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The number of replacements permissible allows coaches to make like-for-like changes. That needs to end, writes Jeremy Guscott The post Guscott column: Cut subs to put the emphasis on attack appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we begin our State of the Nations features while Loose Pass looks at the welfare of the sport.

In her first talking points column of the season, Sky Sports' NRL expert Jenna Brooks looks at the impact coronavirus is having on rugby league in Australia and New Zealand...

The Vunipola brothers are yet to outline whether they will be playing for Saracens next season The post Billy and Mako Vunipola wanted by ‘several Super Rugby’ teams appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Nick Cain says rugby risks losing its definition as a contact sport if a red card is what was warranted to Manu Tuilagi The post Cain column: Manu Tuilagi ban is a travesty and insult to courage appeared first on The Rug...

Scotland's 1990 Grand Slam-winning team have been forced to curtail their celebratory 30th anniversary reunion because of the coronavirus.

With the Six Nations done and dusted, for now at least, we look at the state of affairs in each of the competing nations. Next up, Wales.

On this week's podcast, Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox speak to Leicester-bound Nemani Nadolo, the impact of the coronavirus and Joe Marler's ban.

Football-style panels could convene to judge the results of unplayed matches The post Pools panel may be created to decide final league positions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The NRL is facing questions after making a plea for Australian government funding, having decided to play on behind closed doors.

With the Six Nations currently postponed for the time being, former Ireland hooker Keith Wood has recalled a similar situation in 2001.

Sky Sports rugby league expert Terry O'Connor on how the decision to suspend the season until at least April 3 is likely to affect clubs and players...

Government intervention sees Six Nations become open to bid from the free-to-air broadcasters The post BBC and ITV make last-ditch bid to keep Six Nations safe from paywall appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Super League executive chairman Robert Elstone admits radical changes to the structure of the season may have to be considered if there is a prolonged shutdown.

Telfer sees two players in the Scotland team who can help the Lions against the might of the Springbok pack The post The Scotland players NOT named Stuart Hogg who Jim Telfer believes should go on the Lions tour appeared...

Veteran Wales flanker has signed a new deal at the Liberty Stadium through to when he turns 34 The post Wales veteran Dan Lydiate commits future to Ospreys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

With the 2020 Six Nations done and dusted, for now at least, we look at the state of affairs in each of the competing nations. First up, it's Italy.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has urged SANZAAR to be creative in a bid to ensure that the Super Rugby season does not end prematurely.

Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa is set to be out of action for up to six weeks after sustaining a broken arm in Sunday's win over the Waratahs.