David Jackson has been hailed as the “the Ryan Giggs of Nottingham Rugby” by club CEO Simon Beatham after the record-breaking wing’s playing career came to a premature halt last week.
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Room 101: Kearnan Myall – London Wasps lock
1. Pre-season Army camps Any rugby player that has been on one of these will surely agree with me that pre-season Army camps are a […]
Brendan Gallagher reminisces about some unique times with a hell-raising rugby fanatic
The security guard’s radio crackled around a deserted Twickenham: “Lawrence Of Arabia and a Man Called Horse are leaving the stadium. Please see these gentlemen […]
Gamble on Leicester Tigers exit has paid off says George Ford
It is hard to avoid drawing comparisons between George Ford and Owen Farrell – two of the brightest young things in England at present.
20 Questions: Matt Evans – Cornish Pirates wing
Thoughts on Pirates’ season to date? Couple of glitches but we’re close to where we want to be. We’re a new squad and it’s taking […]
Jeremy Guscott: Danny Cipriani’s back as he decides to return to Planet Earth
Danny Cipriani is back on the England radar, there’s little doubt about that, he’s far from the wilderness he found himself engulfed in from around […]
‘Class act’ James O’Connor can inspire Irish return to top
Mick Crossan, leader of the consortium who own London Irish, wants Australian star James O’Connor to be the talisman for a return to the forefront of domestic and European rugby.
My Life in Rugby: Peter Buxton – former Moseley, Newport, Gloucester & Bristol flanker
After I left school I went to Australia for eight months and played for a club called Brothers, in Brisbane – Elton Flatley was the […]
Breakaway or die, Welsh regions are warned
The man who created the Welsh regions is urging them to break away and join the English Premiership or face destruction.
Dream Team: Bryn Evans – London Irish and former Blues, Hurricanes and All Blacks lock
1. Alex Corbisiero – A great scrummager and hugely mobile prop. Mentioning anything WWE related will definitely get this big guy going! I’ve never seen […]
Young Gun: George de Cothi – Worcester scrum-half
When a team are struggling at the bottom of the table they may look to their youngsters to provide the inspiration – and Worcester Warriors […]
Jeff Probyn: One hundred years on – and rugby hasn’t changed
There is a saying that there is nothing new in rugby and I think I may have found the proof. While clearing the attic, I […]
Peter Jackson: Shameful memories for Wales in South Africa
As the top man in the world game, Bernard Lapasset paid due homage to Nelson Mandela on behalf of “the rugby family”. The 66-year-old French […]
Sonny Bill Williams to switch back to rugby union in 2015
Sonny Bill Williams has signed a two-year contract to return to the Chiefs in 2015 in time for the World Cup in England The New […]
VIDEO: Heineken Rugby Show
Earlier this week, former England captain Will Carling hosted the latest Heineken Cup Rugby in the famous Cabbage Patch Pub in Twickenham. Alongside former Wales […]
Premiership, Pro12 & Championship teams
Following two breathtaking weeks of European rugby, it is time for the domestic leagues to resume with the popular Christmas fixtures. Find all the teams […]
Graham Kitchener can be England lineout king says Louis Deacon
Louis Deacon has backed Leicester second row partner Graham Kitchener to break into the England team.
Room 101: Martin Nutt – Henley full-back
1. Winter There is no fun in playing or training in the rain, snow, freezing cold and wind in the slightest – especially if you’re […]
Aviva Premiership round 10 teams
Bath v Harlequins Bath: Anthony Watson; Horacio Agulla, Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Rob Webber, Anthony Perenise; Stuart Hooper […]
RaboDirect Pro12 teams
Cardiff Blues v Ospreys Cardiff Blues: Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Richard Smith, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson; Gareth Davies, Lloyd Williams; Sam Hobbs (Capt.), Kristian Dacey, Benoit […]
Brendan Gallagher talks to Nigel Owens about the challenges – and joy – of reffing around the world
It might surprise you to learn – although possibly not – that the pre-eminent referee in world rugby in 2013 has never sat down and […]
Nick Cain: France’s ‘Little Napoleon’ is trying to rule in Europe
When it comes to exercising absolute power within a rugby fiefdom there is no one who comes close to Pierre Camou. Since 2007 Camou has […]
Greene King IPA Championship round 11 teams
Ealing Trailfinders v Bristol Ealing Trailfinders: Andrew Henderson; Christopher Kinloch, Ronald Mclean-Dents, Thomas Bedford, Philip Chesters; Benjamin Ward, Morgan Thompson; Steven Neville, Samuel Wilkes, Conor […]
Steve Meehan fears for Bath after Gary Gold’s shock exit
Former Bath head coach Steve Meehan fears the club could be in danger of being “sent off the rails” unless its management settles on a coaching team and gives it time to deliver.
