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Leinster crack the Thomond fortress

29 December 2019 1 comment

Munster 6 Leinster 13 ■By JOHN FALLON LEINSTER dug deep to carve out victory and end Munster’s two-year 21-match unbeaten record at Thomond Park. No.8 […]

Why some Premiership clubs are angling for a format change to the Champions Cup

27 December 2019 0 comments

Saracens owner Nigel Wray details how player welfare grounds affect Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup

The Rugby Paper’s team of the 2010s

27 December 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher has watched a lot – and we mean, a lot – of rugby this decade. So we asked him to pick a team of the decade

Jackson column: Rugby as Wales’ national sport? Not with these crowd numbers!

23 December 2019 0 comments

Can we expect a full house at any of the regions’ this festive period?

Tyro Casey drives Munster to victory

22 December 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON CAPTAIN CJ Stander praised 20-year old No.9 Craig Casey, starting his first game for Munster, for steering them to victory in a […]

Kearney gets the chop as Farrell names his first training squad

22 December 2019 1 comment

FULL-BACK Rob Kearney has been omitted from a 45- man squad for Andy Farrell’s first training session as Ireland head coach in Dublin next week. […]

Kubriashvili has got yellow fever

22 December 2019 0 comments

DAVIT Kubriashvili is only halfway through the season but already far ahead of schedule to break all yellow card records. Grenoble’s veteran prop has collected […]

National sport? Not with these crowd numbers!

22 December 2019 1 comment

At close of business on Friday, shrinking attendances in the PRO14 confirmed that the Welsh regional teams had joined Jeremy Corbyn in the League of […]

Munster’s manners slip with doc Jamie

22 December 2019 0 comments

WE are all hostages to fortune at times, which is where Nigel Wray found himself as events unfolded during Saracens’ 15-6 European Cup win over […]

Sarries in Euro punch-up

15 December 2019 0 comments

Flashpoint: The trouble erupts between Saracens and Munster PICTURE: Getty Images A MUNSTER medic’s jibe about Jamie George’s weight sparked a mass European Cup brawl […]

TEAMS: Saracens bring in the big guns for Munster rematch

13 December 2019 0 comments

Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell among international crop recalled by Mark McCall

It’s much ado about nothing at Thomond

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Arm wrestle: Saracens lock Will Skelton is tackled by Tadhg Beirne and Billy Holland PICTURES: Getty Images No way though: Peter O’Mahony […]

McCall: Bonus point is important

8 December 2019 0 comments

SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall hopes the losing bonus point will be significant. “I’m frustrated but proud of certain things, this is quite a […]

Hanrahan drop-goal goes wide so it’s a tie

24 November 2019 0 comments

By RONAN O’BRIEN MUNSTER full-back Mike Haley insisted they were thrilled to secure a draw even though his side should have beaten Racing 92 at […]

Guscott column: French clubs can cash in on Saracens’ current turmoil

20 November 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott says it’s advantage French clubs in Europe, but that Northampton Saints could spring a surprise this season

Munster power makes it so tough for Ospreys

17 November 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS All cheer: Munster’s James Cronin scores the bonus point try as players celebrate PICTURES: INPHO/Gary Carr THE Ospreys’ early season struggles continued […]

Cronin late try so vital for Irish

17 November 2019 0 comments

MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan stressed the importance of Munster’s lastminute try which secured them a winning bonus point. Replacement hooker James Cronin touched […]

Regions pay dearly for loss of their stars

17 November 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Knee surgery: Jonathan Davies will miss the season PICTURE: Getty Images Sir Gareth Edwards never missed a […]

England must appoint an English coach now

17 November 2019 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN Tired players? England look dejected after losing to South Africa in the World Cup final PICTURE: Getty Images Advisory only: Eddie Jones As […]

French clubs likely to cook up a storm in Champions Cup

15 November 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher looks at the contenders to win the European crown

Munster win ugly ahead of Europe

10 November 2019 0 comments

Munster ……….22 Ulster…………….16 IRISH fans hoping for a cracking derby clash to cure their World Cup hangover were left disappointed at Thomond Park as Munster […]

RUGBY SHORTS

10 November 2019 1 comment

Tuilagi stays a Tiger insists boss Murphy ENGLANDcentre Manu Tuilagi will not be leaving Leicester Tigers ‘anytime soon’ despite cross-code interest from bigspending Toronto Wolfpack, […]

Jackson column: So just why did you lose then, Warren?

5 November 2019 0 comments

After celebrating Gatland’s tenure, Peter Jackson cuts through indulgence to ask what went wrong for Wales in Japan

Erasmus builds world-beaters in 18 months

3 November 2019 1 comment

PETER JACKSON VERDICT Nobody could be sure what the Springboks made of all the jingoistic noises coming out of London before the match, of contingency […]

Noel likes to see pathway to seniors

13 October 2019 0 comments

CELTIC CUP PREVIEW… Leinster ‘A’ v Ulster ‘A’ Today. Kick-off 3pm, Energia Park LEINSTER ‘A’ team finished top of the Celtic Cup table with seven […]

Leinster set up Irish final with rivals Ulster

29 September 2019 1 comment

CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP By STEVE THOMAS IT will be an all-Irish final in the Celtic Cup after reigning champions Leinster A hammered Dragons A 55-17 […]

Dragons ready for lift up with Sam Davies at the controls

27 September 2019 0 comments

How are the four Welsh regions shaping up ahead of the start of the PRO14 season this weekend?

