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Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony in fitness race

24 February 2014 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony faces a battle to be fit in time to take on Italy in Dublin on March 8. The Ireland flanker suffered a hamstring strain in […]

Six players extend contracts at Harlequins

24 February 2014 0 comments

Six Harlequins players have committed their future to the London club. Hookers Rob Buchanan, Joe Gray and Dave Ward, centre Tom Casson, lock Charlie Matthews […]

Sunday’s Premiership round up

24 February 2014 0 comments

The battle between Northampton and Saracens continued at the top of the Premiership as both secured wins against Newcastle and Exeter yesterday. Leaders Northampton, who […]

England v Ireland preview

21 February 2014 1 comment

George Ford will make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations.

Wales v France preview

21 February 2014 0 comments

Mike Phillips has been dropped by Wales ahead of Friday’s clash against France in the third round of the Six Nations. He is replaced by Ospreys‘ […]

Italy v Scotland preview

21 February 2014 0 comments

Sergio Parisse and Martin Castrogiovanni will make history on Saturday becoming the most capped Italian players ever as they take on Scotland. The prop and […]

Premiership, Pro12 and Championship teams

21 February 2014 0 comments

All eyes might be turned on the Six Nations and the three crucial matches in Cardiff, Rome and London this weekend but for the three […]

Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall to be 200 not out

21 February 2014 0 comments

Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall are set to reach another milestone in their illustrious career when they run out on this weekend for their 200th Premiership appearance. Sale […]

Aviva Premiership round 15 teams

21 February 2014 0 comments

Bath v London Wasps Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Horacio Agulla; Tom Heathcote, Micky Young; Nathan Catt, Ross Batty, Juan Pablo Orlandi; […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 15 teams

21 February 2014 1 comment

NG Dragons v Glasgow NG Dragons: Rhys Jones; Matthew Pewtner, Pat Leach, Ashley Smith, Will Harries; Jason Tovey, Richie Rees; Owen Evans, T. Rhys Thomas, Duncan […]

Greene King IPA Championship teams

21 February 2014 0 comments

Moseley v Cornish Pirates Moseley: Anthony Carter; Simon Hunt, Scott Armstrong, Greg King, Matt Williams; Will Hooley, Sam Brown; Craig Voisey, Rhys Buckley, Adam Parkins; Mike […]

Unchanged Ireland to take on England

20 February 2014 1 comment

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against England at Twickenham. Paul O’Connell will lead the side as the unbeaten […]

WIN tickets for England v Ireland!

19 February 2014 0 comments

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with RBS to offer two lucky winners a pair of tickets to England‘s RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland […]

Dan Cole out for the rest of the season

19 February 2014 0 comments

Dan Cole will be out for the rest of the season with a neck injury. The England and Leicester tighthead has a bulging disc in […]

Quartet commit to Harlequins

19 February 2014 2 comments

Harlequins announce today announced that four of their brightest young English talents have committed their future to the club until at least 2016. Sam Stuart, […]

France make one change to face Wales

19 February 2014 0 comments

France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made one change to his starting XV for their trip to Cardiff on Friday with Wanceslas Lauret starting at […]

George Ford to make England debut

18 February 2014 0 comments

George Ford is set to make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations. The Bath […]

Carlin Isles SIGNS for Glasgow

18 February 2014 1 comment

American Sevens star Carlin Isles has signed for the Glasgow Warriors. In an attempt to represent the USA Eagles at the World Cup in England […]

Rhys Priestland stays in Wales

18 February 2014 0 comments

Wales and the Scarlets have been handed a huge boost with the news that Rhys Priestland has extended his contract with his Wales region. The […]

Sale and Salford set for “AJ Bell Clash of the Codes”

18 February 2014 1 comment

The Sale Sharks will take on the Salford Red Devils in a ‘Clash of the Codes’ at the AJ Bell Stadium on August 26. The […]

Sam Smith joins Worcester

18 February 2014 0 comments

Harlequins winger Sam Smith will join Worcester Warriors at the end of the season. Smith, 23, has come through the Harlequins Academy system and made […]

Chris Cusiter joins Sale

18 February 2014 0 comments

Scotland and British & Irish Lions Scrum Half Chris Cusiter will be playing for the Sale Sharks next season signing a two-year deal. Chris, who […]

Sam Burgess signs for Bath

17 February 2014 2 comments

Sam Burgess and Bath have ended weeks of speculations by confirming the Rugby League star will switch code and join the West Country side in […]

Dan Cole to miss rest of Six Nations

17 February 2014 0 comments

England have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the vital clash against Ireland with the news that Dan Cole suffering a bulging disc in his […]

Hugo Southwell forced to retire through injury

14 February 2014 0 comments

London Wasps full-back Hugo Southwell has been forced to retire due to injury. Southwell , who has made 40 appearances in black and gold since […]

Aviva Premiership round 14 teams

14 February 2014 1 comment

Exeter v Bath Exeter: Luke Arscott; Matt Jess, Ian Whitten, Phil Dollman, Tom James; Gareth Steenson, Dave Lewis; Ben Moon, Jack Yeandle, Hoani Tui; Dean Mumm […]

