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Time running out for Leinster to keep Rob Kearney

22 May 2019 0 comments

Rob Kearney’s agent says negotiations aren’t looking too promising currently

Cian Healy signs for two more years with Leinster and Ireland

21 May 2019 0 comments

The prop thanks Leinster supporters for supporting him through his injuries

Mako will be fine for World Cup – McCall

19 May 2019 0 comments

SARACENS loose-head Mako Vunipola will be sidelined for “a minimum of three months” with a torn hamstring. Vunipola sustained the injury in last weekend’s Champions […]

Even best club games are no match for Test intensity

19 May 2019 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME PICTURE: Getty Images With the season all but over, […]

Warrior Te’o rides east for pay day in Japan

19 May 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE ENGLAND international Ben Te’o is set to play in Japan irrespective of whether he is picked to play at the World Cup […]

RUGBY SHORTS

19 May 2019 0 comments

DoR Morris exits Exiles LONDON Scottish director of rugby Dave Morris will leave the club in June as a result of a family illness which […]

Daly’s move driven by need to be challenged

19 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly says the chance for personal improvement rather than winning trophies was the driving force behind his decision to join Saracens. […]

Roberts: Girwan will be vital in new Hooper era

19 May 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Optimistic: Jamie Roberts Key man: Dempsey JAMIE Roberts says Bath must reach a level of consistency they have lacked this season to […]

Leinster get back in the groove after Euro misery

19 May 2019 1 comment

By JOHN FALLON LEINSTER put the disappointment of last week’s Champions Cup final defeat behind them to oust arch rivals Munster. They will now head […]

Taskmaster Ryan won’t let the rot continue

19 May 2019 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Non-nonsense: Dean Ryan coaches his Gloucester players PICTURE: Getty Images DEAN Ryan is a no-nonsense, no-frills character. He’s straight […]

No space for Johnny Sexton in Leinster’s semi-final showdown with Munster

17 May 2019 0 comments

Cullen and Lancaster prefer Byrne for Leinster’s game versus Munster, with Sexton missing out.

Jackson column: Champions Cup hasn’t spread rugby beyond Six Nations unions

16 May 2019 0 comments

Bilbao stands alone as the only time the European Cup finals have been spread further than London, Paris, Newcastle or Marseille, writes Peter Jackson

Billy bags European treble for Saracens

12 May 2019 1 comment

From NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Best of the best: Saracens get the champagne flowing after downing Leinster PICTURE: Getty Images MARK McCall hailed […]

Hooper aiming big after taking the reins at Bath

12 May 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY New team at Bath: Stuart Hooper and his coaches Girvan Dempsey, Neal Hatley and Luke Charteris INCOMING Bath director of rugby Stuart […]

Howley’s a big loss – he’ll be head coach one day

12 May 2019 1 comment

WE’VE KNOWN for a while now that Rob Howley will be leaving Wales after the World Cup and his imminent departure is another blow for […]

Goode crowned best in Europe

12 May 2019 0 comments

ALEX GOODE was last night named the best player in Europe after Saracens’ Champions Cup win to pile more pressure on England head coach Eddie […]

Guscott column: Owen Farrell and Jonny Sexton tactical battle will be box office

10 May 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott examines the battle of the 10s ahead of the Champions Cup final

New Tottenham Hotspur stadium to host 2021 European rugby finals

10 May 2019 0 comments

A stadium with a capacity of 62,062

Cain column: Yet again the RFU let Shaun Edwards slip through the net

9 May 2019 0 comments

What options do the RFU have available to them if they move on from Eddie Jones after the World Cup?

New dad Faz must win the tactical battle between 10s

5 May 2019 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT Fierce competitor: Owen Farrell has bounced back from an indifferent Six Nations PICTURES: Getty Images OWEN Farrell and Johnny Sexton had indifferent Six […]

Shingler’s lineout expertise key for Gatland

5 May 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland has backed “outstanding” flanker Aaron Shingler to bounce back from his injury hell and throw himself into the mix for […]

Coaching brain drain is a nightmare for Welsh team lovers

5 May 2019 3 comments

I WAS fascinated to read comments by Warren Gatland this week on Robin McBryde and his move to Leinster which will come after the World […]

O’Driscoll: Ringrose, Lamour are key

5 May 2019 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY GARRY Ringrose and Jordan Larmour are the men who can break down Saracens’ defence and help Leinster lift the Champions Cup for […]

Wasps’ revival crushed by Sarries power pack

28 April 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN SARACENS produced a trademark powerpacked first half to demolish Wasps who disappointed in front of their home supporters. A week on from […]

Phillips needs to get his geography book out

28 April 2019 0 comments

MIKE Phillips asked his massed ranks of followers on Twitter a question over St. James’ Park staging the Leinster-Saracens Champions’ Cup final: “Shouldn’t this game […]

Time for Mark to get Lions call

28 April 2019 1 comment

MARK McCall has delivered five major trophies as Saracens’ director of rugby over the last five seasons. Nobody will bat an eyelid should he have […]

