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Hadleigh comes across the world to fulfil his rugby dreams in Cardiff

3 December 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON at Principality Stadium Pace to burn: Elliot Daly scores for Wasps in their tight win over Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images BACK at […]

Rip-roaring as Cipriani returns to fire Wasps

3 December 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN THIS WAS the Premiership at its best, with Wasps and Leicester serving up a feast of rugby for the 22,000 strong crowd […]

Ospreys no match for Munster’s efficiency

3 December 2017 1 comment

By DARAGH SMALL OSPREYS’ PRO14 woes continued in Cork as Munster claimed a bonus-point win with a ruthless display, which saw them warm up nicely […]

Bowman pops up at the perfect moment

3 December 2017 0 comments

By ROGER KEEGAN Sheffield 14 Leicester L 7 SHEFFIELD left it late but Lewis Bowman’s try in the dying seconds earned them only their second […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

3 December 2017 0 comments

THE FORMER GLOUCESTER, WORCESTER AND CASTRES WINGER MARCEL GARVEY Winning the Top 14 title in my first season with Castres was an unbelievable experience. I […]

Fainga’a fired up for Irish relegation fight

3 December 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Defiant: Saia Fainga’a FIT-again London Irish hooker Saia Fainga’a is ready to take the Premiership by storm as the Exiles look to […]

North deserves big finale at Saints

3 December 2017 2 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] PETER Jackson got his years slightly wrong concerning […]

Young Guns: Leicester Tiger scrum-half Harry Simmons

1 December 2017 0 comments

The Tigers youngster talks to TRP about his work with mentor Ben Youngs

Dream Team: Leicester Tigers centre Matt Smith

28 November 2017 0 comments

Matt Smith picks the best player he has played with and against in his rugby career

Croft at crossroads after forced early retirement

26 November 2017 0 comments

TOM Croft admits he faces an uncertain future after revealing he had not prepared fully for early retirement. Former England and Lions flanker Croft, 32, […]

Ackermann leads race to sign Kriel

26 November 2017 1 comment

Lions skipper: Jaco Kriel GLOUCESTER head coach Johan Ackermann is keen on signing Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel, who played a major role for him at […]

Davey keeps the ‘Field on song

26 November 2017 1 comment

By BRAD HARPER Leicester L ‘ns 17 Huddersfield …31 HARRY Davey scored 28 points to help Huddersfield earn their third win on the bounce against […]

Lea try snatches draw for the Bridge

26 November 2017 1 comment

By ROSS BARNETT South Leics …26 Stourbridge 26 A LATE Jack Lea try sealed a draw and a bonus point for Stourbridge in a thrilling […]

Ashton try touch can ‘t save Toulon strugglers

26 November 2017 1 comment

FRENCH COLUMN The last time Toulon lost three games in a row they ended the season as domestic and European champions. If only they had […]

Shields pins his colours to Wasps

19 November 2017 1 comment

HURRICANES captain Brad Shields is understood to have signed for Wasps in a bid to make England’s World Cup squad. Following a knee injury to […]

At last! Warriors get reason to be cheerful

19 November 2017 2 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT AFTER all the pain, disappointment and frustration that has enveloped Worcester’s season, the fans – finally – have something to cheer. It […]

Sharks in pursuit of big away day catch

19 November 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE SALE talisman Faf de Klerk Still harbours hopes of playing in the next World Cup for South Africa despite his move to […]

YOUNG GUNS

19 November 2017 0 comments

HARRY SIMMONS LEICESTER TIGERS SCRUM-HALF Harry Simmons recently announced himself as a scrum-half of huge potential when, under his expert guidance, a youthful Leicester side […]

Care cameo is star turn as England strike lucky

19 November 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham ALL hail Danny Care, England’s super-sub! This was a strange brew of a match, with England getting momentum for the […]

Vesty rules himself out of filling the Gold void

12 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Buzzing: Elia Elia WORCESTER backs coach Sam Vesty has revealed he has no interest in becoming the club’s new director of rugby […]

Tigers’ pack suffer mauling at the death

12 November 2017 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Comeback: Freddie Burns scores Bath’s opening try PICTURE: Getty Images Threat: Tigers’ Harry Simmons makes a break THE Anglo-Welsh Cup is much […]

Burns admits England days are numbered under Eddie

12 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hitting top form: Bath fly-half Freddie Burns FREDDIE Burns will put body and soul into winning silverware at Bath after accepting his […]

Edinburgh sign Bristol ace Hurrell

12 November 2017 1 comment

BRISTOL have lost their battle to keep centre Will Hurrell when his contract runs out at the end of the season. The powerful centre, who […]

Murphy, from Bridgend to Berlin

12 November 2017 0 comments

NO shortage of Murphys have flitted across the global stage in their time from Noel Murphy of Munster, Ireland and the Lions to Geordan Murphy, […]

