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Ribbans joined the Saints in 2017 from the Western Province The post Northampton Saints lock David Ribbans extends stay appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Round 2 was slightly disappointing following the strong start in Round 1, with 7 correct picks out of 10 beating the community average, but I was just outside margin point range on a few picks and I had Australia rather ...

Jonathan Sexton will become the 106th player to captain Ireland when he leads the team at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday to play Russia.

Nic White says bringing Matt To'omua into Australia's starting line-up at fly-half may not be the quick fix it might appear.

The RFL has confirmed that Australian-born Jackson Hastings qualifies to play for Great Britain.

Samoa hooker Motu Matu'u will miss the final two Pool A matches and a potential quarter-final at the Rugby World Cup after his three-match suspension for a dangerous high tackle was upheld, a judicial committee said on T...

Ireland insist Joey Carbery is fully ready to deputise at scrum-half after "numerous occasions" honing the role in training.

It is all or nothing for Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils on Friday night.

Jeremy Guscott talks England's plans for their back-line with games against tougher opposition beckoning The post Guscott column: Ford-Farrell combination is dependent on Manu’s defence appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

Find out who made our standout XV from a gripping second week of action at the Rugby World Cup...

Gary Gold has tipped the USA to reach the knockout rounds within two World Cups ahead of Wednesday’s Pool C match with France.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the tackles that have been concerning everyone at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rob Baxter is leading the race for a highly-rated fly-half at a Premiership rival The post Exeter Chiefs hunt for successor to veteran Gareth Steenson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Manu Tuilagi has backed Eddie Jones' decision to rest him in England's pool match against the USA, but says he is ready to return against Argentina.

Leeds Rhinos have announced the signing of England scrum-half Luke Gale from Castleford Tigers.

Jon Newcombe speaks to Craig White about the tough love needed to get Uruguay on track to the World Cup's big upset over Fiji The post How Wasps coach Craig White made stars of Uruguay appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Kingsley Jones is under no illusions about the size of the task Canada's amateur players face when they take on the might of New Zealand on Wednesday.

South Africa's versatile back Jesse Kriel has been ruled out of the World Cup through injury and has been replaced in the squad by Damian Willemse.

South Africa have been dealt a blow after centre Jesse Kriel was ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup due to a hamstring injury.

Sky Sports rugby union expert Stuart Barnes picks out the main points from a dramatic week of World Cup action in Japan...

Kevin Brown is back with his latest rugby league talking points column as the Super League season heads towards its climax.

England have opened the doors on their ongoing Rugby World Cup efforts in Japan, with these videos making for captivating viewing.