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Euro bosses aiming for Transatlantic exposure

30 September 2018 1 comment

EUROPEAN rugby bosses have revealed they plan to take future Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches to the USA in a bid to broaden their […]

Castres send Euro warning to Premiership

30 September 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Gloucester and Exeter had better beware of French title-holders Castres when they both face them in the Champions Cup this month. […]

Uren leading the charge of home-grown contingent

23 September 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BRISTOL scrum-half Andy Uren is ready to buck the trend by proving the ambitious club can hang on to their top academy […]

Leicester Tigers Will Spencer handed four-week ban for red card against Wasps

19 September 2018 0 comments

Spencer was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Tommy Taylor

Priestland: It’s all about Bath for me right now

9 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS RHYS Priestland insists he’s put any thoughts of a Wales recall to the back of his mind as he focuses on driving […]

Warburton signs up to become BT pundit

2 September 2018 1 comment

FORMER Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has been unveiled as BT Sport’s latest signing following his retirement from rugby. The former Cardiff Blues flanker […]

Falcons have ability to fly again says Flood

2 September 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD More of the same: Toby Flood says Newcastle must keep the momentum going PICTURES: Getty Images Targets: Dean Richards TOBY Flood is […]

Oh for Jonny is lament of Toulon’s sad faithful

2 September 2018 1 comment

DAVID BARNES Off the bench for Toulon: All Black Julien Savea PICTURE: Getty Images Just two games in and a twittered lament of a Toulon […]

It’s going to be physical at Scarlets says Steffan

2 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Hard edge: Blade Thomson PICTURE: Getty Images STEFFAN Evans has warned the Scarlets’ Guinness PRO14 rivals they won’t know what’s hit them […]

Captain Tipuric hails new start

26 August 2018 0 comments

JUSTIN Tipuric plans to take the Ospreys back to the top after being appointed skipper. The Wales openside is looking to right the wrongs of […]

Deano: It’s bubbling here but we need to scrap on

26 August 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Salute: Falcons’ Vereniki Goneva celebrates scoring like Alan Shearer at St James’ Park DEAN Richards admits his Falcons will need to sharpen […]

Blackadder can’t wait to let Attwood off the leash at Bath

26 August 2018 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW HARD-TRAINING Dave Attwood is ready to be “unleashed” back on the Premiership, says excited Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder. Attwood returned […]

Dempsey aims to end Bath’s soft-touch reputation

26 August 2018 0 comments

DETERMINED new Bath attack coach Girvan Dempsey has urged his charges to “find their voices” as the 82-cap former Ireland international attempts to recreate the […]

Bristol aiming for top six insists Aussie legend George

26 August 2018 1 comment

Longevity: George Smith GEORGE Smith believes those writing off Bristol’s Premiership chances are wide of the mark. Australian legend Smith says the Bears squad can […]

Sleightholme’s solo effort starts Boyd off with a win

12 August 2018 2 comments

By ROB COLE Bright spark: Ollie Sleightholme picks his way through the defence NEW ZEALANDER Chris Boyd will have been pleased to see his new […]

Ospreys ready for lift off now that ‘Jockey’ has the reins

5 August 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS High hopes: Ospreys centre Cory Allen CORY Allen believes the Ospreys boast a secret weapon who can unlock the wealth of riches […]

No room for slackers in Gustard’s regime

5 August 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Midfield general: Ben Tapuai decide to quit Bath for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images BUSTLING Ben Tapuai is relishing the ‘international standards’ being […]

Atkins on gym diet in bid to replace Watson

5 August 2018 3 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Injured: Anthony Watson CONFIDENT flier Darren Atkins is ready to repay the faith Bath have shown by proving himself as the heir […]

‘It’s the worst injury I’ve ever had’ says Jonathan Davies

3 August 2018 0 comments

The Scarlets & Wales centre explains the difficulty of overcoming his foot injury and what he wants to win most

Weir plotting his route to World Cup via Warriors

29 July 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Returning: Jono Lance HAVING survived an horrendous injury experience last season following a botched steroid injection in his groin, Scotland standoff Duncan […]

Goosen’s all set to face Racing boo boys

29 July 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Montpellier man: Johan Goosen scores for South Africa against England PICTURE: Getty Images The fixture compilers of the Top 14 have […]

