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Champions: Munster shocked Stormers to lift the title in May URC champions Munster will begin their title defence on Saturday October 21 when they host […] The post It's Sharks first for champions Munster appeared firs...

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been hit with a three-game ban - but will be able to play in the Rugby World Cup later this year following a disciplinary hearing.

Ben Reynolds kicked a match-winning penalty almost from the halfway line as Leigh Leopards recovered a 12-point deficit to triumph 24-22 at Salford and close the gap on Super League leaders Catalans Dragons to two points...

By ADAM HATHAWAY Sharp: Maro Itoje MARO Itoje insists England have buried their Six Nations nightmare and are ready to be a force at the […] The post Itoje: We can go all the way appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By ROB COLE MARK Jones earned a lot of plaudits for the way he turned around the Wales team at the World Rugby U20 Championship, […] The post Jones back on job market after success with U20s appeared first on The Rugby...

By JON NEWCOMBE EXCLUSIVE BRISTOL Bears are set to be the latest club to adopt the ‘Big Game’ concept by taking one of their home […] The post Now Bears to stage 'Big Game' in Cardiff appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

By JON NEWCOMBE EXCLUSIVE BILLY Searle’s patience has finally been rewarded with a dream move to European aristocrats Toulouse, and the flyhalf can’t wait “to […] The post Delighted Searle on his way to Toulouse ...

By NEIL FISSLER FORMER Sale and Worcester flanker Cameron Neild believes he still has a lot to give at the top level as the search […] The post Neild sets his sights on the next challenge appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

By PAUL REES DAN McKellar has vowed to bring success to Leicester, but they will have to do it the hard way in the Heineken […] The post McKellar's tough opening with Tigers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

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ON THE BLIND SIDEBY NEILFISSLER EALING Trailfinders have moved for former London Irish assistant coach Corniel Van Zyl, below, to replace Neil Fowkes, who moved […] The post Van Zyl looks set for Ealing appeared first ...

ON THE BLIND SIDEBY NEILFISSLER LEWIS Noon, the Newcastle-born son of former England centre Jamie, was part of the France squad that played in the […] The post Following in father's footsteps appeared first on The Rugb...

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted: French club Racing 92 are switching their attention to George FordPICTURE: Getty ImagesGEORGE Ford is the […] The post Now Racing get ready to tempt Ford appea...

ON THE BLIND SIDEBY NEIL FISSLER FREDDIE Burns, above, has revealed that he turned down the chance of another year with Leicester Tigers […] The post Leicester offer was too short for Burns appeared first on The Rugby ...

Chris Pilgrim, The Caldy and former Nottingham, Leeds and Newcastle scrum-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Derek Salisbury - […] The post Dream Team with Chris Pilgrim appeared first on The Ru...

CHRIS PILGRIM, THE CALDY AND FORMER NOTTINGHAM, LEEDS AND NEWCASTLE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Derek Salisbury – […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

NEIL DE KOCK FORMER SARACENS AND SPRINGBOKS SCRUM-HALF STEVE Borthwick, who took over from Eddie Jones as England head coach in late 2022, hasn’t had […] The post Borthwick knows what he wants at 9 appeared first on ...

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand................... 35ptsTries: Smith 4, Frizzell 15, Jordan 68, Mounga 76 Conversions: Mo’unga 4, 16, 69 Penalties: Mo’unga 10, 37, 60 South […] The post Mo'unga in control as All B...

NEW Zealand coach Ian Foster said it was another step forward as his side held off the second-half fightback to seal victory. “There were a […] The post 'Any win over SA is special' appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

UNDEFEATED New Zealand were crowned World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2023 champions yesterday. The Black Ferns, who beat England last autumn in the World Cup […] The post Another title for the Black Ferns appeared first...

By PAUL REES Australia............................31ptsTries: Ikitau 4, White 52, Kerevi 71, Nawaqaniawase 75 Conversions: Cooper 5, 53, 72, 76 Penalties: Cooper 12 Argentina ......................... 34pts Tries: […] ...

EDDIE Jones insists his winless Australia can get themselves back on track against unbeaten New Zealand in Melbourne at the end of the month. The […] The post Eddie: There's going to be pain appeared first on The Rugby...