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Top 10s: Johnson, above, and Burke, below SARACENS have confirmed the signing of Newcastle Falcons flyhalf Louie Johnson on a “long-term deal”. The 20-year-old has […] The post Saracens confirm signing of two fly-h...

Wales Rugby are pioneering a trial of groundbreaking technology which tracks the impact of the menstrual cycle on concussions to help female athletes better manage their symptoms.

Northampton Saints head coach heaped praise on George Hendy after his two second half tries sealed a 24-14 win over Munster in the Investec Champions […] The post Dowson impressed by ‘freak athlete’ Hendy appeared ...

By TOM JEFFREYS Northampton Saints.....................................24 Tries: Ramm 10, Freeman 35, Hendy 60, 72 Conversions: Smith 10, 36 Munster........................................................14 Tries: O'Brie...

■ By MARK STEVENS EXETER fought back to beat Bath and seal a place in next weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-finals in a Sandy Park thriller. […] The post Top Chief Vintcent's whirlwind continues appeared first on Th...

Done it! Exeter celebrate at the final whistle PICTURES: Getty Images Page 8 >> ...

FLY-HALF Finn Russell limped off after 14 minutes with a groin injury in the defeat to Exeter at Sandy Park and head of rugby Johann […] The post Bath left sweating on injury to Russell appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

■ By MARK STEVENS ROB Baxter believes World Rugby’s latest proposals to make further law changes will end up alienating supporters, rather than attracting them. […] The post Baxter: All these law changes are madnes...

FORMER Wallabies captain Michael Hooper made his sevens debut for Australia in their 12-0 win against Fiji at the Hong Kong 7s. The 32-year-old, who […] The post Hooper helps Aussies reach HK semi-finals appeared first...

■ By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS have signed Phil Cokanasiga from Leicester Tigers for the 2024-25 season. Cokanasiga, the younger brother of England and Bath wing […] The post Leicester ace adds power to Ospreys midfield ap...

■ By BRENDAN McGILLIGAN Looking good: Quirke MOST Mancunians aspire to represent Manchester for either United or City – but this never enticed a young […] The post Quirke has his heart set on return to England fold...

■ By JON NEWCOMBE Working hard: Cadan Murley scoring for England A against Portugal PICTURE: Getty Images WRITTEN off at a young age for being […] The post Murley out to make mark with England appeared first on The R...

■ By MARK STEVENS MAX Malins says he’s gearing up for what promises to be a ‘sprint finish’ in the race for this season’s play-offs […] The post Malins on his marks for sprint to the line appeared first on Th...

SARACENS flanker Andy Christie has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken arm. The 25-year-old suffered the injury in last […] The post Christie out for season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

THE RFU has apologised after Harlequins lock Irne Herbst spent seven minutes in the sin-bin instead of 10 during a win over Bath – but […] The post RFU sorry for sin-bin mistake appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

LEICESTER Tigers have again been fined for exceeding the Premiership salary cap. The club have been handed a £47,000 overrun tax for going over the […] The post Salary cap fine for Tigers appeared first on The Rugby P...

HARLEQUINS fullback Tyrone Green will qualify for England in 2025 and while he still harbours hopes of playing for South Africa he is open to […] The post England could be an option for Green appeared first on The Rugb...

ON THE BLINDSIDE ALL THE LATEST TRANSFER NEWS Still going strong at 37: Danny CarePICTURES: Getty Images VETERAN scrum-half Danny Care is set to snub […] The post Care set to stay at Quins appeared first on The Rugby P...

MONTPELLIER are leading the chase for Munster centre Antoine Frisch, who has declared his allegiance to France over Ireland. Born in Fontainebleau, France, Frisch qualifies […] The post Montpellier lead chase for Munst...

Off: Steven Kitshoff AFTER weeks of speculation South Africa’s two-time World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff has decided to leave Ulster at the end of […] The post Kitshoff set for return to Stormers appeared first...

PETER SCRIVENER, THE FORMER WASPS NO.8, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Paul Rendall – I had the pleasure of […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The former Wasps no.8 chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Paul Rendall - I had the pleasure of playing with […] The post Dream Team with Peter Scrivener appeared first on The Rugby Paper.