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Quins announce pre-season fixtures

17 May 2013 2 comments

Harlequins have confirmed their pre-season fixtures as they prepare for the start of the 2013-14 season. The current LV= Cup holders will kick-off the season […]

Wilkinson shortlisted for ERC Player of the Year

17 May 2013 0 comments

Jonny Wilkinson has been named in a five-man shortlist for the ERC Player of the Year award. The World Cup winning Toulon captain has been […]

TRP link up with Poolpit

17 May 2013 0 comments

The Rugby Paper we have joined forces with Poolpit, a new and exciting bookmakers who hit the scene recently. For those who are yet to […]

One more year for BOD but no Amlin final

16 May 2013 0 comments

Brian O’Driscoll has signed a new one-year contract with the IRFU which will see him available for Leinster and Ireland until June 2014. This ends […]

Gloucester confirm Tavis Knoyle arrival

16 May 2013 2 comments

Neil Fissler revealed the move in the Fissler Files over a month ago but Gloucester confirmed today that Tavis Koyle will join the Cherry and […]

Baa-Baas squad finalised

15 May 2013 1 comment

Fresh from a monster performance that propelled Northampton to their first Aviva Premiership final, Samu Manoa will become a Barbarian. The American is one of […]

Joe Ansbro forced to retire

15 May 2013 0 comments

Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a neck injury in August 2012. The London Irish centre, 27, […]

Bath confirm pre-season fixtures

14 May 2013 0 comments

Bath Rugby have confirmed today their per-season fixtures ahead of the 2013-14 Aviva Premiership campaign. The first “friendly” game will take place at The Rec […]

Scott Williams out of Japan tour

14 May 2013 0 comments

Scott Williams has been force to withdraw from Wales‘ tour to Japan due to a recurrent shoulder injury. The 22-year-old sustained the injury last Friday […]

All Blacks name squad for France series

14 May 2013 0 comments

The All Blacks have called up ten uncapped players for their three-Test series against France this summer. Coach Steven Hansen announced his 38-man wider squad […]

Doug Howlett forced to retire

14 May 2013 2 comments

All Black record try scorer Doug Howlett has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to a shoulder injury. The Munster winger suffered the […]

Warren Gatland on playing against the Lions

14 May 2013 0 comments

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland goes back to memory lane and remembers what it is like to play against the Lions. The […]

Lewis Moody and Chris Cracknell discuss Sevens

13 May 2013 0 comments

Following a record attendance over the weekend at Twickenham, former England captain Lewis Moody joined England Sevens star Chris Cracknell at the final round of […]

Wales call in Patchell for the injured Priestland

13 May 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell has been called upon by Wales to replace Rhys Priestland for their two-Test tour of Japan. The Scalets’ playmaker aggravated […]

Sharks move for Joe Ford

13 May 2013 1 comment

Sale Sharks have made another signing for next season by swooping to capture Leeds Carnegie playmaker Joe Ford. Ford, brother of George and son of […]

Sean Fitzpatrick: No controversy means right Lions squad

10 May 2013 0 comments

Sean Fitzpatrick reckons the lack of controversy following the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad means Warren Gatland got it right. In an […]

RAF Spitfires complete gruelling 500-mile charity cycle

10 May 2013 0 comments

The RAF Spitfires Rugby 7s team will tomorrow cycle through the iconic Lion Gate of Twickenham‘s West Stand to mark the end of an epic […]

Free Aviva Premiership for BT customers

9 May 2013 3 comments

BT broadband customers will be able to watch the Aviva Premiership free of charge from next season. The telecommunications giant made the announcement today at […]

Another season for player-coach Tindall

9 May 2013 0 comments

Mike Tindall has signed a new one-year deal with Gloucester as player-coach. Nigel Davies told The Rugby Paper a couple of weeks ago he was […]

Kurtley Beale suspended again

9 May 2013 0 comments

Kurtley Beale’s hopes of winning selection against the British and Irish Lions are in tatters after he was suspended again for another alcohol-related indiscretion. The […]

Fetu’u Vainikolo joins Exeter Chiefs

9 May 2013 1 comment

As revealed by Neil Fissler if The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Exeter Chiefs have signed Fetu’u Vainikolo from Connacht on a two-year deal. Fresh from […]

Find Rugby Now announce 2013 venue

8 May 2013 0 comments

This year’s edition of the Find Rugby Now tournament will take place at Blackheath Rugby Club on July 6. The tournament, which is expected to […]

