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STUART Lancaster is set to turn to an experienced hand when he moves to Racing 92 next season, with Tom Whitford tipped to join his […] The post Whitford poised to join Lancaster appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Wigan Warriors have announced the signing of centre Jake Wardle on a three-year deal and the move sees Sam Halsall and Jack Bibby go in the opposite direction to Huddersfield Giants in permanent deals. 

Saracens continued their unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a comprehensive 34-14 victory at Newcastle, despite Mako Vunipola being sent off midway through the second half .

Wasps…………………..36 Tries: Willis 11, Odogwu 19, Oghre 54, Atkinson 57 Conversions: Umaga 12, 55 Penalties: Umaga 22, 25, 65 Northampton Saints….40 Tries: Coles 40, 79; […] The post Skosan winner leaves 14...

A former boss of crisis-hit Wasps is spearheading a takeover bid for the Premiership club that could save it from the threat of relegation or extinction.

New Zealand have recalled centre Anton Lienert-Brown to their squad for the upcoming northern hemisphere tour that includes games against Wales, Scotland and England.

Keira Bevan's last-gasp penalty stifled a late Scotland fightback as Wales claimed a dramatic 18-15 victory in their Rugby World Cup opener in Whangarei.

Abby Dow’s try-scoring return for England was undoubtedly one if not the highlight of their World Cup opening win against Fiji and anyone who knows her story and watched her step out on the pitch in New Zealand could n...

By TOM BRADSHAW PROFESSIONAL rugby players should be licensed like boxers and only retain their licence if they pass an annual brain scan, says one […] The post New call for brain scans to be annual appeared first on T...

By PAUL REES PAT Lam has called on the game’s authorities to learn quickly from Worcester’s demise and act to ensure that no Premiership club […] The post We must learn lessons from Worcester - Lam appeared first o...

By GARY FITZGERALD HENRY Arundell is hoping to play a leading role with England this autumn inspired by the “absolute freaks” of the NFL. All […] The post 'Absolute freaks' inspiring Arundell appeared first on The ...

By PAUL REES MIKEL Arteta has credited Eddie Jones with helping him turn Arsenal from also-rans into Premier League contenders. Arsenal were slipping down the […] The post Arsenal's Arteta gets some help from Eddie app...

By STEFFAN THOMAS DAI YOUNG has urged his Cardiff players to take more responsibility on and off the field and admits the club lacks leaders. […] The post Young focuses on leadership after claims players threw eggs in ...

WILL Muir has been added to a growing injury list at The Rec as the Bath winger has been ruled out for the rest of […] The post Muir joins Bath injury list appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By PAUL REES FREDDIE Steward and Jack van Poortvliet both said signing a new contract with Leicester was an easy decision as other clubs hoped […] The post Tigers duo are happy to agree new deals appeared first on The ...

By JON NEWCOMBE THE participation crisis affecting local league rugby is showing no signs of abating despite a comprehensive league restructure with 88 matches across […] The post Concern as 88 matches in lower leagues...

By NICK POWELL JOE Carpenter is relishing the atmosphere in the Sale changing room under Alex Sanderson and says he was ‘euphoric’ to score the […] The post Carpenter on a high at Sale appeared first on The Rugby P...

FORMER All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen are eligible to play for Samoa in their upcoming tour of Europe to play Italy, Georgia and […] The post Samoa's All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Letters SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] MIGHT it just be that the lack […] The post RFU must promote spread of pro game app...

A SAD time indeed for Worcester Warriors. I would predict under Steve Diamond they would have become the competitors they always deserved to be in […] The post Under Diamond, Warriors could've been contenders appeared ...

I HOPE England continue their impressive form of late and win the World Cup but I fear New Zealand will be a totally different proposition […] The post Black Ferns the danger appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

I TOTALLY agree with letters in last week’s TRP regarding the possible replacement of Worcester and/or Wasps, with two Welsh teams. Why not move the […] The post Championship can fill void in top flight appeared firs...