Greene King IPA Championship round 16 teams

14 February 2014 0 comments

Cornish Pirates v London Welsh Cornish Pirates: Craig Holland; Matt Evans, Tom Hendrickson, Junior Fatialofa, Kyle Moyle; Angus Sinclair, Mike Pope; Shane Cahill, Rob Elloway, Alan […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 14 teams

13 February 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Richard Smith, Isaia Tuifua, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson; Simon Humberstone, Lloyd Williams; Gethin Jenkins (Capt.), Kristian Dacey, Scott […]

London Irish sign Tom Guest

13 February 2014 1 comment

Tom Guest will join London Irish from next season after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Exiles. The Harlequins back row […]

Scott Williams to miss rest of Six Nations

12 February 2014 1 comment

Wales’ Six Nations hopes have suffered a big blow with Scott Williams likely to be out for the rest of the campaign with a shoulder […]

Matthew Rees returns to training

12 February 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues have today announced that club captain Matthew Rees has been given the all clear to return to full-time training. Rees spent the last […]

Worcester part company with Chief Executive

12 February 2014 1 comment

Worcester Warriors have today announced that they are parting company with Chief Executive Charles Cameron. A formal search for a replacement will commence shortly. In […]

Rugby World Cup 2015 launches ‘The Pack’ volunteer programme

12 February 2014 1 comment

The England 2015 Organising Committee has today launched ‘The Pack’ – the volunteer programme for Rugby World Cup 2015. Made up of 6,000 volunteers, ‘The […]

England release 18 players to clubs

11 February 2014 2 comments

England this afternoon released 18 players back to their Premiership clubs ahead of this weekend’s action. The starting XV from Saturday’s 20-0 win at Murrayfield […]

Sam Warburton released by Wales

11 February 2014 0 comments

Sam Warburton has been released by Warren Gatland in order to get some game time with his region. The Wales captain will be available for […]

Leeds to become Yorkshire Carnegie

11 February 2014 1 comment

Leeds Carnegie Chairman Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed plans for the club to called Yorkshire Carnegie from next season. The Championship side will continue to […]

Treviso to quit Pro12 at end of season

11 February 2014 2 comments

Treviso will leave the Pro12 at the end of the season because of uncertainty over its future. A statement from the Italian side said “a […]

How to train like a Saracens player

10 February 2014 1 comment

With New Year resolutions slowly fading, how many of us would like to get fitter and have a healthier diet but are lacking the skills […]

England finish fourth at Wellington Sevens

8 February 2014 1 comment

England finished fourth of the Wellington Sevens following a last-gasp 14-7 defeat to Fiji in the third-place play-off this morning. On the back of two […]

London Wasps sign Sale duo

7 February 2014 2 comments

As revealed by The Rugby Paper in recent weeks, James Gaskell and Rob Miller will join London Wasps next season. Neil Fissler announced Gaskell’s move […]

Six Nations previews

7 February 2014 1 comment

Following their defeat to France in the opening round, England must win in Scotland if they want to have any chance of winning the Six […]

Premiership, Pro12 & Championship teams

7 February 2014 1 comment

Following two weeks of LV=Cup, the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 resumes with the 13th rounds. It is business as usual for the Greene King […]

Be a mascot for the England v Ireland legends game

7 February 2014 0 comments

The England Legends will take on their Irish counterparts at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, February 21. The game is organised by the RFU‘s Injured […]

Aviva Premiership round 13 teams

7 February 2014 0 comments

Bath v Newcastle Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Nathan Catt, Rob Webber, Juan Pablo Orlandi; Stuart […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 13 teams

7 February 2014 0 comments

Glasgow v Connacht Glasgow: Niko Matawalu; Lee Jones, Richie Vernon, Mark Bennett, Rory Hughes; Ruaridh Jackson, Henry Pyrgos; Gordon Reid, Pat MacArthur, Ed Kalman; Leone […]

Greene King IPA Championship round 15 teams

7 February 2014 1 comment

Bedford v Bristol Bedford: Michael Le Bourgeois; Pat Tapley, Brendan Burke, Mark Atkinson (Capt.), Aaron Morris; Jake Sharp, Darryl Veenendaal; Nic Auterac, Scott Spurling, Phil […]

Scotland v England preview

6 February 2014 1 comment

Scott Johnson has dropped his captain Kelly Brown ahead of Scotland‘s clash against England on Saturday. The Saracens flanker, who is not even on the […]

Ireland v Wales preview

6 February 2014 0 comments

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell will return to captain Ireland against Wales on Saturday. The Munster lock recovered from the chest infection that prevented him from […]

France v Italy preview

6 February 2014 0 comments

Hugo Bonneval will make his France Test debut after being named on the wing to take on Italy on Sunday. as one of three changes […]

James O’Connor joins Toulon

6 February 2014 0 comments

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has confirmed James O’Connor has signed a six-month deal with the European champions ahead of next season. London Irish confirmed last […]

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