HQ to host World Club Sevens

8 May 2013 1 comment

A World Club Sevens tournament is to be hosted at Twickenham for the first time this summer. As the growth of the game accelerates towards […]

Alain Rolland to referee Heineken Cup final

7 May 2013 1 comment

Alain Rolland will be the man in the middle as Top14 giants Clermont and Toulon face off for the Heineken Cup final on May 18. […]

Join our Lions prediction game

7 May 2013 3 comments

Ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, The Rugby Paper invites you to join our SuperBru Lions prediction league. As part of our […]

Final curtain for Geordan Murphy

7 May 2013 0 comments

Leicester Tigers legend Geordan Murphy has announced the next two games will be his last as he will retire at the end of the season. […]

Scotland name nine uncapped players

7 May 2013 1 comment

Scotland have included nine uncapped players in a squad of 31 for next month’s quadrangular international tournament in South Africa. The event will see double-header […]

Baa-baas squad nearing completion

7 May 2013 0 comments

London Wasps flanker Sam Jones has been selected to play for the Barbarians against the British and Irish Lions and England later this month. The […]

One more signing at Wasps

3 May 2013 0 comments

London Wasps announced the signing of hooker Neil Cochrane for next season from Bedford. The former Scotland Under-21 international has previously played for Doncaster and […]

Carlos Nieto to retire

2 May 2013 0 comments

Carlos Nieto has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. In a career where he was capped 34 times by Italy, […]

Exiles reveal pre-season fixtures

2 May 2013 0 comments

London Irish will play three pre-season fixtures this August ahead of their 2013/2014 campaign. The Exiles will face Nottingham at Meadow Lane on the weekend […]

Richard Baxter to hang up the boots

2 May 2013 2 comments

Richard Baxter has decided to hang up his boots at the end of the season. The long-serving No.8, 34, who has helped the Exeter reach […]

2015 World Cup schedule revealed

2 May 2013 0 comments

England will play at Manchester City Stadium for the first time with their three other Rugby World Cup 2015 pool matches taking place at Twickenham […]

Wales name squad for Japan tour

1 May 2013 0 comments

Interim Wales coach Robin McBryde has named his squad to face Japan in a two-game series next month. There was a clear intention to bleed […]

Warriors scrum-half Perry forced to retire

1 May 2013 0 comments

Worcester Warriors scrum-half Shaun Perry has been forced to retire with immediate effect due to injury. The 34-year-old has been sidelined with a knee injury […]

Tigers players’ reaction after Lions call

1 May 2013 1 comment

Leicester Tigers are the most represented English club in the British and Irish Lions squad with six of their players on their way to Hong […]

England U20 bring Purdy in for injured Jennings

30 April 2013 0 comments

England U20 have been forced into making a change to their IRB Junior World Championship squad after Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings was ruled out with […]

Bath Ford, Young and Roberts signing

30 April 2013 0 comments

It was one of the first transfers announced by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper months ago but Bath Rugby have finally confirmed the signing […]

Stuart Lancaster congratulates English Lions

30 April 2013 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster was quick to congratulate the ten England players selected in this summer’s British & Irish Lions touring party. Backs Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers), […]

England U20 side named for JWC

26 April 2013 0 comments

England Under 20s coaches Nick Walshe and Ian Peel have named their 28-man squad ahead of the IRB Junior World Championship in France, which kicks […]

Try of the Season shortlist

26 April 2013 5 comments

The nominees for the Try of the Season have been announced today. Player-of-the-Season nominee Christian Wade’s try against Harlequins on the opening round of season […]

Wasps confirm pre-season schedule

26 April 2013 0 comments

London Wasps will play Clermont Auvergne, Connacht and London Irish in their pre-season games ahead of the 2013/14 season. The game against French giants will […]

Premiership Player of the Year shortlist revealed

25 April 2013 10 comments

Christian Wade has been shortlisted to be named Premiership Player of the Year. The London Wasps flyer, who has been in outstanding form this season […]

Director of Rugby of the Season shortlist announced

25 April 2013 1 comment

The shortlist for the Director of Rugby of the Season award has been announced today and features coaches at the top and bottom of Aviva Premiership Rugby. […]

Win a limited edition Front Up Lions hoodie

25 April 2013 0 comments

With the upcoming squad announcement on Tuesday, Front Up Rugby roars into battle with the launch of a limited edition range to celebrate the 125th […]

Bath sign Watson and Sisi

25 April 2013 0 comments

As announced by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper months ago, Bath have signed the highly rated England U20 flyer Anthony Watson from London Irish. The […]