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Q&A with Dean Ryan

28 August 2014 0 comments

Worcester Warriors DoR reflects on relegation and how they are going about putting things right.

Champions Cup fixtures announced

14 August 2014 0 comments

Harlequins will kick-off the inaugural Champions Cup at The Stoop with the reception of Castres on October 17. With the fixtures announced for the opening […]

Twickenham to stage inaugural Champions Cup final

12 August 2014 0 comments

The inaugural Champions Cup final will be hosted at Twickenham it was announced today. The Challenge Cup decider will go ahead at the Twickenham Stoop […]

Brendan Gallagher: To Siberia with Keeef Woodie, Dolly, yoga and a hint of vodka

8 August 2014 0 comments

It was the strangest rugby trip of my life and also, in many ways, the most memorable despite chronic jet lag, sleep deprivation and a […]

Moment in Time: The day London Irish avoided relegation

8 August 2014 0 comments

It would be no exaggeration to say that the future of London Irish was at stake. Powergen Cup winners and fourth in the Zurich Premiership […]

Q&A with Richard Cockerill: Our attack is fine, Neil, it’s defence that cost us!

7 August 2014 0 comments

No trophies or finals last season – what’s your assessment of the campaign? I think we did some pretty good things, to be fair. Saints […]

Laurie Fisher’s mission to put Gloucester at top table

2 August 2014 0 comments

For some, he has the look of a fire and brimstone preacher from the old American frontier. And that’s just what the Wild West – […]

Cardiff Blues to sign Gareth Anscombe

24 July 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues have signed Gareth Anscombe on a ‘long-term deal’. The Chiefs‘ back qualifies for Wales through his mother and can play at fly-half or […]

Dream Team: Mat Gilbert – Bath and former Scarlets flanker shares his dream XV

21 July 2014 2 comments

1. Christian Califano – He was a good teammate when I played for Gloucester A, formed a formidable front row with Ollie Azam and Patrice […]

Mattfield to captain South Africa against Wales

11 June 2014 2 comments

Victor Mattfield will equal John Smit’s record on Saturday after being named in the South Africa team to face Wales in Durban. The veteran lock […]

Ulster’s Stephen Ferris to retire

3 June 2014 0 comments

Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions back-row forward Stephen Ferris has today confirmed that he is to retire from rugby. The 28 year-old, who […]

England XV v Barbarians preview

31 May 2014 0 comments

Graham Kitchener will captain the England XV side to face the Barbarians on Sunday at Twickenham. The Leicester Tigers lock will partner Kiwi-born Michael Paterson […]

Exeter Chiefs sign Bath lock Ryan Caldwell

28 May 2014 0 comments

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Ryan Caldwell will leave Bath and join Exeter on a one-year deal next season. The 29-year-old Irish […]

Barbarians squad for England match

27 May 2014 1 comment

Juan Martin Hernandez and Donncha O’Callaghan have been added to the Barbarians squad ahead of their match against England at Twickenham on Sunday. The Pumas […]

Young Gun: Jack Dixon – Dragons and Wales U20s centre

23 May 2014 0 comments

If it wasn’t for an untimely foot injury, Jack Dixon, 19, could have been preparing for a trip to South Africa – as it is […]

Ireland name Argentina touring party

19 May 2014 0 comments

Ireland have name a 30-man squad for the two-Test tour of Argentina next month. Sean O’Brien, Cian Healy, Gordon D’Arcy and Tommy Bowe are all […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 22 teams

9 May 2014 0 comments

Glasgow v Zebre Glasgow: Stuart Hogg; Sean Lamont, Alex Dunbar, Peter Horne, Niko Matawalu; Duncan Weir, Henry Pyrgos; Ryan Grant, Pat MacArthur, Moray Low; Tim […]

Nick Cain talks to Brad Barritt about Saracens and England

24 April 2014 0 comments

Brad Barritt is not going to see the England No.12 jersey handed over to Billy Twelvetrees, Luther Burrell, Kyle Eastmond, or any other rival inside-centre […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 20 teams

18 April 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Scarlets Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Gethin Jenkins (Capt.), Matthew Rees, Taufa’ao […]

Jared Payne banned for two weeks

9 April 2014 1 comment

Jared Payne has been suspended for two weeks following his red card against Saracens in the Heineken Cup quart-finals on Saturday. The Ulster full-back was […]

Jared Payne red card hearing

8 April 2014 0 comments

Jared Payne will appear in front of a disciplinary committee tomorrow over the red card he received during the Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens on […]

Richard Wigglesworth: Saracens have to embrace not fear Ravenhill

4 April 2014 0 comments

Mark McCall’s Saracens travel to Ulster tomorrow for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals and scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth hopes they can embrace the atmosphere and reach last […]

Billy Vunipola fit to face Ulster?