Flanagan back to bolster Blues pack after stint with Saracens

22 July 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Boost: Alex Rae FORWARDS coach Alex Rae is banking on the return of influential lock Mark Flanagan to help his Bedford pack […]

Leinster’s strong season aids IRFU to £1.1m profit

14 July 2018 0 comments

A good year for Irish rugby after the sucker punch of losing out on hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup with their bid

Scarlets pair set for national service

8 July 2018 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES are close to putting the future of their national squad in the hands of their dream ticket –Wayne Pivac and Stephen […]

Williams: I’ll miss the boys but I needed to get out

8 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Moving on: Scott Williams scores for Scarlets SCOTT Williams hopes he can get the Ospreys back on the trophy trail after turning […]

Blues bid for Eagles ace No.8

8 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues are understood to be front-runners to in the race for the marquee signing of Toulon No.8 Samu Manoa. The 33-year-old […]

Boudjellal: Bastaraud has become a big head!

8 July 2018 3 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Mr Big: Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal loves to have fun at the expense of France captain Mathieu […]

Simon Easterby steps in for Ulster until McFarland’s arrival

3 July 2018 0 comments

The Ireland forwards coach will provide support to the province

Gloucester CEO Stephen Vaughan defends stance over foreign signings

28 June 2018 0 comments

The Cherry and White’s chief executive cools scrutiny over the signing of banned steroid user Gerbrandt Grobler

Hooper: We need clarity on refereeing directives

24 June 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND’S breakdown woes have their roots in how differently the Premiership is refereed compared to other competitions, according to Bath’s […]

Biggar exit offers Davies’ chance to state his claim

10 June 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Stepping out of the shadows: Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies SAM Davies is confident he can emerge from Dan Biggar’s shadow and lead […]

El Abd’s in dreamland after latest miracle job

10 June 2018 0 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Dad’s a hero: Joe El Abd with his children Maya, 6, Gabriel, 8, and Zachary, 4, at the Stade de France […]

Brexit doesn’t seem to be affecting UEFA

10 June 2018 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] SO Heineken will return as title sponsor of […]

Ospreys’ coaching panel swung decision for North

3 June 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Taken care of: Wales star George North GEORGE North has revealed the coaching combination of Allen Clarke and Matt Sherratt was the […]

Springbok lock Mostert agrees deal with Glos

3 June 2018 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Leader: Franco Mostert GLOUCESTER have confirmed the signing of Lions and Springboks lock Franco Mostert ahead of the 2018-19. The formidable lineout […]

Loyal Ojo signs up for Irish fightback

3 June 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Staying: Scott Steele LONDON Irish’s record try-scorer Topsy Ojo has signed a contract extension with the club, and the experienced campaigner is […]

Joey Carbery set to end speculation over his future with move to Munster

31 May 2018 0 comments

Joe Schmidt could comment on the move later on Thursday when he faces the media

Gloucester sign Springboks forward Franco Mostert

30 May 2018 0 comments

Ackermann works his magic again to lure familiar face from his old club Lions

Ringmaster Sexton puts Scarlets on the ropes

27 May 2018 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON at the Aviva Stadium Body blow: Leinster’s James Lowe scores just before half-time MATCH STATS… LEINSTER stripped the Scarlets of their treasured […]

Burns banking on Dempsey to hone Bath’s attack

20 May 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FREDDIE Burns hopes the arrival of attack coach Girvan Dempsey will help unlock his full potential after a hugely disappointing first season […]

European kings keep course for the double

20 May 2018 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON LEINSTER remain on course to become the first PRO14 side to do the domestic and European Cup double after they held off […]

Dirksen knows he must silence Stockdale

20 May 2018 0 comments

HANNO Dirksen is confident he can get one over on Ireland try machine Jacob Stockdale and fire the Ospreys into the Champions Cup. They face […]

TEAMS: Ulster welcome Ospreys to the Kingspan for final Champions Cup spot

18 May 2018 0 comments

Record breaking Stockdale starts on left wing in crucial match for place in next season’s Champions Cup

Rory Best a doubt for Champions Cup playoff against Ospreys

16 May 2018 0 comments

Ulster stalwart Best a doubt for Champions Cup playoff

Leigh Halfpenny to miss Guinness Pro14 semi final

15 May 2018 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Wales international Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Scarlets‘ Pro14 semi final showdown with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun […]