jeff Probyn examines Dean Ryan’s comments made on the RFU’s pathway structure and Eddie Jones

It’s back to basics for Wade in NFL camps

26 May 2019 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS CHRISTIANWade celebrated his birthday in between two training camps with the Buffalo Bills as he transforms himself from the Premiership’s most lethal […]

Miller tells boo boys to cut Lima some slack

26 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Under fire: Wasps fly-half Lima Sopoaga PICTURES: Getty Images PLAYMAKER Lima Sopoaga should not be made a scapegoat for Wasps disappointing campaign […]

I’m looking to play at 13 for Saracens, says Elliot Daly

23 May 2019 0 comments

The versatile Wasps back on where he sees himself playing in Mark McCall’s plans

Revered flanker George Smith announces retirement

21 May 2019 0 comments

Evergreen back row calls it a day with 111 Australia caps to his name

Lam’s on lookout for front row cavalry

19 May 2019 1 comment

In market: Pat Lam BRISTOL BEARS boss Pat Lam is still targeting a couple of signings to bolster his squad for next season. Lam has […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

19 May 2019 1 comment

NEIL COCHRANE THE FORMER EDINBURGH, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER, BEDFORD AND WASPS HOOKER/FLANKER When I was called up to the Scotland Six Nations squad in 2018 the […]

Rob ‘The Butcher’ Buchanan reveals how close he came to calling it quits

18 May 2019 0 comments

The Harlequins hooker damaged nerves in his neck but has made an astonishing comeback

TRP’s National One Dream Team 2018-19

17 May 2019 0 comments

The Rugby Paper picks its XV of top performers in one of English rugby’s most competition leagues

5-starAmps are leading lights in our Dream XV

12 May 2019 1 comment

The Rugby Paper’s reporters have put their thinking caps on to come up with our National One Team of the Season Strong man: Soane Tonga’uiha […]

Jackson column: Shaun Edwards will always be one of Wales’ own

8 May 2019 0 comments

A strange timeline of events and the outcome of Wales’ World Cup won’t impact regard for Edwards

James Haskell to retire from rugby after stunning career

7 May 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones pays tribute to 77-cap England flanker

Gustard: Work to be done in attack

5 May 2019 0 comments

HARLEQUINS’ head of rugby Paul Gustard was dissatisfied after missing out on the bonus point. He said: “We needed four points as a minimum and […]

Joe’s back to boost Wasps’ bid for playoffs

5 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Jonathan Joseph Sibling rivalry: Marcus and Anthony Watson ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury returns from an Achilles/calf injury as Wasps look to […]

Guscott column: Danny Cipriani can rain on Saracens dream of a double

3 May 2019 0 comments

Saracens are on course to compete for a Premiership and Champions Cup double – but the Gloucester fly-half can spoil that

Dream Team: Cornish Pirates, ex-Sandbach and Leeds Beckett fly-half Will Cargill

3 May 2019 0 comments

The Pirates goal-kicker picks the best XV based on who he has played with and against

Shaun Edwards rejects WRU offer and will leave after Japan

2 May 2019 0 comments

What next for Wales’ much sought-after defence coach?

Wasps’ revival crushed by Sarries power pack

28 April 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN SARACENS produced a trademark powerpacked first half to demolish Wasps who disappointed in front of their home supporters. A week on from […]

McCall: Time to rest key players

28 April 2019 0 comments

SARACENS boss Mark McCall says he will be resting key players for next Saturday’s visit of Exeter. With the Champions Cup final a week later, […]

Poppy leads the way as Sarries storm to the title

28 April 2019 2 comments

By RICHARD WILSON Saracens…………33pts Tries: Cleall 3, 27; Gregson 10, Harrison 19, 40 Conversions: Harrison 40 Penalties: Harrison 45, 79 Harlequins ……….17pts Tries: Cornborough 57, […]

Premier 15s final: Saracens v Harlequins preview

26 April 2019 0 comments

It’s a repeat of the 2018 final at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday

A record £44.4m in losses, Premiership club finances in deeper detail

24 April 2019 0 comments

But Exeter Chiefs, who were the only club to turn a profit, chairman Tony Rowe says CVC money has boosted balance sheets

London Irish record appearance holder Topsy Ojo to retire

24 April 2019 0 comments

The one-club man is calling it a day at the conclusion of the Exiles Championship-winning season

We’ll have no problems with Billy insists Shields

21 April 2019 1 comment

■By NEALE HARVEY BRADShields foresees “no issues” between social media rebel Billy Vunipola and his England teammates once World Cup preparations begin. Vunipola was last […]

Give owners a break says Rowe as clubs lose £44m

21 April 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY EXETER chairman Tony Rowe insists Premiership Rugby’s under-pressure owners deserve praise rather than vilification in the face of mounting debt. A Rugby […]

World Cup defeat by Wales still bites

21 April 2019 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY KEVIN SIMMS THE FORMER ENGLAND, WASPS AND LIVERPOOL ST HELENS CENTRE On the attack: England centre Kevin Simms is held by Ireland’s […]

We won’t be letting up, Yeandle tells rivals

14 April 2019 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY On a mission: Exeter hooker Jack Yeandle PICTURE: Getty Images EXETER captain Jack Yeandle insists records and the never-ending quest for silverware […]

Launchbury: We can still salvage something from season

14 April 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY ’Players take struggles personally’: Joe Launchbury CAPTAIN Joe Launchbury is standing four square behind rugby director Dai Young as Wasps aim to […]

Saracens strike from all over the park as Botterman inspires

14 April 2019 0 comments

By BELLA BUTLER Saracens …31 Wasps …13 Break: Jodie Rettie SARACENS dominated their semi-final match-up against Wasps, winning convincingly as they look to defend their […]

I had to give Hughes poke in the eye says Dai

14 April 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Back on form: Nathan Hughes DAI Young has revealed he gave Nathan Hughes “a poke in the eye” to re-ignite the spark […]

Christian Wade takes big leap towards NFL dream with Buffalo deal

8 April 2019 0 comments

Christian Wade has said he is ‘lost for words’ after being signed to join the Buffalo Bills as part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program. […]

Lam ‘no interest’ in MacGinty

7 April 2019 1 comment

BRISTOL coach Pat Lam says that he is happy with his fly-halves after being linked with a move for Sale Sharks star AJ MacGinty. The […]

Sharples: Ensure top four and we can go all the way

7 April 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Confident: Gloucester flyer Charlie Sharples CHARLIE Sharples is adamant improving Gloucester can turn a solid campaign into a special one by beating […]

Lima Sopoaga admits it’s been slow progress for him at Wasps

4 April 2019 0 comments

An honest assessment from the Wasps fly-half, but he’s stout in his ability and the chance to shine next season

Tait: Eddie Jones has to be careful about Elliot Daly

4 April 2019 0 comments

Jack of all trades, master of none?

Danny Cipriani signs bumper deal to commit to Gloucester

2 April 2019 0 comments

Gloucester are set for a first Premiership semi-final appearance in eight years since his arrival last summer

Deano stays in hunt for South African No.8

31 March 2019 1 comment

Wanted: Philip van der Walt DEAN RICHARDS is pressing ahead with a bid to sign South African Philip van der Walt despite not knowing if […]

Tait: Using Daly as a Jack-of-all has risks

31 March 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Concern: Mathew Tait Options at 13: Jonathan Joseph and Henry Slade Versatile: Elliot Daly shows his attacking prowess against Italy PICTURE: Getty […]