3 April 2014 0 comments

Billy Vunipola could make his return for Saracens as they face Ulster in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The No.8 suffered an ankle injury […]

Peter Jackson: Hanno Dirksen heads the new foreign invasion

28 March 2014 1 comment

France will be free to pick another South African next season and install Rory Kockott as their prospective scrum-half for the World Cup. As from […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 18 teams

28 March 2014 0 comments

RaboDirect Pro12 round 18 teams Cardiff Blues v Ulster Cardiff: Dan Fish; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Isaia Tuifua, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Gethin […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 17 teams

21 March 2014 0 comments

Edinburgh v Ulster Edinburgh: Jack Cuthbert; Dougie Fife, Sam Beard, Andries Strauss, Tom Brown; Carl Bezuidenhout, Grayson Hart; Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, Willem Nel; Grant […]

France v Ireland preview

14 March 2014 1 comment

Louis Picamoles has been recalled by Philippe Saint Andre to face Ireland on Saturday but the Toulouse No.8 will start at blindside for France. Picamoles, who […]

Peter O’Mahony returns for Ireland

13 March 2014 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony returns to the Ireland starting XV as they chase the Six Nations title in Paris on Saturday. The Munster captain has recovered from the […]

Tommy Bowe not included in Ireland squad for Italy clash

3 March 2014 1 comment

Tommy Bowe will not be considered for selection by Ireland to face Italy this weekend despite making a two-try return for Ulster. The Ulster winger, […]

Worcester sign young trio

28 February 2014 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have today announced the signing of Ulster‘s Niall Annett and Rotherham Titans duo Dan Sanderson and Ben Sowrey ahead of next season. Irishman […]

RaboDirect Pro 12 round 16 teams

27 February 2014 0 comments

Connacht v Treviso Connacht: Robbie Henshaw; Tiernan O’Halloran, Eoin Griffin, Dave McSharry, Fionn Carr; Dan Parks, Kieran Marmion; Denis Buckley, Jason Harris-Wright, Rodney Ah You; […]

20 Questions: Neil Best – London Scottish flanker

26 February 2014 0 comments

Enjoyable stint at Scottish? It’s been good. I never envisaged playing here but I’m 35 in April and I’m pleased to still be playing a […]

England v Ireland preview

21 February 2014 1 comment

George Ford will make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations.

RaboDirect Pro12 round 15 teams

21 February 2014 1 comment

NG Dragons v Glasgow NG Dragons: Rhys Jones; Matthew Pewtner, Pat Leach, Ashley Smith, Will Harries; Jason Tovey, Richie Rees; Owen Evans, T. Rhys Thomas, Duncan […]

Unchanged Ireland to take on England

20 February 2014 1 comment

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against England at Twickenham. Paul O’Connell will lead the side as the unbeaten […]

Brendan Gallagher: Ruan Pienaar keeps faith with Ulster

14 February 2014 0 comments

There might have been a more influential and committed ‘overseas’ signing than Ruan Pienaar in the last 18 seasons since rugby turned professional but I […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 14 teams

13 February 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Richard Smith, Isaia Tuifua, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson; Simon Humberstone, Lloyd Williams; Gethin Jenkins (Capt.), Kristian Dacey, Scott […]

Heineken and Amlin Cup QFs schedule revealed

27 January 2014 1 comment

ERC today announced the schedule for the Heineken Cup and Amlin Cup quarter-finals. The heavyweight confrontations in the Heineken Cup last eight begin with four-time […]

Home Heineken Cup semi-final draw for Saracens

20 January 2014 0 comments

Saracens have been handed a home Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont or Leicester should they reach that stage. The Premiership leaders will first have to […]

Young Gun: Cory Hill – NG Dragons lock

10 January 2014 1 comment

As Wales‘ brightest talents spark an exodus from the Valleys it’s surprising to see one of their hottest prospects heading the other way – but […]

British and Irish option is Heineken alternative

9 January 2014 1 comment

A fresh attempt is being made to salvage a substitute tournament from the wreckage of Europe – a revised British and Irish Cup.

Richard Hibbard joins Gloucester

16 December 2013 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper two weeks ago, British & Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard has joined Gloucester.

John Afoa to join a Premiership club

4 December 2013 0 comments

John Afoa will be playing in the Aviva Premiership next season after signing a long term deal with an undisclosed English club, believed to be […]

Sale overcome Worcester in bonus-point win

22 November 2013 1 comment

Sale Sharks have climbed in the Premiership Top 6 with a 26-10 win over Worcester at the AJ Bell Satdium tonight. The Warriors put in strong […]

Tom Court signs for London Irish

13 November 2013 1 comment

Tom Court is set to leave Ulster after agreeing a three-year deal with London Irish. The 33-year-old loosehead, who has 135 appearances for the Irish […]

Dream Team: Moray Low – Glasgow and Scotland prop

4 November 2013 1 comment

1. Phil John – One of the most-capped Scarlets players. Always aggressive and destructive and has been consistent over many years and should have been […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 7 teams

31 October 2013 1 comment

Cardiff Blues v Treviso Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Tom Williams, Richard Smith, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Sam Hobbs, Kristian Dacey, Taufa’ao Filise; […]

Dream Team: Karl Dickson – Harlequins scrum-half

28 October 2013 1 comment

1. Soane Tonga’uiha – I played with him at Bedford. He arrived in a No.13 jersey, which was a bit scary, but soon realised he […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 6 teams

24 October 2013 0 comments

Edinburgh v Treviso Edinburgh: Greig Tonks; Dougie Fife, Nick De Luca, Matt Scott, Tim Visser; Harry Leonard, Greig Laidlaw (Capt.); Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, WP […]