Appleton double in vain as the Lions cling on

12 November 2017 0 comments

By JOHN BRENNAN Blaydon ……….13 Leicester L……17 LEICESTER Lions survived a late Blaydon fightback to hold on for a narrow victory. In a game that […]

NICK CAIN’S PLAYER WATCH…

12 November 2017 0 comments

ENGLAND 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA At the top of his game. Great ball-playing prop, made 20 tackles and multiple hard yards Rating: 8 out of 10 […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

5 November 2017 0 comments

KRIS FULLMAN THE FORMER BRISTOL, LONDON IRISH, LEEDS AND OTLEY PROP The best years of my rugby career came while I was at Otley. We […]

Bolter Malouf pays tribute to O’Connor

5 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY A work in progress: Nick Malouf LEICESTER surprise package Nick Malouf admits he owes Tigers boss Matt O’Connor a huge debt of […]

Who do loan deals benefit in long run?

5 November 2017 1 comment

WHEN is a rugby club not a rugby club? When it is merely an accommodation for a Premiership club. Last week I believe Loughborough Students […]

Guscott column: Solomona must prove he is not a defensive liability

1 November 2017 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at the competition for places in Eddie Jones’ starting XV and who has a point to prove

Blaine Scully signs new long-term deal with Cardiff Blues

31 October 2017 0 comments

The USA captain says it is ‘a true honour’ to be associated with the Cardiff Blues after penning new contract

Sharks ace McGuigan earns Scotland call-up

29 October 2017 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE SALE wing Byron McGuigan has forced his way into Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad with his supreme try-scoring record at the start of […]

Solomona must prove he’s not a defensive liability

29 October 2017 1 comment

Natural born try-scorer: Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona PICTURE: Getty Images Eddie Jones has picked an impressive England squad for the autumn series, but his […]

Dale downed by early onslaught

29 October 2017 2 comments

Wharfedale 10 Leicester L 24 By ED WILLIAMS THREE tries in the first ten minutes proved to be enough for Leicester Lions as they recorded […]

Ageless Gethin’s on alert for Wales

22 October 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES may be forced to wheel Gethin Jenkins back into their squad next week for a possible Test comeback at the age […]

Deano tells England to follow the Falcons’ bear

22 October 2017 2 comments

MARK Wilson has bear-like strength, the sort of hold that is almost impossible to break once he latches on. What’s more he could not have […]

Harvey’s double inspires ruthless Hinckley

22 October 2017 1 comment

By TOM GALLAGHER Hinckley…36 Sheffield …22 STEVE HARVEY scored two tries as Hinckley earned a bonus-point win in an enthralling battle with Sheffield at Leicester […]

Penalty try drama as Stour go clear at top

22 October 2017 0 comments

By PAUL JOANNOU Leicester Lions 13pts Stourbridge…27pts LEICESTER Lions director of rugby Jack Heald hit out at referee Ben Rayner’s decisionmaking after a penalty try […]

Dale finally lose unbeaten start

22 October 2017 1 comment

■ By ROSS BARNETT S Leicester 25 Tynedale 17 RICKIE Aley hit five penalties and a drop goal as South Leicester ended Tynedale’s winning start […]

Murphy promoted to Irish elite

22 October 2017 0 comments

FORMER Leicester No.9 Frank Murphy has been named among seven referees to take up professional contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union. Also on the […]

Is art of post-match interview disappearing, like objectivity?

15 October 2017 1 comment

PLAYERS have been taking umbrage at post-match questions almost ever since Billy Webb Ellis ran off with the football at Rugby School. Few, if any, […]

Savage: Cure travel bug and we’ll soar

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY SOLVINGGloucester’s abysmal away record holds the key to challenging for a Premiership play-off place, according to lock Tom Savage. At Kingsholm, Gloucester […]

Tuohy relishing his stint with Leicester

15 October 2017 0 comments

ON-LOAN Leicester lock Dan Tuohy says he has an open mind over his future after joining the Premiership giants from hometown outfit Bristol. Tuohy, capped […]

Tiger Ryan stood down

15 October 2017 0 comments

LEICESTER Tigers flanker Dominic Ryan has been stood down for 12 weeks following repeated concussions. The 27-year-old has missed Leicester’s last two games and will […]

Devon’s a Constant threat for Lions

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians 3 Leicester L’ns40 A DEVON Constant hattrick for Lions saw them demolish Luctonians after the home side had been dominant in […]

Chuter is happy to take derby day spoils

15 October 2017 2 comments

■By LEE SIMS Hinckley 36pts South Leicester32pts HINCKLEY claimed derby day bragging rights with a bonus point victory at home to South Leicester in an […]

Falcons bring back good old days with sell-out for Tigers

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By JON NEWCOMBE England cap: Mark Wilson takes on Argentine cover NEWCASTLE are on course to achieve their first 10,000 sell-out crowd since Jonny-mania took […]

Yes, it’s time for Jamie George to become king

13 October 2017 0 comments

Dylan Hartley or Jamie George? Past England hookers have their say

Jackson column: Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks

11 October 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by […]