Rugby News
All Blacks grab £3m jackpot at Twickenham
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 08:30
The All Blacks will be turning up at Twickenham next year after all for what promises to be the richest match in their history. The New Zealand Rugby Union are scheduled to announce tomorrow that they will start their ne...
20 Questions: Murray McConnell - Nottingham scrum-half
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 17:30
How's your season gone so far? It's been very enjoyable. I managed to play quite a lot after Darryl Veenendaal picked up a couple of knocks. We've been playing well in recent weeks too so it's going well. Picked up a few...
Northampton cleared over George North incident
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 16:16
The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has concluded that George North should not have returned to play against Leicester but Northampton will face no sanction for bringing him back on. North was injured in the 11...
Jones joins Wales coaching set up
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 18:20
Former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones will join tour head coach Robin McBryde for the two-Test summer tour to the Pacific Islands, alongside Cardiff Blues coaches Danny Wilson and Matt Sherratt. Jones currently coaches the...
Dylan Harltey let his country down - Jones
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 14:00
England captain Dylan Hartley has let “his country down” following his recent six week ban for striking an opponent according to Eddie Jones. The 78-cap hooker has now been banned for a combined 60 weeks of his rugby...
George Earle suspended for eight weeks
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 16:47
Cardiff Blues second-row George Earle has been banned for eight weeks after being sent off against Bath in the Challenge Cup for making contact with the eyes of Tom Ellis. The incident occurred in the 44th minute of the ...
Shane Williams: James Davies ban spot on but Dylan Hartley put so much at risk
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 13:30
There is simply no place in rugby for abusing match officials, but any talk of the Scarlets sacking James Davies for his actions in the game with Toulon last weekend was way over the top. James will know he was out of li...
Happy Christmas from The Rugby Blog
The Rugby Blog - 21 Dec 2016 12:00
We've had enough of 2016, and we are packing it in for Christmas.
Northampton statement on George North incident findings
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 17:25
Northampton Saints have issued the following statement following the publication of the Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) regarding the on-pitch treatment of George North during the team's Aviva Premiership game ...
Parcell joins Leeds from Manly
Sky Sports - 21 Dec 2016 11:22
Manly hooker Matt Parcell has joined Leeds on a three-year deal as a replacement for James Segeyaro.
Wales bring in coaching trio
Sky Sports - 21 Dec 2016 21:40
Stephen Jones, Danny Wilson and Matt Sherratt will help coach Wales on next summer's Pacific Islands tour.
Hull KR sign Aussie Quinlan
Sky Sports - 21 Dec 2016 21:20
Hull Kingston Rovers have made a big statement for the 2017 campaign by signing Australian Adam Quinlan on a two-year contract.
Newcastle edges closer to host European finals
The Rugby Paper - 21 Dec 2016 17:29
Newcastle's desire to host the European Cup finals in 2018 has moved closer after it was confirmed that they are on the EPCR shortlist of candidate cities. The city last month revealed its intention to host the 2018 Euro...
Boudjellal to stay at Toulon
Sky Sports - 21 Dec 2016 14:38
Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has announced that he has decided not to sell the club.
Jones: I'm finished in 2019
Sky Sports - 21 Dec 2016 11:39
Eddie Jones says he will quit as England coach in 2019, even if his team wins the World Cup.
Jones: Hartley let himself down
Sky Sports - 21 Dec 2016 08:50
Eddie Jones says England captain Dylan Hartley "let down" himself, Northampton and his country with his red card against Leinster but denied the player's international future is in doubt.