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The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-One with Jeff Probyn

22 June 2022 1 comment

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as former England World Cup Finalist and English title winning prop Jeff Probyn joins host Ollie Little, as […]

Ellis Genge receives vile racist abuse on Instagram after final

20 June 2022 0 comments

Ellis Genge took to Twitter to share vile racist abuse he received in a message on Instagram following Leicester Tigers’ Premiership Final win on Saturday. […]

Proud Burns ticks off second childhood dream

20 June 2022 0 comments

Freddie Burns delighted in achieving another childhood goal by winning the Premiership after he drop-kicked Leicester Tigers to glory on Saturday. In an interview with […]

Joy for Burns as Tigers grab title

19 June 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD FREDDIE Burns revealed he had “an outer-body experience” of ecstasy and joy after nailing the drop-goal which made him Leicester’s unlikely Twickenham […]

Gallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption

17 June 2022 0 comments

One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they announced their teams for […]

Premiership Champions set for ‘forensic assessment’ into finances

16 June 2022 0 comments

Premiership Rugby has said the winner of Saturday’s final will be subject to a forensic investigation of their books, as they released a report into […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty with Kyran Bracken

15 June 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as World Cup-winning scrum-half Kyran Bracken joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper columnist Chris Hewett. This […]

Freddie Burns ready to complete ‘unfinished business’ in Premiership final

15 June 2022 0 comments

Freddie Burns says that a Gallagher Premiership title triumph would “mean the world” to him as his 13th season of professional rugby heads towards a […]

Freddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development

13 June 2022 0 comments

England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player. Steward will hope to […]

Hard work and a clear way of playing – George Ford explains Leicester’s rise

13 June 2022 0 comments

George Ford has highlighted “hard work and a clear way of playing” as the foundation for Leicester‘s two-year rise from Gallagher Premiership relegation candidates to […]

Saracen Earl claims top player honour

12 June 2022 1 comment

AFTER a stellar campaign in the back row for Saracens, flanker Ben Earl was awarded Player of the Season at the Premiership 2021-22 Rugby Awards. […]

Tigers saddened as Tiffany loses battle

12 June 2022 0 comments

LEICESTER Tigers are “deeply saddened” by the death of Tiffany Youngs this week. Tiffany, the wife of former England and Leicester hooker Tom, was diagnosed […]

Inspired Borthwick has given back to Tigers the drive to hit former heights

12 June 2022 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at how Steve Borthwick has re-energised his Welford Road troops When Steve Borthwick took charge of Leicester in the summer of 2020 […]

Genge and Ford set for Welford Road farewell in Premiership semi-final

10 June 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge and fly-half George Ford start their final home game as they bid farewell to Welford Road against Northampton Saints in […]

Saracens flanker Ben Earl crowned Premiership player of the season

8 June 2022 105 comments

Saracens flanker Ben Earl has been crowned Gallagher Premiership player of the season following his outstanding contribution to his club’s title challenge this season. Earl […]

Ten-try Saints have Tigers in their sights

5 June 2022 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Northampton ..65pts Tries: Matavesi 9, 23; Cole 18, Mitchell 32, Freeman 40+1, 63, 68; Hutchinson 59, Skosan 73, Ludlam 79 Conversions: Biggar […]

Saints eager to strike a deal for Sale lock Wiese

5 June 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted man: Cobus Wiese NORTHAMPTON Saints are interested in signing Sale Sharks lock Cobus […]

Former England flanker Tom Wood announces retirement from rugby

30 May 2022 0 comments

Former England flanker Tom Wood has announced he will retire from professional rugby next month following 12 seasons at Northampton. Wood won 50 England caps, […]

SaberCats blow chance to go top of the West

29 May 2022 0 comments

MLR By BEN JAYCOCK THE Houston SaberCats blew their chance to go top of the Western Conference as they lost 43-36 to fifth place Seattle […]

Leinster are taking Europe to next level

22 May 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST It is often argued, usually by politicians reneging on a manifesto promise, that “the perfect is the enemy of the good”. […]

Exeter enter the race for Wade

22 May 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Return: Christian Wade EXETER Chiefs have emerged as surprise contenders in the race to land […]

Pivac’s wrong on Jac, but I’m sure he’ll be back

22 May 2022 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Ihave to confess I couldn’t believe it at first when I heard that Wayne Pivac hadn’t selected Jac Morgan […]

Move to summer under global season plans opposed by Premiership clubs

Sebastian de Chaves joins Newcastle Falcons

19 May 2022 2 comments

Sebastian de Chaves will return for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the experienced lock-forward signing a two-year deal starting next season. The […]

Gilgronis and Free Jacks lead the way in US MLR

15 May 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK GOING into the halfway point in Major League Rugby, the Austin Gilgronis and the LA Giltinis have set the pace in the […]

