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Contender: Jack Willis helping Toulouse to victory over Sale last Sunday PICTURE: Getty Images

Jeremy Guscott: Power of four will be crucial for Andy Farrell

In terms of pedigree, the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad selected by head coach Andy Farrell next month to tour Australia will not have a “generational” player...

Nick Cain: Premiership clubs need to set higher standards

The most concerning aspect of the Harlequins no-show against Leinster at Croke Park last weekend, which finished in a 62-0 European Cup rout, is that the club’s leading...

Nick Cain: Time to dismantle the ivory towers

TV adverts are a mixed bag, but at their best they paint a picture that nails an irksome aspect of modern life, but manage to do it with...

Fighter: Dan Biggar in action for Wales against Scotland’s Finn Russell PICTURE: Getty Images

Chris Hewett: Dan Biggar’s lessons in staying strong

The last time Wales won a game of rugby against someone other than the Barbarians – those struggling to recall that landmark event can be forgiven on the...

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Phil Dowson: Rest rules are ‘dysfunctional’

By James Logan Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson feels more needs to be done to allow English clubs to hit their potential. Dowson agrees that players need...

Chris Ashton: Designated away sections will build atmosphere

By Ben Jaycock Chris Ashton is backing Premiership Rugby’s away end trial later this month, believing it will enhance the atmospheres at stadiums across the country. The former...

Jacques Vermeulen: I must prove myself again

By Mark Stevens As one successful chapter ends for Jacques Vermeulen at Exeter Chiefs, the hard-hitting South African forward says he’s ready to write a new one with...

Italian international Danilo Fischetti signs for Northampton Saints

Northampton have signed Italy prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre for next season. The 27-year-old won his 50th cap during the Six Nations and has previously played for London Irish....

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Cardiff Rugby deal costs Welsh Rugby Union £780,000

The WRU revealed the acquisition of Cardiff Rugby last week cost about £780,000. The Cardiff Arms Park team were placed into administration by their directors and on Wednesday...

Fijian captain Waisea Nayacalevu fails to make appearance for Ospreys

By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know In the natural world of all things ornithological, the sighting of an Osprey amounts to breaking news. Regrettably,...

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Wales Rugby: Macs Page could light up the international stage this Summer

By Peter Ryan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a...

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URC: Ulster make it three in a row with win over Stormers

By Ben Jaycock Ulster ..............38 Stormers ........ 34 Ulster recovered from 17-0 down to score six tries and make it three consecutive wins for the first time this...

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The best Southern hemisphere players who have played in the North

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a...

Sunday Round Up: Bath still on for treble after West Country demolition 

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a...

Champions Cup Team of the Week: Seven Leinster players included after dominant display  

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a...

Rock on: Tommy Freeman scoring for Northampton in their victory over Castres yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images

Rampaging Northampton Saints set up Leinster showdown

Beating Leinster in Dublin might sound like Mission Impossible but Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith insists playing the ‘Saints’ way is their best chance.

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