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ALLAN DELL, THE SCOTLAND AND LONDON IRISH PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Cian Healy – One of the […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Clermont claimed their first win of the Champions Cup campaign after they beat Sale Sharks 25-19 in a hard-fought game at Stade Marcel Michelin. The post Champions Cup: Clermont edge Sale Sharks in tight game appeared fi...

SARACENS have signed Harlequins second row Hugh Tizard for next season.The 21-year-old Quins academy graduate has made 27 appearances for the club since making his […] The post Tizard quits Stoop to join Sarries appear...

GEORGE Spinks, a long time member of Reeds Weybridge RFC, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List for […] The post BEM for Reeds' George appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Week beginning Sunday, January 16, 2022It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ...

Ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams said he would have traded his black jersey for the blue of Manu Samoa if the eligibility rule change came earlier. The post Sonny Bill Williams: Ex-All Blacks star would have considered S...

EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter was delighted with his team’s performance. He said: “It felt like the old Chiefs were back. We have talked […] The post Baxter can't hide his delight appeared first on The Rugby ...

Ulster ensured their place in the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 after a Mike Lowry-inspired 24-20 bonus-point success over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens. 

Leinster secured their second victory of this season's European Champions Cup after they thrashed a dreadful Montpellier side 89-7 on Sunday. The post Champions Cup: 13-try Leinster thrash hapless Montpellier appeared fi...

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It's our round-up of this week's best social media posts in rugby union. The post Sunday Social: More Marcus Smith genius, kit clashes and old friends link up appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Leicester Tigers coach Steve Borthwick heaped praise on his team's fight as they claimed a comeback 29-28 Champions Cup win over Connacht. The post Steve Borthwick: Leicester Tigers boss praises his team’s ‘incredibl...

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter is hoping his side can maintain the levels they showed in the Champions Cup win over Glasgow Warriors. The post Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter seeks consistency after win over Glasgow appea...

Ospreys director of rugby Toby Booth believes his team gave Racing 92 a scare before the French giants won 25-10 in the Champions Cup. The post Champions Cup: Ospreys’ fast start gave Racing 92 a 'real fright' appeared...

NEWS EXTRA THE RFU are working with DMP Durham Sharks, who have won one of their last 29 top-flight matches, to improve performance.The Sharks, who […] The post RFU bid to help Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

IF COLUMNISTS have to slate referees about law issues, is there any chance they can check they’re right in law first?Shane Williams blames officials for […] The post Shane got the rules wrong on hookers appeared firs...

COLIN BOAG I’ve believed for a long time that a schism between the professional game and the lower echelons is inevitable, and the combination of […] The post Time to split the pro and amateur game appeared first on ...

I HOPE other rugby fans appreciated the article written by Chris Hewett about the injury suffered by Jackson Wray.He outlined Jackson’s input to Saracens which […] The post Jackson has been a Sarries inspiration appe...

By ROB WILDMAN Wasps ............... .30ptsTries: Alo 19, Shields 23, Barbeary 68 Conversions: Gopperth 19, 23, 68Penalties: Gopperth 42, 56, 80 Toulouse ..........22ptsTries: Cros 2, […] The post Wasps keep control af...

WHILE I’ll concede to Jeremy Guscott that scrum-half Richard Hill had a superb pass, I’ve always held the belief that one of the reasons England […] The post Great pass, but Hill was obvious appeared first on The R...

JEREMY GUSCOTTOUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ENGLAND found a way to win without Owen Farrell at the end of an Autumn Series in which they […] The post Eddie won't drop Farrell, but he's behind Marcus appeared f...

DRAGONS are in talks to sign Clermont Auvergne fly-half JJ Hanrahan for next season.The 29-year-old moved to France from Munster only last summer.The highly-regarded Irishman […] The post Dragons try to lure fly-half H...