Leicester Tigers sign Anthony Watson

12 May 2022 1 comment

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Bath and England winger Anthony Watson ahead of the 2022/23 season. The move was first revealed back in […]

Losing bonus secures Leinster’s play-off spot

1 May 2022 0 comments

By KEVIN FALLON Stormers …………….20 Leinster ………………13 LEINSTER fell to their second defeat in a row in South Africa but a losing bonus point was […]

Eddie Jones: The RFU’s potential contenders to replace England head coach

29 April 2022 1 comment

Eddie Jones is expected to step down after the 2023 Rugby World Cup as England coach. However, there are questions whether the Australian will last […]

Tom Youngs retires from professional rugby

27 April 2022 2 comments

Leicester Tigers star and former England international Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 35-year-old retires after making 215 […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirteen with Max Ojomoh

26 April 2022 0 comments

In Episode Thirteen of The Rugby Paper Podcast, Bath centre Max Ojomoh joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper’s Digital Editor Ben Redwood to […]

Young English players who could break into the national team before the 2023 World Cup

22 April 2022 0 comments

The 2023 World Cup is now less than 18 months away, and after a lacklustre Six Nations performance, England head coach Eddie Jones will be […]

Table-topping Tigers look set to land Watson

17 April 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Leaving Bath: Anthony Watson LEICESTER Tigers are confident that they have won the race to land England and […]

Deano to step down at Falcons

17 April 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER DEAN Richards is set to stand down at the end of the season and take on another role […]

Alder can help make a pathway to success

17 April 2022 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was good to see Nigel Walker recruit John Alder last week to bolster his highperformance department. Alder has […]

Chris Ashton set to start as Leicester Tigers make five changes for second leg against Clermont

15 April 2022 0 comments

Chris Ashton is set to start his first European game for Leicester Tigers as they look to defend a 19-point aggregate lead in the second […]

Former England captain Phil de Glanville

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Eleven with Phil de Glanville and Tony Underwood

13 April 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns as former England captain Phil de Glanville and former England and British and Irish Lions wing Tony Underwood join host […]

Rowntree takes the step up to head coach at Munster

12 April 2022 0 comments

Munster have promoted forwards coach Graham Rowntree to the role of head coach starting from next season. The former England prop will commence his new […]

Leicester Tigers lose in the Challenge Cup final

Ellis Genge leads Leicester to historic first leg victory at Clermont

10 April 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers claimed a first leg away win at Clermont Auvergne to take a stride towards the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals. After an early Clermont […]

Ellis Genge relishing trip to Clermont as Tigers turn attention to Europe

6 April 2022 0 comments

Leicester captain Ellis Genge is relishing Tigers’ trip to Clermont Auvergne as his side shift their focus to Europe after wrapping up a spot in […]

Warriors make history to earn last four spot

3 April 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK WORCESTER Warriors secured their first ever win at The Rec to book a place in the Premiership Cup semi-finals as the best […]

Kobus van Wyk leaves Leicester Tigers with immediate effect

31 March 2022 1 comment

Leicester Tigers have agreed terms with Kobus van Wyk, allowing the outside-back an early release from his contract with the club. The 30-year-old has made […]

Tigers revitalise Premiership Cup campaign

29 March 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers revived their hopes of a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final with a 41-26 home win over London Irish at Welford Road. The Tigers will […]

Tigers join hunt for Watson to replace Nadolo

27 March 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers have spoken to England winger Anthony Watson about a potential switch to Welford Road next season. Tigers […]

Aussie franchises chasing Nadolo

20 March 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo has been linked with Rugby Super outfits New South Wales Waratahs and Queensland […]

Leicester Tigers are fined for salary cap breaches but avoid points deduction

15 March 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have avoided a points deduction after Premiership Rugby found that they had failed to comply with salary cap regulations. Instead, the Welford Road […]

Carpenter claims a try hat-trick as Sale triumph

13 March 2022 1 comment

By ALEX THROWER Sale FC…………………36 Darlington MP…….. 14 A HAT-TRICK of tries from full-back Joe Carpenter helped Sale to victory at Mowden Park and extend […]

Saracens v Leicester Tigers preview: Internationals return for top two clash

4 March 2022 0 comments

Second play host to first as Saracens look to close the gap on league leaders Leicester Tigers in what is being billed as the game […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Five with James and Martin Whitcombe

3 March 2022 0 comments

Its family fortunes week as Leicester Tigers’ James Whitcombe and his father Martin Whitcombe join host Oliver Little to discuss the topic of generational change […]

England make most of Mann’s red mist

27 February 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK England …………43pts Tries: Arundell 26, 68; Theobald-Thomas 34, Ilione 41, Hobson 51, Bailey 64 Conversions: Benson 35, 42, 53; Johnson 66, 69 […]

Exiles bring in Reid to cover midfield

27 February 2022 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed fly-half Noel Reid on a short-term deal from French side Agen. The former Leinster and Leicester Tigers player, 31, […]