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Blake Ferguson, a former Australian rugby league international who recently switched codes, has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug offences, his club NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu have said.

IN LAST week’s Rugby Paper, Alec Jones, who regularly writes in support of lower league rugby lamented the supposed withdrawal of CS Stags from London […] The post Stags still charging appeared first on The Rugby Pap...

COLIN BOAG Last year was likeno other, with Covid wreaking havoc, and sadly the signs are that 2022 might be no better. That said, a […] The post Yes, there were some good bits in 2021… appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

Leicester Tigers maintained their unstoppable start to the season with a bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons. Ford kicked Tigers into an early lead before the […] The post Leicester Tigers 31 – 0 Newcastle Falcons...

Harlequins had to battle for victory at Gloucester as tries from Luke Northmore and Danny Care got them over the line. The Premiership champions had […] The post Gloucester 17 – 20 Harlequins: Quins survive early sca...

We round up Sunday's action in the Gallagher Premiership, which saw Harlequins edge out Gloucester, Leicester Tigers continue their unbeaten run and Saracens emerge victorious…

Harlequins beat Premiership play-off rivals Gloucester 20-17 while there were also wins for Saracens and Leicester Tigers in England's top-flight. The post Key wins for Harlequins, Saracens and Leicester appeared first o...

We continue our 12 days of rugby by delving into Stephen Larkham's incredible drop-goal for Australia in the 1999 World Cup semi-final. The post 12 days of rugby: Stephen Larkham’s heroics in 1999 appeared first on Pla...

Although Andy Friend feels Connacht were not at their best in Saturday's victory over Munster, he is happy they won while playing 'ugly football'. The post Andy Friend happy with win after playing ‘ugly football’ app...

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson wants his side to build on Saturday's triumph over Wasps as they look to get back into contention for the play-offs. The post Sale Sharks eyeing play-off berth after win over Wasps appeare...

Ex-NRL star Blake Ferguson, who recently joined NEC Green Rockets in Japan, has been arrested after allegedly being in possession of cocaine. The post Green Rockets star arrested on alleged drug charges appeared first on...

Bath's Premiership encounter at London Irish on Monday has been called off after the club returned more positive Covid-19 test results. The post London Irish v Bath game called off appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Exeter Chiefs assistant coach Ali Hepher has hailed his side's character after they clinched a late 19-13 victory against Bristol Bears on Saturday. The post Ali Hepher hails Exeter Chiefs’ character appeared first on ...

SCARLETS head coach Dwayne Peel hopes Wales full-back Liam Williams stays with them.The 30-year-old, in his second stint in Llanelli, has been in talks that […] The post Peel keen for Liam to re-sign appeared first on ...

DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan hopes the “integrity of derby games will remain” as league organisers face the challenge of rescheduling.Three of four URC […] The post Ryan hopes derby integrity remains appeare...

IRISH-QUALIFIED flanker Sean Reffell will join Ulster in the summer from Saracens.The 23-year-old former England U20 international was named Sarries’ young player of the season […] The post Saracens flanker Reffell t...

DAN COLE made his England debut when Steve Borthwick was the captain and admits he did not detect the coaching potential in the man who […] The post Cole: Tigers are willing to take on new ideas now appeared first on T...

PAOLO ODOGWU, THE WASPS AND FORMER SALE & ENGLAND U20s CENTRE/WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Simon McIntyre – […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

KYRAN BRACKEN I FEEL very let down by World Rugby and its approach to concussion. There is a malaise and a scandalous lack of leadership […] The post Boxers get month off after KO, why not rugby men? appeared first on ...

Working hard: FaletauDEFENDING champions Wales look set to start the Six Nations without topchoice No.8 Taulupe Faletau.The triple British & Irish Lions tourist hasn’t played […] The post Ankle trouble will see Falet...

FORMER England men’s 15s assistant coach Simon Amor has been appointed technical director of Japan Sevens.Japan disappointed at their home Olympics in Tokyo in July/August […] The post Amor gets a big job with Japan ...

By PAUL REES AS Northampton blew an early 21-7 lead against Harlequins at Twickenham last week, returning home without even a losing bonus point, the […] The post A poker face, but Boyd can cut loose! appeared first on...