Alex Goode: Well played Mike Brown, but I still want your place
While Alex Goode admits Mike Brown’s current form makes him deservedly England’s No.15, that does not mean the Sarries man is letting up in his pursuit.
Northampton fined £60,000 over George North’s release
Northampton Saints have been fine £60,000 for releasing star winger George North outside the IRB international window. Wales faced Australia on November 30 and the […]
20 Questions: Brett Sturgess – Exeter prop
Nearly, but not quite for Exeter so far this season? Yes, especially in the last two weeks against Saracens and Bath. But we’ve been playing […]
Tiger Brett Deacon forced to retire
Leicester Tigers flanker Brett Deacon has been forced to hang up the boots on medical advice it was announced today. The 31-year-old will remain at […]
Heineken Cup round 5 & 6 dates announced
The ERC today announce the makeup of the fifth and sixth round of the Heineken Cup. Ulster, the only unbeaten side left in the competition, […]
Nick Cain: Enough! We don’t want more League coaches
The news that Steve McNamara is staying at his post in Rugby League – part time with England and assistant coach at Sydney Roosters – […]
Jeremy Guscott: Saracens and Leicester Tigers can still fly English flag in Europe
The chances of an English club winning the Heineken Cup have receded, but that’s no big reality check because the most that was expected was […]
Freddie Burns: Doubt over my future is getting to me
Freddie Burns has revealed the full extent of the emotional turmoil he is enduring as he grapples with deciding whether to stay at Gloucester, his club of six years, or join a higher-placed Premiership rival in the hope of furthering his career.
My Life in Rugby: Steve Booth – former Leicester and Bath wing
There are two major incidents that shaped my rugby career – first it was watching the 1994 Challenge Cup final and second it was getting […]
Tom Wood signs Northampton contract extension
Northampton Saints today announced that Tom Wood has signed a contract extension along with four other forwards to stay at Franklin’s Gardens for the “foreseeable future”. […]
Dream Team: Peter Short – former Leicester, Bath, Exeter and England Saxons lock
1. Dave Flatman – he was not afraid to put himself in the way, and was very aggressive on the pitch. He is also an […]
Bath beat Northampton to win A-League title
Bath United claimed a 29-20 win over the Northampton Wanderers at Franklin’s Gardens to lift the A-League trophy last night. A try under the posts […]
I could play on for one more year, says Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson came off the bench on Saturday to score the bonus-point try that helped put champions Toulon firmly in control of their Heineken Cup pool and then announced he could play on for another year after all.
Warren Gatland signs on with Wales
Warren Gatland will remain as Wales head coach until the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup after signing a new contract with the Welsh […]
Richard Hibbard joins Gloucester
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper two weeks ago, British & Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard has joined Gloucester.
Akapusi Qera leaves Gloucester
Akapusi Qera has left Gloucester to join Toulouse until the end of the season. There were rumours the Flying Fijian asked to be released from […]
Bath clarify Gary Gold’s exit
Bath explained Gary Gold’s shock departure claiming the club and the South African couldn’t agree on what the role of Director of Rugby entitles. In […]
Young Gun: Harry Thacker – Leicester hooker
Making your father proud is something that every son seeks and Harry Thacker couldn’t have done much more to test his parent’s emotions with his […]
Irish businessmen take over London Irish
London Irish announced today a consortium of London-based Irish businessmen has taken control of the club acquiring a majority stake. Led by executive chairman of […]
Andrew Sheridan not thinking about retiring
Andrew Sheridan has put an end to rumours about a potential retirement saying he is looking for a return to competition next month. The Toulon […]
Heineken Cup round 4 teams
Why not have a punt on this weekend’s rugby, http://sports.williamhill.com offer great odds on all the games. Pool 1 Leinster v Northampton Leinster: Rob Kearney; Dave Kearney, Brian […]
Jeff Probyn: South African link would make Stuart Lancaster happy
Last week I said the Premiership would have to look further afield if they wanted to find a replacement for those they have left behind […]
Dominant Courtney Lawes takes game to another level
Courtney Lawes has established himself as one of world rugby’s foremost locks, insists his Northampton second row partner Christian Day.
Young Gun: Teddy Thomas – Biarritz and France U20 winger
Wasps have Tom Varndell and Christian Wade but another of Europe’s traditional superpowers has discovered their own lightning quick double act in Takudza Ngwenya and […]
Amlin Cup wrap & teams
Worcester have suffered their second dramatic defeat in as many weeks against Biarritz in the Amlin Challenge Cup. Despite playing with a one-man advantage for […]
Room 101: John Kingston – Harlequins forwards coach
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