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ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEIL FISSLER NEWCASTLE Falcons have been linked with a potential move for Bristol Bears hooker Harry Thacker who has spent the last […] The post Falcons keen on Bristol hooker Harry appeared first on...

JOE Marler faces a lengthy ban and possibly the end of his England career after he insulted an opponent’s hospital-bound mother in Tuesday’s game between […] The post Marler faces long ban for insulting opponent ap...

By PAUL REES PAUL Hill has given himself a New Year’s resolution of getting the ball in his hands more as he looks to get […] The post Hill has his sights set on England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Bath are locked in talks with England winger Joe Cokanasiga about joining the growing list of players who are pledging their futures to The Rec beyond the end of the season. Bath have announced this […] The post Cokana...

Owen Farrell starred for Saracens with a man-of-the-match performance in their biggest win over Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Back in May, Jake Wardle was a spectator as Huddersfield Giants suffered an agonising last-gasp defeat to Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Challenge Cup final.

By PETER JACKSON WALES have decided against making any formal move towards renewing Rob Howley’s Grand Slam-winning alliance with Warren Gatland. Despite widespread speculation to […] The post No return for Howley in...

By NEIL FISSLER Heading south: Zach Kibirige has agreed a 12-month deal with Western Force in Perth PICTURE: Getty Images FORMER Wasps flyer Zach Kibirige […] The post Australian deal for Wasps flier Kibirige appeared ...

The Rugby Paper’s cover price will increase to £2.20 next week. In the past five years we have tried to shield our readers from rising […] The post Rising costs of print and your Rugby Paper appeared first on The Ru...

HAVING secured the services of Sam Underhill on a new contract, Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan wouldn’t change the openside flanker for the world.As […] The post 'I want warriors like Sam at Bath' appeared ...

By JON NEWCOMBE FOR Mark McCall, Saturday’s encounter with Exeter Chiefs is just another big match in pursuit of a play-off place. Recent history dictates […] The post Every game is big, says McCall as Chiefs await a...

By PAUL REES Jack Nowell put his injury frustrations behind him in 2022 and is looking for more of the same in a New Year […] The post No bigger test than Saracens – Nowell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By PAUL REES JACK Nowell put his injury frustrations behind him in 2022 and is looking for more of the same in a New Year […] The post No bigger test than Saracens-Nowell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Moving up: Richard Wigglesworth RICHARD Wigglesworth says there will be no ripping up of Leicester’s foundations after taking over as head coach from Steve Borthwick. […] The post Wigglesworth: I love challenge appea...

ENGLAND wing Abby Dow has joined Harlequins for the rest of the season after six years playing for Wasps. The 25-year-old, who played in all […] The post Dow quits Wasps to join Quins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

NEWCASTLE have signed Ealing hooker Alun Walker on a short-term loan. Walker, 32, who has been with Ealing since 2014, will be available for the […] The post Walker heads to Newcastle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STORMERS defence coach Norman Laker has emerged as a target for at least one of the home nations who […] The post Stormers battle to keep Laker appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER In talks: Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga PICTURES: Getty Images Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ BATH are locked in […] The post Kirsten set to join exodus from Exeter appeared first on...

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER FORMER England winger Marland Yarde is back in rugby after joining French Top 14 outfit Bayonne. He has signed […] The post Yarde wings in at Bayonne appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Versatile: Volavola HARLEQUINS are looking at Racing 92’s versatile Fijian international Ben Volavola as they search for someone to […] The post Quins keeping tabs on Volavola appeare...

DAN HIPKISS, THE FORMER ENGLAND, LEICESTER AND BATH CENTRE CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Andrew Sheridan – Agreat athlete/weightlifter […] The post DREAMTEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Dan Hipkiss, the former England, Leicester and Bath centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Andrew Sheridan - A great […] The post Dream Team with Dan Hipkiss appeared first on The Rugby Paper.