Tigers get their mean streak back

22 September 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Mentally strong: Calum Green is one of Leicester’s 14 new recruits PICTURE: Getty Images Winner: Brett Deacon LEICESTER coach Brett Deacon has […]

Daniels building on Barcelona template

22 September 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS general manager Jon Daniels is confident the region’s ‘commitment culture’ with an emphasis on home grown talent is the perfect recipe […]

Townsend powers up as injury hits Irish backline

22 September 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Strengths and weaknesses: Jordan Larmour JORDAN Larmour starts at full-back for Ireland after Rob Kearney was ruled out with a calf injury […]

Kidney’s new-look Irish given a teaching

15 September 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Breakthrough: Dan Goggin scores the opening try for Munster DECLAN Kidney said that London Irish will use their four games in the […]

Gallagher column: So troubling to see Devin Toner replaced by a mercenary

13 September 2019 0 comments

South Africa-born lock Jean Kleyn will be playing in the World Cup for Ireland

Theatrics have no place on great stage in Japan

8 September 2019 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK YOANN Huget is one of the best attacking talents in Rugby Union, and yet he could become […]

Big signings won’t hinder London Irish young guns, says Davis

4 September 2019 0 comments

Could the young crop coming through at London Irish be held back by the likes of Waisake Naholo and Sean O’Brien?

Joe Schmidt takes shot at Agustin Pichot after World Rugby vice-chairman makes Devin Toner comment

3 September 2019 0 comments

Pichot questioned the inclusion of Jean Kleyn over Devin Toner in Ireland’s World Cup squad

Pollard is helping drive Boks onwards

18 August 2019 0 comments

Physical: Handre Pollard has been the standout player PICTURE: Getty Images The Springboks’ convincing victory against the Pumas in Salta ensured they clinched the Rugby […]

Scarlets will see best of me now says Uzair

18 August 2019 1 comment

Steffan Thomas talks to Scarlets Springbok No.8 Uzair Cassiem about his hopes for the season In control: Uzair Cassiem wins the lineout ball for Scarlets […]

Switch-hitters make their RWC moves just in time

18 August 2019 1 comment

New boy: Mike Haley playing for Ireland PICTURE: Getty Images SWITCHING allegiance has become such a routine part of the international game that recent examples, […]

Johan’s put us on the path to challenge for top prizes

11 August 2019 0 comments

Q&A STEPHEN VAUGHAN ON THE RECORD No excuses now: Head coach Johan Ackermann has nurtured a strong culture at Kingsholm PICTURES: Getty Images Predicting success: […]

Scrap the warm-up games and take a short tour instead

11 August 2019 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Proper preparation: Ben Kay and Steve Thompson celebrate beating the All Blacks […]

Schmidt’s keeping his fingers crossed on Carbery

11 August 2019 0 comments

By RONAN O’BRIEN Threat: Andrew Conway dives over to score Ireland’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Blow: Joey Carbery is helped from the field TEAMS […]

Bath boys aiming to dodge the cut-price breakfast!

4 August 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BATH No.9 Will Chudley claims his side were “miles behind” last season and that the club’s rigorous new fitness regime has exposed […]

Would fans travel to a British League?

28 July 2019 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Major slog: Exeter playing Newcastle at Sandy Park The front-page story in last week’s Rugby Paper referred to the ‘long overdue revival’ of […]

WELSH COACHES WORKING ABROAD

21 July 2019 2 comments

LYN JONES Russia head coach After a successful reign at the Ospreys, Jones has had spells with the Dragons, London Welsh and Namibia. KINGSLEY JONES […]

Howley’s now one of world’s best – Roberts

14 July 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS ROB Howley has been backed to land a big coaching role at either club or international level when he leaves Wales after […]

Munster fly-half Joey Carbery eager to learn from Stephen Larkham

26 June 2019 0 comments

Joey Carbery notes Larkham’s career which excelled at fly-half and full-back

Catt joins the 2015 England old boys coaching in Ireland

23 June 2019 1 comment

MIKE Catt is expected to join Ireland as attack coach after this year’s Rugby World Cup. It is understood the former England coach will leave […]

Munster recruit Stephen Larkham to new-look coaching staff

14 June 2019 0 comments

Johann van Graan adds Larkham to coaching staff one week after announcement of Graham Rowntree

Ronan O’Gara to leave Crusaders for move closer to home

12 June 2019 0 comments

O’Gara said in May that he is always in contact with Munster amid ‘two or three other options’

Lam looking to bid big money for Alun-Wyn

9 June 2019 0 comments

In Lam’s sights: Alun Wyn Jones BRISTOL have enquired about signing Wales’ Grand Slam-winning captain Alun Wyn Jones when his contract ends later this year. […]

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