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Wigan captain Liam Farrell has announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 Super League season.

Maro Itoje has been named in England's first squad since the summer tour but Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant must prove themselves for Sale before being recalled.

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore after suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 29-24 loss to South Africa in Soweto yesterday. The post Blow for All B...

Jac Morgan is relishing the challenge of playing in front of Gloucesters passionate Shed supporters after making the move from Wales to one of English rugbys most demanding environments. The post Wales flanker Jac Morgan...

Chris Hewett examines Victor Matfields claim that Eben Etzebeth could be the best Springbok of all time and assesses the South Africa locks remarkable career. The post Chris Hewett: Is Eben Etzebeth the best Springbok ev...

By SAM JACKSON Injured: Ardie Savea The inspirational No.8 was forced off in the 31st minute, shortly after scoring two magnificent first-half tries to put New Zealand ahead. ALL BLACKS captain Ardie Savea will miss the ...

Nick Cain argues the RFU Board must act now to restore trust in the game, overhaul its governance and address the issues holding back clubs across England. The post Nick Cain: RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul appear...

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore after suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 29-24 loss to South Africa in Soweto yesterday. The post Blow for All B...

Jack van Poortvliet has had a whirlwind summer but is back with Leicester Tigers determined to turn last seasons semi-final heartbreak into Prem title glory. The post Jack van Poortvliet confident that Leicester Tigers c...

West Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem. The post Rugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By SAM JACKSON Stand and deliver: Joe Batley enjoys a Bristol Bears try in their opening Prem Cup victory over Gloucester PICTURES: Alamy WEST Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expande...

By GARY FITZGERALD EXETER Chiefs financial were eased thanks to Black Knight riding to the rescue but boss Rob Baxter now wants his stars to play their part in securing a safe, prosperous and successful future. The direc...

Exeter Chiefs finances were eased thanks to Black Knight riding to the rescue but boss Rob Baxter now wants his stars to play their part in securing a safe, prosperous and successful future. The post Rob Baxter urges Exe...

BRISTOL prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPAs Mens Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed vice chair. Lahiff, who was first elected chair ahead of the 202526 season, has been a long-stand...

By SAM JACKSON SARACENS wing Noah Caluori has revealed that he spent the back half of the season playing with a detached ligament in his wrist. The 19-year-old, who scored 18 tries in 13 Prem games and made his England d...

FIN Smith has been mixing with cricketing royalty in Sri Lanka and has told his Northampton side to go on the front foot again as they seek a second straight Prem title. nBy ADAM HATHAWAY Looking ahead: Fin Smith in acti...

Christian Wade is targeting Chris Ashtons Premiership try record once again. The post Newcastle Red Bulls wing Christian Wade still gunning for Chris Ashtons try record appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By GARY FITZGERALD CHRISTIAN Wades laser vision is once again fixed on starting a new season with a bang and finally turning his top Premiership try scorer dream into reality. A variety of scenarios have left the flying ...

ENGLAND loose-head Beno Obano will leave Bath at the end of the season to join Top 14 side Pau. His departure will cause more front row upheaval at The Rec following the departure this summer of South African tight-head ...

By ADAM HATHAWAY Fit again: Fin Baxter RETURNING prop Fin Baxter is bullish a new-look coaching team can haul Harlequins out of the depths of the Prem. Baxter is fit again after nine months out with a frustrating foot in...

By ADAM HATHAWAY Focus: Jac Morgan in action for Wales PICTURES: Alamy JAC Morgan has jumped from one rugby goldfish bowl to another but is relishing the chance to impress some of the harshest judges in the game - the re...

By GARY FITZGERALD JACK van Poortvliets feet have hardly touched the ground over the last few months and he admits he is now sick of flying. But the scrum-half - who spent the summer travelling around the planet for work...