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Jackson column: Welsh clubs risk European wipe out in Judgement Day weekend

26 April 2019 0 comments

Will the Principality Stadium be the heartbreak hotel for Welsh regions?

Guscott column: Has Todd Blackadder been a success at Bath?

26 April 2019 0 comments

In his exclusive column, Jeremy Guscott says who he would like to see succeed Todd Blackadder

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

Barnes column: Fabien Galthie and Raphael Ibanez to reshape the French

24 April 2019 0 comments

The ultimate humiliation for France head coach Jacques Brunel

Young Guns: Leicester Tigers prop James Whitcombe

18 April 2019 0 comments

A career which sat on a knife edge between union and code

Guscott column: No better way for England to warm up than against Wales and Ireland

18 April 2019 0 comments

‘Wales want to push home their no.2 credentials and Ireland want to wash away memories of a poor Six Nations’

The Rugby Paper Awards 2019: Who are your players of the year?

18 April 2019 0 comments

We want your votes for two outstanding individuals from the world of rugby: your Professional Men’s Player of the Year and your Professional Women’s Player […]

The Rugby Paper Awards 2019: Who are your rugby heroes?

12 April 2019 0 comments

All the details on how to vote for your club and more information about our ceremony at Twickenham Stoop on May 29

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Cheika identifies ideal replacement for Stephen Larkham

11 April 2019 0 comments

England attack coach under Martin Johnson Brian Smith could take the role with the Wallabies

Jackson column: The mother behind Aberavon’s wizardry

11 April 2019 0 comments

Peter Jackson explores the history of the Mainwarings of Aberavon RFC, son Billy and matriarch Evelyn

Premiership Rugby release statement on salary cap-related investigation into Saracens

11 April 2019 0 comments

Saracens have reiterated their compliance with salary cap rules and willingness to be transparent with PR’s investigation

Christian Wade and the Rugby Union Players Who Have Switched Sports

9 April 2019 0 comments

🐝 Club Statement – Christian Wade ➡️ https://t.co/xQIQ20GClg pic.twitter.com/RvHemMkxBs — Wasps Rugby (@WaspsRugby) 24 October 2018 For many rugby union fans, nothing beats the thrill […]

Munster head coach Johann van Graan to stay until 2022

8 April 2019 0 comments

The South African wants to secure new deals for his coaching assistants next

Young Guns: Worcester Warriors fly-half Luke Scully

4 April 2019 0 comments

Learned under Dan Biggar at the Ospreys and now Jono Lance at Sixways

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

Shane Williams column: Top foreign imports will drive up Welsh standards

4 April 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams argues the case for Johnny McNicholl to be involved with Wales

Tait: Eddie Jones has to be careful about Elliot Daly

4 April 2019 0 comments

Jack of all trades, master of none?

Guscott column: Dean Richards is still my man to take over from Eddie

3 April 2019 0 comments

What succession plan do England have in place post-Rugby World Cup?

The Rugby Paper Awards 2019: Get voting and honour your rugby heroes

2 April 2019 0 comments

We are proud to announce the first Rugby Paper Awards will be held at the end of this season. It is ten years since the […]

Young Guns: Wasps and England U18 sensation Alfie Barbeary

29 March 2019 0 comments

The centre-cum-hooker could be on his way to Argentina this summer for the World Rugby U20 Championship

Northampton’s ‘ultimate warrior’ Teimana Harrison building case for England recall

29 March 2019 0 comments

Saints director of rugby says the six-time capped back row is deserving of a shot with England

Billy Twelvetrees talks playing with Cipriani and Atkinson at play-off chasing Gloucester

28 March 2019 0 comments

“He’s one of the most under-rated players in our whole squad” Twelvetrees says of midfield partner

Catherine Spencer column: Italy were the saviours of the Six Nations

28 March 2019 0 comments

“Scorelines more akin to cricket are no longer acceptable” says former England captain

Peter Jackson’s greatest Wales team of all time

28 March 2019 0 comments

The Grandest of Slammers – Jackson’s XV for Wales’ 50 years of glory

Dream Team: Bristol Bears and former All Black John Afoa

27 March 2019 0 comments

Also a former prop of the Blues, Ulster and Gloucester

My Life in Rugby: Former England and current Wasps back Danielle Waterman

27 March 2019 0 comments

World Cup glory, an Olympic dream and now being coached by Giselle Mather

Aaron Mauger confirms Highlanders back Aaron Smith to miss six weeks

27 March 2019 0 comments

Double blow for the Highlanders after losing to the Blues

Bedford Blues show intent with new deals for Jacob Fields and Will Hooley

27 March 2019 0 comments

Staying at Goldington Road

LIVE: Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints

22 March 2019 0 comments

Guscott column: Owen Farrell has a host of questions to answer

20 March 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott’s reaction to England’s 38-38 draw with Scotland and the 2019 Six Nations

Young Gun: Saracens fly-half Manu Vunipola’s cousins aren’t his only influences

19 March 2019 0 comments

“Getting the views of Owen, one of the best players in the world at the moment, is pretty awesome”

The 4:30am phone call that ex-France coach Guy Noves will not forgive

19 March 2019 0 comments

“Noves, you are a *****, a crook, a s***”

Wales win Grand Slam and are now ranked No 2 in the world

18 March 2019 0 comments

Warren Gatland‘s Wales side has taken its fourth Six Nations grand slam crown since he took over as manager back in 2007. Most of the […]

Probyn column: World Cup is still the best way to gain exposure for Tier 2 nations

14 March 2019 0 comments

A big meeting to come this month on World Rugby’s Nations League concept

Shane Williams column: Keep the same Wales team and let’s win a Six Nations Grand Slam

13 March 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams’ thoughts on the win at Murrayfield and Wales shot at a Grand Slam

Young Gun: Gloucester tighthead prop Jack Bartlett

8 March 2019 0 comments

The 19-year-old on turning out for England U18s and learning from Fraser Balmain

Rugby League clubs take interest in England international fly-half

7 March 2019 0 comments

After Luther Burrell’s cross-code switch, Super League clubs are looking at another Premiership star and Union international

Room 101: Northampton Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam

7 March 2019 0 comments

We caught up with the recently-named Saints captain against Saracens to find out three of his biggest pet peeves

Jeremy Guscott column: Big Joe, Dan Robson and George Ford must all start for England against Italy

6 March 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott names the England backline he would go with for Italy’s visit to Twickenham

England star tipped to be better than All Blacks great Richie McCaw

6 March 2019 0 comments

Don’t be surprised to see both Curry brothers starting in England’s back row in the future

DeCyber launches with mission to protect sports clubs from hackers

5 March 2019 0 comments

DeCyber Launches With Mission To Protect Sports Clubs From Hackers The new technology firm has created a platform for sports/leisure clubs and organisations to access […]