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JAMES HARRINGTONFRENCH COLUMN Toulon have welcomed a few global superstars down the years – but it’s difficult to imagine any of them have generated the […] The post A lot rests on Kolbe's shoulders - and knee appe...

By ROB COLE RHYS Ruddock is considering turning into a chip off the old block after trying his hand at coaching.The Ireland and Leinster back […] The post Ruddock turns to coaching role just like his dad before appeare...

We round-up Sunday’s action in the Gallagher Premiership as Saracens scored a resounding win away to Bath, while it was honours even between London Irish and Gloucester…

It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: Horse riding, tributes and a shout-out appeared first on PlanetRugby.

WASPS coach Lee Blackett felt his side did not get the reward they deserved. “I am pretty gutted.Sometimes the amount of effort you put in, […] The post Blackett gutted by lack of reward appeared first on The Rugby P...

By ANDREA HARRIS Guernsey................. 17 Henley...................... 16DANIEL Rice was the Guernsey hero as his last-minute penalty sealed a dramatic win over Henley Hawks.The home side […] The post Dan's the man...

Dean Richards breathed a sigh of relief as his Newcastle Falcons side claimed a scrappy 13-5 win over Bristol Bears at Kingston Park on Saturday. The post Dean Richards relieved after Falcons’ win over Bears appeared f...

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here?It’s a glorious spring […] The post Bird's-eye view of the pride of Scotti...

Mark McCall says he will be "amazed" if a trio of his Saracens star players are overlooked by England head coach Eddie Jones for a second time this season.

George Skivington hailed Gloucester's defence after they fought back to clinch a draw against London Irish in their Premiership game on Sunday. The post George Skivington hails Gloucester’s ‘heroic’ defence appeare...

Hull KR half-back Jordan Abdull is set to win his first cap for England in next Saturday's Test against France in Perpignan.

Cardiff's director of rugby, Dai Young, was full of pride after his side sealed a hard-fought 23-17 victory against the Sharks on Saturday. The post Dai Young full of pride after Cardiff victory appeared first on PlanetR...

Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie is expecting a tough challenge when they take on Japan in their first end-of-year Test in Oita on Saturday. The post Dave Rennie not underestimating Japan appeared first on PlanetRugby.

WHEN Christ Tshiunza walks into the Welsh camp this autumn he is going to turn some heads. At 6ft 6in tall, and weighing in at […] The post Give young Tshiunza a chance appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By GARY- FITZGERALD ANDRE Esterhuizen insists Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt would be two of the first names on his team list if he could […] The post Marcus and Alex are musts for England says Esterhuizen appeared fi...

THERE has been some wailing and gnashing of teeth following Zach Mercer’s decision to leave Bath and join Montpellier this season. However, the idea that […] The post Mercer can return a better player appeared first ...

By STEFFAN THOMAS WAYNE Pivac believes more exiles will follow Thomas Young’s lead and return to Welsh rugby.Despite having only three Test caps, Wasps flanker […] The post Pivac predicts more stars will follow Young...

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NEWS EXTRA FORMER prop Tim Tunnicliff is on the final leg of a mammoth 500 mile run to help raise funds and awareness for mental […] The post Road warrior Tunnicliff eyes final hundred appeared first on The Rugby Paper...

Paul Rees talks to Newcastle full-back Mike Brown about his hopes for club and county World class potential: Marcus Smith in action against Canada for […] The post England can win World Cup if Eddie takes off the shack...

By RYAN STEVENS Loughborough.......42 Chester.....................28THE Students from Loughborough secured a thoroughly-deserved victory over Chester.Straight from the off, the sides were keen on playing an expansive [�...

By LUKE JARMYN SCOTLAND’S Super 6 league is proving itself to be a “key stepping stone” for up and coming players looking to break into […] The post Super 6 helps hot-shot Rory hit mark at Jersey appeared first o...