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NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK TWICKENHAM is the jewel in English rugby’s crown, and there are grave concerns that the mismanagement of […] The post CVC's influence may not be in the best interests of c...

NICK CAIN COURTNEY Lawes confirmed himself as that rarest of breeds in the professional game, a One-Club Man, and one of the greatest there has […] The post 'Incredible' Lawes, a One-Club-Man appeared first on The Rugb...

ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEIL FISSLER FORMER Wasps boss Lee Blackett could return to the Premiership next season as part of Johann van Graan’s revamped coaching […] The post Blackett in line to link up with Bath appeared f...

Defending Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle set up a repeat of last year's final against Leinster with a 47-28 victory over Exeter in Bordeaux.

By Nick Powell, Online Editor La Rochelle………………47 Tries: Rhule 9, 44; Seuteni 23, Aldritt 34, Kerr-Barlow 40, 68 Conversions: Hastoy 10, 24, 40+1, 45, 69 […] The post La Rochelle set up Leinster rematch wit...

By NICK CAIN EXCLUSIVE A £50 million bombshell looks destined to sink the current RFU administration headed by chief executive Bill Sweeney and Board chairman […] The post Crisis as RFU hit by £50m bombshell appeared...

By PETER JACKSON Wales are on the verge of banning Joe Hawkins from international selection following an investigation into his transfer from Ospreys to Exeter. […] The post Hawkins ruled out by 25-cap restriction appe...

By PAUL REES WASPS’ presence in the Championship next season after going bust with debts of more than £100m will send out the wrong signal […] The post Reynolds: Don't prop up failures like Wasps appeared first on T...

SPRINGBOKS captain Siya Kolisi may miss this year’s World Cup with a knee injury sustained playing for the Sharks against Munster. Kolisi suffered a partial […] The post Kolisi a major World Cup doubt appeared first ...

COURTNEY Lawes has rejected offers from abroad to sign a new deal with Northampton. The 34-year-old England forward, who has 97 caps, made his Saints […] The post Lawes, Tuilagi provide boost for England appeared first...

By PAUL REES Feel the force: Alex Moon dives over to score against Saracens PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX Moon is looking to cap what he […] The post Moon enjoying hard work as he aims to help Saints to the title appeared...

By BEN JAYCOCK THE Premiership Cup will involve Championship teams next season and Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes believes it’s a great move for […] The post Barnes welcomes Champ clubs in Prem Cup appeared f...

By LUKE JARMYN SWAPPING ‘Bake Off ’ for Dojang on a Thursday is one of many things Jersey have done to notch up performances and […] The post Jersey cut out cake and find extra edge appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEIL FISSLER PUMAS tighthead Santiago Medrano could finally move to the Premiership less than a year after a move to Worcester fell […] The post Medrano sparking interest appeared first on The Rugby ...

ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler SALE Sharks could bring bad boy Tolu Latu to the Premiership this summer after he expressed […] The post Sharks in the market for Wallaby Latu appeared ...

ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEIL FISSLER A PRODUCTION company formed by footballer turned pundit Gary Neville, below, has won the contract to produce the rugby output […] The post Neville's TV firm sets lens on rugby appeared f...

KNOX, THE MOSELEY AND FORMER COVENTRY CENTRE/WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Andy Brown – Idon’t know much about […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The Moseley and former Coventry centre/wing, chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Andy Brown - Idon't know much about scrummaging […] The post Dream Team with Rob Knox appeared first on The Rugby Pap...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK EVERY coach is going to say there is room for improvement and, just as Steve Borthwick has done […] The post Why England need to be the fittest team in France appea...

By SAM JACKSON Italy................... 10pts Tries: Madia 25 Conversions: Sillari 26 Penalties: Sillari 32 Wales................36pts Tries: Lewis 23, Tuipulotu 37, Harries 49, Callender 59, Lake […] The post Callende...

By CAM STEPHENS England ............................38pts Tries: Dow 16, M Packer 25, Matthews 31, Penalty 35, Aldcroft 41, Davies 59Conversions: Rowland 25, 32, 42 France...............................33pts Tries: […]...

SIMON Middleton reflected on the perfect closing to his eightyear tenure as head coach another Grand Slam in front of a record crowd. He said: […] The post 'It's been an exceptional day that I will never forget' appear...