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MIKE Tindall says it was the correct decision to delay the launch of Rugby R360 until after next years World Cup but remains confident it will be a massive success once it does spark into life. By GARY FITZGERALD The for...

By SAM JACKSON Captain: Sale back rower Charlie Bray ENGLAND U18 head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 28-player squad for next months U18 International Series in South Africa, with Sale Sharks back row Charlie Bray...

Maika Sivo's suspected broken arm marred Leeds Rhinos' 42-12 victory over Bradford Bulls that took them two points clear at the top of Super League with the Fijian winger's hopes of breaking the record for th...

Mike Tindall says delaying Rugby R360 until after the 2027 World Cup was the right decision, insisting the breakaway competition can still transform the club game, improve player welfare and attract a global audience whe...

Jeremy Guscott believes the TMO is now an essential part of modern rugby, but says World Rugby must introduce clearer protocols to ensure the referee remains the ultimate decision-maker. The post Jeremy Guscott: The TMO ...

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears. The post Prem review: Pat Lam - Its massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bristol Bears appe...

Ben Earl knows exactly what Henry Pollock is going through after spending years waiting for his own England opportunity - but believes the back rowers patience will be rewarded. The post Ben Earl: England star Henry Poll...

Brendan Gallagher argues World Rugby was wrong to punish Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada for criticising the officials, insisting referees can no longer be shielded from scrutiny in the era of the TMO. The post Brendan Galla...

Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season. The post Prem ins and outs - Bath have some big holes to fill appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Sam Winters reflects on Englands World Rugby U20 Championship campaign, the lessons learned from reaching the semi-finals and why he believes the experience has prepared him to kick on at Bath. The post Sam Winters looki...

By BEN JAYCOCK CHRIS Robshaw backs Englands decision to rest captain Maro Itoje this summer, insisting the lock will reap the rewards at next years World Cup while hailing the inaugural Nations Championship for bringing ...

More than 500 former rugby union and rugby league players are fighting attempts to strike out part of their landmark brain injury claims against the sports governing bodies. The post Rugby brain injury case faces High Co...

By BEN JAYCOCK MORE than 500 former rugby union and rugby league players are fighting attempts by the sports governing bodies to have part of their landmark brain injury class action struck out in the High Court. The wid...

THE RFU has launched a landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy alongside a new grassroots toolkit in a bid to make rugby a safer and more inclusive sport for women and girls. Developed in partnership with Women in Sport...

Big task: Kaiya Tafea QUEENSLAND Reds have secured one of Australian rugbys brightest young prospects after handing giant 16-year-old lock Kaiya Tafea a three-year development contract. Standing 2.04 metres tall (6ft 6.9...

BEN Earl knows what Henry Pollock feels like being on the bench but has told the back row it will be worth the wait for a regular starting gig. By ADAM HATHAWAY Clash: Englands Ben Earl taking on South Africas Grant Will...

By SAM JACKSON Leader: Joe Carpenter in action for Sale JOE Carpenter has committed his long-term future to Sale Sharks by signing a new contract until 2029, insisting he believes the club can finally turn years of near-...

Joe Carpenter has committed his future to Sale Sharks until 2029, with the England full-back convinced the club has what it takes to turn years of near-misses into Premiership silverware. The post Joe Carpenter agrees ne...

By SAM JACKSON WALES captain Jac Morgan insists his side are making tangible progress despite ending their Nations Championship campaign with heavy defeats to Argentina and world champions South Africa. Steve Tandys men ...

Jac Morgan insists Wales are making progress despite ending their Nations Championship campaign with heavy defeats to Argentina and South Africa. The post Jac Morgan: Wales are getting better despite heavy Nations Champi...

By SAM JACKSON GLOUCESTER chief executive Alex Brown says discussions over fresh investment in the Prem club are continuing, insisting any potential deal must be right for the long-term future of the Cherry and Whites. T...

Gloucester chief executive Alex Brown says the Premiership club is attracting investor interest despite rising financial losses, insisting any new deal must protect the Cherry and Whites' long-term future. The post G...