Rugby News
20 Questions: Declan Cusack - Doncaster fly-half
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 17:30
How'd the week go after the derby loss to Yorkshire Carnegie? We've had a long week training because we played on Friday. We were obviously disappointed but we did some god things and we're excited to go again this week....
England potential thrills Jones
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 19:50
England coach Eddie Jones believes his team are nowhere near their peak, despite a record-equalling run of victories.
Gloucester confirm takeover discussion
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 19:30
Gloucester today issued the following statement regarding rumours that have appeared recently in the media regarding the club and Mohed Altrad. It read: "Gloucester Rugby can confirm that there have been discussions with...
Joubert retires from Test rugby
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 18:20
South African referee Craig Joubert has retired from Test rugby to help develop more match officials.
London Welsh seek liquidation
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 17:32
London Welsh have confirmed that the club is to seek voluntary liquidation.
Gatland: North needs time away
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 17:30
Warren Gatland feels Wales and Northampton winger George North needs to take some time out from rugby after suffering another head injury last weekend against Leicester.
CONFIRMED: London Welsh go into liquidation
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 17:20
London Welsh Rugby Club can confirm that the Club is to seek voluntary liquidation. London Welsh Chairman Gareth Hawkins, said: "London Welsh has reached a difficult point in its illustrious history. Due to a playing bud...
Grenoble v Ospreys team news
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 15:39
All the team news ahead of Thursday's European Challenge Cup fixture between Grenoble and the Ospreys.
Craig Joubert retires from refereeing 15s
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 15:36
Experienced Test referee Craig Joubert has announced his retirement from refereeing 15-a-side rugby to take up a role developing the next generation of elite match officials with World Rugby. The 39-year-old described hi...
Horne set to miss Six Nations
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 14:24
Glasgow and Scotland back Peter Horne looks certain to miss the Six Nations after being ruled out for up to four months with knee and ankle injuries.
Sky Live: Gloucs v La Rochelle
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 14:15
Gloucester have named a new-look side as they return to European action for the double-header against La Rochelle on Thursday evening, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
Who are Gatland's men?
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 14:10
As Warren Gatland unveils his coaching line-up for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour, we take a look at the men tasked with conquering the All Blacks in New Zealand.
Lions coaching set-up named
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 14:08
Steve Borthwick, Andy Farrell and Rob Howley will assist Warren Gatland for the Lions tour of New Zealand next summer. Farrell and Howley were already involved in the winning 2013 tour of Australia while Borthwick takes ...
Sale register Denny Solomona for Champions Cup
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 13:55
Sale have registered Denny Solomona ahead of the upcoming Champions Cup double header with Saracens. The Sharks are yet to officialise the signing of the free-scoring Rugby League star but it didn't stop boos Steve Diamo...
Billy will be back in even better shape says Brits
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 13:47
Schalk Brits is confident Billy Vunipola will come back an even stronger force thanks to the Saracens rehabilitation programme that has swung into action following the England No.8's knee cartilage operation. Vunipola wi...
Jeremy Guscott: Eddie's challenge has made Youngs world class
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 13:45
The performance by Ben Youngs is up there with his very best for England and proves that Eddies Jones' mind games can turn good international player into a world class one. Before Jones took over Youngs was in a battle w...
Brendan Gallagher: Yes, I have to admit it, England do have momentum right now
The Rugby Paper - 7 Dec 2016 13:42
For many years I hated the word momentum, used in a rugby context, and tied myself in knots avoiding it - but just occasionally nothing else suffices as England's record breaking unbeaten 2013 proves. From a nadir of pos...
Sale register Solomona
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 12:30
Sale Sharks appear to have signed Denny Solomona after registering the player in their Champions Cup squad.
Sale register Solomona
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 12:30
Sale Sharks appear to have signed Denny Solomona after registering the player in their Champions Cup squad.
Cheika's job safe, say ARU
Sky Sports - 7 Dec 2016 09:45
Michael Cheika has been backed by the Australian Rugby Union to remain as Wallabies coach until after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.