Bin this knock-on disparity

28 April 2019 1 comment

THERE has always been a very fine line between a defending player making a genuine attempt to intercept a pass and one motivated solely by […]

Saracens pair fly the flag on Euro shortlist

28 April 2019 1 comment

FIVE players from Champions Cup finalists Leinster and Saracens comprise the entire shortlist for the European Player of the Year award. Saracens nominees are Alex […]

Armitage storms back to hand Pau a lifeline

28 April 2019 2 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Inspiring: Steffon Armitage made an impressive return Battling English forward Steffon Armitage rode an emotional rollercoaster to help Pau virtually seal […]

Lawrence Dallaglio’s scathing condemnation of Billy Vunipola

23 April 2019 0 comments

Former England no.8 slams Vunipola’s post-match interview after being asked about his social media comments

This Welsh Brexit from Europe is shameful

21 April 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW More than 50,000 will converge on Cardiff ‘s Superdome next weekend for the annual Judgement Day double-header […]

Warriors set to lose Te’o

21 April 2019 0 comments

ENGLAND centre Ben Te’o is among eight players leaving Worcester Warriors at the end of the season. Former Samoa back row forward Alafoti Faosiliva, flankers […]

Billy does his talking on the pitch for super Sarries

21 April 2019 0 comments

■From NICK CAIN at the Ricoh Threat: Liam Williams breaks with the ball SARACENS put a smile back on the face of English rugby yesterday. […]

Lancaster: Leinster will turn it on for the big game

21 April 2019 1 comment

■By DECLAN ROONEY Starts: Sean O’Brien No.10: Antoine Dupont FLY-HALF Johnny Sexton returns to face Toulouse in the semi-final of Leinster’s Champions Cup defence. The […]

Jonathan Joseph back in peak physical shape ahead of World Cup

19 April 2019 0 comments

On Henry Slade’s heels

Ruthless Munster sweep to the top

14 April 2019 0 comments

■By JOHN FALLON Benetton ……28 Munster ……….37 MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan was thrilled with the ruthless streak in his side as they went […]

Great Glasgow end Dublin jinx

14 April 2019 1 comment

By DARAGH SMALL Leinster ……….24 Glasgow……….39 GLASGOW Warriors head coach Dave Rennie praised the defensive effort of his players in a bonus point win. Sam […]

Letters

14 April 2019 1 comment

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] We don’t want social tweets fuelling feuds ISRAEL […]

Tavuyara’s late try earns thrilling draw

7 April 2019 1 comment

By RONAN O’BRIEN Leinster ……….27 Benetton ……..27 RATUVA Tavuyara scored an added-time try and Tomasso Allan landed the tricky conversion to give Benetton a deserved […]

Prop McGrath on move to Leinster

7 April 2019 1 comment

ULSTER have signed Leinster prop Jack McGrath for the start of next season. The 29-year-old British and Irish Lions loose-head has had limited game time […]

All-clear for Best softens Leavy’s Cup blow

7 April 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON IRELAND captain Rory Best has eased fears over his participation at the Rugby World Cup but flanker Dan Leavy is […]

Darren Cave pens letter to Ulster fans after announcing intention to retire

3 April 2019 0 comments

The Ulster centre will call it a day after 13 years with the province

Rock ‘n’ roll rugby is on the bill at Racing

31 March 2019 3 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN The new Parisian home of Racing, the biggest indoor stadium in Europe, was inaugurated by three performances from the Rolling Stones. […]

Richard Cockerill gives John Barclay first Edinburgh selection

21 March 2019 0 comments

Almost 12 months out recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon

Saints suddenly become sinners

17 March 2019 1 comment

AT THE start of the month, Northampton were in serious contention for the honour of finishing the season with the cleanest disciplinary record across the […]

‘World class’ Minozzi can plug Le Roux gap says Masi

24 February 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY X-factor: Italy full-back Matteo Minozzi MATTEO Minozzi is an “incredible talent” whose dancing feet and pace will ensure Wasps make light of […]

Leinster leave it late after fast start

17 February 2019 1 comment

By TOM SHEEDY Zebre…………….24 Leinster ……….40 LEINSTER seemed poised to canter home after thee tries in the opening 22 minutes but were hanging on to […]

Leicester bolster hooking options

10 February 2019 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers have signed 27-year-old Bedford hooker Charlie Clare on a two-year deal. Clare, 27, is approaching 100 appearances for Bedford and has previous Premiership […]

Competition: WIN tickets to Champions Cup & Challenge Cup finals!

6 February 2019 0 comments

To mark the end of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stages, we have teamed up with European Professional Club Rugby to […]

A ton of trouble for England

3 February 2019 1 comment

NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE MASSIVE PHYSICAL CHALLENGE FACING EDDIE JONES’ MEN AT TWICKENHAM NEXT WEEK Land of giants: from left, Sebastien Vahaamahina, Uini Atonio, […]

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